Darren Bender

8years All Star
Darren Bender
In Australia, 3 children die of cancer every week. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives!
I've Ridden 2,571.1 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 408th
  • State: 138th in NSW
I've raised $1,758 My goal is $2,000 Donate Now

My Story

11 Oct 2025

This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 die every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

And so I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue their work into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support my challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together, we can save little lives.

Thanks for your support.

Darren

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 2,746 km Ridden
    $2,907 Raised
    2018
  • 856 km Ridden
    $1,126 Raised
    2019
  • 1,389 km Ridden
    $1,331 Raised
    2020
  • 1,030 km Ridden
    $3,011 Raised
    2021
  • 1,235 km Ridden
    $1,644 Raised
    2022
  • 1,997 km Ridden
    $2,607 Raised
    2023
  • 1,819 km Ridden
    $1,951 Raised
    2024
  • 2,571 km Ridden
    $1,758 Raised
    2026
8years
13,643 km
Ridden
$16,335
Raised

My Challenge

  • 37.1 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Hump Day Ride p/b Team Giant (C) on Loch Loop in Scotland - Thursday, January 1, 2026
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  • 35.6 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Cycle Nation Before and After Dark Ride (D) on Watopia's Waistband in Watopia - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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  • 40.2 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Team Italy - Smile! It's Tuesday Ride (C) on Neokyo All-Nighter in Makuri... - Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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  • 50.4 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Eintracht's Festive 500 - Miles with the Eagle #6 (E) on Makuri 40 in Makuri... - Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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  • 25.2 km ride - Zwift - Race: Stage 4: Fresh Outta '25: London Uprising (B) on London Uprising in London - Monday, December 29, 2025
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  • 3.3 km ride - Zwift - The 6 Train in New York - Monday, December 29, 2025
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  • 70.6 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: ZSUN Sunday Social Ride (C) on Triple Flat Loops in Watopia - Monday, December 29, 2025
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  • 35.4 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Rapha Festive 500 with Maria @ 2.2 W/KG on Watopia's Waistband in Watopia - Sunday, December 28, 2025
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  • 0.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, December 28, 2025
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  • 51.5 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Rapha Festive 500 with Maria @ 2.2 W/KG on Triple Flat Loops in Watopia - Sunday, December 28, 2025
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My Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation
    “Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $677.22
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Devian Pillay
    $103.50
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Lutchmee ( Maggie ) Pillay
    “Best of luck Darren”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Family Nicholson
    $72.45
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “All the best for your ride Darren. Great that you are doing this again 😊”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Anthony Bowdler
    $51.75
    Received this donation 84 days ago
  • Ben Chionchio
    $51.75
    Received this donation 83 days ago
  • Dave & Charlie
    $51.75
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Erik Bohackyj
    “You've got this mate, I believe in you”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 77 days ago
  • Raghav Hariharan
    “Good Luck Darren! You're absolutely amazing! :)”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Carlos Patino Gonzalez
    “Ride ride crocodile 🐊”
    $41.40
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Greg Bilton
    $41.40
    Received this donation 79 days ago
  • Justine Byrne
    “Well done once again Darren! Legendary work buddy! You've got this 💯. Jus”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Sam Harrison
    “Good on you Darren”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $20
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Darren Bender
    “Backing myself with wonderful family support. I am blessed.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 85 days ago
  • Darren Bender
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 134 days ago
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