David Thompson

In Australia, 3 children die of cancer every week. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives!

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I've Ridden 366.3 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 36th
State: 16th in NSW
My Team: 1st

I've raised $7,101 My goal is $7,250 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My Mate Gus & All The Kids With Cancer Who Need An Organ Transplant

Every year we seem to lose more and more people we know to this hideous disease so this year I dedicate my ride to my mate Gus who tragically passed away recently. In parallel I'm also riding for the parents and executors of wills who, though the pain of losing their loved one, still find the strength to honour their loved one's wishes and let somebody live on. As a donor recipient you’ll never know much that is appreciated by the recipient and their family. Register now via https://www.donatelife.gov.au/register-donor-today

My Story

10 Jul 2025

WOW - What a difference a year can make! This time 12 months ago I was wondering if I would live to see the 2025 Great Cycle Challenge and then a miracle happened and I was given the gift of life. On September 17, 2024 I received a liver donation from a stranger who had sadly passed away and today I am now cancer free and getting on with life! To have a second chance at life is amazing and I'm not going to waste it!

As a result I have decided to again take part in the Great Cycle Challenge as part of our "Tour De Friends" team to raise funds to fight kids' cancer which is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia. We raise these funds for kids who are doing it tough so that one day kids will never have to face what I was this time last year. Each year over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer and sadly, 3 die every week.

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.

Finally, also please remember to consider, act and discuss the important issue of organ and tissue donation - The gift of life is priceless!

www.donatelife.gov.au

Thanks for your support.

Cheers Dave

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

251 km Ridden

$11,702 Raised

2023
Ridden

$2,601 Raised

2024
366 km Ridden

$7,101 Raised

2025

618 km

Ridden

$21,404

Raised

My Challenge

4.7 km ride - Day 31 - Last Ride! - Friday, October 31, 2025

From Loungeroom to Bar Fridge 🍺🍺🍺

Logged this ride 15 days ago
And That’s A Wrap For 2025

31 Oct 2025

Folks,

Tonight I completed my last ride for the challenge this year and I just wanted to say thank you to everybody for your very donations, the messages of support and the encouragement you gave me to keep going when the chips were down.

I’m thrilled to report I not only hit my 310kms goal but smashed it out of the park in the end by riding 366kms over the month - Not bad considering I was knocked out due to ill health for 10 days during the month.

I’m also absolutely over the moon to reveal that I also got my secret goal which was to ride for at least one full day in total for the month (24 hours+) and with tonight’s last ride I managed to hit 24 hours, 30 minutes and 10 seconds!

Finally I just wanted to remind everybody that life is too short so while you’re here be your best and give back to society when you can - It’s great for the soul.

Cheers Dave

P.S. I hope I did you proud Gussy and I’ll make sure I’m on Race 7 #7 in the Cup on Tuesday!

Posted 15 days ago
8.1 km ride - Day 30 - Ride #1 - Thursday, October 30, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 17 days ago
11.8 km ride - Day 29 - Ride #1 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 17 days ago
9.2 km ride - Day 28 - Ride #1 - Tuesday, October 28, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 19 days ago
11.7 km ride - Day 27 - Ride #2 - Monday, October 27, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 20 days ago
11.9 km ride - Day 27 - Ride #1 - Monday, October 27, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 20 days ago
10.5 km ride - Day 26 - Ride #2 - Sunday, October 26, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 20 days ago
8.2 km ride - Day 26 - Ride #1 - Sunday, October 26, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 21 days ago
12.5 km ride - Day 25 - Ride #3 - Saturday, October 25, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 21 days ago

My Sponsors

Battlers

“Go Dave! The Battler Family”
$1,459.35
Received this donation 32 days ago

David

“APB, This donation is absolutely spectacular! Thank you so much for the support and this truly highlights what a wonderful group the Battlers are - it’s not just a tipping service, it’s a community! So glad to be a part of it! Thankyou! Cheers Dave”

APB, This donation is absolutely spectacular! Thank you so much for the support and this truly highlights what a wonderful group the Battlers are - it’s not just a tipping service, it’s a community! So glad to be a part of it! Thankyou! Cheers Dave
John Mccabe

“Mate. Like always, you've got this!!!”
$698
Received this donation 20 days ago

David

“Wow - Thanks John! That is a very generous donation and so very much appreciated! Hope you guys are well mate - Cheers Dave”

Wow - Thanks John! That is a very generous donation and so very much appreciated! Hope you guys are well mate - Cheers Dave
Karen Ryce

“Thankyou Dave for dedicating your ride to my wonderful husband Gus. You were a special friend and an inspiration to him and me and still are to all your friends.”
$517.50
Received this donation 43 days ago

David

“Karen - Wow! Thankyou so much for your very kind donation. It is an absolute honour to ride in the memory of Gus who was one of the most genuine people I have ever met and somebody who I was very proud to call a mate. He is sorely missed but never forgotten! Big hugs - Cheers Dave”

Karen - Wow! Thankyou so much for your very kind donation. It is an absolute honour to ride in the memory of Gus who was one of the most genuine people I have ever met and somebody who I was very proud to call a mate. He is sorely missed but never forgotten! Big hugs - Cheers Dave
Stephen Thompson

“Fantastic to see you back in action for this worthy cause.”
$500
Received this donation 43 days ago

David

“Thanks Steve - It’s great to be able to get back on the bike and start giving back again. Hope your travels are going well. Cheers Dave”

Thanks Steve - It’s great to be able to get back on the bike and start giving back again. Hope your travels are going well. Cheers Dave
Tony Nejasmic

“Great stuff Thommo - happy to help out!!”
$217.35
Received this donation 15 days ago

David

“Tony/Sandy - Thanks guys! That’s an amazing donation and it all helps to find cures for the kids with cancer. Cheers Thommo”

Tony/Sandy - Thanks guys! That’s an amazing donation and it all helps to find cures for the kids with cancer. Cheers Thommo
Todd and Veronica

“Dave your effort, determination, and generosity make a real difference in the fight against cancer. It’s inspiring to see you put your time and energy into such an important cause, and I know it will mean so much to those affected. Wishing you strength for every kilometre—you’ve got this! Roni and Todd”
$200
Received this donation 45 days ago

David

“Todd/Roni - Thankyou so much for this donation and your ongoing support. It’s fantastic to finally being able to give back again. Cheers Dave”

Todd/Roni - Thankyou so much for this donation and your ongoing support. It’s fantastic to finally being able to give back again. Cheers Dave
Match Day Matching Donation

“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
$154.09
Received this donation 23 days ago

David

“Thankyou to the private supporters who were behind this matching initiative - It always encourages people to open their wallets and all for a wonderful cause.”

Thankyou to the private supporters who were behind this matching initiative - It always encourages people to open their wallets and all for a wonderful cause.
Andrew Kay

“Good on ya mate! Cycle well.”
$124.20
Received this donation 46 days ago

David

“Andrew - Thanks for the donation mate. Will keep you posted on how my progress goes. Cheers Dave”

Andrew - Thanks for the donation mate. Will keep you posted on how my progress goes. Cheers Dave
crazyeyeshodge@live.com.au

“Dave - nice words, great cause and brilliant work. Well done and keep it up.”
$124.20
Received this donation 38 days ago

David

“Hodgy - Thanks mate! Really appreciate the support. Hope you and the girls are well. Cheers Thommo”

Hodgy - Thanks mate! Really appreciate the support. Hope you and the girls are well. Cheers Thommo
Deb Maddigan

“Always a champion Dave!! Paying it forward - so best of luck I am sure you’ll knock it out of the park!!”
$124.20
Received this donation 44 days ago

David

“Deb - Thankyou so much for your ongoing support. It really means a lot to me. Hope you are well - Cheers Dave”

Deb - Thankyou so much for your ongoing support. It really means a lot to me. Hope you are well - Cheers Dave
Deb Maddigan

“You are an absolute champion - always giving back or paying it forward.”
$124.20
Received this donation 128 days ago

David

“Thanks Deb - Looking forward to getting back into it this year and really appreciate your support once again! Cheers Dave”

Thanks Deb - Looking forward to getting back into it this year and really appreciate your support once again! Cheers Dave
Jon Mears

“Keep on it mate…”
$124.20
Received this donation 23 days ago

David

“Jonno - Thanks so much mate! Really appreciate the support. Hope Life is treating you well mate - Cheers Thommo”

Jonno - Thanks so much mate! Really appreciate the support. Hope Life is treating you well mate - Cheers Thommo
David Forrester
$103.50
Received this donation 46 days ago

David

“Thanks for your donation Dave - Your continued support is really appreciated. Cheers Dave”

Thanks for your donation Dave - Your continued support is really appreciated. Cheers Dave
Simon Tolhurst

“Good on ya’ mate…a great cause…you’ll smash it..lots of live The Tolly’s xx❤️”
$103.50
Received this donation 21 days ago

David

“Thanks Guys - Really appreciate the donation and your ongoing support! Cheers Thommo”

Thanks Guys - Really appreciate the donation and your ongoing support! Cheers Thommo
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!”
$92.22
Received this donation 38 days ago

David

“Thankyou to the private supporters who were behind this matching initiative - It always encourages people to open their wallets and all for a wonderful cause.”

Thankyou to the private supporters who were behind this matching initiative - It always encourages people to open their wallets and all for a wonderful cause.
Dee Mclaughlin

“Love the enthusiasm you bring to this challenge every year! You will deserve a Guiness zero or ten at the end of this!”
$91.08
Received this donation 24 days ago

David

“Dee - This is very generous of you and so very much appreciated. This donation gets me to my fundraising goal for the year so thank you! I’m still determined though to reach my other goal so I’ll be pushing hard until that is also reached. Your encouragement throughout this month has been instrumental in getting me to keep on pushing (especially when I hit hurdles) and it means a lot to me! Cheers Dave”

Dee - This is very generous of you and so very much appreciated. This donation gets me to my fundraising goal for the year so thank you! I’m still determined though to reach my other goal so I’ll be pushing hard until that is also reached. Your encouragement throughout this month has been instrumental in getting me to keep on pushing (especially when I hit hurdles) and it means a lot to me! Cheers Dave
Allegra Moore

“Ride well Dave! Allegra, Andrew & Eve”
$72.45
Received this donation 128 days ago

David

“Allegra - Thankyou so much for your very kind donation and I hope that your recovery is improving each day. Cheers Dave”

Allegra - Thankyou so much for your very kind donation and I hope that your recovery is improving each day. Cheers Dave
Anne Munsie

“Keep peddling Dave - the Munsies are behind you!”
$72.45
Received this donation 45 days ago

David

“Thankyou Anne - Your continued support is very much appreciated and valued - Just like your friendship. Cheers Dave”

Thankyou Anne - Your continued support is very much appreciated and valued - Just like your friendship. Cheers Dave
Brad Williams

“Head down, bum up Dave👊🚴‍♂️”
$72.45
Received this donation 46 days ago

David

“Brad - Thanks so much mate! Really appreciate the support. Hope you guys are well. Cheers Dave”

Brad - Thanks so much mate! Really appreciate the support. Hope you guys are well. Cheers Dave
Chris Hodge

“Way to go Dave - very worthwhile program.”
$72.45
Received this donation 124 days ago

David

“Hodgy - Thanks for your support mate. Hope you and your girls are well. Cheers Dave”

Hodgy - Thanks for your support mate. Hope you and your girls are well. Cheers Dave