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 298.4 km My goal is 310 km

My Rankings

National: 43rd
State: 18th in NSW
My Team: 1st

I've raised $5,802 My goal is $6,000 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
298 km Ridden

$5,802 Raised

2025

550 km

Ridden

$20,105

Raised

My Challenge

8.2 km ride - Day 26 - Ride #1 - Sunday, October 26, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 5 hours ago
12.5 km ride - Day 25 - Ride #3 - Saturday, October 25, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 24 hours ago
10.0 km ride - Day 25 - Ride #2 - Saturday, October 25, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 1 day ago
13.2 km ride - Day 25 - Ride #1 - Saturday, October 25, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 1 day ago
10.6 km ride - Day 24 - Ride #2 - Friday, October 24, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 2 days ago
1 Week To Go - Pushing All The Way To The End

24 Oct 2025

Folks,

With one week to go I thought I’d give everybody on update on my progress to date. The month started off well with my daily rides slowly starting to increase in duration as my fitness improved but 10 days in my body had a bit of meltdown and I was medically stood down for 9 days. After some antibiotics kicked in I got back on the bike last Sunday and have been trying to play catch up ever since.

This has seen me ride over 120kms in the last 6 days and 2 of those rides have been for a tad over 80 minutes in length (something I never thought I’d be able to do). The power of the mind is an amazing thing.

On the fundraising front you guys have been absolutely incredible! I hit my initial goal yesterday ($5000) and have now reset that at $5697 to see if I can hit my stretch target (If I can achieve this it would mean I have raised $20,000 over the last 3 years for this wonderful cause).

For now I will keep riding until I hit my distance goal for the challenge (310kms) and also strive to hit another secret goal I set myself at the start of the ride. I’ll update you on that one at the end.

To everybody who has sent me both public and private messages throughout the month to encourage me to keep going thank you! Your support has meant a lot and I promise you I will be pushing all the way to the end to not only meet my commitments but deliver as much as I can for the kids who desperately need this support.

Finally, during this month I received a reply from my donors family in response to a letter I sent them 6 months post transplant this year thanking them for the gift of life. It reminded me why I’m doing things like this to try to give back for a debt I can never clear. I urge you, if you haven’t done so already, to consider registering to donate your organs/tissues and have the conversation re your wishes with your loved ones. One decision can save many lives!

I’ll send another update next Friday as the quest comes to an end - Have a great weekend!

Cheers Dave

Posted 2 days ago
20.8 km ride - Day 24 - Ride #1 - Friday, October 24, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 2 days ago
7.2 km ride - Day 23 - Ride #2 - Thursday, October 23, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 3 days ago
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 3 days ago
19.1 km ride - Day 23 - Ride #1 - Thursday, October 23, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 3 days ago

My Sponsors

Battlers

“Go Dave! The Battler Family”
$1,459.35
Received this donation 11 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
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 22 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 23 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
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 24 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 3 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 26 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 17 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 23 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 107 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 2 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 25 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 1 day 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 18 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 3 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 107 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 25 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 26 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 103 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
David Phelan

“Great cause mate ! Love your passion. Go get those km's !!!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 104 days ago

David
David Phelan

“Great cause mate ! Love your passion. Go get those km's !!!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 104 days ago

David

“Dave - Many thanks for your support once again. I’m looking forward to getting back into it - I’m sure you’ll follow my progress. Cheers Dave”

Dave - Many thanks for your support once again. I’m looking forward to getting back into it - I’m sure you’ll follow my progress. Cheers Dave