Hamed Mahdianfar
- National: 64th
- State: 11th in WA
I'm Riding For
Soren
In Loving Memory of Soren I ride for my son, Soren—a bright, curious, and joyful soul whose smile lit up every room. Though his time with us was heartbreakingly short, his spirit continues to guide me every day. Soren faced leukemia with unimaginable courage, and even in the darkest moments, he radiated love and light. His bravery, laughter, and gentle heart are forever etched in mine. This ride is for him. For the dreams he never got to chase. For the stories he never got to tell. For the future he deserved. Every kilometre I pedal is a promise: To fight for children like Soren. To support families walking the hardest path. To help build a world where no child has to face cancer. Soren, this is for you. Your light lives on in every ride, every donation, and every act of kindness. You are missed beyond words, loved beyond measure, and remembered always.
My Story
This October, I’ll be riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for the 7th year to help fight kids’ cancer, and I’m asking for your support once again.
For most people, this challenge is about cycling. For me, it’s about remembering my son, Soren.
Soren was our beautiful little boy. He was full of joy, curiosity, laughter, and a smile that could light up even the darkest day. In 2019, at just two years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia. Overnight, our lives changed forever.
Like every parent, we dreamed of watching him grow up, start school, make friends, chase his dreams, and build a future. Instead, we found ourselves in a battle no family should ever have to face. Despite his incredible courage and the unwavering efforts of those caring for him, we lost our precious boy far too soon.
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about Soren. I miss his smile, his laughter, his hugs, and all the moments we never got to share. While the pain of losing him never fades, this challenge gives me a way to honour his memory and turn heartbreak into hope.
Every kilometre I ride is for Soren. It’s for the children still fighting cancer, for the families sitting beside hospital beds, and for the parents praying for more time with the ones they love most.
No child should have to endure cancer. No family should have to experience the loss of a child.
That’s why I ride. And that’s why I’m asking for your help.
Your donation, no matter the size, will help fund vital research to develop better treatments and ultimately find a cure. Together, we can give more children the chance to grow up, create memories, and live the lives they deserve.
Thank you for supporting my ride, for remembering Soren, and for helping bring hope to families facing the unimaginable.
This October, I ride for my son. I ride for every child battling cancer. I ride because every child deserves the chance to grow up.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Hamed
My Legacy
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174 km Ridden$2,363 Raised2020
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203 km Ridden$1,753 Raised2021
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241 km Ridden$4,016 Raised2022
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356 km Ridden$3,042 Raised2023
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294 km Ridden$9,522 Raised2024
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223 km Ridden$5,732 Raised2025
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276 km Ridden$5,020 Raised2026
My Challenge
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The Final Days – A Bittersweet Feeling ❤️
30 Oct 2026We are now in the last few days of the Great Cycle Challenge, and I have a bittersweet feeling about it. I’m sad that it’s coming to an end. Somehow, I’ve found my rhythm with it now. Cycling has become part of my everyday routine, something I naturally fit into my day.
Once I put my headphones on and start riding, I get into my own little world. I listen to my audiobook (for those interested, it’s the autobiography of Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary Manchester United manager!), and just keep riding. I ride until I start feeling the muscle aches, then assess how much further I can push myself or whether it’s time to head home.
But these rides are about much more than kilometres.
When I’m out there, particularly when I get into the zone, I find myself thinking deeply about Soren. So many memories come back. Sometimes I get quite emotional because I miss him so, so much. It’s a mixture of beautiful memories, sadness and a reminder of why I started this challenge in the first place.
Yesterday, I was at Trigg Beach watching another beautiful Western Australian sunset. As I looked at the sky and the colours over the ocean, I found myself thinking about Soren and this journey. It was one of those quiet moments when you feel connected to something much bigger than yourself.
On the other hand, there’s also a real sense of achievement and happiness. I’m finishing this year’s challenge on a high, having reached both my cycling and fundraising targets. We’ve raised more than $5,000, and I’m incredibly proud and grateful for what we’ve achieved together. Every kilometre and every donation has meant something.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, donated and followed this journey. Your generosity and kind words have made all the difference. I’m truly grateful.
But we’re not quite done yet!
There’s still a little time left, and I’m setting myself one final goal: to reach 300 km by this Saturday, 31 October, before Halloween gets spooky! 🎃
Let’s see if I can make it happen!
For Soren, and for all the children and families affected by childhood cancer. ❤️
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15.7 km ride - Lake Gwelup laps - afternoon ride - Friday, October 30, 2026
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12.4 km ride - Gwelup lake laps - Friday, October 30, 2026
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14.3 km ride - Trigg Beach - Thursday, October 29, 2026
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4.2 km ride - Out and about - Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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🎉 200km Milestone Reached! 🚴♂️
27 Oct 2026Sunday was a big milestone for my Great Cycle Challenge — I passed my 200km riding target! 💪
It was an unusually cold October morning, but actually, the conditions were great for cycling. I headed out around Karrinyup and Lake Gwelup, enjoying the ride and finding my rhythm. Not too fast, not too slow — just cruising along and enjoying the moment.
I got so caught up in the ride that I didn’t realise I’d gone further than my usual route! Then it hit me: What about the ride back? Would I have enough energy left? Would the muscle pain get worse?
I told myself to take it easy and slow down. Easier said than done! 😅 Somehow, I just couldn’t bring myself to ride slowly, so I ended up maintaining my normal pace and eventually made it back home.
That’s when the fun started! 😂 I was walking rather strangely when I got inside, and Sam and Saniar couldn’t help laughing and asking what had happened to me!
A bit of stretching and some slow walking later, my legs started to feel normal again.
It wasn’t an easy ride. The effort and muscle pain were real, but the feeling afterwards was absolutely worth it. I was proud of myself for pushing through and reaching this milestone.
Every kilometre I ride is for a cause much bigger than me — raising funds for childhood cancer research and helping give more children a chance at a healthier future. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far, whether through donations, encouragement, or simply following my journey. Your support keeps me going, especially on those tougher rides.
200km down, and the journey continues! 🚴♂️❤️
Together, we can help kick childhood cancer’s butt!
P.S- random photo of my ride ☺️
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13.4 km ride - Morning lake Gwelup - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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4.2 km ride - Karrinyup - Monday, October 26, 2026
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17.3 km ride - Sunday / Fun Day - Sunday, October 25, 2026
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12.4 km ride - Sat morning - Saturday, October 24, 2026
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My Sponsors
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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!”
$1,395.20Received this donation 24 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks for matching donation! appreciate great support!”
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Matched Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
$551.39Received this donation 10 days ago
Hamed
“THANKS!”
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Mike Denning
“Keep it up Hamed. You deserve all the support we can give.”
$517.50Received this donation 10 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Mike - appreciate your continuous support,and kind and generous donation.”
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Shahram
“Go Strong Hamed!”
$300Received this donation 24 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Shahram Jan! appreciate your kind and generous support!”
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Garry Redford
“Go Hamed! Just keep pedalling and the km soon disappear ... the saddle sores take a bit longer!”
$150Received this donation 9 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks! I'll keep chasing the kilometres and try not to think too much about the saddle sores! Really appreciate your support and generosity.”
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Mohamed Ilyas
“Hamed, All the best with your ride for worthy cause and target.”
$150Received this donation 24 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Mohamed! appreciate your support and generous donation!”
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Bo Dolman
$103.50Received this donation 29 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Bo. Appreciate your support and generous donation”
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Brad McNess
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Brad!”
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Helena Koba
“Such a worthy cause. Good luck Hamed.”
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Helena! appreciate your kind and generous support!”
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In loving memory of Sweet Soren, the little angle.🦋
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
Hamed
“Forever loved, forever missed, forever inspiring... my little angel Soren!”
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Jamie Berger
“Great cause Hamed. Good luck with the riding.”
$103.50Received this donation 22 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Jamie for your support and generous donation mate!”
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Nils Convert
“Happy to support such a great cause. Best of luck with the ride Hamed and hope you get to raise plenty of funds mate!”
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Nils for your kind support and generous donation!”
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Phoebe Anderson
“You are amazing Hamed! Very happy to support this worthy cause as you honour your son and help other families facing such hardship.”
$103.50Received this donation 25 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Phoebe for your kind words, and generous donation!”
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Shane Gonsalves
“Well done Hamed great cause!”
$103.50Received this donation 10 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Shane for your kind support and generous donation.”
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Zagros Homes
“I hope one day we see a cure for cancer. You have our full Support Hamed”
$100Received this donation 24 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Aidin jan and Zagros Homes for your kind support and generous donation!”
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Amy Seth
“Wishing you all the best for the ride Hamed. It's inspiring to see you taking on this challenge to support such an important cause. Wishing you a safe and successful ride.”
$51.75Received this donation 24 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Amy for kind words and generous support.”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 29 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks for your kind support and generous donation”
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Anonymous
“Great cause”
$51.75Received this donation 10 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks for your kind donation”
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Hamid Mahdianfar
$51.75Received this donation 28 days ago
Hamed
“Appreciate your kind and generous donation Hamid jan! going strong for Soren”
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Helen Skuse
“All the best with the challenge Hamed.”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Helen, appreciate your generous support!”