John Kirkham

10years All Star
John Kirkham
I am riding 100 km for Barbara Sargent. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 29.1 km My goal is 100 km
My Rankings
  • National: 41st
  • State: 9th in Qld
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $4,656 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Barbara Sargent

Barbara Sargent

An amazing lady who was and remains an inspiration to me and so many others. Sadly gone but never forgotten. Love you Aunty Barb!

My Story

5 Jun 2026

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

Because cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia. Right now, 90 children are diagnosed every month, 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.

John

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 2,137 km Ridden
    $3,605 Raised
    2017
  • 2,495 km Ridden
    $5,358 Raised
    2018
  • Ridden
    $5,163 Raised
    2019
  • 511 km Ridden
    $5,231 Raised
    2020
  • Ridden
    $6,086 Raised
    2021
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2022
  • 533 km Ridden
    $7,476 Raised
    2023
  • 407 km Ridden
    $5,923 Raised
    2024
  • 564 km Ridden
    $9,081 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $4,656 Raised
    2026
10years
7,301 km
Ridden
$52,579
Raised

My Challenge

  • GCC26-1
    8 Oct 2026

    Finally, out on the bike after some infuriating delays (long weekend = unsafe riding, waterproofing the cottage floor, a day lost to the public hospital = Debbie not me & bad weather) it was good (a little hard on certain body parts. Lol!) and the weather was temperamental.

    A public acknowledgement for my team mate (grandson - Hayden) on his efforts so far in the GCC26. A very proud Granddad.

    I'll post further updates as the challenge unfolds.

    Stay safe.

    Posted 14 hours ago
  • 29.1 km ride - GCC26-1 - Thursday, October 8, 2026
    Logged this ride 14 hours ago
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 2 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 2 days ago
  • $100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 84 days ago
  • $100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 93 days ago

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!”
    $1,531.80
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Tegra Australia
    “Champion bloke working hard for a Champion Cause, go well.”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 84 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your generous donation - the support from Tegra & yourself during my GCC adventure has been greatly appreciated. The donations have enabled children to have a childhood rather than losing to cancer. Stay safe & talk soon.”
  • Anthea Rooney
    $517.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. Beautiful job - you've just helped save children's lives. Love to all.”
  • Northshore Dental and Oral Health
    “Thanks for all of the good work you have done over the last decade!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. Your support over my GCC adventure via your donations, your encouragement from the saddle during our rides and the roadside medical assistance, after the "asian on her phone" tried to make me a hood ornament (lol!) have been/are greatly appreciated. See you soon, mate.”
  • Maroochydore RSL Fishing Club
    “Great effort, John. Amazing cause and amazing effort over the last 10 years.”
    $250
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. The support of the club has been/is greatly appreciated during my GCC adventure. See you at camp!”
  • Karen Barham
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. Yours & Andrew's support during my GCC adventure has been and is greatly appreciated. You've helped save children's lives through your generosity.”
  • Lila Daniels
    “Thankyou for participating.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. Definitely, a worthwhile cause to participate in - my childhood was easy compared to the fight these children are in. Your support, as always is greatly appreciated.”
  • Liz White
    “Good luck John on your final ride.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 93 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. "One last tilt at the windmill" - to paraphrase Don Quoxite. Been an amazing journey and your support has been greatly appreciated. Stay safe and talk soon.”
  • Pharmacy for Life Nambour Heights
    “Awesome effort John!! It’s incredible how much you have raised for this wonderful cause over the years!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. Your support over my GCC adventure has been/is greatly appreciated. You can be rightly proud of helping save the lives of children fighting for their lives - a good feeling on any day. Talk soon.”
  • Janine Kirkham
    $100
    Received this donation 73 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation - it is greatly appreciated. Stay safe & talk soon.”
  • Anthony Pluck
    “Fantastic Effort John , you should be very proud of what you have achieved.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. Not overtly proud but definitely humbled by the stories of the children - talk about selfless and tenacious little fighters. Inspirational.”
  • Julie Hill
    “Wow! A decade of riding around… John you are a true legend and have certainly made an impact with the fund raising for Childhood Cancers. Honoured to be a part of your efforts (the donating that is, not the cycling!!!)”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation, it is greatly appreciated. The saying is "time flies when you're having fun" - well, the last 10yrs have literally disappeared in a blink. Lots of kms and the associated range of "sore bits" but for an amazing cause. My heartfelt thanks for your support - love to all.”
  • Peter Kirkham
    “Haw a great ride.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. Onya "shaggle rock" - that's awesome. Love to all.”
  • Team Egan
    “John, well done for your long term commitment to such a worthy cause. You are an inspiration to many. You have always demonstrated compassion and taken practical action to assist others. 10+years of dedication, ably supported by Deb (keeping it real 🧡 as your full time support crew) and many others. Ride well our dear friend 🙏”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Team Egan, Thanks for your continued support and the words of encouragement. Question - where do you think "we" would be without the love and support of "them"? Pedalling in 5 days.”
  • Tony Jeffrey
    $51.75
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Kirkham
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation. Your support during my GCC adventure has been/is appreciated. You've help save lives, mate - no a bad thing to do. Floor installation underway - looks good. Talk soon.”
  • John Kirkham
    “Good job, mate.”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 2 days ago
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