John Kirkham
- National: 65th
- State: 12th in Qld
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
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
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
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2,137 km Ridden$3,605 Raised2017
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2,495 km Ridden$5,358 Raised2018
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Ridden$5,163 Raised2019
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511 km Ridden$5,231 Raised2020
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Ridden$6,086 Raised2021
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RiddenRaised2022
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533 km Ridden$7,476 Raised2023
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407 km Ridden$5,923 Raised2024
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564 km Ridden$9,081 Raised2025
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Ridden$5,003 Raised2026
My Challenge
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The Final Frontier
31 Oct 2026...it's over...
...the final ride had some "hiccups"...
...#1 - a disfunctional derailleur...
...#2 - a shredded tyre...
...#3 - an explosive CO2 cartridge attachment...
...#4 - rode 17km BEFORE I was told that I was going to the wrong pick-up point...
...laughed throughout - definitely a challenge to complete the ride...
...realised, as I was "speeding" towards the end that it was only fitting to finish the GCC where it all started (hills and all)...
...thank you...
Posted 52 minutes 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 1 hour ago -
25.4 km ride - GCC26-5 - Saturday, October 31, 2026
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35.8 km ride - GCC26-4 - Saturday, October 24, 2026
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45.6 km ride - GCC26-3 - Friday, October 23, 2026
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GCC26-2
15 Oct 2026Ride #2 - done and dusted.
What was originally anticipated as being a "hill" run to clock up some kms turned into a 10hr stint in saddle.
Definitely some "hills" but the added bonus of an annoying headwind with just enough "oomph" to break my pedalling rhythm.
Another anomaly was the accidental activation of the phones AI assistant - no idea "how" Gemini got turned on but between "it's" navigation AND my navigation I spent nearly an hour checking out the Noosa Golf Club and it's surrounds - frustrating, to say the least.
However, with some guidance from my darling wife, Debbie - I eventually got back on track.
The bike paths in Noosa provided the escape route and are quite scenic.
Stay safe.
Posted 16 days ago -
121.0 km ride - GCC26-2 - Thursday, October 15, 2026
From Canina, QLD to Pacific Paradise, QLD
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GCC26-1
8 Oct 2026Finally, 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.
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29.1 km ride - GCC26-1 - Thursday, October 8, 2026
Logged this ride 23 days 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 24 days ago
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!”
$1,531.80Received this donation 24 days ago -
Tegra Australia
“Champion bloke working hard for a Champion Cause, go well.”
$1,035Received this donation 106 days ago
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.”
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Anthea Rooney
$517.50Received this donation 25 days ago
John
“Thank you for your kind donation. Beautiful job - you've just helped save children's lives. Love to all.”
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Northshore Dental and Oral Health
“Thanks for all of the good work you have done over the last decade!”
$517.50Received this donation 24 days ago
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.”
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Maroochydore RSL Fishing Club
“Great effort, John. Amazing cause and amazing effort over the last 10 years.”
$250Received this donation 24 days ago
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!”
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Karen Barham
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
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.”
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Lila Daniels
“Thankyou for participating.”
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
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.”
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Liz White
“Good luck John on your final ride.”
$103.50Received this donation 115 days ago
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.”
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Pharmacy for Life Nambour Heights
“Awesome effort John!! It’s incredible how much you have raised for this wonderful cause over the years!”
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
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.”
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Tony. Quirk
“Right there with you buddy -- in spirit anyway Quirky”
$103.50Received this donation 16 days ago
John
“Thank you for your kind donation. 65km into a ride - LOTS of hills (ups & downs of cycle. Lol!) It's the spirit that counts, mate. See you soon.”
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Janine Kirkham
$100Received this donation 95 days ago
John
“Thank you for your kind donation - it is greatly appreciated. Stay safe & talk soon.”
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Anthony Pluck
“Fantastic Effort John , you should be very proud of what you have achieved.”
$51.75Received this donation 24 days ago
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.”
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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!!!)”
$51.75Received this donation 30 days ago
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.”
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Peter Kirkham
“Haw a great ride.”
$51.75Received this donation 25 days ago
John
“Thank you for your kind donation. Onya "shaggle rock" - that's awesome. Love to all.”
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Anonymous
“Go John go”
$51.75Received this donation 7 days ago
John
“Thank you for your kind donation. Your support of this amazing cause, is greatly appreciated. Psst - I know who you are! Lol! Stay safe”
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Tahnee Nettlefold
“Well done, Dad! I am incredibly proud of your dedication to such a wonderful cause. Reaching 10 years of participation is an extraordinary achievement and a true reflection of your commitment, generosity, and selflessness. Thank you for being such a positive role model and for teaching my son the importance of caring for others, giving back to the community, and contributing to something bigger than himself.”
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
John
“Thank you for your kind donation. Thank you for your kind words & I too am proud of Hayden for taking "up the mantle" for this amazing cause. Maybe for the GCC27, we'll be able to visit and I can help Hayden "clock up some kilometres". Love to all.”
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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 🙏”
$51.75Received this donation 36 days ago
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.”
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Tony Jeffrey
$51.75Received this donation 24 days ago
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.”
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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!”
$42.41Received this donation 10 days ago
John
“Thank you for your generous financial support of the GCC & the CMRI. It's been incredible to watch MAJOR sponsors support "Kick Cancer's Butt Day", over the last 10 years. Your efforts have inspired others to donate to this amazing cause and has helped individuals, families, society, as a whole to help with the FIGHT for children's lives. Amazing effort and reflects highly on yourselves. Thank you”
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John Kirkham
“...the end...”
$98.33Received this donation 1 hour ago
John
“...keep fighting...”