John Kirkham
- National: 46th
- State: 5th 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 right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year 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
My Challenge
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GCC24-7
4 Nov 2024The winner of the Sunshine Coast GCC24 raffle is
Elizabeth COLLIER (Orange B-14)
The prize package, generously donated by Ironman, Gympie included a 270° degree delta wing awning, a king-single swag, and the mandatory set of recovery boards - all needed items for "going off road".
A special thanks to Ironman, Gympie, and our appreciation to everyone who supported the raffle - it'll be back in 2025.
Stay safe, and we'll see you in 2025.
Posted 50 days ago -
GCC24-6
31 Oct 2024The results of the Team HJK Morning Tea raffle:
1 - Pennicott Wildnerness Journey Voucher (2 x Adults) - Pat MEAGHAN (Blue 60)
2 - "With Sugar on Top" Voucher and a candle/towel pack - Nicole D (Blue 45)
3 - "Stock Market" Voucher and a pamper pack - Pamela HINSBY (Green 11)
4 - Throw Rug/Candle pack - Rino SCAVANE (Yellow 34)
Winners will be advised ASAP.
Team HJK thanks everyone who supported the morning tea, the raffle, and us during the GCC24.
Plan to see you in 2025.
The results for the Team HJK Raffle, conducted in Queensland, Sunshine Coast surrounds will be released ASAP, and the results will be posted on this site.
Posted 54 days ago -
GCC24-5
29 Oct 2024Just completed our final ride for GCC 2024 - a short burst along the Derwent River foreshore.
I knew, as we coasted (literally blown along), with a strong tail wind that the return trip to the car was going to be a battle - never a more accurate description.
It was a case if you weren't pedalling, you would get blown to an abrupt stop.
It was an experience when we were hit broadside - my grandson (Hayden) was forced to ride like a puppy on a lead (you know - the ones that lean right over). Lol!
To everyone that supported Team HJK, Hayden or myself this GCC - our heartfelt thanks and appreciation of your support.
We will be back in 2025 to continue to raise awareness and money for children fighting cancer.
Stay safe.
Thank you.
Posted 56 days ago -
12.5 km ride - GCC24-16 - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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9.1 km ride - GCC24-15 - Saturday, October 26, 2024
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GCC24-4
24 Oct 2024Tuesday saw the Team HJK manager, Hayden, achieve his km goal - a great effort.
This happened on the way IN to Hobart for a GCC morning tea that was arranged by his mother Tahnee and supported by his two aunts Jenni and Shani - a definite family effort.
My thanks to everyone involved and especially to those who attended the event and helped raise funds for the GCC.
After the event, it was time to head OUT of town and start using some of the calories, which we'd just eaten - a vicious little circle. Lol!
Hopefully, there will be some more rides over the next few days - weather pending.
Stay safe.
Posted 61 days ago -
14.6 km ride - GCC24-14 - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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15.3 km ride - GCC24-13 - Monday, October 21, 2024
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36.2 km ride - GCC24-12 - Sunday, October 20, 2024
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GCC24-3
19 Oct 2024With the kind support of the "Tasmanian Weather Gods," we managed our first GCC ride in and around the very scenic Brighton & Pontville areas.
Located a nice ride along the Jordan River Trail - oddly enough, we found the END before the START (did exactly the same thing in 2023 & had to do it twice. Lol!).
Thanks to everyone who has donated to this great cause - very appreciated. To those wishing to donate - follow the prompts, as provided, OR give me a call, and I'll help you out.
With a "little luck," we should get another ride in tomorrow - the Team Manager (Hayden) has an "off road" area near a local dam in mind. I can envisage "dirt and mud" tomorrow, but it'll be fun.
The obligatory "cheesy" photo of Hayden during today's pedal - in Brighton, TAS.
Posted 67 days ago -
34.8 km ride - GCC24-11 - Saturday, October 19, 2024
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39.4 km ride - GCC24-10 - Monday, October 14, 2024
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$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 73 days ago -
18.6 km ride - GCC24-9 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
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$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 77 days ago -
GCC24-2
8 Oct 2024Well, that's the first week "done and dusted."
Donations are coming in - thanks to everyone who's donated already. Awesome job.
Tomorrow will hopefully be a $1.6M day for the GCC - thanks to the major sponsors who will "match" online donations up to $800K. Incredible effort.
So far, both the bicycle and the rider are holding up quite well - the odd squeak and thump is noted during my rides (funny thing - that's me!)
Encountered other GCC riders in the area - the jersey is easily spotted. Lots of waving and words of encouragement are exchanged, as the bicycles cruise by.
Lots of questions from people about the event when you stop for a break OR waiting for an Uber to get up that one last hill (only joking).
Be transitioning to Tasmania, very shortly to get some rides in with the Team HJK manager, my grandson Hayden - looking forward to it.
My eldest son, Steven has joined Team HJK - so planning is underway for 2025.
Team "Gen3" will make it's debut.
Me just supporting the local community - lending a hand to one of my sponsors.
Stay safe.
Posted 77 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 78 days ago -
22.6 km ride - GCC24-8 - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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45.6 km ride - GCC24-7 - Monday, October 7, 2024
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20.3 km ride - GCC24-6 - Sunday, October 6, 2024
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21.8 km ride - GCC24-5 - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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26.7 km ride - GCC24-4 - Friday, October 4, 2024
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33.7 km ride - GCC24-3 - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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28.2 km ride - GCC24-2 - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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GCC24-1
1 Oct 2024That's the first ride completed - mainly to make sure the adjustments I made to the bike were good (only a very minor touch-up required to the handlebars - quite an important part of the bike. Lol!).
I felt good & the bike ran smoothly. However, there was one "clicking" sound, which could've been either the bike or my knee - I put some oil on the bike, so we'll see.
For those who have supported me already and to those that will support this cause - thank you. You're the ones who are
making a difference in children's lives - give yourself a "pat on the back".
Stay safe.
Posted 84 days ago -
27.9 km ride - GCC24-1 - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 100 days ago -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 239 days ago -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 239 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 239 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation
$1,305.33Received this donation 76 days agoJohn
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Tegra Australia
$538.20Received this donation 100 days agoJohn
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Russell Perry
$517.50Received this donation 77 days agoJohn
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Sunshine Coast TPI Social Centre
$500Received this donation 239 days agoJohn
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Match Day Matching Donation
$331.20Received this donation 62 days agoJohn
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Karen Barham
$310.50Received this donation 77 days agoJohn
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Morning Tea & Raffle
$258.75Received this donation 62 days agoJohn
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Maroochy RSL Fishing Club
$250Received this donation 73 days agoJohn
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Northshore Dental and Oral Health
$150Received this donation 82 days agoJohn
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Graeme Nagle
$124.20Received this donation 59 days agoJohn
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Liz and Phil White
$124.20Received this donation 123 days agoJohn
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Connect Exercise Physiology
$103.50Received this donation 78 days agoJohn
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Lyn and Michael Harris
$103.50Received this donation 98 days agoJohn
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Tony Quirk - go Jungles
$103.50Received this donation 81 days agoJohn
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Anthea Rooney
$100Received this donation 120 days agoJohn
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Nambour Mens Shed
$100Received this donation 76 days agoJohn
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Bevan Pritchard
$72.45Received this donation 62 days agoJohn
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Peter Kirkham
$72.45Received this donation 95 days agoJohn
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Team E
$72.45Received this donation 106 days agoJohn
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Hamish
$51.75Received this donation 76 days agoJohn