John Swainston
- National: 125th
- State: 38th in NSW
I'm Riding For
Philo
Someone who has got through an amazing decade of treatment and through it found her voice in written words.
My Story
This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I am afraid it was 2014 when I last rode in the Great Cycle Challenge. 204km and $4,700 raised from around the world from some very generous folk. I even ended up being the 3rd biggest fundraiser in NSW and 13th nationally. In the meantime I've lost far too many friends from cancer, including children of dear friends.
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.
I am lucky enough to have arrived at 76 years of age. Giving back is the least I can do, given good health. 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. It means a lot.
My Challenge
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$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 8 hours ago -
First day of training
14 Sep 2025Not as tough as I feared, but it was only a very short 10km ride. 2.5 weeks of training ahead, leading to alternate days of 18km rides.
Posted 14 hours 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 15 hours ago -
9.8 km ride - First day in the saddle - Sunday, September 14, 2025
Logged this ride 1 day ago
My Sponsors
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Damian Leonard
“Pedal safely John. Hope you manage to squeeze a book listen or two in over the kms ridden.”
$103.50Received this donation 8 hours ago
John
“Damian - thanks. Yes, part of the plan. Many thanks for the support. Looking forward to the 28th.”
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Duncan Dodd
$103.50Received this donation 15 hours ago
John
“Oh Duncan, Thank you so much for joining in. I remember you were very supportive last time, too, so extra special thanks.”
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Rob Landsberry
“A great cause that’s close to my heart. Ride well, my friend.”
$72.45Received this donation 4 hours ago
John
“Rob, I was thinking of you very much when I decided on this effort. I count myself incredibly fortunate to have got to 76 in relatively good health, so a chance tyo give something back (and get off a little bit too much fine Highlands bread and croissnts!) Hope life is tolerable and some moments of joy for you. Bests. J”
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IAN SCANDRETT
$36.23Received this donation 2 days ago
John
“Ian Thank you so much for kicking off the contributions. Best wishes.”
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Robert Heim
“Congratulations on making this effort.”
$25.88Received this donation 1 day ago
John
“Rob - Thank you for sharing and supporting the campaign. Good on you.”
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Louise Edgecombe
“Amazing, John. You are an inspiration to our wonderful community. Ride well! 🚲”
$20Received this donation 19 hours ago
John
“Louise - Much appreciated. We all try to do what we can. I have so much to be grateful for in my life. Seeing all your efforts and the great results is especially gratifying.”