Makaya Smit
I am riding 500 km in memory of our son, River Jase Chan-Smit.
Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden
435.0 km
My goal is
500 km
My Rankings
- National: 28th
- State: 12th in NSW
I'm Riding For
River Jase Chan-Smit
In Memory of our beautiful Son "River Jase" 2003 - 2007
My Story
7 Oct 2025
This October, I’m riding to fight kids’ cancer.
I’m taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to pedal 500 kilometres throughout the month — raising funds for life-saving research into childhood cancer.
Why am I doing this?
In 2007, we lost our beautiful son, River Jase Chan-Smit, to brain cancer. It’s a heartbreak no family should ever endure. Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death among children in Australia, with three young lives lost every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
I ride for River. I ride for the children who didn’t make it. And I ride for those still enduring the pain of treatment — their courage is nothing short of extraordinary.
Your support helps the Children’s Medical Research Institute continue its vital work in preventing, diagnosing, treating, and ultimately curing childhood cancer.
Please support my challenge by donating through my fundraising page. Together, we can give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
I appreciate your support.
Makaya
My Legacy
Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
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351 km Ridden$2,621 Raised2015
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254 km Ridden$2,156 Raised2016
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302 km Ridden$3,395 Raised2017
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502 km Ridden$4,177 Raised2018
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306 km Ridden$3,072 Raised2019
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501 km Ridden$6,403 Raised2020
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312 km Ridden$6,117 Raised2021
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399 km Ridden$5,675 Raised2022
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513 km Ridden$5,903 Raised2023
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304 km Ridden$2,264 Raised2024
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435 km Ridden$8,094 Raised2025
4,179 km
Ridden
$49,877
Raised
My Challenge
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32.0 km ride - 26 Oct 2025 - - Sunday, October 26, 2025
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20.0 km ride - Saturday, October 25, 2025
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18.0 km ride - 24 Oct 2025 - - Friday, October 24, 2025
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19.0 km ride - Thursday, October 23, 2025
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5.0 km ride - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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15.0 km ride - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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12.0 km ride - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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14.0 km ride - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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18.0 km ride - Monday, October 20, 2025
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25.0 km ride - Sunday, October 19, 2025
Logged this ride 8 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!”
$2,146.64Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“thank you very much.”
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Alpha Catering Equipment Pty Ltd
“All the best Makaya! The Alpha Team”
$1,500Received this donation 37 days ago
Makaya
“thank you, Matthew and Alpha catering-I’m a bit lost for words and I appreciate the huge donation and support again this year-from the bottom of my heart, thank you😊👍🚴”
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Sitform Projects Pty Ltd
“Enjoy the ride. Proud to support your effort.”
$538.20Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you very much for your generous donation Steve. I really appreciate 🚴🚴👍👌the support 😎”
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Davide Zavaroni
“Go Makaya, just amazing what you are doing!!”
$517.50Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“Wow, Thanks, Davide my old friend :-) - so great to have your generous support again this year”
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Anonymous
“Always happy to support Makaya and this very good cause”
$517.50Received this donation 34 days ago
Makaya
“thank you, anonymous your donation is appreciated thank you very much🚴”
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Madeleine Cheah & Hieu Luong
“Great cycling & amazing cause. Keep riding, Makaya!!!”
$310.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you Madeleine and Hieu- it’s great to have your support and generous donation👌🚴”
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Sydney Commercial Kitchens
“All the best Makaya.”
$207Received this donation 17 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you very much, Scott. I really appreciate your support again this year 🚴😊👍🚴👌”
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Skye Chan
“RIVER JASE This donation comes straight from my heart, a heart that was forever broken when cancer took you away from me in this 3D World, your courage, strength and wisdom we’re so far beyond your years, you are and always will be the wind beneath my wings, the strength behind my fears and the smiles behind my tears, l know that you would be very proud of what your dad has achieved during all these years riding for you and all those touched by childhood cancer, love you always and forever 💙💙💙”
$194.58Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“💔- I couldn’t have done the last 11 years without your support-our son will always be with us❤️🦋”
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ICE Pty Ltd
“Good luck and congratulations on your continued support of this great cause.”
$186.30Received this donation 23 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you, Alan @ Team ICE - I really appreciate your support again this year and all the other years 🚴🚴🚴😊😊👍👍”
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Kevin Walsh
“Keep up the good work Makaya 🚴♂️💙”
$155.25Received this donation 19 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you Kevin, I really appreciate your support again this year 🚴👍😎 and the last 5 years 👍👍”
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Beanice Enterprises
“Well done Makaya. Great cause”
$124.20Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“Hi Scott Thank you for your support again this year. I really appreciate it, mate.👏👍👍😎🚴”
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Hospitality Superstore
$124.20Received this donation 24 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you very much to the Management & team @ Hospitalty Superstore -QLD - I really appreciate the support🚴🚴👍🚴👍”
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HS Express
$124.20Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“To George and the Team at HS Express Tuggerah, Thank you so much for your generous support and donation:-)”
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Peter BENNETT
“Hey Makaya, Go Go Go Brother, you're a Machine. Love your work. Kind Regards Pete”
$124.20Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“Hi Pete- so good to have your onboard again this year-👍👍🚴🚴😊😊maybe next year I’ll get you a bike so you can join me😊👍😎🚴🚴”
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Daniel lee
$103.50Received this donation 32 days ago
Makaya
“thank you very much, Dan. I really appreciate your support.-give my regards to the guys in the factory.”
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Super Smart SMSF
“Your dedication is inspiring - well done ☺️”
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you very much🚴👍”
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David White
“Good luck mate”
$72.45Received this donation 25 days ago
Makaya
“thank you, mate. I appreciate your support again this year.👍👍🙏😊”
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FoodService Engineering
“Great work Makaya! Keep it up. Regan.”
$72.45Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“Hi Regan, Thank you for your support again this year-See you for Tour De Lake later this month🚴🚴👍😎😎”
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Jason Smit
“♥️💪”
$72.45Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“To my brother, I love you and thank you always for your support.🚴🚴 In his short life, River met his uncle Jase ( Jason) ❤️- And he loved you too❤️”
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peter van Batenburg
“Good luck and cool ride,keep on keep on !!”
$72.45Received this donation 18 days ago
Makaya
“Mange Tak Peter & Suzanne - Great to have your support again this year :-)”