Makaya Smit
I am riding 500km 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
194.0 km
My goal is
500 km
My Rankings
- National: 12th
- State: 6th in NSW
I'm Riding For
River Jase Chan-Smit
In Memory of our beautiful Son "River Jase" 2003 - 2007🦋💙
My Story
7 Oct 2026
This October marks my 12th year 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 — $1 or as much as you can, every bit adds up. Together, we can give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
I appreciate your support.
Makaya
My Legacy
Here's my personal impact over 12 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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512 km Ridden$8,650 Raised2025
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194 km Ridden$7,744 Raised2026
4,450 km
Ridden
$58,177
Raised
My Challenge
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22.0 km ride - Sunday, October 11, 2026
Logged this ride 3 hours ago -
18.0 km ride - 18 - Saturday, October 10, 2026
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12.0 km ride - Friday, October 9, 2026
Logged this ride 2 days ago -
10.0 km ride - Thursday, October 8, 2026
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
16.0 km ride - This one is for Sol 🚴♂️ - Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Logged this ride 4 days 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 4 days 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 4 days ago -
18.0 km ride - Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Logged this ride 5 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 6 days ago -
15.0 km ride - Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Logged this ride 6 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!”
$2,351.41Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you to the major sponsor 🎉🙏🚴♂️”
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Alpha Catering Equipment
$1,035Received this donation 24 days ago
Makaya
“A huge thank you to Team Alpha Catering for your incredibly generous $1,035 donation and for supporting me again this year. 🙏🙏 Your generosity and ongoing support mean so much to me and are greatly appreciated. Thank you once again, Team Alpha! 👍😊🚴♂️”
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Davide Zavaroni
“Go Makaya!! 👏👏👏”
$569.25Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Hi Davide, Thank you very much, mate, for your generous donation again this year\. Your support is really appreciated and means a lot to me🚴♂️🚴♂️🙏🙏”
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Festive Australia Pty Limited
$517.50Received this donation 6 days ago
Makaya
“A huge thank you to my boss James Anderson and the team at Festivé New Zealand for your generous donation and ongoing support of my Great Cycle Challenge! 🚴♂️❤️ Your support over the past four years means a lot to me and helps make a real difference for kids with cancer. Thank you for always getting behind me! 🙏❤️”
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Kwik Hospitality
$258.75Received this donation 31 days ago
Makaya
“Hello Pano & Team Kwik - thank you very much for your support and generosity. 🚴♂️🚴♂️🙏🙏”
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SCK
“Great work Makaya, best of luck with the ride.”
$258.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you, Scott and Team SCK🙏- your donation is appreciated. Thank you for your support.🙏🚴♂️🙏🚴♂️”
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Alan Levin
“Good luck and best wishes!”
$180Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you for your support and donation again this year. I really appreciate it, mate.🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🙏🙏🙏”
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Speedy Ventilation
“Keep up the good work.”
$155.25Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you, Kevin and team speedy ventilation- it’s great to have your support again this year thank you very much for your donation🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️”
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Arthur Gatzanopoulos
“Best of luck on your ride for this great cause Makaya! Well done mate!”
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you very much, Arthur. I really appreciate your support and your donation.🙏🚴♂️🙏🚴♂️🎉”
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Barry Jones
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you Barry, Lucy and Team MJB. It’s fantastic to have your support Again this year🙏🚴♂️”
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Beanice Enterprises
“Well done mate.”
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you very much, Scott. It’s great to have your support again this year.🙏🚴♂️👍”
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Anonymous
“Go Makaya! Awesome effort 👍”
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you very much anonymous appreciate your donation and support🚴♂️🙏🚴♂️🙏”
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HS Express
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“A huge thank you to George, Chris and the team at HS Express Tuggerah for your donation and continued support of my Great Cycle Challenge.🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️”
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Jason Smit
“I am proud to be your brother ♥️”
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“And I’m proud to be your brother, thank you for your support & donations over the last 12 years❤️💙🚴♂️🦋”
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Matthew Cambridge
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you very much, mate. I really appreciate your support.🚴♂️🙏👍”
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Melinda Williams
“Hope this helps. What an important cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 59 days ago
Makaya
“Hi Melinda, Thank you very much for your donation.🚵🚴♂️🙏”
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Melinda Williams
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you Melinda for your support and your donation🚴♂️🚴♂️🙏”
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Peter Bennett
“Goooooo Makaya, Your amazing I know you’ll do well Pete”
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you, mate. I appreciate your support again this year.👍😊👍🚴♂️🙏”
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SEND IT ENERGY DRINKS
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you for your donation “SEND IT “ energy drinks, it’s great to have your support🙏🚴♂️🙏🚴♂️”
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Smeg Professional
“All the best Makaya. Such a beautiful thing to do.”
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Makaya
“Thank you Team Smeg professional-🙏 great to have your support. Thank you for your donation.😊🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️”