Mark McDonald

Mark McDonald
I am riding 300 km to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 133.0 km My goal is 300 km
My Rankings
  • National: 27th
  • State: 11th in NSW
I've raised $1,780 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

26 Sep 2025

This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

There are very few of us that haven't been touched by someone close to use who has fought this disease. Kids deserve to lead a very happy, healthy and long life but we all know that sadly that isn't always the case. I was diagnosed with a form of it about 4 years ago and fortunately it was diagnosed early and fixed. For those men aged 40 plus, make sure you get your Prostrate checked regularly!

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. I will be riding on my own, on bush tracks and on the road.

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.

Mark

My Challenge

  • 45.5 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, October 6, 2025
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  • 25.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 2, 2025
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  • 30.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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  • 31.0 km ride - Ride around Forster and Tuncurry - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • $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 7 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 9 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 10 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 10 days ago

My Sponsors

  • ASPIRE Traffic Offender Course
    “A worthy charity for our Business to support. Well done Mark!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Great cause from a great person - don't forget the anti-chafe cream! Stay safe on the roads and watch out for them pesky magpies!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Dear friend, thank you for you very generous donation, I am overwhelmed with the support I am receiving. Have racked up about 100kms in the past week in preparation and so far so good with the chaffing. I may have to invest in those undies that Fletch and Hindy advertise. Two swoopings to report thus far but they have been not been very aggressive. Tomorrow morning I will be riding in Forster on my trusty old yellow Mountain Bike that I have had for years. It does the job. When I get home I will be riding my recently acquired road bike which I am very much looking forward to using. I spend about a fortnight on my mountain bike to improve my condition until getting on the road. Thank you again and take care.”
  • Michael Kelly
    “Great work Flame, well done!!”
    $165.60
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Thanks Mick for your very generous donation, it is indeed greatly appreciated. I hope you are well mate. Can't wait for the next re-union. Let me know when the next fundraiser in being held for the Veterans.”
  • Anne Vitocco
    “Awesome 😘😘”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Dear Anne, a big thank you for your very generous donation, I am very humbled. I have been riding up the coast for the past week or so, trying to get a few more kms in my rides. My first ride tomorow morning I hope to ride about 25 kms. Thank you once again and wishing you all the best.”
  • Ian Dickson and Pat Huolohan
    “Hi Mark Great cause. Enjoy the ride. Pat and Dicko”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Good morning Pat and Dicko, I hope you are both well and a big thank you for your very generous donation to a very worthwhile cause. Have been racking up a few kms whilst holidaying in Forster and first ride tomorrow morning I hope to ride about 25kms. Take care and thanks again, Mark”
  • Frank Napoleone
    “Good man Flame 🔥”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Whaaaa Frank, mate thanks for your donation and I am so very sorry to hear about Christine's Dad, please make sure to pass on our thoughts and prayers to her. Reckon after a month of riding may just have to top up on the Old and will need to have a 'de-brief' with you over a few ales. Take care mate”
  • Jessie May
    “Woohoo! Get those legs going Dad!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Thank you Jess and I have ridden over 100kms this week in Forster and I feel that I am getting stronger with each ride. Challenge starts tomorrow and will be getting up at 5.30am to attempt 30kms. Magpies aren't very vicious. Looking forward to riding on my new roadbike when Mum and I return on Thursday night. I hope that you and Joey are having a wonderful and relaxing time in Japan, please keep safe, relax and enjoy. Took Stelly Welly and Biggins' to the beach yesterday. They loved it. When we returned Stella got out straight away and went to her pen but Mumsie and I had to physically remove Biggins from the back. Take care and I love you very much”
  • Anonymous
    “Wah Flame. Good cause. Good luck.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Thanks mate for your very kind donation. Day 1 tomorrow and I plan on knocking out 25 kms on my old mountain bike.”
  • Phil Gabriel
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Dear Phil and Leisel, many thanks for your very kind donation, it is greatly appreciated. I hope you are enjoying your holiday. Trudi and I have been in Forster for almost two weeks, very relaxing but have managed a few rides to build up the kms in my legs. Hope all the tribe are well, travel safe and thank you again.”
  • Lyn Davey
    “Go champ”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Thank you Lyn and I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I left a message on your phone this morning and I hope he is comfortable and in little pain (although I suspect that it he was he wouldn't tell you.). Please give your Dad a big hugg from me. He is such a wonderful, decent gentleman. They don't make them like that anymore.”
  • The Ragg Girls
    “Very proud of you Poppy!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Dear Bonnams and girls, many thanks for your very generous donation. Poppy has been riding a bit in Forster and the kms will be recorded from tomorrow morning when Poppy is going to ride about 25 kms. xxx”
  • Anne Smith
    $36.23
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Thank you Boodabah for your very kind support. Have been racking a few kms up here in Forster and tomorrow is Day 1 where I hope to rack up the first 25 kms or so.”
  • Jen Muldoon
    “Great work Mark x”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Thank you Jen for your kind donation and I hope you, Paul and the tribe are well. Day 1 starts tomorrow and I hope to rack up about 25kms on my ride in Forster where Trudi and I are staying. Take care and thank you again”
  • John McNally
    “Good man flame”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Thanks Jack for your kind donation and I hope you, Kim and the tribe are doing well. Have worked it out that if I rack up 300kms that's about 700 laps of Hurley Park but I will be doing it sober. Have been doing a bit of 'track work', racking up a few kms. Have only been swooped three times but I must admit the Magpies up in Forster are somewhat less vicious than those nasty ones in Hurley Park. Take care and thanks again Jack, I will be thinking of our days in Hurley Park on my rides”
  • Debbie Stewart-Henderson
    “Great cause Mark.”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Mark McDonald
    Mark
    “Thank you Deb so much. Now a good reason to get my butt back on the bike”
  • Anonymous
    “Well done on a very good cause and keep safe on your rides and be mindful of the Magpies.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 5 days ago
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