Martin McKowen

I am riding 400 km in memory of Gae and Tony (sister and brother). Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 86.2 km My goal is 400 km

My Rankings

National: 1008th
State: 283rd in NSW

I've raised $171 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Gae and Tony (sister and brother)

I lost both siblings and several friends to cancer within the last eight years. I am supporting this cause to help catch this scourge early.

My Story

21 Sep 2024

My NINTH year of taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer this October! This is my NINTH year of riding to raise awareness and funds for this fantastic cause. And my NINTH year of unapologetically asking and begging for money for this cause. I have ridden 2,724 km during this time, and you have donated $11,361.91. This is a fair number, but the needs keep coming. Hence, I continue to beg and cajole and request donations.

Right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and sadly, three die every week. I lost my brother and sister to cancer and can say with heartfelt anger and emotion F.U. Cancer. I can only imagine the pain of losing children to this scourge.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So, I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute in its work in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support my challenge by donating through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together, we can save little lives.

Thanks for your support.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

Ridden

$2,210 Raised

2016
Ridden

$940 Raised

2017
Ridden

$519 Raised

2018
Ridden

Raised

2019
Ridden

$1,268 Raised

2020
493 km Ridden

$1,215 Raised

2021
1,643 km Ridden

$2,692 Raised

2022
Ridden

$2,518 Raised

2023

2,811 km

Ridden

$11,533

Raised

My Challenge

21.0 km ride - Zwift - Race: 3R Racing (D) on Flat Route Reverse in Watopia - Sunday, October 6, 2024

Logged this ride 3 hours ago - View on Strava
26.4 km ride - Zwift - Race: Stage 5: Pinarello Powered - Mayan 8 (D) on Mayan 8 in Watopia - Friday, October 4, 2024

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
19.2 km ride - Garin - Thursday, October 3, 2024

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
19.6 km ride - Apple Orchard +2 - Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
$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

Jo Fielding

“Good on you Uncle Marty. Lots of photos please!!”
$67.28
Received this donation 14 days ago

Martin

“Thanks, Jo. Your support is very appreciated. Most of the photos might be indoors, but I would like to do a Fondo (100km ride) during the month. Watch this space.”

Thanks, Jo. Your support is very appreciated. Most of the photos might be indoors, but I would like to do a Fondo (100km ride) during the month. Watch this space.
Jo West

“Congratulations on your commitment to the Challenge Snowy. Enjoy 😇x”
$51.75
Received this donation 9 days ago

Martin

“Thanks Jo, appreciate your support - hope all is well.”

Thanks Jo, appreciate your support - hope all is well.
Lynda Harrison

“Good luck Snowy, I hope you have a great ride. Keep warm and keep your seat padded!”
$51.75
Received this donation 10 days ago

Martin

“Thanks Lynda, I do appreciate your support - and the seat (and I) are definitely padded :)”

Thanks Lynda, I do appreciate your support - and the seat (and I) are definitely padded :)