Martin McKowen

9years All Star
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.
I've Ridden 451.3 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 279th
  • State: 93rd in NSW
I've raised $2,557 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Gae and Tony (sister and brother)

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
9years
3,176 km
Ridden
$13,919
Raised

My Challenge

  • 21.4 km ride - Rattlesnake -1 - Wednesday, November 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 22 hours ago - View on Strava
  • $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 2 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 2 days ago
  • 27.1 km ride - Young - Monday, November 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.4 km ride - Zwift - Race: Community Racing Festival || Vikings Valhalla || Two Village Loop (E) on Two... - Saturday, November 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 7 days ago
  • 32.6 km ride - Spidean - Thursday, October 31, 2024
    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.2 km ride - San Joaquin -2 - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 27.3 km ride - Tweed +3 - Sunday, October 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.7 km ride - Zwift - Race: Community Racing Festival || Mountain Massif || Coastal Crown Loop (E) on Coastal... - Friday, October 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.9 km ride - Ainslie +1 - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 15 days ago
  • 20.4 km ride - Joe Devel -4 - Monday, October 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • 24.8 km ride - Zwift - Race: Community Racing Festival || Chasing Tour || Downtown Titans (E) on Downtown... - Saturday, October 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.3 km ride - West Vidette - Thursday, October 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.9 km ride - Black Giant -5 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 23 days ago
  • 24.9 km ride - Zwift - Race: Community Racing Festival || Chasing Tour || Downtown Titans (E) on Downtown... - Monday, October 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.8 km ride - Tunnabora -4 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.9 km ride - Zwift - Race: Community Racing Festival || Aeonian || Castle Crit (E) on Castle Crit in Makuri... - Friday, October 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.4 km ride - Neige - Thursday, October 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 29 days ago
  • 7.1 km ride - Richardson -1 - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.0 km ride - Zwift - Race: 3R Racing (D) on Flat Route Reverse in Watopia - Sunday, October 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 32 days 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 34 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.2 km ride - Garin - Thursday, October 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 35 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.6 km ride - Apple Orchard +2 - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 36 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 42 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Kyle Fu
    “Go Marty!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 7 days ago
  • Match Day Matching Donation
    “Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
    $201.83
    Received this donation 15 days ago
  • Jowita Gartlan
    “Great idea Marty xo”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much for the donation and support. 🙏👍🏻”
  • Benjamin Wyner
    $103.50
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much Ben. We should catch up.”
  • Shreya Sethi
    “All the best Marty!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you so much for your amazing generosity Shreya - beyond expectation - with appreciation!!”
  • 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!”
    $80.11
    Received this donation 29 days ago
  • Ashton Roskill
    “Happy birthday Marty, and good luck!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much for the contribution Ashton, very generous.”
  • Chau Luong
    $72.45
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you so much Chau. Your support is very appreciated.”
  • Fiona Ryan
    $72.45
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much for your generous support Fiona, very much appreciated!”
  • Greg Webb
    “Nice Work Marty, congratulations on achieving so much this year.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 4 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Proud of you darling”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
  • Lisa Tsai
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
  • Paul Napier
    “Great work Marty, Inspiring”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Tenk yu tru wantok for your very generous support.”
  • Phil Bray
    “Good on you mate”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much Phill. Your contribution and support is very much appreciated. 🙏”
  • Tina Lunde
    “It's such an important matter. Thank you for spreding more awareness.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Jo Fielding
    “Good on you Uncle Marty. Lots of photos please!!”
    $67.28
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    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.”
  • David Metrikas
    “All the best Marty”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you very much for your support David, very much appreciated.”
  • Gary Spierings
    $51.75
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thank you for the support Gary, very much appreciated.”
  • Jo West
    “Congratulations on your commitment to the Challenge Snowy. Enjoy 😇x”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “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 42 days ago
    Martin McKowen
    Martin
    “Thanks Lynda, I do appreciate your support - and the seat (and I) are definitely padded :)”
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