Matt Young
- National: 48th
- State: 8th in Vic
- My Team: 2nd
My Story
This October, I’m taking on my biggest challenge yet – riding my bike from Melbourne to Sydney, covering over 1,000 km in just 12 days, to raise funds for kids’ cancer research.
Why?
Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia. Over 600 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 3 die every week. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
That’s why I’m riding and fundraising to support the Children’s Medical Research Institute, to help give kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Together, we can save little lives.
Thanks so much for your support 💛
My Legacy
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Ridden$918 Raised2020
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Ridden$625 Raised2022
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291 km Ridden$6,045 Raised2023
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778 km Ridden$11,748 Raised2024
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Ridden$1,397 Raised2025
My Challenge
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$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 5 days ago -
COUNTDOWN
18 Sep 2025In just 3 weeks, I’ll be setting off on my biggest challenge yet — cycling from Melbourne to Sydney, a ride of more than 1,000 km.
The journey will take me around 12 days to complete, riding through tough climbs, long stretches of road, and whatever the weather throws at me. It won’t be easy, but every kilometre is for a cause that’s bigger than me, raising funds for kids’ cancer research.
Between now and the start line, I’ll be training, planning, and making sure everything is ready to go. I’ll also be sharing updates right here so you can follow the ride from preparation all the way to the finish in Sydney.
Thank you to everyone already supporting your encouragement keeps me going. Let’s make a difference together 💛
Posted 18 days ago
My Sponsors
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EFS
$445.05Received this donation 13 days ago -
DPF Farriery
“Wishing you the best of luck on your ride Matt! Such an incredible effort for an important cause. Proud to support you and the fight against kids’ cancer.”
$207Received this donation 5 days ago -
Aaron Lock
“Amazing work Matty , you are an amazing person for all the charity work you do , good luck”
$103.50Received this donation 10 days ago -
Brenton Cunningham
“Awesome work Matt!”
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago -
Tom
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago -
EFS
“Hi Matt Good luck with your Challenge and thank you for your efforts in this great cause! From the EFS team.”
$72.45Received this donation 13 days ago -
Inspire Soccer UK
“Simon Carter told me about your efforts, amazing work mate. Good luck for the Ride! Luke”
$72.45Received this donation 12 days ago -
Heskins Landscape Architects
“Well done Matty, you’re a legend mate!”
$51.75Received this donation 19 days ago -
TMReid constructions
“Great stuff matty!”
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago -
Caleb Nicholes
“Great work Matt. You’re an awesome young man”
$36.23Received this donation 58 minutes ago -
Corey Brown
$36.23Received this donation 5 days ago -
Irene Tolentino
“Good luck Matt! Such a great cause!”
$36.23Received this donation 4 days ago -
Martin Verkuylen
“Lettts Gooooo Mattty!!!! U are a fucking inspiration to us all! Kick some ass mate! 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️💪💪💪💪🦁🦁🦁🦁”
$36.23Received this donation 1 day ago -
Bianca Buckley
$20.70Received this donation 27 days ago -
Mary Madigan
“Go Matt! You’ll smash it!”
$10.35Received this donation 5 days ago -
Grace Pearson
$5Received this donation 32 days ago -
Keely Shannon
$3.11Received this donation 136 days ago -
Gabby Martin
$1.04Received this donation 138 days ago
Matt
“Hi Gabby, just wanted to say a huge thank you for your donation towards my Melbourne to Sydney ride this October 🙌 Your support means so much and will help fund vital research for kids’ cancer. Really appreciate you getting behind me 💛”
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Zander Marks
$1.04Received this donation 46 days ago