Peter Van Der Veen

3years
Peter Van Der Veen
In Australia, 3 children die of cancer every week. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives!
I've Ridden 216.9 km My goal is 400 km
My Rankings
  • National: 67th
  • State: 17th in Qld
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $1,180 My goal is $1,200 Donate Now

My Story

2 Aug 2025

Hi Friends,

This year I plan to do the “Great Cycle Challenge Australia” again in October. It is a challenge which I have done twice. The purpose of the challenge is to raise funds to pay for the research and elimination of cancer in kids- in other words -Fight Kids Cancer. The money raised goes direct to the hospital for the kids, no middle organisation is involved. I am proud to have been involved in the past and thankful because I can still do it. I have been asked by the captain of a bike team in the ACT again to be a part of the team “The Looser Cranks”. The Team captain is my son Adrian who I taught cycling. My target is to cycle 300km and to raise $500 in October – a beautiful problem if it is more.

In my opinion, this is a very commendable fundraiser and I would like you to support it.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 590 km Ridden
    $1,591 Raised
    2020
  • 422 km Ridden
    $761 Raised
    2022
  • 217 km Ridden
    $1,180 Raised
    2025
3years
1,228 km
Ridden
$3,532
Raised

My Challenge

  • 29.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, October 6, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 4 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 62.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 5, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
  • 31.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 4, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, October 3, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 60.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 5 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 24 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 65 days ago

My Sponsors

  • National Seniors Australia
    $500
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “A big Thank You to National Seniors Australia . Chinchilla branch . Thanks to your unbelievable donation I have now exceeded my fundraising goal . Your donation has humbled me . I would like to personally thank you for your donation . Yours in fighting cancer . Peter”
  • John and Helen Dennis
    “Thankyou Peter and to all the other cyclists for being proactive participants in this event. We would like to dedicate our donation to our beautiful niece Tessa, who we lost to Ewing Sarcoma.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “To John and Helen . This is fantastic . Thank you for your support . We have to conquer this cancer , we can only do this together . I personally are touched by the support I get in the Western Downs . Thank you once again . Peter”
  • Debby Burgess
    “Great work Pete. You are an inspiration.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Hi Debby and Tim . How good is it to get this donation (support) from you guys . I am most grateful to get it . I am well ahead of the actual month of ride .But feel confident to be a to be a worth fundraiser. Thank you again and keep following me on this journey . Cheers Peter”
  • Peta Hardy
    $72.45
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Thank you Rod and the Pet”
  • Gayle Van Der Veen
    $51.75
    Received this donation 65 days ago
  • George Wikaira
    “Wonderful to have Peter as a neighbour”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “George this is a beautiful surprise. A big thank you . Every donation is a confirmation people want to solve the problem of cancer in kids . kids should be living life not fighting for it , a simple phrase not a simple solution .thank you once again .Cheers Peter”
  • Jill & Kev O’Rourke
    “You’re amazing Peter. Enjoy the ride.”
    $50
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Hi Jill and Kev . Thank you for your donation . I am chuffed to get the support of you and many friends. With the fantastic support it makes it so good to do this job , which I love doing. Thanks again . Cheers Peter”
  • Bev Wigginton
    “Well done Peter”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Hi Rob and Bev , thank you for your donation which is very much appreciated . Without your help we can’t except to beat cancer . Once again Thank You . Cheers Peter”
  • Cory BEAMAN
    $36.23
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Corey , thank you for the much appreciated donation . You and I realise the money will be spent on the research to beat cancer. Kids should be living life , not fighting for it . Thanks again. Cheers Peter”
  • Kathryn Truscott
    $36.23
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Kath ,this is so good . Thank you . Knowing with the support of you and others it makes it easier to do this job .That is the actual riding aswell . Cheers Peter”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Hi , brilliant to get another donation . Each donation is a thump up and a show of support .thank you again . Cheers Peter”
  • marilyn benson
    “Good on you, Peter, for your efforts. It's such an important issue. I am proud to sponsor your ride, even though it's such a small amount. I wish you safe cycling. Marilyn”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Hi Marilyn , thank you for your donation . Each is a show of support from the community which is awesome . With the backing of you and others we look forward to a successful campaign . Once again my sincere thanks . Cheers Peter”
  • Sally Thompson
    “Well done Peter”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “A Big Thank You Sally . It is so good to be supported by people who care for sick little people . It is awesome to do this exercise knowing I (we) are backed up . Cheers Peter”
  • Nancy Dicker
    $20
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Hi Nancy , my sincere thanks for your support . It has been an excellent campaign , supporting a great initiative around the country . Cheers Peter”
  • Emily
    $10
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Peter Van Der Veen
    Peter
    “Hi Emmely , may I thank you for your donation today. I am part of a cycle team in Chinchilla to raise funds to fight cancer in kids . We are kicking-cancer butts . This month we also ride the km we promised to ride . Thanks again . Cheers Peter”
  • Peter Van Der Veen
    “Good luck Peter”
    $10
    Received this donation 3 days ago
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