Chris O'Keeffe

5years All Star
Chris O'Keeffe
I am riding 320 km to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 382.4 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 128th
  • State: 7th in ACT
I've raised $3,631 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

6 Sep 2024

Last year, sadly, I was not in a position to participate in the Great Cycle Challenge. However, this year, with a new, you beaut bike gifted to me by my son, I am back hoping to raise funds again for this worthwhile cause. In 2022 I managed to ride 317km, some on a stationary bike at the gym (when there was inclement weather or as part of my early morning gym visit) and the rest around my local area. I was able to raise valuable funds to support the Children’s Medical Research Institute.

Swooping magpies aside, I have enjoyed each year’s challenge and the sore muscles have most definitely been worth it to help kids fighting childhood cancer. The promotional material I received told me that cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in Australia and every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So, I am participating again this year, starting on Tuesday 1st October. I am hoping to ride further than 2022 but not too much further or my goal for 2025 may be too big as I try to increase a bit each year! Haha!

I am very aware that the cost of living crisis is making things difficult for many people and that there are many worthwhile charities seeking donations, so I realise you may not have the ability to support me, but any donation, no matter the size, will make a difference. Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 412 km Ridden
    $1,414 Raised
    2019
  • 304 km Ridden
    $3,480 Raised
    2020
  • 310 km Ridden
    $4,628 Raised
    2021
  • 317 km Ridden
    $3,226 Raised
    2022
5years
1,725 km
Ridden
$16,380
Raised

My Challenge

  • 10.4 km ride - 10.39km Touring Bike - Friday, November 1, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 21.0 km ride - Last one for this year! - Thursday, October 31, 2024
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 2.0 km ride - 2.02km walk - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 20.6 km ride - Yep, inside again! And did a bit extra to round off the .36! - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Early Monday morning at the gym. - Monday, October 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - The old gym again! - Friday, October 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Faithfully working away at getting to my goal! At the gym! - Thursday, October 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - At the gym...so much safer! - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 15 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 15 days ago
  • $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 15 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Stationary bike at the gym. - Monday, October 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 12.9 km ride - 12.92km at Jerra Wetlands, training with Triathlon group. - Friday, October 18, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - In the gym...again! - Thursday, October 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - You guessed it...safely at the gym! - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Safely inside at the gym. - Sunday, October 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 24 days ago
  • 6.3 km ride - Stromlo Criterium Track with Triathlon group...some slow bits practising skills. - Saturday, October 12, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 25 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Safely inside at the gym. - Friday, October 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 27 days ago
  • 7.1 km ride - 7.14km Touring Bike 3 magpie swoops 😪 - Thursday, October 10, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 27 days ago
  • 19.0 km ride - Yep, inside again…at the gym. - Thursday, October 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Another inside MF ride at the gym. - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • 25.0 km ride - Another MF gym ride! - Sunday, October 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • 7.0 km ride - 7.00km Touring Bike - Sunday, October 6, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 32 days ago
  • 12.0 km ride - To Chisholm shops & then to Goodwin Monash Village and home. - Friday, October 4, 2024

    From Gilmore to Gilmore

    Logged this ride 33 days ago
  • 15.0 km ride - Another early morning mf gym ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 34 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 36 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Early morning ride in the magpie free safety of the gym! - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 37 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 45 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 49 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 49 days ago

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $758.98
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Wow, that’s amazing! Thank you so very, very much for your generosity. And the real winners will be the children & their families who will benefit from advances in how to treat childhood cancer!”
  • Anonymous
    “Well done Chris, supporting a great cause and helping others, I wouldn't expect anything less xx”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Oh, wow, wow, wow!! Thank you so much dearest Anonymous donor. Your generosity towards this great cause is so appreciated. xoxo”
  • 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!”
    $254.48
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you to the generous supporters who matched our own individual donations from the double day.”
  • Margaret Sewell
    “Great to see you doing this again, good luck!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you so much for your message and your very generous donation. xo”
  • Betty Meiksa
    “You go girl! You got this”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 49 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Dearest Betty, you are a beautiful woman! Thanks so much for your loyal, generous support every year! xo”
  • Paul Wheelton
    “Love your work young lady”
    $120
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you so much, dear man…for your generous donation and your kind words. xo”
  • Clare Purcell
    “You have an amazing spirit Chris. Good luck with your ride for this important cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Dearest Clare & Greg, thank you for your generous donation and support over every year I have participated. Thank you also for your kind words. xo”
  • Galileo Early Learning
    “Thank you so much Chris for doing this. An exceptional worthy cause to support. Good luck!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Dearest Sarah (& the team at Galileo), thank you so much for your kind words and your very generous donation. The stories of the children fighting cancer certainly inspire one to support this cause so, one day, the fight won’t be so tough for others. Sore bum and legs are nothing compared to what the brave children (& their loving families) go through. xoxoxo”
  • Michael O'Keeffe
    “Good to see that you are back on the bike.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Dearest Michael and Pam, thank you so much for your very generous donation and your encouraging words...you have sponsored me faithfully each year I have participated and I am truly appreciative. I give thanks for my family & friends who always "have my back" and are so supportive of this cause...xoxoxo”
  • Rod Besley
    “Great effort so far, thanks Chris”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you so much for your generous donation and encouraging words. Very much appreciated. xo”
  • Anonymous
    “Good on you Chris. Thanks for doing this for so many precious children and their families.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Dearest Anonymous, thank YOU so much for your generosity…and encouragement. It is certainly for the children & their families that I do this! What amazing kids there are out there who should be enjoying their childhood and yet they are faced with the big C and all the tests, treatments, gruelling days that entails. We pray research finds them help!”
  • Sean & Kara Livingstone-Ward
    “Well done Chris! At that rate you are going you can ride to Melbourne for Christmas.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you so much for your very generous donation, Sean and Kara! And for your supportive words...think I will still stick to driving to Melbourne though! Really looking forward to seeing you both. xoxoxoxo”
  • True Frequency Pty Ltd
    “Go Chris! You are such an inspiration !! What a big heart you have Love P&P”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Dearest P & P, thank you for your generous donation and your kind words. So many lovely folk "have my back" and I am blessed to have you both in my life. xoxo”
  • Graham & Sue-Ellen
    “Good to see you out riding again Chris.”
    $100
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you so much, Graham & Sue-Ellen for your faithful, generous support of me over each year that I have participated. It’s great to be in a good place this year and to have wonderful, caring friends supporting me in so many ways. Thank you. xo”
  • Corrinne Brown
    “You are awesome Chris.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 49 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you for your kind words and your very generous donation…the stories of the children having 4+ invasive surgeries, umpteen rounds of chemo therapy, poked & prodded every day and they are not even 4 years old is gut wrenching! Supporting research is one thing we can do. PS. Back Sept 28…catch up soon. I could ride my bike to Campbell, haha!!!”
  • Ray Hallett
    “Good luck!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 49 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you so much, Ray. Hope to see you once the IP lunch organiser gets a date and the Gilmore Hotel gets an overnight booking. xo”
  • ammathas@gmail.com
    “Well done Walking Buddy 🚲”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you to my dearest Piglet...for the generous donation and constantly supporting me. xo”
  • Anne Potter
    “Go for it Chrissy! What an inspiration!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Dearest Annie, thank you so much for your generous donation and your supportive, kind words. So appreciated. xo”
  • Chris O’Keeffe
    ““Practising what I preach”…”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 49 days ago
  • Dorothy Sandford
    “Good luck with the riding and watch out for magpies.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you so much, Mum. Your donation and support are very much appreciated. xoxo”
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