Chris O'Keeffe
- National: 130th
- State: 7th in ACT
My Story
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
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412 km Ridden$1,414 Raised2019
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304 km Ridden$3,480 Raised2020
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310 km Ridden$4,628 Raised2021
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317 km Ridden$3,226 Raised2022
My Challenge
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4.9 km ride - 4.86km Touring Bike - Friday, November 8, 2024
Logged this ride 25 days ago -
10.4 km ride - 10.39km Touring Bike - Friday, November 1, 2024
Logged this ride 32 days ago -
21.0 km ride - Last one for this year! - Thursday, October 31, 2024
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2.0 km ride - 2.02km walk - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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20.6 km ride - Yep, inside again! And did a bit extra to round off the .36! - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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20.0 km ride - Early Monday morning at the gym. - Monday, October 28, 2024
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20.0 km ride - The old gym again! - Friday, October 25, 2024
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20.0 km ride - Faithfully working away at getting to my goal! At the gym! - Thursday, October 24, 2024
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20.0 km ride - At the gym...so much safer! - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Logged this ride 41 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 41 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.
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20.0 km ride - Stationary bike at the gym. - Monday, October 21, 2024
Logged this ride 44 days ago -
12.9 km ride - 12.92km at Jerra Wetlands, training with Triathlon group. - Friday, October 18, 2024
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20.0 km ride - In the gym...again! - Thursday, October 17, 2024
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20.0 km ride - You guessed it...safely at the gym! - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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24.0 km ride - Safely inside at the gym. - Sunday, October 13, 2024
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6.3 km ride - Stromlo Criterium Track with Triathlon group...some slow bits practising skills. - Saturday, October 12, 2024
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20.0 km ride - Safely inside at the gym. - Friday, October 11, 2024
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7.1 km ride - 7.14km Touring Bike 3 magpie swoops 😪 - Thursday, October 10, 2024
Logged this ride 54 days ago -
19.0 km ride - Yep, inside again…at the gym. - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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20.0 km ride - Another inside MF ride at the gym. - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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25.0 km ride - Another MF gym ride! - Sunday, October 6, 2024
Logged this ride 58 days ago -
7.0 km ride - 7.00km Touring Bike - Sunday, October 6, 2024
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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 60 days ago -
15.0 km ride - Another early morning mf gym ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
Logged this ride 61 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 62 days ago -
20.0 km ride - Early morning ride in the magpie free safety of the gym! - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Logged this ride 63 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 72 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 76 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 76 days ago
My Sponsors
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Match Day Matching Donation
$758.98Received this donation 41 days agoChris
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Anonymous
$517.50Received this donation 41 days agoChris
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation
$254.48Received this donation 55 days agoChris
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Margaret Sewell
$155.25Received this donation 74 days agoChris
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Betty Meiksa
$124.20Received this donation 76 days agoChris
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Paul Wheelton
$120Received this donation 63 days agoChris
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Clare Purcell
$103.50Received this donation 63 days agoChris
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Galileo Early Learning
$103.50Received this donation 55 days agoChris
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Michael O'Keeffe
$103.50Received this donation 55 days agoChris
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Rod Besley
$103.50Received this donation 41 days agoChris
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Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 62 days agoChris
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Sean & Kara Livingstone-Ward
$103.50Received this donation 32 days agoChris
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True Frequency Pty Ltd
$103.50Received this donation 63 days agoChris
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Graham & Sue-Ellen
$100Received this donation 59 days agoChris
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Corrinne Brown
$72.45Received this donation 76 days agoChris
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Ray Hallett
$72.45Received this donation 76 days agoChris
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ammathas@gmail.com
$51.75Received this donation 63 days agoChris
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Anne Potter
$51.75Received this donation 41 days agoChris
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Chris O’Keeffe
$51.75Received this donation 76 days ago -
Dorothy Sandford
$51.75Received this donation 55 days agoChris