Chris O'Keeffe
- National: 146th
- State: 7th in ACT
My Story
This is my 7th year of participating in the Great Cycle Challenge. I am hoping to be able to raise valuable funds to support the Children’s Medical Research Institute. This year supporting research into childhood cancer has taken on a very personal touch. My childhood friend from 1963 has an 11 year old grandson, Jacob, recently diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. Jacob, his Mum & Dad and 13 year old sister will soon depart for 8 weeks radiation treatment in Florida (the treatment is not available here) before returning to Australia for 6 months chemotherapy at the Children's Hospital, Randwick. Jacob should be looking forward to the summer sports season, not fighting cancer!
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.
I start on Thursday 1st October. I have put a low distance goal this year as I will only be able to ride for 11 days. Bunion surgery on both feet will mean no riding from October 12th but I still hope you will consider a donation, no matter the size.
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
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387 km Ridden$3,683 Raised2024
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360 km Ridden$3,054 Raised2025
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128 km Ridden$2,566 Raised2026
My Challenge
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22.5 km ride - In safety! - Friday, October 9, 2026
Logged this ride 13 hours 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 hours ago -
25.0 km ride - Another inside ride. - Thursday, October 8, 2026
Logged this ride 2 days ago -
20.0 km ride - Safe in the gym - Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
22.0 km ride - Inside, safely at the gym - and no rain either after the weekend - Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Logged this ride 3 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 7 days ago -
20.0 km ride - At the gym again. - Friday, October 2, 2026
Logged this ride 7 days ago -
18.0 km ride - At the gym - Thursday, October 1, 2026
Logged this ride 8 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 17 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 18 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$716.39Received this donation 2 days ago
Chris
“To the very generous “organisation” that matched any donations received on Wednesday 7 October, thank you, thank you, thank you for the extra I therefore received to my fund raising total. Wow! And it all goes to such a worthwhile cause…we do it for the children!”
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Anonymous
“A very selfless effort! Best of luck xx”
$250Received this donation 3 days ago
Chris
“Thank you so much for your encouraging words and most generous donation, The Fake Jimmy . xoxo”
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Betty MEIKSA
“You go girl!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago
Chris
“My faithful 7 year supporter! Thank you so very much, Betty…your generosity is very much appreciated. xo”
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Clare Purcell
“Peddle hard. Good job Chris”
$103.50Received this donation 8 days ago
Chris
“Dearest Clare and Greg, thank you for your faithful support every year! Your encouraging words and most generous donation are truly appreciated. xoxoxo”
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Margaret Sewell
“Go Chris! M&A”
$103.50Received this donation 15 days ago
Chris
“Thank you so much for your faithful support, both words & very generous donation each year - truly appreciated, M & A. Hug and kiss each! 😁”
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Maureen Wild
“Amazing effort over the years Chris! Well done.”
$103.50Received this donation 15 hours ago
Chris
“Thank you, Maureen - faithfully supporting me every year! Your kind words and most generous donation are truly appreciated. xoxo”
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Sean Livingstone-Ward
“Another year another ride for a good cause!”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Chris
“Dearest Sean (& Kara) thank you so much for your supportive words and generous donation. Truly appreciated. xoxo”
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Anonymous
“Good on you Chris. Thanks for doing this for so many.”
$100Received this donation 3 days ago
Chris
“Dearest Anonymous, thanks for your supportive words. Do you have any control over magpies swooping me? Either way, thank you for your very generous donation. xoxoxo”
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Brendan O’Keeffe
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago
Chris
“Thank you so much for your generous support, dear b-i-l, very much appreciated. xoxo”
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Cathy O'Keeffe
“Good on you, Chris! You're a champion. Bunnion surgery sounds painful. Hope it all goes smoothly and successfully.”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
Chris
“Thank you so much, Cathy. Your kind words and the generous donation are much appreciated. Hope Steptember is going well for you! Hopefully I will be walking okay when I see you! xo”
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Christine Highmore
“You are amazing Chris❤️”
$51.75Received this donation 18 days ago
Chris
“Ohhh, thank you, dear lady - for your kind words and your donation...so very much appreciated. xo”
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Dorothy Sandford
“Proud of you raising funds for such a worthwhile cause. Go Chris.”
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago
Chris
“Thanks, Mum, for your kind words and generous donation. xo”
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Helen Joyce
“Go Chris go! It’s a great cause…well done lovely!”
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago
Chris
“Thank you, dearest Helen & Peter, for your encouraging words and generous donation. Truly appreciated. xoxo”
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Anonymous
“Well done Chris, your commitment and dedication to support children and their families during such a difficult, scary and challenging time in their lives.”
$51.75Received this donation 15 days ago
Chris
“Dear Anonymous, thank you so much for your touching words and your generous donation - very much appreciated.”
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Jane
$51.75Received this donation 15 days ago
Chris
“Dear Jane, thank you very much for your generosity to this cause - very much appreciated.”
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Kim Mckinnon
“You go girl”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago
Chris
“Dearest Kim and Tim, thank you for your encouragement and generous donation. Much appreciated. xoxo”
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Michelle Vass
“A wonderful gesture Chris. No child should have to suffer illness like that!!!!”
$51.75Received this donation 7 days ago
Chris
“Dearest Michelle, thank you so much for supporting me as I ride for this worthy cause. Truly appreciate your donation. xo”
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Pauline Howard
$51.75Received this donation 7 days ago
Chris
“Dearest Pauline, thank you so much for your generous donation - truly appreciated. And it was great to see you last weekend. xoxoxo”
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Peter Simpfendorfer
$51.75Received this donation 18 days ago
Chris
“Thank you so very much, Peter…truly appreciate your (& Liz’s) support. xo”
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Taryn and Niamh Ahern
“Chris you are truly inspirational. We have no doubt you will achieve your goal. X Taryn and Niamh”
$51.75Received this donation 18 days ago
Chris
“Oh, shucks! Thank you for your kind words and your financial support, beautiful ladies. Love you. xo”