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 47.0 km My goal is 320 km
My Rankings
  • National: 93rd
  • State: 5th in ACT
I've raised $1,071 My goal is $2,000 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
1,390 km
Ridden
$13,820
Raised

My Challenge

  • 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 13 hours ago
  • 15.0 km ride - Another early morning mf gym ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 1 day 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 3 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Early morning ride in the magpie free safety of the gym! - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
    Ride image
    Logged this ride 4 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 12 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 16 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 17 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Margaret Sewell
    “Great to see you doing this again, good luck!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 15 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 17 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 4 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 4 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”
  • Anonymous
    “Good on you Chris. Thanks for doing this for so many precious children and their families.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 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!”
  • 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 4 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”
  • Corrinne Brown
    “You are awesome Chris.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 16 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 17 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 4 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you to my dearest Piglet...for the generous donation and constantly supporting me. xo”
  • Chris O’Keeffe
    ““Practising what I preach”…”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $35
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you for your generous donation. Will you reveal yourself privately to me? 🥰”
  • Maureen Aitkenhead
    $31.05
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Thank you so much Maureen. You'll see me ride a few of the kms if you get to the gym 5.15ish, hehe! See you next week!”
  • Rodda Family
    “Well done, Legend!!! So proud of you for getting back on the proverbial bike as well!!! You are amazing! Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause!!! xoxo”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Dearest Rodda family, thank you for your generous support of me over several years! And thank you for your kind & encouraging words...we all do what we can, when we can. Love you. xo”
  • Mary
    “To my kind and beautiful friend, you are so inspirational with all you do, especially your fundraising efforts. xxxx”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Chris O'Keeffe
    Chris
    “Dearest Mary & Michael, thank you so much for your donation and kind words. My "family" are all amazing and I am lucky to have you in my life. xo”
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