Andrew Jackson

3years
Andrew Jackson
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 0.0 km ? My goal is 200 km
My Rankings
  • National: 440th
  • State: 105th in Qld
I've raised $140 My goal is $500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Dad and so many others...

My Story

23 May 2024

This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 die every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

And so I am riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue their work into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support my challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together, we can save little lives.

Thanks for your support.

Andrew

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 119 km Ridden
    $779 Raised
    2022
  • 150 km Ridden
    $567 Raised
    2023
3years
269 km
Ridden
$1,486
Raised

My Challenge

  • Less Than A Month To Go
    8 Sep 2024

    This is my fourth start in this fundraiser and the most ambitious yet. I’m looking at 200km in the month, or 50km/week. For an old bloke with an older bike, that’s a big ask. But there’s no way I’m backing down from this.

    My bit of inconvenience and pain is nothing compared to what these wonderful little kiddies are facing bravely.

    If you can help me to reach my goal, that would be great. Thank you.

    Less Than A Month To Go
    Posted 11 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 30 days ago
  • 7.1 km ride - Ride home from gym - Monday, July 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 73 days ago - View on Strava
  • Roll On 2024 GCC.
    25 Jun 2024

    We are three months from the challenge and I feel great. I have been riding and hitting the gym to continue my recovery from the rotator-cuff injury last year.

    Some days, I am combining the two and that sure hits me - usually an early night after that.

    I’m looking forward to extending my goal to 200km for the month. I have managed to complete each pledge in the previous years, and I don’t see that this year will be any different. It may not seem like a huge goal, but for a sedentary 60 year old, it is enough. The main point about goals is to make them achievable and also pushing your limits, which is what this one does. I am hoping to be back at work by then, so will be doing the 7/7 roster (unless some other roster comes along).

    To all of those who have supported me in achieving my $$$ in the past, thank you. Without you, none of this would be happening. You are the ones that give us our greatest achievement - smiles on the faces of young sick kids.

    Thank- you.

    Roll On 2024 GCC.
    Posted 86 days ago
  • 7.3 km ride - Ride home from Gym - Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 99 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.8 km ride - Family walk - Saturday, June 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 103 days ago - View on Strava
  • 7.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 106 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.2 km ride - Ride to and from gym session - Monday, June 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 108 days ago - View on Strava
  • 6.8 km ride - Ride home from gym. - Monday, May 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 115 days ago - View on Strava
  • 6.7 km ride - Morning ride - Friday, May 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 118 days ago - View on Strava
  • My Third Year
    23 May 2024

    So many things start off as just an idea.

    I was unaware of the GCC, but when I heard about it I was exercising well. What the heck I thought. So I did the challenge.

    The next year I had been involved in an industrial accident, so had to be very careful about what I did. I managed to complete it and thought it would be easier next year.

    Roll on 2023, I got a snapped rotator-cuff tendon in late August. Arm in a sling, I couldn’t ride. I asked admin how I could participate. They gave me the option of riding a stationary bike at home. Thanks to these guys I was able to raise funds for the third year in a row.

    If you are looking for a great cause, this is it. Get fit and help kids.

    It’s a no-brainer.

    My Third Year
    Posted 119 days ago

My Sponsors

  • The Lake Family
    “Hey GPA/Dad, We are sure your gonna smash it as everything you put your mind to you dominate at, Love Nay, Emma and the grandies”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Andrew Jackson
    Andrew
    “Thanks Nay, Em and the littlies I love to do these challenges and even though it’s not a huge distance for some, it sure is for me lol. Thanks for your donation. X”
  • Aileen Neilsen
    “Well done Andrew, wishing you a successful Challenge.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Andrew Jackson
    Andrew
    “Thank you Aunty Dac It’s great weather for it and gonna be a bit of a challenge with the election smack bang in the last bit of the month. Lol. Gonna be a challenge to find the time, but I am determined. We are all well. Cindy just got out of hospital for a few days and I just got back from nightshift. Love xx”
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