Darren Bender

I am riding 1,000 km to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 296.3 km My goal is 1,000 km

My Rankings

National: 309th
State: 96th in NSW

I've raised $1,615 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

7 Aug 2026

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

Because cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia. Right now, 90 children are diagnosed every month, 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.

Darren

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

2,746 km Ridden

$2,907 Raised

2018
856 km Ridden

$1,126 Raised

2019
1,389 km Ridden

$1,331 Raised

2020
1,030 km Ridden

$3,011 Raised

2021
1,235 km Ridden

$1,644 Raised

2022
1,997 km Ridden

$2,607 Raised

2023
1,819 km Ridden

$1,951 Raised

2024
2,740 km Ridden

$1,758 Raised

2025
Ridden

$1,615 Raised

2026

14,109 km

Ridden

$17,950

Raised

My Challenge

70.4 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Short - Stage 2 - Tour of Watopia 2026 - Sunday, October 18, 2026

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33.2 km ride - Zwift - Race: Stage 2 - Race - Tour of Watopia 2026 (C) - Thursday, October 15, 2026

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30.2 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: SYN CLUB CIRCUIT - Week 1 - Thursday, October 15, 2026

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50.2 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Long - Stage 2 - Tour of Watopia 2026 - Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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25.2 km ride - Zwift - Race: Stage 1 - Race - Tour of Watopia 2026 - Monday, October 12, 2026

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8.1 km ride - Zwift - Beach Island Loop in Watopia - Monday, October 12, 2026

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22.7 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Standard - Stage 1 - Tour of Watopia 2026 - Monday, October 12, 2026

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13.1 km ride - Zwift - Beach Island Loop in Watopia - Sunday, October 11, 2026

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43.1 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Long - Stage 1 - Tour of Watopia 2026 - Sunday, October 11, 2026

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$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

My Sponsors

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!”
$755.55
Received this donation 12 days ago

Darren
Lutchmee Maggie Pillay

“God’s speed”
$103.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

Darren

“Thank you so much Maggie and Sage. Your generosity is overwhelming as always.”

Thank you so much Maggie and Sage. Your generosity is overwhelming as always.
Mel, Phil, Hannah & Layla

“Supporting you all the way. You’ll smash it. 💥”
$103.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

Darren
Anthony Bowdler
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

Darren

“Thanks Anthony. I can always count on you to make such a difference and support me this month.”

Thanks Anthony. I can always count on you to make such a difference and support me this month.
Kerry Nicholson

“Hi Darren, Ride Hard today!! Great Job!! From the Nicholson Family xx”
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

Darren

“Thank you Kerry and family. I really appreciate the support. Your generous donation will really help the cause and my motivation.”

Thank you Kerry and family. I really appreciate the support. Your generous donation will really help the cause and my motivation.
Lushania Pillay
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

Darren

“Thank you Lucy and Dev. You guys always support me every year and it means the world to me.”

Thank you Lucy and Dev. You guys always support me every year and it means the world to me.
Michael Vaughan

“All the best Darren, great effort for a great cause.”
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

Darren

“Thank you so much Michael. Your support inspires me to push harder toward my goal.”

Thank you so much Michael. Your support inspires me to push harder toward my goal.
Monika Hennessy

“Good luck Darren.”
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

Darren

“Thank you Monika. That is very generous. Your support is always welcome. I will have a lot of riding to get through this month”

Thank you Monika. That is very generous. Your support is always welcome. I will have a lot of riding to get through this month
Greg Bilton
$31.05
Received this donation 13 days ago

Darren

“Thanks Greg. Your support is always appreciated.”

Thanks Greg. Your support is always appreciated.
Darren Bender

“From all the Bender crew”
$258.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Darren
Darren Bender

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 74 days ago

Darren