Darren Bender

7years All Star
Darren Bender
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 1,523.0 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 406th
  • State: 132nd in NSW
I've raised $1,951 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

My Story

11 Oct 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.

Darren

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 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
7years
10,776 km
Ridden
$14,577
Raised

My Challenge

  • 35.1 km ride - Zwift - Race: Zwift Racing League - Open OCEANIA Western Division 1 (C) on Tair Dringfa Fechan... - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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  • 9.3 km ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride: Tire-Bouchon in France with Maria - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 23 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 53.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, December 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.3 km ride - Zwift - Race: Zwift Racing League - Open OCEANIA Western Division 1 (C) on Keith Hill After... - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.2 km ride - Zwift - Valley to Mountaintop in Makuri Islands - Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 3.4 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Monday, December 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, December 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.0 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Stage 1 l Off the MAAP l Volcano Climb After Party on Volcano Climb After... - Sunday, December 8, 2024
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  • 0.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, December 8, 2024
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  • 18.6 km ride - Zwift - Loopin Lava in Watopia - Sunday, December 8, 2024
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  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.3 km ride - Zwift - Race: Club Ladder 5720 (E) on 2015 Worlds Course in Richmond - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.3 km ride - Zwift - Loopin Lava in Watopia - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 38.0 km ride - Zwift - TTT: Zwift Racing League - Open OCEANIA Western Division 1 (C) on Triple Flat Loops in... - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.8 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Triple Flat Loops on Triple Flat Loops in Watopia - Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 79.7 km ride - Lunch Mountain Bike Ride - Saturday, November 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.6 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, November 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 24.9 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Saturday, November 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.2 km ride - Zwift - Race: Club Ladder 5441 (E) on Rolling Highlands in Scotland - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.9 km ride - Zwift - The Classic in Watopia - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 27.3 km ride - Zwift - Race: Zwift Racing League - Open OCEANIA Western Division 1 (C) on Turf N Surf in... - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.8 km ride - Zwift - The Classic in Watopia - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.5 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Standard | Stage 5 | Tour of Watopia Ride on Waisted 8 in Watopia - Monday, November 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.3 km ride - Zwift - TTT: Zwift Racing League - Open OCEANIA Western Division 1 (C) on Tick Tock in Watopia - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.6 km ride - Zwift - Tick Tock in Watopia - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.4 km ride - Zwift - Race: Community Racing Festival || Sisu Racing || Coastal Crown Loop (C) on Coastal... - Sunday, November 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 38 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.2 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Standard | Stage 4 | Tour of Watopia Ride on Mayan 8 in Watopia - Thursday, November 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 42 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.2 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Standard | Stage 3 | Tour of Watopia Ride on Sand And Sequoias in Watopia - Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, November 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.7 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, November 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 50 days ago - View on Strava
  • 51.4 km ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride: Volcano Flat in Watopia with Maria - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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  • 24.7 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, October 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 52 days ago - View on Strava
  • 35.5 km ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride: Sugar Cookie in Watopia with Maria - Thursday, October 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 55 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.2 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Short | Stage 2 | Tour of Watopia Ride on Jungle Circuit in Watopia - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 56 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.8 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Standard | Stage 2 | Tour of Watopia Ride on Serpentine 8 in Watopia - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 56 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.3 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Standard | Stage 1 | Tour of Watopia Ride on Figure 8 in Watopia - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 57 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.6 km ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride: Flat Route in Watopia with Miguel - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 57 days ago - View on Strava
  • 150.5 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, October 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 60 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.6 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, October 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 61 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 63 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 63 days ago - View on Strava
  • 36.0 km ride - Zwift - Race: Zwift Racing League - Open OCEANIA Western Division 1 (C) on BRAEk-fast Crits and... - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 64 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.2 km ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride: Cobbled Climbs in Richmond with Bernie - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 64 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.6 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, October 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 65 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, October 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 65 days ago - View on Strava
  • 65.6 km ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride: The Big Ring in Watopia with Miguel - Sunday, October 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 66 days ago - View on Strava
  • 35.4 km ride - Zwift - Itza Climb Finish in Watopia - Saturday, October 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 67 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.2 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Ride Energizer JZQc (D) on Big Flat 8 in Watopia - Saturday, October 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 67 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 70 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 70 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 70 days ago
  • 40.3 km ride - Zwift - Chasing the Sun in Makuri Islands - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 71 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.3 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: ZwiftNL's BIG BIRTHDAY BASH Ride (E) on Watopia's Waistband in Watopia - Sunday, October 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 73 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, October 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 75 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, October 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 75 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.1 km ride - Zwift - Group Ride: Zwift Racing League Recon Ride (WMZ) (E) on Glyph Heights in Watopia - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 77 days ago - View on Strava
  • 24.7 km ride - Zwift - TTT: Zwift Racing League - Open OCEANIA Western Division 1 (C) on Greater London 8 in... - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 78 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.2 km ride - Zwift - Tempus Fugit in Watopia - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 78 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.8 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 78 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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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!”
    $722.52
    Received this donation 70 days ago
  • LCBC MENS TRAVELLING BOWLERS
    $100
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you traveling bowlers. Much appreciated once again. Your support helps me to keep going this October.”
  • Anthony Bowdler
    “Winner of this year's competition”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thanks Anthony. I’m sure you will come up with an extremely complex guessing method. Good luck.”
  • Ben
    “Make sure you have a go on the 20th!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thanks Ben. Will definitely have a good go.”
  • Colin Paynter
    $51.75
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you so much for your support. I may need a coach on the ride day.”
  • David Shapira
    $51.75
    Received this donation 62 days ago
  • Jonah Hannington
    $51.75
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you Jonah. Supportive as always. Hope you can make the 20th for a ride.”
  • Anonymous
    “All the best Darren, doing a great job for a great cause.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 67 days ago
  • Raghav Hariharan
    “You're an amazing person Darren! Good luck.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 55 days ago
  • Sam Harrison
    “Good on you Darren!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 61 days ago
  • Sam Hill
    “Good work Darren!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 62 days ago
  • Harvey's
    “Way to go Darren!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 56 days ago
  • Julia Challenor
    “Love what you’re doing. Good luck! 💪”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 69 days ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you Julia. I have a lot of riding ahead of me this month. The support I receive always inspires me.”
  • Match Day Matching Donation
    “Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 56 days ago
  • Ravindra Datt
    $36.23
    Received this donation 61 days ago
  • Lee
    “Go Darren!”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 71 days ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you so much Lee. Your soppier is always appreciated. Now I am off and running.”
  • Colleen Jenkins
    “Well done Darren”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    Darren Bender
    Darren
    “Thank you so much Colleen. Once again my supporters like yourself have been fantastic this year.”
  • Darren Bender
    “Oops, better back myself. Go Darren you’re the best. 😀”
    $207
    Received this donation 70 days ago
  • BikeMinded
    “Well done Darren. 1000 klm should be a snack for you.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 70 days ago
  • Garry Bender
    “Congratulations Darren. You’re commitment to this cause is a credit to you. Dad.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 70 days ago
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