John Kirkham

I am riding 100 km for Barbara Sargent. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 150.1 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 48th
State: 10th in Qld
My Team: 1st

I've raised $4,759 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Barbara Sargent

An amazing lady who was and remains an inspiration to me and so many others. Sadly gone but never forgotten. Love you Aunty Barb!

My Story

5 Jun 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.

John

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

2,137 km Ridden

$3,605 Raised

2017
2,495 km Ridden

$5,358 Raised

2018
Ridden

$5,163 Raised

2019
511 km Ridden

$5,231 Raised

2020
Ridden

$6,086 Raised

2021
Ridden

Raised

2022
533 km Ridden

$7,476 Raised

2023
407 km Ridden

$5,923 Raised

2024
564 km Ridden

$9,081 Raised

2025
Ridden

$4,759 Raised

2026

7,422 km

Ridden

$52,682

Raised

My Challenge

GCC26-2

15 Oct 2026

Ride #2 - done and dusted.

What was originally anticipated as being a "hill" run to clock up some kms turned into a 10hr stint in saddle.

Definitely some "hills" but the added bonus of an annoying headwind with just enough "oomph" to break my pedalling rhythm.

Another anomaly was the accidental activation of the phones AI assistant - no idea "how" Gemini got turned on but between "it's" navigation AND my navigation I spent nearly an hour checking out the Noosa Golf Club and it's surrounds - frustrating, to say the least.

However, with some guidance from my darling wife, Debbie - I eventually got back on track.

The bike paths in Noosa provided the escape route and are quite scenic.

Stay safe.

Posted 4 days ago
121.0 km ride - GCC26-3 - Thursday, October 15, 2026

From Canina, QLD to Pacific Paradise, QLD

Logged this ride 4 days ago
GCC26-1

8 Oct 2026

Finally, out on the bike after some infuriating delays (long weekend = unsafe riding, waterproofing the cottage floor, a day lost to the public hospital = Debbie not me & bad weather) it was good (a little hard on certain body parts. Lol!) and the weather was temperamental.

A public acknowledgement for my team mate (grandson - Hayden) on his efforts so far in the GCC26. A very proud Granddad.

I'll post further updates as the challenge unfolds.

Stay safe.

Posted 11 days ago
29.1 km ride - GCC26-1 - Thursday, October 8, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days 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 12 days ago
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 13 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 94 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 103 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!”
$1,531.80
Received this donation 12 days ago

John
Tegra Australia

“Champion bloke working hard for a Champion Cause, go well.”
$1,035
Received this donation 94 days ago

John

“Thank you for your generous donation - the support from Tegra & yourself during my GCC adventure has been greatly appreciated. The donations have enabled children to have a childhood rather than losing to cancer. Stay safe & talk soon.”

Thank you for your generous donation - the support from Tegra & yourself during my GCC adventure has been greatly appreciated. The donations have enabled children to have a childhood rather than losing to cancer. Stay safe & talk soon.
Anthea Rooney
$517.50
Received this donation 13 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Beautiful job - you've just helped save children's lives. Love to all.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Beautiful job - you've just helped save children's lives. Love to all.
Northshore Dental and Oral Health

“Thanks for all of the good work you have done over the last decade!”
$517.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Your support over my GCC adventure via your donations, your encouragement from the saddle during our rides and the roadside medical assistance, after the "asian on her phone" tried to make me a hood ornament (lol!) have been/are greatly appreciated. See you soon, mate.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Your support over my GCC adventure via your donations, your encouragement from the saddle during our rides and the roadside medical assistance, after the "asian on her phone" tried to make me a hood ornament (lol!) have been/are greatly appreciated. See you soon, mate.
Maroochydore RSL Fishing Club

“Great effort, John. Amazing cause and amazing effort over the last 10 years.”
$250
Received this donation 12 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. The support of the club has been/is greatly appreciated during my GCC adventure. See you at camp!”

Thank you for your kind donation. The support of the club has been/is greatly appreciated during my GCC adventure. See you at camp!
Karen Barham
$103.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Yours & Andrew's support during my GCC adventure has been and is greatly appreciated. You've helped save children's lives through your generosity.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Yours & Andrew's support during my GCC adventure has been and is greatly appreciated. You've helped save children's lives through your generosity.
Lila Daniels

“Thankyou for participating.”
$103.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Definitely, a worthwhile cause to participate in - my childhood was easy compared to the fight these children are in. Your support, as always is greatly appreciated.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Definitely, a worthwhile cause to participate in - my childhood was easy compared to the fight these children are in. Your support, as always is greatly appreciated.
Liz White

“Good luck John on your final ride.”
$103.50
Received this donation 103 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. "One last tilt at the windmill" - to paraphrase Don Quoxite. Been an amazing journey and your support has been greatly appreciated. Stay safe and talk soon.”

Thank you for your kind donation. "One last tilt at the windmill" - to paraphrase Don Quoxite. Been an amazing journey and your support has been greatly appreciated. Stay safe and talk soon.
Pharmacy for Life Nambour Heights

“Awesome effort John!! It’s incredible how much you have raised for this wonderful cause over the years!”
$103.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Your support over my GCC adventure has been/is greatly appreciated. You can be rightly proud of helping save the lives of children fighting for their lives - a good feeling on any day. Talk soon.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Your support over my GCC adventure has been/is greatly appreciated. You can be rightly proud of helping save the lives of children fighting for their lives - a good feeling on any day. Talk soon.
Tony. Quirk

“Right there with you buddy -- in spirit anyway Quirky”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. 65km into a ride - LOTS of hills (ups & downs of cycle. Lol!) It's the spirit that counts, mate. See you soon.”

Thank you for your kind donation. 65km into a ride - LOTS of hills (ups & downs of cycle. Lol!) It's the spirit that counts, mate. See you soon.
Janine Kirkham
$100
Received this donation 83 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation - it is greatly appreciated. Stay safe & talk soon.”

Thank you for your kind donation - it is greatly appreciated. Stay safe & talk soon.
Anthony Pluck

“Fantastic Effort John , you should be very proud of what you have achieved.”
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Not overtly proud but definitely humbled by the stories of the children - talk about selfless and tenacious little fighters. Inspirational.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Not overtly proud but definitely humbled by the stories of the children - talk about selfless and tenacious little fighters. Inspirational.
Julie Hill

“Wow! A decade of riding around… John you are a true legend and have certainly made an impact with the fund raising for Childhood Cancers. Honoured to be a part of your efforts (the donating that is, not the cycling!!!)”
$51.75
Received this donation 18 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation, it is greatly appreciated. The saying is "time flies when you're having fun" - well, the last 10yrs have literally disappeared in a blink. Lots of kms and the associated range of "sore bits" but for an amazing cause. My heartfelt thanks for your support - love to all.”

Thank you for your kind donation, it is greatly appreciated. The saying is "time flies when you're having fun" - well, the last 10yrs have literally disappeared in a blink. Lots of kms and the associated range of "sore bits" but for an amazing cause. My heartfelt thanks for your support - love to all.
Peter Kirkham

“Haw a great ride.”
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Onya "shaggle rock" - that's awesome. Love to all.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Onya "shaggle rock" - that's awesome. Love to all.
Team Egan

“John, well done for your long term commitment to such a worthy cause. You are an inspiration to many. You have always demonstrated compassion and taken practical action to assist others. 10+years of dedication, ably supported by Deb (keeping it real 🧡 as your full time support crew) and many others. Ride well our dear friend 🙏”
$51.75
Received this donation 24 days ago

John

“Team Egan, Thanks for your continued support and the words of encouragement. Question - where do you think "we" would be without the love and support of "them"? Pedalling in 5 days.”

Team Egan, Thanks for your continued support and the words of encouragement. Question - where do you think "we" would be without the love and support of "them"? Pedalling in 5 days.
Tony Jeffrey
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation. Your support during my GCC adventure has been/is appreciated. You've help save lives, mate - no a bad thing to do. Floor installation underway - looks good. Talk soon.”

Thank you for your kind donation. Your support during my GCC adventure has been/is appreciated. You've help save lives, mate - no a bad thing to do. Floor installation underway - looks good. Talk soon.
John Kirkham

“Good job, mate.”
$31.05
Received this donation 13 days ago

John