Peter Shortman

In Australia, 3 children die of cancer every week. Please sponsor me in my 11th year & support my challenge to fight kids' cancer & save little lives!

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I've Ridden 0.0 km My goal is 1,540 km

My Rankings

National: 13th
State: 1st in SA

I've raised $1,051 My goal is $4,411 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Everyone, young or old, cancer needs to be stopped!

To all the young & old who have or are suffering from cancer, this is for you. Hope is all I can provide however I do it willingly.

My Story

18 Aug 2026

Hi,

Once again this October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer for the 11th time!

My goal is to pedal 1540 km throughout October & to raise more than $4411 to bring my total to $36,000 during my 11 years.

Over past 10 years I have raised $31,589 & ridden 14,652km for this cause.

Cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in Australia - over 700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year & over 3 die each week.

To show my support, I am taking on this 30-day challenge to support cancer research & give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

As usual it will be a tough month as it also includes running a 10km race at McLaren Vale on the 18th, as well as the weekly 5km parkrun, however that's nothing compared to what these brave kids face every day.

Please make a donation through my fundraising page to support my challenge.

All funds raised will support Children's Medical Research Institute in their work to develop treatments & finding a cure for ALL childhood cancers & even adult ones.

Cheers

Peter S

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

594 km Ridden

$1,151 Raised

2016
1,158 km Ridden

$1,725 Raised

2017
1,258 km Ridden

$2,870 Raised

2018
1,019 km Ridden

$2,636 Raised

2019
1,915 km Ridden

$1,686 Raised

2020
2,355 km Ridden

$3,513 Raised

2021
2,542 km Ridden

$3,274 Raised

2022
1,545 km Ridden

$3,535 Raised

2023
1,068 km Ridden

$4,448 Raised

2024
1,198 km Ridden

$6,750 Raised

2025
Ridden

$1,051 Raised

2026

14,652 km

Ridden

$32,640

Raised

My Challenge

$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 16 hours ago
21.0 km ride - MyWhoosh - Aerobic 15's #1 - Friday, September 4, 2026

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28.2 km ride - MyWhoosh - Aerobic 12's #1 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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20.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
13.7 km ride - MyWhoosh - Aerobic Development - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
20.8 km ride - MyWhoosh - Aerobic Ramps - Tuesday, August 18, 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 20 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 21 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 21 days ago
21.2 km ride - MyWhoosh - Active Recovery - Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Andrew Caruana

“Peter your story is inspiring and the fundraising for this cause is appreciated. So happy to support your efforts. All the best.”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Andrew for your support & kind words.”

Thanks Andrew for your support & kind words.
Darryl Tozer

“Great to see you backing up for another year for this very worthy cause Peter. Get behind it everyone and support the kids.”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Daz, must admit it's not getting easier but it's not easy for the kid's either.”

Thanks Daz, must admit it's not getting easier but it's not easy for the kid's either.
Debra Pratt

“Fabulous work Peter, well done and best wishes for this year's challenge.”
$103.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Peter

“Thanks so much Debra, I keep looking out for you.”

Thanks so much Debra, I keep looking out for you.
Di Kelly

“Go well Peter! So inspiring!”
$103.50
Received this donation 21 days ago

Peter

“Thanks so much Di! You are a valued supporter from the very begining.”

Thanks so much Di! You are a valued supporter from the very begining.
Neil Pearce

“Good luck with your goals.”
$103.50
Received this donation 10 days ago

Peter

“Thanks heaps Neil, yes they are both rather challenging.”

Thanks heaps Neil, yes they are both rather challenging.
Brandy Rawnsley

“The challenge is raising money in itself! But such a worthwhile cause - well done on your dedication and drive.”
$51.75
Received this donation 10 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Brandy, it sure is, especially with the economic situation ATM. Thanks for your continued support over the years, it's very much appreciated. 👍”

Thanks Brandy, it sure is, especially with the economic situation ATM. Thanks for your continued support over the years, it's very much appreciated. 👍
Daryl Talbot
$51.75
Received this donation 16 hours ago

Peter

“Thanks Daryl for your continued support.”

Thanks Daryl for your continued support.
Jen Mulligan

“Great work as always Peter! Happy cycling!”
$51.75
Received this donation 21 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Jen, can always count on you to be one of the first. 👊”

Thanks Jen, can always count on you to be one of the first. 👊
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Peter

“Thank you heaps! Feel free to DM me as I'd like to acknowledge you personally. 👊”

Thank you heaps! Feel free to DM me as I'd like to acknowledge you personally. 👊
Paul George

“Good luck Peter.”
$51.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Paul, I'll need it this year”

Thanks Paul, I'll need it this year
Professional Edge Pty Ltd

“Bet you wish you had an engine on that bike.”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Peter

“☺️ thanks Ian, definitely will be towards end of the month. 👊”

☺️ thanks Ian, definitely will be towards end of the month. 👊
Samantha Chivers

“Inspirational. What a generous and wonderful thing you're doing. Best of luck 👍”
$51.75
Received this donation 20 days ago

Peter

“Thank you Samantha, it's something that I can do to help make a difference.”

Thank you Samantha, it's something that I can do to help make a difference.
Tom Twelftree

“Go Shorty - you are an inspiration to many!”
$51.75
Received this donation 21 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Tom, just doing my little bit. 👍”

Thanks Tom, just doing my little bit. 👍
Jacie Taylor

“Go Peter”
$32
Received this donation 4 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Jacie, great to have you onboard. 💐”

Thanks Jacie, great to have you onboard. 💐
Cherie English

“Always happy to support the cause Peter. Keep up the great work! 🙂”
$31.05
Received this donation 23 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Cherie, appreciate your ongoing support.”

Thanks Cherie, appreciate your ongoing support.
Brooke Modistach
$20.70
Received this donation 11 days ago

Peter

“Thanks heaps Brooke, guess I'll be back to see you in Feb”

Thanks heaps Brooke, guess I'll be back to see you in Feb
Suellen Miller

“Great work Peter!”
$20.70
Received this donation 19 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Suellen, doing my little bit whilst I can.”

Thanks Suellen, doing my little bit whilst I can.
Louisa Miller

“All the best for your challenge Peter!”
$10.35
Received this donation 18 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Louisa!”

Thanks Louisa!
Jim Malin
$5.18
Received this donation 7 days ago

Peter

“Thanks Jim, much appreciated”

Thanks Jim, much appreciated