Peter Shortman

9years All Star
Peter Shortman
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 1,023.1 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 92nd
  • State: 7th in SA
I've raised $4,362 My goal is $4,609 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

All young or old

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

9 Aug 2024

Hi,

Once again this October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer for the 9th time!

My goal is to pedal 1,012 kilometres throughout October & to raise more than $3,610 to bring my total to over $24,000 during my 9 years.

Over 8 Years I have raised more than $20,390 & ridden 12,385 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 half marathon at McLaren Vale on the 15th, but it'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 9 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
9years
13,409 km
Ridden
$24,753
Raised

My Challenge

  • 60.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 31, 2024
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  • 60.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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  • 65.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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  • 17.7 km ride - Zwift - Going Coastal in Watopia - Monday, October 28, 2024
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  • 16.5 km ride - Zwift - Jungle Circuit in Watopia - Monday, October 28, 2024
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  • 19.8 km ride - Zwift - 45min Riders Choice in Watopia - Monday, October 28, 2024
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  • 250, 71 years in the making
    27 Oct 2024

    It was my 250 parkrun Saturday 26 October which I did at Carisbrooke where it all started back in June 2018. Since then I've completed all SA parkrun and different 13 interstate ones. I'd not run for decades & now I've run numerous half marathons, podium finished in all of them for my age group, plus other 5k & 10k runs.

    HOWEVER

    This month every year for the past 9 years I've also cycled for Children's Cancer Research raising awareness and funds of nearly $25,000.

    I need your help, I'm $578 short of achieving that target at the moment.

    Pleased if you can, donate as below, or just follow my progress.

    Share my page to your friends and family.

    100% of the funds go towards the research, no admin, no road closures or event costs. Tax deductible.

    Posted 13 days ago
  • 80.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 27, 2024
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  • 31.4 km ride - Zwift - Whole Lotta Lava in Watopia - Saturday, October 26, 2024
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  • 80.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, October 25, 2024
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  • 70.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 24, 2024
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  • 33.1 km ride - Zwift - Amalgam in Makuri Islands - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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  • 28.2 km ride - Zwift - 60min Riders Choice in Watopia - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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  • 23.1 km ride - Zwift - 60min Riders Choice in Makuri Islands - Friday, October 18, 2024
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  • 5.2 km ride - Zwift - Amalgam in Makuri Islands - Friday, October 18, 2024
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  • 36.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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  • 26.5 km ride - Zwift - 60min Riders Choice in France - Monday, October 14, 2024
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  • 61.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, October 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 31 days ago
  • March donation day today
    9 Oct 2024

    Give what you can people!

    March donation day today
    Posted 31 days ago
  • 62.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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  • 50.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, October 7, 2024
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  • 56.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 6, 2024
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  • $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 35 days ago
  • 65.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, October 4, 2024
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  • First ride done
    2 Oct 2024

    Did 72km this morning, at least we had sunshine even if it was a bit windy. Only 939 to go but more importantly we've raised over $900! Thanks everyone, keep the $ coming in.

    Remember $50+ donation gets you into the raffle draw.

    First ride done
    Posted 38 days ago
  • 72.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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  • September Late Update
    28 Sep 2024

    October is fast approaching & I'm running late to start my request for donations.

    This year I'm planning on riding 1012 km & to raise $3610 to help people like Sienna here.

    It's time to concentrate on the October challenge Charity ride with Mclaren Vale 10k run in the middle of it.

    Normally I have done the half marathon however with World Multi Sports Championships being on this year & it's longest run was 10k I dropped all my races to be the same.

    Anyway, just a reminder that I'm riding 1021km & hope to raise $3610 ($724 raised already so only $2886 to go!)

    Sienna is just one of the many children who we are riding & raising the funds for so please donate what you can, every little bit helps.

    Every week we loose 3 children to cancer & it needs to stop!

    https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Riders/PeterShortman

    @athelite_official @rundna_ @myridesalisbury South Australian Road Runners Club

    #athelitenation #rundna #myridesalisbury #gccoz #cpbfinancialservices #sarrc

    September Late Update
    Posted 42 days ago
  • $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 59 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 66 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 67 days ago
  • August 2024
    9 Aug 2024

    Well my challenge is starting off with World Championships at Townsville QLD in Duathlon, in both the Sprint & Standard this month. They are a Run-Bike-Run event, Sprint is 5-20-2.5km & the Standard 10-40-5km on Friday 16th & Sunday 18th.

    I'll be wearing the Green & Gold as part of the Australian Team in my Age Category, something I never thought possible until recent years, a few years after starting to ride for GCC when I added running to my fitness.

    So jump on board, make a donation or take up the challenge yourself, it's free & for a great cause.

    Cheers

    Shorty

    Posted 92 days ago
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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!”
    $1,052.50
    Received this donation 30 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “🌝 wow, huge thank you! 👍🌟”
  • Sally
    “You are an inspiration Peter with your continued focus on raising money for this great charity. Good luck!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thank you Sally for your continued support over the years for this special cause, it is most appreciated.”
  • Adelaide Nutrition
    “Keep up the good work :-)”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thank you Mattea for once again supporting me & this cause.”
  • Darryl Tozer
    “You are doing an amazing thing Peter helping to find a cure for cancer.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 67 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks Daz for many years of support.”
  • Well done again Peter. You are an inspiration.
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks Lincoln, it's something small that I can do 👍”
  • Glenda Akhurst
    “Go Peter”
    $100
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks cuz, 🙏 much appreciated.”
  • Lorraine Jeffery
    “Thanks Lorraine or your support”
    $100
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks 👍”
  • 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!”
    $100
    Received this donation 16 days ago
  • R & S van Buuren
    “Roy Amer Reserve neighbours”
    $100
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks Rob and Susanne for you generous donation 🌟”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 64 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thank you who ever you are! 👍”
  • Daryl Daryl Talbot
    “Great work for a worthy cause!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “👍 All good Daryl, thanks for you continued support. 🚴”
  • Jane Kelly
    “Keep up the good work Peter! You rock”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks heaps for your generous continuous support! You rock as well!”
  • Kay Boon
    $72.45
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks Kay. Do you think I should match your hair for more $?”
  • Michael & Vikki Hopwood
    “Great dedication. See you soon walking the Lakes.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks guys. Next time I'll most likely be running though 🤠”
  • Paul George
    “Well done Pete, see you at the crows next year. Paul and Nuria”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks guys! Shall do & I hope you had an awesome time away!”
  • Alexander Uszynski
    “Great work Peter! Truly inspiring!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks Alex much appreciated. Get those others in the office on board! Cheers”
  • Almir Kovacevic
    “Good luck Peter!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 54 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks for your continued support Almir”
  • Anonymous
    “Thank you for taking our pic at the zoo.😊”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “No, thank you for your donation. Keep on smiling 😊”
  • Chloe Canning
    “Well done Peter! Great work for a great cause ❤️”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Peter Shortman
    Peter
    “Thanks Chloe, must catch-up sometime 👍”
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