Rodney Kouchak
- National: 48th
- State: 17th in NSW
I'm Riding For
Dad
My heart and my hero
My Story
Why I’m Riding…
Back in 2013, I ran the Sydney Marathon to raise money for the Children’s Cancer Institute after my Dad was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. We thought he’d beaten it, but unfortunately, the cancer has come back a few times since.
Dad is now 70, and while he continues to fight, I’m grateful to have had all these extra years with him.
A lot has changed since 2013. I’ve since had a hip replacement, which means long-distance running is no longer really an option, so this time I’m getting on a bike instead.
I’ve also become a dad myself to an 11-month-old little girl, Alena. Having a daughter of my own has made me appreciate even more how precious time with the people you love really is.
Having watched Dad battle cancer over the years, this cause remains very close to home. As hard as his journey has been, he’s had 70 years of life, experiences and memories. The thought of a child losing their life to cancer before they’ve had the chance to experience any of that is heartbreaking.
That’s why I’m taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge: to raise money for childhood cancer research and help give more kids the chance to grow up, experience life and make memories of their own.
I can’t change what my Dad has been through, but I can hopefully do something small help other families facing the same battle.
If you’re in a position to donate, I’d really appreciate your support. Every dollar helps.
Much love!
My Challenge
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15.0 km ride - Saturday, October 31, 2026
Logged this ride 9 days ago -
6.8 km ride - Had to abandon my ride this morning - Friday, October 30, 2026
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20.2 km ride - 30 Oct 2026 - 20.21 km (make up ride at 10pm to stay on track) - Friday, October 30, 2026
Logged this ride 9 days ago -
20.5 km ride - Thursday, October 29, 2026
Logged this ride 11 days ago -
21.0 km ride - Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Logged this ride 11 days ago -
21.0 km ride - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Logged this ride 12 days ago -
18.0 km ride - Monday, October 26, 2026
Logged this ride 14 days ago -
20.8 km ride - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Logged this ride 15 days ago -
20.5 km ride - Saturday, October 24, 2026
Logged this ride 16 days ago -
20.0 km ride - Friday, October 23, 2026
Logged this ride 17 days ago
My Sponsors
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Matched Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
$413.46Received this donation 18 days ago -
Ivana Di’iorio
$300Received this donation 11 days ago -
Bryan Wrench
“This doesn’t mean we are friends”
$258.75Received this donation 28 days ago -
Mahsa Fatourechi
“Thank you for what you're doing! As a mom of a cancer warrior you have no idea how much this means to me. I hope for a future where no parent ever has to hear the words "your child has cancer" because those words turn your life upside down forever. Cancer research is the only answer Thank you ❤️🩹”
$258.75Received this donation 25 days ago -
Rose Kouchak
$258.75Received this donation 29 days ago -
Shida and Majid
$258.75Received this donation 28 days ago -
Angelo & Zora
$250Received this donation 21 days ago -
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!”
$232.88Received this donation 32 days ago -
Tom
“Give those supple shorts of yours a good work out!”
$105.97Received this donation 18 days ago -
Alfred Chu
“You’re a mad man. Good luck!”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago -
Anna & Harvey
“Great cause! We will be cheering you on from afar”
$103.50Received this donation 11 days ago -
Aye Po
$103.50Received this donation 22 days ago -
Chris Chen
“Absolutely mogging cancer one kilometre at a time.”
$103.50Received this donation 28 days ago -
Christina Lee
$103.50Received this donation 27 days ago -
Daniel Ong
“Good luck Rocket”
$103.50Received this donation 22 days ago -
Harry Sastra
$103.50Received this donation 20 days ago -
Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago -
Ian Kwok
“🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️ We need to piss test this bloke, what a machine!Keep up the great work and the atp creatine 😂😂😂”
$103.50Received this donation 28 days ago -
Ilya Zak
“Cancer won't know what hit it!”
$103.50Received this donation 25 days ago -
Jack Yan
“Wishing you minimal thigh chaffing and moderate nipple chaffing”
$103.50Received this donation 33 days ago
