My Sponsors

• Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation

  “Here's your matched donation from two of our generous supporters and corporate partner WINC. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”

  $378.23

  Received this donation 47 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you so much, you guys are amazing with the boost you give these precious children and the cyclists, striving to do our bit as well.”

  Thank you so much, you guys are amazing with the boost you give these precious children and the cyclists, striving to do our bit as well. Save Cancel

• Glenis Phillips

  “Keep up the good work John and Pom! There are so many children and their families relying on your contribution to their well being.”

  $310.50

  Received this donation 46 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you so much Glenis and David for your generous and continued sponsorship. The riding is enjoyable and so rewarding with the support you give for such a great cause. And the support that David provides with his companionship and guidance is invaluable.”

  Thank you so much Glenis and David for your generous and continued sponsorship. The riding is enjoyable and so rewarding with the support you give for such a great cause. And the support that David provides with his companionship and guidance is invaluable. Save Cancel

• Phil Ransome

  “Wonderful prolonged effort John well done”

  $274.28

  Received this donation 48 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Phil, Thank you so much. It may be a prolonged effort by one that is made much easier, rewarding and enjoyable with the support and encouragement that you guys give me.”

  Hi Phil, Thank you so much. It may be a prolonged effort by one that is made much easier, rewarding and enjoyable with the support and encouragement that you guys give me. Save Cancel

• Patrick Cooper

  “Hey Woody, Great to see you staying strong and supporting a wonderful cause. Good on you mate!”

  $265

  Received this donation 75 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Pat, Thank you for your continued and most generous sponsorship. It's great to have great friends on board to ensure that the Challenge enables the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue its most valuable work, providing relief for the little ones suffering from cancer and working towards eliminating the beast all together.”

  Hi Pat, Thank you for your continued and most generous sponsorship. It's great to have great friends on board to ensure that the Challenge enables the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue its most valuable work, providing relief for the little ones suffering from cancer and working towards eliminating the beast all together. Save Cancel

• Alicia Burtenshaw

  “So amazing John. I'll share your post 💪💪💪”

  $124.20

  Received this donation 60 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks so much Alicia, for your generosity and you support. The cycling is easy when I have the support of you guys, banding together to make the future brighter for these unfortunate children and their loved ones.”

  Thanks so much Alicia, for your generosity and you support. The cycling is easy when I have the support of you guys, banding together to make the future brighter for these unfortunate children and their loved ones. Save Cancel

• Brian Clarkson

  “Great work John. Keep it up!”

  $124.20

  Received this donation 48 days ago
  

  John

  “That was quick 😀 Thanks so much for your support Brian. With Pom out of action, I’ve been peddling solo a lot more than before. Having yourself and the others of our team accompanying me on adventures like yesterday’s, make it much more enjoyable and rewarding.”

  That was quick 😀 Thanks so much for your support Brian. With Pom out of action, I’ve been peddling solo a lot more than before. Having yourself and the others of our team accompanying me on adventures like yesterday’s, make it much more enjoyable and rewarding. Save Cancel

• Greg Lynn

  “Good luck John. I hope you get the Yellow jersey this year.”

  $124.20

  Received this donation 64 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Greg, Thanks for your encouragement and ongoing support for the Kids in the fight against cancer. To make sure, I purchased a yellow jersey, recently 😀”

  Hi Greg, Thanks for your encouragement and ongoing support for the Kids in the fight against cancer. To make sure, I purchased a yellow jersey, recently 😀 Save Cancel

• Ken Saunders

  “Well done John”

  $124.20

  Received this donation 73 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks Ken, Your continued sponsorship, support and encouragement on the road, have played a great part in me reaching my goals 🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️”

  Thanks Ken, Your continued sponsorship, support and encouragement on the road, have played a great part in me reaching my goals 🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️ Save Cancel

• Rod Whannell

  “Good luck with your 1000km ahead. You are doing a great job every year. All the very best to you and Pom. Rod and Wendy”

  $124.20

  Received this donation 76 days ago
  

  John

  “Hey Rod and Wendy, Thank you so much for your great support. You really spur me on in these challenges. Regarding this year's planned distance, we are fortunate to have a retired surgeon as one of the regular members of our cycling group. He keeps the "lid" on our adventures and regularly reminds us of the likely repercussions of busting a hip at our age. Thanks again and stay safe.”

  Hey Rod and Wendy, Thank you so much for your great support. You really spur me on in these challenges. Regarding this year's planned distance, we are fortunate to have a retired surgeon as one of the regular members of our cycling group. He keeps the "lid" on our adventures and regularly reminds us of the likely repercussions of busting a hip at our age. Thanks again and stay safe. Save Cancel

• Terry Lucas

  “Great effort John & Pom for a great cause. Admire your commitment and attitude. Thanks, Terry & Libby.”

  $124.20

  Received this donation 23 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Terry & Libby, Thank you so much for your generous and continued sponsorship. And we really appreciate the regular encouragement you provide to Pom and me, in joining us on the journey to Fight Kids' Cancer and ultimately eliminate it all together.”

  Hi Terry & Libby, Thank you so much for your generous and continued sponsorship. And we really appreciate the regular encouragement you provide to Pom and me, in joining us on the journey to Fight Kids' Cancer and ultimately eliminate it all together. Save Cancel

• Greg Hood

  “Well done Woody - take are on those roads! Best regards always Hoody”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 56 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks Mate for your ongoing and generous support. After Pom’s accidents on Saturday, I’ve upped the ante on taking care. Having said that, BCC and neighbouring councils are doing a great job in promoting pleasure and safety in cycling. Lots of bikeways that don’t use major roads. 😊”

  Thanks Mate for your ongoing and generous support. After Pom’s accidents on Saturday, I’ve upped the ante on taking care. Having said that, BCC and neighbouring councils are doing a great job in promoting pleasure and safety in cycling. Lots of bikeways that don’t use major roads. 😊 Save Cancel

• Jennifer Turnbull

  “Safe riding”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 69 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Jenny, Thanks for your support and encouragement. Preparation is going well. Today I've had the bike tuned and I've visited all members of my medical support group. This afternoon I'm visiting the chiropractor for a routine adjustment and then I'll be good to go.”

  Hi Jenny, Thanks for your support and encouragement. Preparation is going well. Today I've had the bike tuned and I've visited all members of my medical support group. This afternoon I'm visiting the chiropractor for a routine adjustment and then I'll be good to go. Save Cancel

• Nicole Catakovic

  “Hi John, Great to hear that Pom is joining you in doing this challenge. Hope she can keep up with you! Look forward catching up to celebrate your great achievement in November. Nicky”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 64 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Nicky, Thank you for your generous and ongoing support. The encouragement that you guys give me helps spur me on to higher achievements each year.”

  Hi Nicky, Thank you for your generous and ongoing support. The encouragement that you guys give me helps spur me on to higher achievements each year. Save Cancel

• Paul Pike

  “Watch out for magpies”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 48 days ago
  

  John

  “The magpies appeared to have shouldered arms, since Collingwood was cleaned up by your Cats 😀 Thanks guys for your wonderful continued support and encouragement. The cycling is much easier and so rewarding having friends and family boosting my efforts to reach the goals and provide much needed support for the kids and their loved ones.”

  The magpies appeared to have shouldered arms, since Collingwood was cleaned up by your Cats 😀 Thanks guys for your wonderful continued support and encouragement. The cycling is much easier and so rewarding having friends and family boosting my efforts to reach the goals and provide much needed support for the kids and their loved ones. Save Cancel

• Roger Byrne

  “Go John , great effort, even better cause .”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 76 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Roger, Thanks for your great and continued support and encouragement. Added stress this year with the AFL finals being on at the same time as the Challenge, which calls for "early to bed" However, I suspect that the stress levels for Collingwood supporters will drop off, quite early in October.”

  Hi Roger, Thanks for your great and continued support and encouragement. Added stress this year with the AFL finals being on at the same time as the Challenge, which calls for "early to bed" However, I suspect that the stress levels for Collingwood supporters will drop off, quite early in October. Save Cancel

• Anonymous

  $103.50

  Received this donation 46 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you Mr/Ma’am anonymous for your generous sponsorship. Your support and encouragement helps greatly as we cycle towards our goals but most of all, gives hope and comfort for the Kids and their loved ones. 🙏🙏”

  Thank you Mr/Ma’am anonymous for your generous sponsorship. Your support and encouragement helps greatly as we cycle towards our goals but most of all, gives hope and comfort for the Kids and their loved ones. 🙏🙏 Save Cancel

• David at Carina Cycles

  “Go hard John.”

  $80

  Received this donation 69 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks for your support David and for the great work you and Bob do, in preparing my bike for me.”

  Thanks for your support David and for the great work you and Bob do, in preparing my bike for me. Save Cancel

• Yan Liu at Yan Massage

  “Go John 🚴🏻‍♀️”

  $75

  Received this donation 76 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you Yan for your wonderful support and encouragement.”

  Thank you Yan for your wonderful support and encouragement. Save Cancel

• Brian Clarkson

  “Let’s hope it works this third time 😁”

  $72.45

  Received this donation 30 days ago
  

  John

  “It did. Thanks Brian for your incredible support and encouragement. 1,000 kilometres was easily reachable with guys like you riding alongside. 🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏿‍♂️”

  It did. Thanks Brian for your incredible support and encouragement. 1,000 kilometres was easily reachable with guys like you riding alongside. 🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏿‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Anonymous

  $72.45

  Received this donation 49 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you so much brother Dave, for your generous sponsorship and support.”

  Thank you so much brother Dave, for your generous sponsorship and support. Save Cancel

• Junto Property Management

  $70

  Received this donation 47 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Gary and Jeannine, Thank you so much for your generous sponsorship and encouragement. This year’s challenge is smashing previous fund raising records, thanks to the support of kind and compassionate people like yourselves 🙏🙏”

  Hi Gary and Jeannine, Thank you so much for your generous sponsorship and encouragement. This year’s challenge is smashing previous fund raising records, thanks to the support of kind and compassionate people like yourselves 🙏🙏 Save Cancel

• Eyedeal Optometrist Pty Ltd

  “Eyedeal Optometrist stands behind you and shares your vision. Good luck John!”

  $51.75

  Received this donation 54 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you to Team Eyedeal for your generous sponsorship, care and encouragement.”

  Thank you to Team Eyedeal for your generous sponsorship, care and encouragement. Save Cancel

• Judith Holmes

  “Good luck John & Pom, wishing you safe cycling. All the best. Judith 👏👏👏👏🎯🎯😁😁”

  $51.75

  Received this donation 61 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks Judith. We really appreciate your ongoing sponsorship and encouragement. Stay safe.😊😊”

  Thanks Judith. We really appreciate your ongoing sponsorship and encouragement. Stay safe.😊😊 Save Cancel

• Ted Gadd

  “Goodonya Woody! And those Maggies won't go away!”

  $51.75

  Received this donation 58 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Ted, Thanks Mate for your generous, ongoing support. The Maggies, with the American Pie, were on fire last night 😊 . Funny how my move to Qld resulted in me attending more home games in a season, than ever before. Only wish the ones that keep beating up on my bike helmet would buzz off. Stay safe.”

  Hi Ted, Thanks Mate for your generous, ongoing support. The Maggies, with the American Pie, were on fire last night 😊 . Funny how my move to Qld resulted in me attending more home games in a season, than ever before. Only wish the ones that keep beating up on my bike helmet would buzz off. Stay safe. Save Cancel

• Turnbull clan

  $51.75

  Received this donation 47 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you Turnbull Clan for your generous support and encouragement. It’s been a big day.”

  Thank you Turnbull Clan for your generous support and encouragement. It’s been a big day. Save Cancel

• Simon Steenland

  “Go Johnny Go. !!! 🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️”

  $50

  Received this donation 33 days ago
  

  John

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• Danni Roberts

  “Awesome work John! Happy Riding!”

  $36.23

  Received this donation 61 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks Danni for your generous ongoing support and words of encouragement. You should come and join us on one/some of the rides. You’ll be well ahead of us but you could set up the coffees at the halfway point 😀”

  Thanks Danni for your generous ongoing support and words of encouragement. You should come and join us on one/some of the rides. You’ll be well ahead of us but you could set up the coffees at the halfway point 😀 Save Cancel

• Garth Cooper

  $36.23

  Received this donation 32 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Garth, Thanks for your generous support Buddy and the encouragement you give me. Hopefully you'll be able to join in the riding sessions next year. Well before that, I hope. Stay safe.”

  Hi Garth, Thanks for your generous support Buddy and the encouragement you give me. Hopefully you'll be able to join in the riding sessions next year. Well before that, I hope. Stay safe. Save Cancel

• Anonymous

  $36.23

  Received this donation 6 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you so much for joining us in supporting the work being carried out by the Children's' Medical Research Institute, to help the little children suffering from cancer and to hopefully, one day, eliminate kids' cancer all together. Wish I knew your name so that I could thank you personally. Best wishes and God bless. John & Pom”

  Thank you so much for joining us in supporting the work being carried out by the Children's' Medical Research Institute, to help the little children suffering from cancer and to hopefully, one day, eliminate kids' cancer all together. Wish I knew your name so that I could thank you personally. Best wishes and God bless. John & Pom Save Cancel

• Anonymous

  “Go well honey. You are my inspiration 🚵‍♀️❤️🚵‍♀️❤️”

  $36.23

  Received this donation 61 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you honey. Missing you on the rides and coffee stops. 🥰”

  Thank you honey. Missing you on the rides and coffee stops. 🥰 Save Cancel

• William MacAskill

  $36.23

  Received this donation 63 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Billy and Michaila. Thank you so much for generous support. Cycling around in this part of the country is wonderful but it’s even more rewarding when I can do it to raise much needed funds for such a deserving cause. Having encouragement from people like yourselves has spurred me on to reach higher goals each year. Thank you 😊 ”

  Hi Billy and Michaila. Thank you so much for generous support. Cycling around in this part of the country is wonderful but it’s even more rewarding when I can do it to raise much needed funds for such a deserving cause. Having encouragement from people like yourselves has spurred me on to reach higher goals each year. Thank you 😊 Save Cancel

• Andrew Mangham

  $35

  Received this donation 64 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Andrew, Thank you for your sponsorship and encouragement and also for all the work you do with me, to keep me “Up to the challenge“ both physically and mentally.”

  Hi Andrew, Thank you for your sponsorship and encouragement and also for all the work you do with me, to keep me “Up to the challenge“ both physically and mentally. Save Cancel

• Lyndon Bedwell

  “Always an inspiration..”

  $31.05

  Received this donation 40 days ago
  

  John

  “Hi Lyndon, Thank you for your generosity and continued support. We’ve been missing you on our rides and you were particularly in Brian’s and my mind on Tuesday, when it came your turn to take the lead, into the gusting to 45kph headwinds, on the way back from Scarborough to Nundah. 😀”

  Hi Lyndon, Thank you for your generosity and continued support. We’ve been missing you on our rides and you were particularly in Brian’s and my mind on Tuesday, when it came your turn to take the lead, into the gusting to 45kph headwinds, on the way back from Scarborough to Nundah. 😀 Save Cancel

• Cynthia Wardle

  “Good on you, John.”

  $25.88

  Received this donation 61 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks Cynthia for your generous support and words of encouragement. Survived the fist day with a leisurely ride down to Victoria Point and back. Lucky to have Ken Saunders with me for 40km of the journey. There's now slowing that guy down :-)”

  Thanks Cynthia for your generous support and words of encouragement. Survived the fist day with a leisurely ride down to Victoria Point and back. Lucky to have Ken Saunders with me for 40km of the journey. There's now slowing that guy down :-) Save Cancel

• Eddie Nelson

  “Keep up the great work John. Your doing well”

  $25.88

  Received this donation 58 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks for your generous sponsorship and words of encouragement Eddie. Just had Pom to the medical clinic, for patching up after yesterday’s unplanned dismounts”

  Thanks for your generous sponsorship and words of encouragement Eddie. Just had Pom to the medical clinic, for patching up after yesterday’s unplanned dismounts Save Cancel

• Elizabeth Dwyer

  “Almost there, we’ll done ✅”

  $25.88

  Received this donation 36 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks Lizzy for your sponsorship and encouragement. Might need waterproofs to get to the finish line ☔️🚴🏿‍♂️”

  Thanks Lizzy for your sponsorship and encouragement. Might need waterproofs to get to the finish line ☔️🚴🏿‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Sarah & Ben

  “Wishing you safe riding.”

  $20

  Received this donation 44 days ago
  

  John

  “Thanks Sarah & Ben for your sponsorship and good wishes.”

  Thanks Sarah & Ben for your sponsorship and good wishes. Save Cancel

• Peter Niemeyer

  “Great cause John”

  $10

  Received this donation 41 days ago
  

  John

  “Thank you Peter for your support and encouragement.”

  Thank you Peter for your support and encouragement. Save Cancel

• Lovely lady on the 227 bus.

  “Ride safely”

  $5

  Received this donation 62 days ago
  

  John

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• John Wood

  “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”

  $100

  Received this donation 209 days ago
  

  John

  “ ☔️ 🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️”

  ☔️ 🚴🏿‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️ Save Cancel