Allan Murray

7years
Allan Murray
Thank you for joining me this October as I ride 300 km to seek donations to help in the fight against childhood cancer. This will be a Memorial Ride for Orla
I've Ridden 136.2 km My goal is 300 km
My Rankings
  • National: 632nd
  • State: 119th in Qld
I've raised $815 My goal is $1,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Orla Agnes Shealy

Orla Agnes Shealy

A Memorial "Ride for Orla."

My Story

25 Sep 2026

My name is Allan Murray, and as a 76 year old cyclist I'm promising to ride 300 kilometres in the month of October as I take part in the Great Cycle Challenge which raises funds to fight against those mongrel diseases.... CHILDHOOD CANCERS.

As the legs pump, the wheels turn and the kilometres add up, a little 3 year old girl will be my inspiration.

Órla was a happy, joyful and adventurous little girl with no known illnesses.

In April 2025, while playing on a jumping castle with her big sister Clodagh, she had what appeared to be a soft fall but, unusually for Órla, she didn't bounce back up. Her newborn sister Éireann was just 17 days old at the time.

Órla was taken to the Emergency Department and initially diagnosed with a suspected concussion. Two days later, when she still wasn't herself, her parents brought her back to hospital. A CT scan revealed a tumour in her brain, and further scans showed the devastating reality — the cancer had started in her lungs and had already spread throughout her body.

Órla was diagnosed with Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB), an extremely rare and aggressive childhood cancer. Within a week, her 3 cm brain tumour had almost doubled in size. She underwent life-prolonging brain surgery, lung surgery and chemotherapy. Despite everything, the cancer continued to progress aggressively.

On 14 November 2025, after seven months of treatment and her parents searching desperately for anything that might save her, the cancer ultimately took Órla's life. She was just three years old. Órla died at home, in her own bed, surrounded by the people who loved her most. Her family held her as she slipped away, knowing they would have given anything — absolutely anything — to keep their little girl here. They were left to face the unbearable reality of a lifetime without Órla.

I'M RIDING FOR ORLA THIS OCTOBER.

PLEASE JOIN ME AND LET ME RIDE FOR YOU.

Together, we can save other children's lives.

Thank you for your support.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 303 km Ridden
    $2,586 Raised
    2020
  • 388 km Ridden
    $1,226 Raised
    2021
  • 302 km Ridden
    $1,335 Raised
    2022
  • 230 km Ridden
    $674 Raised
    2023
  • 309 km Ridden
    $2,104 Raised
    2024
  • 304 km Ridden
    $943 Raised
    2025
  • 136 km Ridden
    $815 Raised
    2026
7years
1,973 km
Ridden
$9,684
Raised

My Challenge

  • 14.2 km ride - 14.17km Road Cycling - Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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  • 17.1 km ride - 17.14km Road Cycling - Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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    Logged this ride 1 day 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 2 days ago
  • 23.1 km ride - 23.10km Road Cycling - Sunday, October 4, 2026
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 22.1 km ride - 22.13km Road Cycling - Friday, October 2, 2026
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 18.4 km ride - 18.45km Road Cycling - Friday, October 2, 2026
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    Logged this ride 5 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 6 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 6 days ago
  • 8.4 km ride - 8.38km Road Cycling - Thursday, October 1, 2026
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 12.6 km ride - 12.60km Road Cycling - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Paul Murray
    “Great work Dad! 😃 You know what you do, and why. I know too, so proud of you, get at it 😊”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Allan Murray
    Allan
    “Thank you Son. Really appreciate your support, encouragement and wishes. Great to have you ride with me.”
  • Anonymous
    “Soldier on.”
    $145.94
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Allan Murray
    Allan
    “Wow. Thank you Mr "A". Your sponsorship is very encouraging and gratefully welcomed.”
  • Colin Gray
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Allan Murray
    Allan
    “Thank you Colin. Your donation goes towards a VERY worthwhile cause.”
  • David Cocker
    “Great cause, well done Sir.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Allan Murray
    Allan
    “Thanks a lot Dave. Your support if very much appreciated. Hang on and enjoy the ride.”
  • Jaco Du Plessis
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Allan Murray
    Allan
    “This is very much appreciated mate. Thank you for joining me in assisting in a great cause.”
  • David Rapp
    “Well done Allan. What an awesome way to raise money and awareness of such a horrible disease.”
    $100
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Allan Murray
    Allan
    “Thank you very much David. We can't change the world but we can get involved personally in supporting those who can. Welcome aboard for the ride.”
  • Donna Richter
    “Thanks Allan for riding for such a great cause”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Allan Murray
    Allan
    “Very much appreciate your donation Donna. The ride continues and thank you for joining me.”
  • Rosemary Gould
    “Good work Al!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Allan Murray
    Allan
    “Thank you for backing this extremely worthwhile cause Rose. You're riding with me.”
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