Barney J O'Shaughnessy

9years All Star
Barney J O'Shaughnessy
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 300.0 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1st
  • State: 5th in WA
I've raised $6,850 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

10 Oct 2023

This October, I'm once again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer for the ninth time!

For those that have noticed my goal distance is way down from 1000km to 300km as I broke a bone in my foot in June and need to reduce the strain on it and me, so I'll be using this challenge as part of my rehabilitation.

Something has to be done, right now, cancer is a major killer of children in Australia – over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, too many die every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

I'm riding and raising funds to support the Children's Medical Research Institute to continue their work into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure for childhood cancer. Please help me reach and surpass my goal.

Anything is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,257 km Ridden
    $4,257 Raised
    2015
  • 1,260 km Ridden
    $2,270 Raised
    2016
  • 1,280 km Ridden
    $3,290 Raised
    2017
  • 1,290 km Ridden
    $3,756 Raised
    2018
  • 503 km Ridden
    $3,102 Raised
    2019
  • 1,000 km Ridden
    $4,559 Raised
    2020
  • 1,000 km Ridden
    $6,796 Raised
    2021
  • 1,000 km Ridden
    $7,555 Raised
    2022
  • 300 km Ridden
    $6,850 Raised
    2023
9years
8,890 km
Ridden
$42,434
Raised

My Challenge

  • 10.0 km ride - Success, thank you all for your support! - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 10.0 km ride - So so close - Monday, October 30, 2023
    Logged this ride 32 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - It was a struggle today. - Friday, October 27, 2023
    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • 30.0 km ride - It's going down to the wire - Thursday, October 26, 2023
    Logged this ride 36 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - We're getting close! - Tuesday, October 24, 2023
    Logged this ride 38 days ago
  • 10.0 km ride - less than 100 km to go - Monday, October 23, 2023
    Logged this ride 39 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - One day at a time ;) - Saturday, October 21, 2023
    Logged this ride 40 days ago
  • 15.0 km ride - Struggle town today :( - Friday, October 20, 2023
    Logged this ride 41 days ago
  • 15.0 km ride - They just keep turning. :) - Thursday, October 19, 2023
    Logged this ride 43 days ago
  • 10.0 km ride - As long as I keep going! - Monday, October 16, 2023
    Logged this ride 45 days ago

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!”
    $2,665.14
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “A massive thank you to the sponsors for making this happen.”
  • Nikki Damen
    “Super effort as always! Wishing you a speedy recovery. Such a wonderful commitment to continue to support this worthy cause.”
    $538.20
    Received this donation 45 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Flabbergasted! Thank you so much for your support again this year Nikki, I hope you and the family are all well!”
  • Carmel and Barney O'Shaughnessy
    “Amazing effort BJ coming off a serious ankle injury. We are proud of your commitment!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much Mum & Dad for you continued support ❤️”
  • Lisa O'Shaughnessy
    “You are an inspiration!!! 🫰🧚‍♀️💜🫶”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much Sis, you are always there in my corner ❤️”
  • Anonymous
    “Thank you Barney for supporting this amazing cause once again. One of Lachlan's little school friends was diagnosed with Leukaemia at Christmas. It is so devastating seeing a little 9 year old boy (and his family) have to go through this. You are such an inspiration doing this ride especially as you are still recovering from foot surgery yourself. You are amazing. Love your God kids, Lachlan and Isabelle xx”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much for your support, it means a lot to me. It is heartbreaking to hear of people so young having to fight against this sickness.”
  • Barney O'Shaughnessy
    “Let's make this happen!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 51 days ago
  • sglasson@iinet.net.au
    “You are amazing BJ. Go hard. 😘”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much Sue, your support means a lot to me!”
  • Darryl Mort
    “Good luck Barney”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much Darryl, your support means the world to me!”
  • Hallie Levett
    “Well done my friend. Xx”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 45 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much for your support 💙”
  • Margaret Sheedy
    “Great job Little Barney. Love Aunty Marg❤️”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much Marg ❤️”
  • Helen Williams
    “Barney, you are a champion - year after year you sacrifice your time and energy to the challenge, not to mention the sore knees you suffer from as a result.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 45 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much Helen for your generous support again this year! 150km to go :)”
  • Sian
    “Your commitment to this even with a busted foot is commendable - great work, kicking cancers butt one event, donation and discovery at a time!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much for your support, Sian it means a lot!”
  • Wendy Townsend
    “Well done Barney! Another cracker year of kms for you. The kids appreciate it I’m sure x”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so so much Wendy, you were my inspiration to get involved with this event nine years ago. You are smashing out your own challenge and being successful as well. Keep up the fantastic work!”
  • Iain Jolly
    “Amazing work as always Barney.”
    $100
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thanks for your support again this year mate, I hope your legs have recovered from your ride!”
  • frank damen
    $72.45
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much for your support again this year Frank!”
  • Katrina Thomson
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Speechless, thank you so much for this donation, Katrina! All the best with your final assessment, I know you'll smash it!”
  • Sunstate Security Systems
    “Kepp smashing it Champ”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “You are a legend Steve thank you for your support again this year!”
  • david armstrong
    $51.75
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “David you Legend, Thank you so much for your support.”
  • Jims Mowing South Perth
    “Proud of you for your ongoing commitment to this challenge. Good stuff Barney!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “Thank you so much for your support again this year it means a lot!”
  • Louise Groessler
    “Ride like the wind Bullseye!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Barney J O'Shaughnessy
    Barney
    “You Legend, thank you so much for your support!”
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