Craig Smith

In Australia, 3 children die of cancer every week. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives!

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I've Ridden 64.9 km My goal is 250 km

My Rankings

National: 718th
State: 47th in SA

I've raised $722 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

All those that have gone too soon.

I think about how lucky I am to still be here, and about how the world is worse off by not having you in it.

My Story

5 Oct 2026

This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer for the 6th year.

My journey started after I suffered a heart attack at age 44. One of my dearest friends left the following message on my Facebook page - "All the best Craig. Talk soon." I thought this was pretty weak at the time, and when I called him a couple of days later, he broke down and told me 1 of his 3 year old twin daughters had been diagnosed with cancer. My heart attack paled in comparison when compared to this.

When I had recovered sufficiently, I started riding and was made aware of this challenge by my own daughter. It was a no brainer to take part in this, especially when I found out funds would also help the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI), as this was where my friends daughter was treated during such a challenging and painful time. I know my friend and his family are eternally grateful to the CMRI, for all the support and treatment of his daughter, who is still with us today.

So, in addition to riding for the children and the families affected by cancer, this year I am riding for myself as well. I have had a couple of years off riding regularly and think it is time to get back in the saddle. This year, it will be a lot about my own physical, mental and spiritual health. Hopefully I can shed a few kilos in the process and come out the other end as a happier and healthier version of me.

So, let's all rally together around this great cause, and help find a cure for childhood cancer. Every donation helps, and together, we can save little lives.

Thanks for your support.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

327 km Ridden

$743 Raised

2019
740 km Ridden

$773 Raised

2020
423 km Ridden

$739 Raised

2021
231 km Ridden

$916 Raised

2022
314 km Ridden

$1,203 Raised

2023
Ridden

$722 Raised

2026

2,100 km

Ridden

$5,097

Raised

My Challenge

19.1 km ride - GCC 2026 - Ride 4. First “Danger Noodle” of the season. At least 3 foot long brown. 🐍 - Thursday, October 8, 2026

Logged this ride 9 hours ago - View on Strava
16.0 km ride - GCC 2026 - Ride 3 - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
13.7 km ride - GCC 2026 - Ride 2 - Friday, October 2, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
$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 7 days ago
16.1 km ride - GCC 2026 - Ride 1 - Thursday, October 1, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
$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 20 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 62 days ago

My Sponsors

Sally Filtness

“Love from Tim & Sal & Zara & Chloe - tops mate”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Craig

“Every year that I have signed up for this, you, Tim, Zara and Chloe are always first and foremost in my mind. Hard to believe that it's coming up on 10 years since your journey with CMRI started. Thanks so much for the donation, and I hope you, Tim and your beautiful girls are doing well.”

Every year that I have signed up for this, you, Tim, Zara and Chloe are always first and foremost in my mind. Hard to believe that it's coming up on 10 years since your journey with CMRI started. Thanks so much for the donation, and I hope you, Tim and your beautiful girls are doing well.
Tim Edge

“Great stuff brother!”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Craig

“Brother, thanks so much for being the first to kick in for this worthwhile cause. Cheers!”

Brother, thanks so much for being the first to kick in for this worthwhile cause. Cheers!
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!”
$102.45
Received this donation 17 hours ago

Craig
Amber Smith

“So very proud of you… I know you are going to smash this challenge ❤️‍🔥”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Craig
Anonymous

“Good work Craig”
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Craig

“Thank you very much my anonymous supporter. Would love to know who you are. Feel free to send me a DM if you’d like to unmask yourself. I swear I won’t tell another soul. Cheers 🫶”

Thank you very much my anonymous supporter. Would love to know who you are. Feel free to send me a DM if you’d like to unmask yourself. I swear I won’t tell another soul. Cheers 🫶
Laurence Edge

“Onya Clagus. Hope you raise heaps. From your brother Chalky”
$51.75
Received this donation 17 days ago

Craig

“Cheers Brother Chalky. Thanks for the excellent donation.”

Cheers Brother Chalky. Thanks for the excellent donation.
Olly Olesinski

“Great and worthy cause mate. Good luck with it.”
$51.75
Received this donation 20 days ago

Craig

“Brother Olly, thank you so much for getting on board and supporting my ride.”

Brother Olly, thank you so much for getting on board and supporting my ride.
Laura and Duane Odell

“Good luck again Clagus! You got this 💪🏼”
$30
Received this donation 23 hours ago

Craig
Banjo Paterson

“go get em tiger”
$25.88
Received this donation 20 days ago

Craig

“Banjo, I know this donation left you short until you got paid, but that is what makes it such a wonderful gesture. Cheers mate, and I'm sure I'll be seeing you soon.”

Banjo, I know this donation left you short until you got paid, but that is what makes it such a wonderful gesture. Cheers mate, and I'm sure I'll be seeing you soon.
Lesley Stone

“So proud of you Craig 👏 🥰”
$25.88
Received this donation 7 days ago

Craig

“Thanks so much for the donation Lesley, and thanks for letting Martin come out to play on Sunday night. 🤘😎🤘”

Thanks so much for the donation Lesley, and thanks for letting Martin come out to play on Sunday night. 🤘😎🤘
Emily Bennet
$20.70
Received this donation 1 day ago

Craig
Craig Smith

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 62 days ago

Craig