John Smolka

John Smolka
I am riding 200 km for my friend, Nick. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 200.3 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 2234th
  • State: 602nd in Vic
  • My Team: 7th
I've raised $269 My goal is $500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Nick

My Story

This October, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 die every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

And so I am 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 support my challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together, we can save little lives.

Thanks for your support.

John

My Challenge

  • The grand finish
    31 Oct 2024

    Had my last ride yesterday. My beautiful wife joined me to give me encouragement. Was an awesome ride and feeling so good we are making a positive difference. Might even get a new bike for my wife to celebrate

    The grand finish
    Posted 51 days ago
  • 21.6 km ride - Thursday, October 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 52 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 53 days ago
  • Second last day and second last ride
    30 Oct 2024

    Today was the toughest of rides. Conditions were great but I did not have enough carbs on board and the last 3 kms were a real mental slog. I am pleased though as it just leaves me with 21 kms for the last day. So pleased. Going to get me a new seat after this last ride tomorrow.

    Second last day and second last ride
    Posted 53 days ago
  • 30.2 km ride - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 53 days ago
  • Run to the wire
    29 Oct 2024

    With 62 kms to go and two days it’s a hard couple of rides to finish

    Run to the wire
    Posted 53 days ago
  • 10.5 km ride - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 54 days ago
  • 30.3 km ride - Monday, October 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 55 days ago
  • 21.0 km ride - Fridays rough ride - Thursday, October 24, 2024

    From 46 Grevillea drive to 46 Grevilea drive

    Logged this ride 59 days ago
  • 19.2 km ride - On ya bike mate!!! - Tuesday, October 22, 2024

    From 46 Gevillea road to 46 Grevillea road

    Logged this ride 61 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
  • 19.2 km ride - Monday, October 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 62 days ago
  • 16.2 km ride - Monday, October 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 69 days ago
  • 16.1 km ride - Sunday, October 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 70 days ago
  • On ya bike mate
    10 Oct 2024

    First ride a little late in starting but good ride today with another hot on its heels tomorrow.

    On ya bike mate
    Posted 73 days ago
  • 16.0 km ride - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 73 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Peter Smolka
    “Great work John”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 62 days ago
    John Smolka
    John
    “So kind of you. Really appreciate it and needless to say this will give me a whole lot more momentum.”
  • Match Day Matching Donation
    “Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
    $41.40
    Received this donation 59 days ago
  • Dominic Ndlovu
    “Worthy cause John. On ya bike mate!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 73 days ago
    John Smolka
    John
    “How wonderful to be supported I really feel like it’s for the people not just another thing to raise funds for”
  • The Polish Beekeeper
    “God Bless you as you complete your task and improve your heart health.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    John Smolka
    John
    “Hey brother. Really appreciate your help. You are one of the most encouraging people I know. Your name should have been Barnabus. I will ride and extra 20 kms for you.”
  • Nino
    “Ride in such a way that you may obtain it John… ☝️🙏”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    John Smolka
    John
    “The tape is in sight just one more day and 21 kms”
  • The Image Hub
    “Keep on pedaling my friend.”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    John Smolka
    John
    “With few days and many kms to do it was looking slightly beyond me. But by Gods grace I can see me crossing the line tomorrow.”
  • Anonymous
    “Come on John! On ya bike!”
    $10.35
    Received this donation 73 days ago
    John Smolka
    John
    “I’ll rack up some kms this afternoon thanks for your super encouragement.”
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