Karlene Heathcote

9years All Star
Karlene Heathcote
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 79.9 km My goal is 300 km
My Rankings
  • National: 156th
  • State: 39th in Vic
I've raised $2,412 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

23 Feb 2026

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

Because cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia. Right now, 90 children are diagnosed every month, 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.

Karlene

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • Ridden
    $854 Raised
    2018
  • 889 km Ridden
    $881 Raised
    2019
  • 1,151 km Ridden
    $1,917 Raised
    2020
  • 982 km Ridden
    $3,588 Raised
    2021
  • 2,014 km Ridden
    $1,626 Raised
    2022
  • 1,336 km Ridden
    $2,271 Raised
    2023
  • 990 km Ridden
    $2,671 Raised
    2024
  • 984 km Ridden
    $2,503 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $2,412 Raised
    2026
9years
8,678 km
Ridden
$18,723
Raised

My Challenge

  • 13.6 km ride - 08-10-26. Early-ish Clarke Rd - Thursday, October 8, 2026
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  • 0.3 km ride - 08 - Thursday, October 8, 2026
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  • 28.4 km ride - 07-10-26. Combined Clarke & Solly Rds - Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 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 1 day 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 2 days ago
  • 12.1 km ride - 06-10-26. Mail 📬 - Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.1 km ride - 05-10-26. 1st good ride for GCC - Monday, October 5, 2026
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  • 1.3 km ride - 02-10-26. Ride to & from raffle - Friday, October 2, 2026
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.0 km ride - 01-10-26. 1st GCC ride. - Thursday, October 1, 2026
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
    $1,015.75
    Received this donation 13 hours ago
  • raffle
    $250
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Barbara Plumridge
    $103.50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Thank you so much Barbara. 💜”
  • Daniel Coulthard
    $103.50
    Received this donation 45 days ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Thank you so much Daniel. Stay amazing 💜”
  • Elissa Keller
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Thank you so much for your incredible generosity Elissa.💜”
  • Roos Deliveries Pty Ltd
    “Keep going Karlene!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Oh wow Kathy. Thank you so much. 💜”
  • Sprigga
    $103.50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “You really are awesome Sprigga. Thank you so much 💜”
  • Peter Heathcote
    $100
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Chris Lees
    $51.75
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Thank you Chris. You're amazing”
  • Deb Didriksen
    $51.75
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Thank you Deb. You're amazing”
  • Elissa Keller
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Thank you Elissa. You're amazing”
  • Elizabeth Matuschka
    “You’re amazing my friend!! Thanks for being you and for riding every year for these precious kids.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Thank you for putting up with me nagging you to ride. Remember our motto "October we ride!"”
  • Lynne McKenzie
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Thank you Lyn. You're awesome”
  • Dianne Wall
    $50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Robert John
    $50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Anonymous
    $50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Karlene Heathcote
    Karlene
    “Thank you so much for your donation.”
  • Elaine Abbott
    $30
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Glenda Keller
    $20
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • M S Sharma Enterprises pty ltd
    “Well done Karlene”
    $20
    Received this donation 32 minutes ago
  • Karlene Heathcote
    $50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
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