Final Stretch

We're into the final days of GCC for 2025. I'm also nearly at my revised fundraising goal as well which is amazing.

After Kick Cancer's Butt Day, I had some cycling goals to kick. Firstly was the new bike - a roadie. It's long been in the plan to buy one and now I've got what I think is a sweet ride. Purchased just in time for Spring Cycle - a brilliant 50km across Sydney (including riding across the Sydney Harbour Bridge). A great experience and I can't wait to do it again next year.

I've also got my Superhero jersey for 2025 and an All Star jersey for now raising over $10k for children's cancer research. I'm pretty proud of this - thanks to having so many supportive friends and family and a supportive community. It's not possible without them and their generosity.

Dad has also jumped on board with riding a few KMS with me. It's nice to have a buddy on a ride.

1 more big week of riding to go! It's going to be a big one, let's hope the weather plays nice but even if not, I'm still going to get out there because I have a target of KMS to get to.

Kick Cancer's Butt! Week 1 wrap

It's been a huge first week especially with Kick Cancer's Butt Day to round it out yesterday. I had quite a few family and friends hanging out to donate and make a bigger impact with their donation. They totally did and I'm so thankful and grateful for their support.

Additionally, my bracelet packs have been really successful and I've seen quite a few donations come through from those which I love because it means that my local community is paying it forward from receiving something special, especially the kids who love the packs.

My fundraising goal has been met already, so I've upped it a little for the rest of the month to encourage a few more donations. The KMS are slowly ticking down and I'm preparing myself for a big few weeks of longer rides.

Going uphill sucks

3 days into the challenge for 2025. So far covered 27km which isn't bad considering I was unwell last week and still recovering this week. Also had a last minute mechanical issues which has meant my usual bike is out of order, so I've ridden Mary's bike these past 3 days (thank goodness for having another bike in the home). Hoping to get a new one next week (fingers crossed).

Day 1 ride - a good start and I was able to leave a few more bracelet packs out at some playgrounds.

Day 2 - a bit windy and I timed my ride with some rain. A quick 5km given the weather conditions.

Day 3 ride was a killer for the legs, a lot of hills that my legs just weren't quite up to, so I had to walk, but that's ok, it's all part of the challenge and I'll try those hills again this month and maybe I'll get up 1 or 2 of them that I didn't today.

Looking forward to chipping away at the KMS over the long weekend.

Kick Cancer's Butt Day on Wednesday 8th - the cash donations from my fundraising stalls will be officially added, and I know I have some super supportive friends and family who are waiting to make their donation and double its impact. 28 more days to make a big impact! The legs will endure! 🚴🏽‍♀️👍🏽😊

2 days to go - prep update

2 days to go until GCC gets officially underway.

A little inconvenient bout of sore throat/cold hitting this past week, but that's not going to stop me getting out on the bike come Wednesday. Some rain forecast for Monday so maybe a light ride if it holds off - if not, a ride on the stat bike at the gym might be the way to go. Plan for Tuesday may be to give the bike a wash so it's sparkling for Wednesday afternoon's Day 1 ride. I also have my little fundraising packs ready - a few bracelets, stickers, and a tiny duck - ready to go out and leave them at random places (parks, playgrounds, a random bench seat). My GCC card is in the pack too, so maybe these will bring in some donations, and if not, they'll bring someone a smile. Looking forward to Wednesday!

(Photo is from last weekend's ride with my nephew. It wasn't a planned ride but grateful I got it in given the past week of mandated rest)

Fundraiser 2 - Bunnings 13/09/2025

Today's fundraising stalls at Bunnings Padstow exceeded my expectations. I had hoped for similar to last week, but was blown away by the generosity of a few good men and of course others passing by who put in their loose change or pulled out a fiver (or tenner). I had a couple of nice chats with some sponsors and really enjoyed seeing kids smile and walk away happy with some bracelets, stickers or rubber ducks.

I have lots of bracelets and some more stickers coming, so the plan will be some packs to put out into the community like I did last year and see what comes from them (in terms of donations). Mary was also on hand to keep me company and help set up/pack up. Grateful for the support.

Home Co. fundraising September 6

Fundraising stalls at Home Co. Menai today. I wasn't sure what to expect out of my 4 hours today, but it went pretty successfully I think. I had quite a few kids stop for friendship bracelets and stickers, and this generated some donations from parents who were with them. Had a couple of particularly generous sponsors, while others were more than happy to hand over their change that was clogging up their purses/wallets. Glad to put some smiles on some faces (especially the kids!). About $120 raised from the time spent there so I'm feeling hopefully for next weekend at Bunnings Padstow.

Fundraising days at Home Co Menai and Bunnings

Hi Friends!

This year I've decided to dedicate some more time to the fundraising aspect of GCC by getting out into the community with a couple of fundraising stalls in September.

On Saturday 6th September I'll be at Home Co Menai Marketplace from 10-2pm and on Saturday 13th September I'll be at Bunnings Padstow.

I'll have a little table set up with my fundraising tin, posters, link (QR code) to my online fundraising page and friendship bracelets and stickers to share with generous sponsors.

It would be cool to see some friendly faces 😊