Craig Olsen

4years
Craig Olsen
I am riding 500 km to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 141.5 km My goal is 500 km
My Rankings
  • National: 624th
  • State: 122nd in Qld
I've raised $909 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

My Story

1 Oct 2025

Hey Everyone,

October is the month I try to help make a difference for kids battling with cancer in Australia. My goal is to ride at least 500kms (I want to try and hit 750kms) and raise at least $1000.00 for this awesome cause. $2000.00 would be even better! This will be my 4th year taking part in this.

Cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in Australia. Over 700 Australian children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, 3 children die every week.

I get asked why I'm doing this... I don't have kids, don't want to have kids and most of the time, don't like them. They're noisy, demanding, expensive and a lot of work. One of the reasons I didn't want any was, I didn't want to have to deal with a little version of me!! I was hard work... (according to my parents, I thought I was delightful...)! 🤣

BUT, no child should have to be dealing with or battling with cancer. Kids should be out causing mischief, having fun with friends and living life to the fullest. All of my immediate family has either died of or had cancer in one form or another. It's hard enough watching and supporting an adult through this nasty disease. I can't imagine what these parents face and how if affects their lives.

How will I achieve this:

Riding to work each day (minimum of 4 days per week), rain, hail or heatwave. That's 44km return each day...

Taking part in the Brisbane to Gold Coast ride on the 12th October. That's 100km!

Mountain biking with our dogs in the weekend (this will be heat dependant)

Jumping on the bike when I get some spare time in the weekends, after taking care of the cows, chickens, dogs and my amazing wife too.

If you'd like to support me in this challenge to support this great cause, please click on the banner below to go to my page and make a donation!

Thanks!

Craig

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 614 km Ridden
    $766 Raised
    2022
  • 621 km Ridden
    $72 Raised
    2023
  • 97 km Ridden
    $21 Raised
    2024
  • 141 km Ridden
    $909 Raised
    2025
4years
1,473 km
Ridden
$1,768
Raised

My Challenge

  • 21.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
  • 54.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 5, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 2, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.8 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
    Map
    Ride image
    Logged this ride 8 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 14 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 15 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 16 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Matthew MacMahon
    “Great work Craig”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 15 days ago
  • Ann Vandeleur
    $73.49
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Mitchell Noach
    “Good on you Craig!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 14 hours ago
  • Sarah Gould
    $72.45
    Received this donation 16 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 16 days ago
  • 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!”
    $64.56
    Received this donation 8 hours ago
  • Denise Sparrow
    “Great work Craig.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days ago
  • Jason Wilson
    “Craig, great cause mate. Cycle hard,fast and safely.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
  • Kathy Swaffer
    “Love your work, great cause!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
  • Susan Graham
    “Go Craig. Two grandchilren of my best friend have had cancer. It is horrid to watch helplessly wanting to take their pain away. Donation is a way for us to participate, hoping for a cure for all. Hope you have mountains of donations for this truly great cause.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Vincent Pegg
    “All the best bud!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 8 days ago
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