David Thompson

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 86.7 km My goal is 310 km

My Rankings

National: 107th
State: 38th in NSW
My Team: 1st

I've raised $3,060 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My Mate Gus & All The Kids With Cancer Who Need An Organ Transplant

Every year we seem to lose more and more people we know to this hideous disease so this year I dedicate my ride to my mate Gus who tragically passed away recently. In parallel I'm also riding for the parents and executors of wills who, though the pain of losing their loved one, still find the strength to honour their loved one's wishes and let somebody live on. As a donor recipient you’ll never know much that is appreciated by the recipient and their family. Register now via https://www.donatelife.gov.au/register-donor-today

My Story

10 Jul 2025

WOW - What a difference a year can make! This time 12 months ago I was wondering if I would live to see the 2025 Great Cycle Challenge and then a miracle happened and I was given the gift of life. On September 17, 2024 I received a liver donation from a stranger who had sadly passed away and today I am now cancer free and getting on with life! To have a second chance at life is amazing and I'm not going to waste it!

As a result I have decided to again take part in the Great Cycle Challenge as part of our "Tour De Friends" team to raise funds to fight kids' cancer which is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia. We raise these funds for kids who are doing it tough so that one day kids will never have to face what I was this time last year. Each year over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer and sadly, 3 die every week.

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.

Finally, also please remember to consider, act and discuss the important issue of organ and tissue donation - The gift of life is priceless!

www.donatelife.gov.au

Thanks for your support.

Cheers Dave

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

251 km Ridden

$11,702 Raised

2023
Ridden

$2,601 Raised

2024
87 km Ridden

$3,060 Raised

2025

338 km

Ridden

$17,363

Raised

My Challenge

10.2 km ride - Day 8 - Wednesday, October 8, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 9 hours ago
11.2 km ride - Day 7 - Wednesday, October 8, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 9 hours ago
5.2 km ride - Day 6 - Monday, October 6, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 2 days ago
13.6 km ride - Day 5 - Sunday, October 5, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 3 days ago
11.8 km ride - Day 4 - Saturday, October 4, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 3 days ago
10.7 km ride - Day 3 - Friday, October 3, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 3 days ago
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 5 days ago
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 5 days ago
12.1 km ride - Day 2 - Thursday, October 2, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 6 days ago
11.9 km ride - Day 1 - Wednesday, October 1, 2025

From Loungeroom to Loungeroom

Logged this ride 7 days ago

My Sponsors

Karen Ryce

“Thankyou Dave for dedicating your ride to my wonderful husband Gus. You were a special friend and an inspiration to him and me and still are to all your friends.”
$517.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

David

“Karen - Wow! Thankyou so much for your very kind donation. It is an absolute honour to ride in the memory of Gus who was one of the most genuine people I have ever met and somebody who I was very proud to call a mate. He is sorely missed but never forgotten! Big hugs - Cheers Dave”

Karen - Wow! Thankyou so much for your very kind donation. It is an absolute honour to ride in the memory of Gus who was one of the most genuine people I have ever met and somebody who I was very proud to call a mate. He is sorely missed but never forgotten! Big hugs - Cheers Dave
Stephen Thompson

“Fantastic to see you back in action for this worthy cause.”
$500
Received this donation 5 days ago

David

“Thanks Steve - It’s great to be able to get back on the bike and start giving back again. Hope your travels are going well. Cheers Dave”

Thanks Steve - It’s great to be able to get back on the bike and start giving back again. Hope your travels are going well. Cheers Dave
Todd and Veronica

“Dave your effort, determination, and generosity make a real difference in the fight against cancer. It’s inspiring to see you put your time and energy into such an important cause, and I know it will mean so much to those affected. Wishing you strength for every kilometre—you’ve got this! Roni and Todd”
$200
Received this donation 7 days ago

David

“Todd/Roni - Thankyou so much for this donation and your ongoing support. It’s fantastic to finally being able to give back again. Cheers Dave”

Todd/Roni - Thankyou so much for this donation and your ongoing support. It’s fantastic to finally being able to give back again. Cheers Dave
Andrew Kay

“Good on ya mate! Cycle well.”
$124.20
Received this donation 8 days ago

David

“Andrew - Thanks for the donation mate. Will keep you posted on how my progress goes. Cheers Dave”

Andrew - Thanks for the donation mate. Will keep you posted on how my progress goes. Cheers Dave
Deb Maddigan

“You are an absolute champion - always giving back or paying it forward.”
$124.20
Received this donation 90 days ago

David

“Thanks Deb - Looking forward to getting back into it this year and really appreciate your support once again! Cheers Dave”

Thanks Deb - Looking forward to getting back into it this year and really appreciate your support once again! Cheers Dave
Deb Maddigan

“Always a champion Dave!! Paying it forward - so best of luck I am sure you’ll knock it out of the park!!”
$124.20
Received this donation 6 days ago

David

“Deb - Thankyou so much for your ongoing support. It really means a lot to me. Hope you are well - Cheers Dave”

Deb - Thankyou so much for your ongoing support. It really means a lot to me. Hope you are well - Cheers Dave
David Forrester
$103.50
Received this donation 8 days ago

David

“Thanks for your donation Dave - Your continued support is really appreciated. Cheers Dave”

Thanks for your donation Dave - Your continued support is really appreciated. Cheers Dave
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!”
$92.22
Received this donation 35 minutes ago

David
Allegra Moore

“Ride well Dave! Allegra, Andrew & Eve”
$72.45
Received this donation 90 days ago

David

“Allegra - Thankyou so much for your very kind donation and I hope that your recovery is improving each day. Cheers Dave”

Allegra - Thankyou so much for your very kind donation and I hope that your recovery is improving each day. Cheers Dave
Anne Munsie

“Keep peddling Dave - the Munsies are behind you!”
$72.45
Received this donation 7 days ago

David

“Thankyou Anne - Your continued support is very much appreciated and valued - Just like your friendship. Cheers Dave”

Thankyou Anne - Your continued support is very much appreciated and valued - Just like your friendship. Cheers Dave
Brad Williams

“Head down, bum up Dave👊🚴‍♂️”
$72.45
Received this donation 8 days ago

David

“Brad - Thanks so much mate! Really appreciate the support. Hope you guys are well. Cheers Dave”

Brad - Thanks so much mate! Really appreciate the support. Hope you guys are well. Cheers Dave
Chris Hodge

“Way to go Dave - very worthwhile program.”
$72.45
Received this donation 86 days ago

David

“Hodgy - Thanks for your support mate. Hope you and your girls are well. Cheers Dave”

Hodgy - Thanks for your support mate. Hope you and your girls are well. Cheers Dave
David Phelan

“Great cause mate ! Love your passion. Go get those km's !!!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 87 days ago

David
David Phelan

“Great cause mate ! Love your passion. Go get those km's !!!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 87 days ago

David

“Dave - Many thanks for your support once again. I’m looking forward to getting back into it - I’m sure you’ll follow my progress. Cheers Dave”

Dave - Many thanks for your support once again. I’m looking forward to getting back into it - I’m sure you’ll follow my progress. Cheers Dave
Jason Phyland

“Legendary as always Dave!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 90 days ago

David

“Thanks Jase - Looking forward to getting back into it this year and really appreciate your support once again! Cheers Dave”

Thanks Jase - Looking forward to getting back into it this year and really appreciate your support once again! Cheers Dave
Sullo & Viv

“Great stuff Dave! Such a good cause.”
$72.45
Received this donation 4 days ago

David

“Thankyou team Sullivan - Really appreciate the support! Hopefully we’ll catch up on the 25th. Cheers Dave”

Thankyou team Sullivan - Really appreciate the support! Hopefully we’ll catch up on the 25th. Cheers Dave
The Bridgers

“Good on ya Dave! Keep on peddling 🚲.”
$72.45
Received this donation 7 days ago

David

“Thankyou guys - Really appreciate the support. Hope all is good in WA. Cheers Dave”

Thankyou guys - Really appreciate the support. Hope all is good in WA. Cheers Dave
Daniel Papallo

“Great to see you on the bike big fella Stay well”
$70
Received this donation 87 days ago

David

“Daniel - Thanks for your kind donation mate and I hope life is treating you guys well. Cheers Dave”

Daniel - Thanks for your kind donation mate and I hope life is treating you guys well. Cheers Dave
Alan Law

“Queensland supports you on your quest”
$51.75
Received this donation 7 hours ago

David

“I’m surprised you’ve sobered up enough to make a donation! 😜 - What a game! Thanks mate for your support! I sure won’t be winning any trophies on this quest but I’ll be doing my best! Hope you guys are well. Cheers Dave”

I’m surprised you’ve sobered up enough to make a donation! 😜 - What a game! Thanks mate for your support! I sure won’t be winning any trophies on this quest but I’ll be doing my best! Hope you guys are well. Cheers Dave
Charlie Mifsud

“Wishing you and family all the best Dave. You are a true inspiration.”
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

David

“Hey Charlie - Thanks so much for your support mate. Really appreciate it. Hope you are well. Cheers Dave”

Hey Charlie - Thanks so much for your support mate. Really appreciate it. Hope you are well. Cheers Dave