Makaya Smit

11years All Star
Makaya Smit
I am riding 500 km in memory of our son, River Jase Chan-Smit. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 126.0 km My goal is 500 km
My Rankings
  • National: 22nd
  • State: 9th in NSW
I've raised $7,687 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

River Jase Chan-Smit

River Jase Chan-Smit

In Memory of our beautiful Son "River Jase" 2003 - 2007

My Story

7 Oct 2025

This October, I’m riding to fight kids’ cancer.

I’m taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to pedal 500 kilometres throughout the month — raising funds for life-saving research into childhood cancer.

Why am I doing this?

In 2007, we lost our beautiful son, River Jase Chan-Smit, to brain cancer. It’s a heartbreak no family should ever endure. Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death among children in Australia, with three young lives lost every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

I ride for River. I ride for the children who didn’t make it. And I ride for those still enduring the pain of treatment — their courage is nothing short of extraordinary.

Your support helps the Children’s Medical Research Institute continue its vital work in preventing, diagnosing, treating, and ultimately curing childhood cancer.

Please support my challenge by donating through my fundraising page. Together, we can give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

I appreciate your support.

Makaya

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 351 km Ridden
    $2,621 Raised
    2015
  • 254 km Ridden
    $2,156 Raised
    2016
  • 302 km Ridden
    $3,395 Raised
    2017
  • 502 km Ridden
    $4,177 Raised
    2018
  • 306 km Ridden
    $3,072 Raised
    2019
  • 501 km Ridden
    $6,403 Raised
    2020
  • 312 km Ridden
    $6,117 Raised
    2021
  • 399 km Ridden
    $5,675 Raised
    2022
  • 513 km Ridden
    $5,903 Raised
    2023
  • 304 km Ridden
    $2,264 Raised
    2024
  • 126 km Ridden
    $7,687 Raised
    2025
11years
3,870 km
Ridden
$49,470
Raised

My Challenge

  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 12 hours ago
  • 18.0 km ride - Wednesday, October 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 8.0 km ride - Wednesday, October 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 15.0 km ride - Tuesday, October 7, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 12.0 km ride - Monday, October 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 12.0 km ride - Sunday, October 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 8.0 km ride - Saturday, October 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 15.0 km ride - Saturday, October 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 4.0 km ride - Friday, October 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 12.0 km ride - Friday, October 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago

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!”
    $2,137.73
    Received this donation 39 minutes ago
  • Alpha Catering Equipment Pty Ltd
    “All the best Makaya! The Alpha Team”
    $1,500
    Received this donation 20 days ago
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    “thank you, Matthew and Alpha catering-I’m a bit lost for words and I appreciate the huge donation and support again this year-from the bottom of my heart, thank you😊👍🚴”
  • Sitform Projects Pty Ltd
    “Enjoy the ride. Proud to support your effort.”
    $538.20
    Received this donation 12 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Thank you very much for your generous donation Steve. I really appreciate 🚴🚴👍👌the support 😎”
  • Davide Zavaroni
    “Go Makaya, just amazing what you are doing!!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 19 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Wow, Thanks, Davide my old friend :-) - so great to have your generous support again this year”
  • Anonymous
    “Always happy to support Makaya and this very good cause”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “thank you, anonymous your donation is appreciated thank you very much🚴”
  • Madeleine Cheah & Hieu Luong
    “Great cycling & amazing cause. Keep riding, Makaya!!!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Thank you Madeleine and Hieu- it’s great to have your support and generous donation👌🚴”
  • Skye Chan
    “RIVER JASE This donation comes straight from my heart, a heart that was forever broken when cancer took you away from me in this 3D World, your courage, strength and wisdom we’re so far beyond your years, you are and always will be the wind beneath my wings, the strength behind my fears and the smiles behind my tears, l know that you would be very proud of what your dad has achieved during all these years riding for you and all those touched by childhood cancer, love you always and forever 💙💙💙”
    $194.58
    Received this donation 7 hours ago
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    Makaya
    “💔- I couldn’t have done the last 11 years without your support-our son will always be with us❤️🦋”
  • ICE Pty Ltd
    “Good luck and congratulations on your continued support of this great cause.”
    $186.30
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Thank you, Alan @ Team ICE - I really appreciate your support again this year and all the other years 🚴🚴🚴😊😊👍👍”
  • Kevin Walsh
    “Keep up the good work Makaya 🚴‍♂️💙”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 22 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Thank you Kevin, I really appreciate your support again this year 🚴👍😎 and the last 5 years 👍👍”
  • Beanice Enterprises
    “Well done Makaya. Great cause”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 18 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Hi Scott Thank you for your support again this year. I really appreciate it, mate.👏👍👍😎🚴”
  • Hospitality Superstore
    $124.20
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Thank you very much to the Management & team @ Hospitalty Superstore -QLD - I really appreciate the support🚴🚴👍🚴👍”
  • HS Express
    $124.20
    Received this donation 20 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “To George and the Team at HS Express Tuggerah, Thank you so much for your generous support and donation:-)”
  • Peter BENNETT
    “Hey Makaya, Go Go Go Brother, you're a Machine. Love your work. Kind Regards Pete”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 13 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Hi Pete- so good to have your onboard again this year-👍👍🚴🚴😊😊maybe next year I’ll get you a bike so you can join me😊👍😎🚴🚴”
  • Daniel lee
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “thank you very much, Dan. I really appreciate your support.-give my regards to the guys in the factory.”
  • Super Smart SMSF
    “Your dedication is inspiring - well done ☺️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Thank you very much🚴👍”
  • David White
    “Good luck mate”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “thank you, mate. I appreciate your support again this year.👍👍🙏😊”
  • FoodService Engineering
    “Great work Makaya! Keep it up. Regan.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 14 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Hi Regan, Thank you for your support again this year-See you for Tour De Lake later this month🚴🚴👍😎😎”
  • Jason Smit
    “♥️💪”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 9 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “To my brother, I love you and thank you always for your support.🚴🚴 In his short life, River met his uncle Jase ( Jason) ❤️- And he loved you too❤️”
  • peter van Batenburg
    “Good luck and cool ride,keep on keep on !!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 19 hours ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “Mange Tak Peter & Suzanne - Great to have your support again this year :-)”
  • Louise Miller
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Makaya Smit
    Makaya
    “thank you very much, Louise. I appreciate your support again this year.👍”
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