Bill Book

9years All Star
Bill Book
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 1,461.7 km My goal is 1,800 km
My Rankings
  • National: 187th
  • State: 10th in ACT
I've raised $2,830 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

17 Sep 2026

I am riding again, for the 9th consecutive year, in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! The ride actually begins in October but donations can flow any time.

https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Riders/BillBook

Because right now, cancer is the largest single killer of children from disease in Australia – over 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year 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.

(I'll update my photo when we arrive at October.)

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 826 km Ridden
    $1,265 Raised
    2017
  • 1,540 km Ridden
    $3,098 Raised
    2019
  • 1,524 km Ridden
    $1,629 Raised
    2020
  • 1,960 km Ridden
    $1,658 Raised
    2021
  • 1,513 km Ridden
    $2,679 Raised
    2022
  • 1,160 km Ridden
    $1,610 Raised
    2023
  • 1,508 km Ridden
    $3,054 Raised
    2024
  • 1,506 km Ridden
    $2,319 Raised
    2025
  • 1,462 km Ridden
    $2,830 Raised
    2026
9years
12,998 km
Ridden
$20,142
Raised

My Challenge

  • 53.0 km ride - Round the Lake again on a blustery day...but, no rain, yet! - Sunday, October 25, 2026
    Logged this ride 12 hours ago
  • 109.0 km ride - Mulligan's Flat Road, Sutton Rd, Gundaroo, Murrumbateman Rd, Fed Hwy, home - Saturday, October 24, 2026

    From Hackett to Hackett

    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 76.0 km ride - Palmerston, Melba, Belconnen, Cook, Deakin, Barton, & more! - Friday, October 23, 2026

    From Hackett

    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 63.0 km ride - Parkway to LakeBG, SW end of Lake, bridge to Northside ride home - Thursday, October 22, 2026

    From Hackett to Hackett

    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 52.0 km ride - northside of Lake and south to Woden; back via Adelaide Ave and southside of Lake. - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

    From Hackett

    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 52.0 km ride - Parkway to Lakeside and around Southwest part of lake - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

    From Hackett

    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Flemington Road for cycle service plus random riding in neighbourhood - Monday, October 19, 2026

    From Hackett

    Logged this ride 6 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 6 days ago
  • 60.0 km ride - Horse Prk Dr, Gungahlin Dr, Flemington Road, Barton, Jerrabomberra wetlands, home via Civic - Sunday, October 18, 2026

    From Hackett

    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 92.0 km ride - 2 stages...Sutton, Gundaroo, to ACT via Mulligan's Flat; streets of ACT. - Saturday, October 17, 2026

    From Hackett to Home

    Logged this ride 8 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!”
    $465.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks for this contribution to a great cause!”
  • Anonymous
    “Great effort again Bill - that deserves an extra regatta sandwich!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thankyou, Anon. We really appreciate your support.”
  • Geoffrey Scammell
    $207
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Geoff. I will pedal harder knowing the level of support the kids generate in the community. Much appreciated.”
  • Mark Molloy
    “Hi Bill Maddie and I wish you well.... we actually passed you when you were out on the Barton Highway the other day ... a wonderful effort for a great cause !!!!”
    $207
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Mark, and Maddie, from me and many children. Bill”
  • Sam and Razz
    “Great cause. Go Bill”
    $207
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks Ray and Sam! Great donation...I'll have to raise my goals and will keep you posted.”
  • Annette Doran
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Annette. Always appreciated!”
  • Anonymous
    “Good luck Bill.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, 'Anon'. We're off to a great start! B”
  • Anonymous
    “Youre a true champion of the people Bill.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks Anon.”
  • Karen Kincaid
    “Well done Bill - another year of pedalling (& paddling). Thank you for your effort.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks for your support Karen from all of us!”
  • Mary Toohey
    “Onya Bill for an important cause 👏”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Mary. It's a great way to begin this year's campaign.”
  • Nina
    “Great work Moopah!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thankyou, Nina, for your donation. It will help a lot of other children. Moopa.”
  • Robert Orr
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks Robert and Heather. Always a great support for the cause and appreciated by all of us.”
  • Vojkan Stefanovic
    “All the best.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks Vojkan and Milica. Much appreciated by all of us!”
  • Andrew Blanckensee
    “Onya Bill.. Look forward to SBX donation!”
    $100
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Andrew. The ride begins officially on October 1st but appreciate your ongoing support.”
  • Susan Smythe
    “Keep up the good work Bill”
    $100
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Susan. We all appreciate your support and it makes pedalling a little easier.”
  • Amanda Wright
    “Keep pedaling Bill you are amazing!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Amanda. All you donors are amazing. I'm just a conduit. But we're all providing vital support for the many poor kids and their families.”
  • Cara Shipp
    “Onya, Bill!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Cara Jane. We all appreciate this. BB”
  • Harriet Spring
    “Go Bill you legend!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks for your support, Harriet, from all of us. Bill”
  • Isobel Booksmythe
    $51.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thanks, Iso. We're on the home stretch now so encourage your friends/network to make a donation..”
  • Jan Pretorius
    “We ran into Bill as he was cycling past Lake Burley Griffin. Inspiring - go Bill!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Bill Book
    Bill
    “Thank you, Jan for your support from all of us! Bill”
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