Hamed Mahdianfar
- National: 63rd
- State: 11th in WA
I'm Riding For
Soren
In Loving Memory of Soren I ride for my son, Soren—a bright, curious, and joyful soul whose smile lit up every room. Though his time with us was heartbreakingly short, his spirit continues to guide me every day. Soren faced leukemia with unimaginable courage, and even in the darkest moments, he radiated love and light. His bravery, laughter, and gentle heart are forever etched in mine. This ride is for him. For the dreams he never got to chase. For the stories he never got to tell. For the future he deserved. Every kilometre I pedal is a promise: To fight for children like Soren. To support families walking the hardest path. To help build a world where no child has to face cancer. Soren, this is for you. Your light lives on in every ride, every donation, and every act of kindness. You are missed beyond words, loved beyond measure, and remembered always.
My Story
This October, I’ll be riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for the 7th year to help fight kids’ cancer, and I’m asking for your support once again.
For most people, this challenge is about cycling. For me, it’s about remembering my son, Soren.
Soren was our beautiful little boy. He was full of joy, curiosity, laughter, and a smile that could light up even the darkest day. In 2019, at just two years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia. Overnight, our lives changed forever.
Like every parent, we dreamed of watching him grow up, start school, make friends, chase his dreams, and build a future. Instead, we found ourselves in a battle no family should ever have to face. Despite his incredible courage and the unwavering efforts of those caring for him, we lost our precious boy far too soon.
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about Soren. I miss his smile, his laughter, his hugs, and all the moments we never got to share. While the pain of losing him never fades, this challenge gives me a way to honour his memory and turn heartbreak into hope.
Every kilometre I ride is for Soren. It’s for the children still fighting cancer, for the families sitting beside hospital beds, and for the parents praying for more time with the ones they love most.
No child should have to endure cancer. No family should have to experience the loss of a child.
That’s why I ride. And that’s why I’m asking for your help.
Your donation, no matter the size, will help fund vital research to develop better treatments and ultimately find a cure. Together, we can give more children the chance to grow up, create memories, and live the lives they deserve.
Thank you for supporting my ride, for remembering Soren, and for helping bring hope to families facing the unimaginable.
This October, I ride for my son. I ride for every child battling cancer. I ride because every child deserves the chance to grow up.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Hamed
My Legacy
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174 km Ridden$2,363 Raised2020
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203 km Ridden$1,753 Raised2021
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241 km Ridden$4,016 Raised2022
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356 km Ridden$3,042 Raised2023
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294 km Ridden$9,522 Raised2024
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223 km Ridden$5,732 Raised2025
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182 km Ridden$5,020 Raised2026
My Challenge
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17.3 km ride - Sunday / Fun Day - Sunday, October 25, 2026
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12.4 km ride - Sat morning - Saturday, October 24, 2026
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🌅 $5,000 Raised! Powered by Kindness, One Kilometre at a Time 🚴♂️💛
23 Oct 2026The forecast was calling for rain and showers today, so I decided to get out early and make the most of the morning before the weather turned. At 5:30 am, I was already on my bike, doing laps around Lake Gwelup.
It was one of those beautiful Perth mornings when you’re reminded how lucky we are to live here. Watching the sunrise over the lake, with the peaceful scenery all around me, made the early start absolutely worthwhile. 🌅
But the biggest highlight of the day wasn’t the ride itself. My Great Cycle Challenge fundraising campaign has officially passed $5,000! 🎉
This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible generosity of everyone who has donated, shared my campaign, or encouraged me along the way.
One of the most rewarding parts of this journey has been seeing the people behind this worthy cause. Hearing your kind words, receiving your messages, and having people approach me to offer their support has been truly heartwarming.
Every message and every act of kindness reminds me why I’m doing this. And believe me, when the legs start aching and the bottom gets sore after those kilometres in the saddle, that encouragement becomes the fuel that keeps me going! 💪🚴♂️
I’m riding in memory of my beautiful son, Soren, and for all the children and families affected by cancer. Every kilometre and every dollar raised is a small step towards a future where more children can survive cancer and more families can keep their precious little ones by their side.
To everyone who has supported me so far: I cannot thank you enough. Your generosity means more to me than words can express. You are not just helping me reach a fundraising target; you are giving me the motivation to keep riding and making a difference together.
The $5,000 milestone is a wonderful achievement, but the journey continues! ❤️
If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, there’s still time to join me in this challenge. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference.
Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us kick cancer’s butt! 💛🎗️
#GreatCycleChallenge #KidsCancer #KickCancerInTheButt #RideForSoren #Fundraising #EveryKilometreCounts
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7.6 km ride - Morning Gwelup - Friday, October 23, 2026
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4.3 km ride - Karrinyup - Thursday, October 22, 2026
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4.7 km ride - Lake Gwelup - Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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4.2 km ride - Out and about - Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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Cycling for a Cause, Volunteering for a Purpose ❤️
18 Oct 2026I had practised and was all set to ride my bike to RAC Arena for Telethon. However, when I started thinking through the logistics — changing clothes, finding somewhere to park my bike, and everything in between — it seemed a little more challenging than expected!
So, I decided to split my cycling into two sessions, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, and drive to RAC Arena instead. It felt like a better plan, allowing me to keep up with my Great Cycle Challenge kilometres without arriving too tired to answer calls. After all, I needed to save some energy for the other important part of the day!
Last weekend was Telethon weekend, and I had the pleasure of volunteering at the Telethon call centre alongside the wonderful families of the Kids Cancer Support Group (KCSG). This was my fifth consecutive year volunteering, and the atmosphere was as fantastic as ever!
A big shout-out to Richard and the entire KCSG team for the incredible work they do in organising these events and raising funds to support families dealing with childhood cancer at Perth Children’s Hospital. Their dedication and the positive energy everyone brings to the event are truly inspiring.
Being part of this community is a powerful reminder of why these efforts matter. Every kilometre I ride and every hour spent volunteering is a small contribution towards a cause that means so much to me.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support the Great Cycle Challenge and the fight against childhood cancer. Together, we can make a difference, one ride, one call, and one donation at a time. ❤️
Every kilometre counts. Every contribution matters. Let’s kick cancer’s butt! 🚴♂️💛
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10.2 km ride - Trigg beach - Sunday, October 18, 2026
Logged this ride 7 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$1,395.20Received this donation 18 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks for matching donation! appreciate great support!”
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Matched Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
$551.39Received this donation 4 days ago
Hamed
“THANKS!”
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Mike Denning
“Keep it up Hamed. You deserve all the support we can give.”
$517.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Mike - appreciate your continuous support,and kind and generous donation.”
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Shahram
“Go Strong Hamed!”
$300Received this donation 18 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Shahram Jan! appreciate your kind and generous support!”
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Garry Redford
“Go Hamed! Just keep pedalling and the km soon disappear ... the saddle sores take a bit longer!”
$150Received this donation 3 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks! I'll keep chasing the kilometres and try not to think too much about the saddle sores! Really appreciate your support and generosity.”
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Mohamed Ilyas
“Hamed, All the best with your ride for worthy cause and target.”
$150Received this donation 18 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Mohamed! appreciate your support and generous donation!”
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Bo Dolman
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Bo. Appreciate your support and generous donation”
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Brad McNess
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Brad!”
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Helena Koba
“Such a worthy cause. Good luck Hamed.”
$103.50Received this donation 19 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Helena! appreciate your kind and generous support!”
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In loving memory of Sweet Soren, the little angle.🦋
$103.50Received this donation 19 days ago
Hamed
“Forever loved, forever missed, forever inspiring... my little angel Soren!”
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Jamie Berger
“Great cause Hamed. Good luck with the riding.”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Jamie for your support and generous donation mate!”
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Nils Convert
“Happy to support such a great cause. Best of luck with the ride Hamed and hope you get to raise plenty of funds mate!”
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Nils for your kind support and generous donation!”
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Phoebe Anderson
“You are amazing Hamed! Very happy to support this worthy cause as you honour your son and help other families facing such hardship.”
$103.50Received this donation 19 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Phoebe for your kind words, and generous donation!”
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Shane Gonsalves
“Well done Hamed great cause!”
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Shane for your kind support and generous donation.”
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Zagros Homes
“I hope one day we see a cure for cancer. You have our full Support Hamed”
$100Received this donation 18 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Aidin jan and Zagros Homes for your kind support and generous donation!”
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Amy Seth
“Wishing you all the best for the ride Hamed. It's inspiring to see you taking on this challenge to support such an important cause. Wishing you a safe and successful ride.”
$51.75Received this donation 18 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Amy for kind words and generous support.”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 23 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks for your kind support and generous donation”
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Anonymous
“Great cause”
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks for your kind donation”
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Hamid Mahdianfar
$51.75Received this donation 22 days ago
Hamed
“Appreciate your kind and generous donation Hamid jan! going strong for Soren”
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Helen Skuse
“All the best with the challenge Hamed.”
$51.75Received this donation 20 days ago
Hamed
“Thanks Helen, appreciate your generous support!”