Help me support kids in need
I am a paediatrician who has worked at Monash for about 30 years. I have seen first hand the passion, care and outstanding outcomes we have been able to provide for many children and families. There is never enough funding to do all that we want to do so I love challenging myself to raise further money for causes close to my heart. Starlight Foundation are our partners and both organisations work hard to make the experience for hospitalised children and their families a little easier.Despite being a runner for years, I moved to cycling a few years ago. With the help of Chain reaction coaches and friends, I have managed to complete 2 of these really tough rides and hope to do more.
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2,343
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My target 2000kms
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Less than 2 weeks to go - help me reach my fundraising target
Retirement - a chance to train harder
I retired from my role at Monash Children's Hospital on 28th November 2025 and have moved to Bright. Whilst my passion for helping children and families has never diminished , it is lovely to find different avenues that give me more time for cycling too - a real win-win!I have found a welcoming group of riders to explore with and have tried to mirror what we would be doing in BJ's awesome training rides. It's a bit hard to motivate myself when I haven't got him telling me to push harder and faster, but I channel his voice in my ear. The weather is fabulous and made it possible to complete the Festive 500km over Christmas for the first time ever. I clocked over 9278km for the year and will aim for 10000km in 2026.
It is such an honour to ride with the Chain reaction peloton for my third year in a row - now time to ramp up the fundraising efforts.
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Thank You To My Donors
Anonymous
$316.50
David Mcadam - From Sale
Go Hard. Have Fun.
$298.99
Alice Stewart
Sending you speed and strength Cathy! What a wonderful way to spend your next era!
$250
Tony And Wendy Hudson
Keep up the good work for a great cause, Cathy!
$250
Cathy Mcadam
Getting my fundraising off to a positive start!
$250
Olivier Petitpierre
Retirement? Not from cycling for sure! You're such a wonderful person to ride with, your energy and positivity are always contagious. Well done for doing this again. From Cindy and I.
$211
John And Jill Forbes
You are amazing. Go girl!
$211
Jolie And Dave
Just keep spinning!! Well done Cathy.
$206.20
Harriet Hiscock
Inspiring as always!!!
$206.20
S G
Please keep chasing your dreams
$206.20
Lewis & Mcconnell Optometrists
What an achievement it will be - go Cathy!!
$200
Peppe
Go Cathy
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Catalano
$110
Sue Phin
$106.12
Kristy Whitnell
Good luck Cathy!
$106.12
Jayne Rafferty
You’ve done the training and it’s paid off! It’s been so great to see your passion and determination for this cause and I can’t wait to see you kill it this year. Ride safe and fast on the descents!
$106.12
Sarah Morrison
Good luck. This is an amazing event , I’m very impressed at all Of you that commit and complete it!
$106.12
Annie Kilpatrick
Go Cathy!! Congratulations on retirement!!
$106.12
Anonymous
Happy retirement
$106.12
Chris Pappas
$106.12
Sarah Hosking
Well done!
$106.12
Sari Hayllar
Happy riding Cathy Sorry to have not made it to your darewell
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Peter Scalzo
$106.12
Debbie Shiell
Amazing Cathy!
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Sandra Murphy
Go Cathy!
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Hanneke Schoe
$106.12
Jane Stanford
Go Cathy! - Great to support events where the - the ‘spin off’ from what you are doing is immeasurable!
$106.12
Karen Patterson
Go Cathy that’s an amazing challenge and on a bike. Cheers Karen (Le Couteur) Patterson xx
$106.12
Felicity Sansom-gower
$106.12
Amanda Ling
Great cause, cheering you on for every one of the 2000+ kms.
$106.12
Jacinta
You are fabulous!
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Megan Hollingworth
$106.12
Michelle Murphy
You are an inspiration!
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Nataraja Family
Awesome effort! Well done
$106.12
Bryce Donna Jamieson
Glad to see your able to enjoy your passions uninterrupted. Embrace the up hills & enjoy the down hills xx
$106.12
Cameron Tunbridge
$106.12
Anonymous
Amazing challenge ans for such a great cause. Look forward to following your progress
$106.12
Phil Rosengarten
$106.12
John Doan
Go Cathy!! Hope the ride goes well!
$106.12
Jonathon Sansom-gower
Go Cathy, you’ve got this 😎
$106.12
Hannah Tsang
What an exciting first adventure in your new chapter! Cheering you on as you ride and celebrate ! I continue to be inspired by your creative ways of investing in others. Can’t wait to hear all about it
$106.12
Anonymous
$103.72
Claire Chandler
Well done Kid-Doc! You’ve trained so hard and will see the results of your efforts on the week!
$100
Sarah Arachchi
Good luck!!
$100
Lil
Well done Cathy - thanks for your ongoing support for MCH - ride safely
$100
James Yorston
Great cause Cathy
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Sabine
Count me in for the nutrition session looking forward to riding with you again - it has been too long !! cheers Sabine :)
$55
Vickie Veitch
Go Cathy, what a great endeavour! xxx
$54.12
Deborah Luethi
$54.12
Peter Forrest
Well done for taking the ride on again this year, I hope it all goes well with not too many punctures.
$54.12
Luke Klunder
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Saniya
Good luck Cathy!! 💪🏼 🚲 🥵 😊 ⭐️ 💡 🧒 👧🏻
$54.12
Heather
Go Cathy!
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Sabine
So looking forward to riding with you Cath thank you for all your support You are an inspiration !! And Happy Retirement :)
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Jade J
Awesome work!
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Datta Joshi
Dear Cathy You have always been an inspiration to many including me.
$54.12
Rosemary Mckemmish
Keep chasing your dreams Cathy!
$54.12
Marjolein Slaa
Have a fun and successful ride for this great cause!!
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Sarah Jame
Hope you all have a great ride.
$54.12
Brettr Jordan
Have a great ride Cathy. Great cause - hope youi get to the target
$54.12
Anonymous
Good luck with the ride mate. Such an awesome thing.to do. X
$54.12
Paul Machet
Good luck!! Hope retirement has given you lots of time to train.
$54.12
Katrina Nankervis
Go well Cathy! Katrina Nankervis xx
$54.12
Valerie Ls
Go Cathy! Stay safe, enjoy and remember to smell the roses!
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Ed Oakley
$54.12
Chris Jones
Wishing you tail winds all the way! Safe riding and have fun!
$54.12
Leanne Murray
Love your work 😊
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Dion Rudzki
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Carla Pucci
GO CATH ❤️
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Steve Rafferty
Well done on your incredible endeavour. Wonderful cause and what a fantastic journey ahead !
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Tony, Cheryl & Glenys
You inspire us with your passion and dedication always Cathy. So many children have benefited from your loving devotion, expertise & care. Our family is just one of many who have been blessed to have you in their corner. Bless you x
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Baxter
$54.12
Patrizia Simonoe
$54.12
Pau Robilliard
Hi Cathy! I love so much your determination. I'm glad your joined the cycling group in Bright. The best of luck for the challenge, I know you'll do well, because you've trained so well. What a great cause too!
$54.12
Nicola Reardon
May you reach the finish line safely and create many wonderful memories along the way. All the best to Rob and your other friends and colleagues too.
$52.92
Sophie Argiriou
Good Luck Cathy and team!!
$50
Ridgeline Athlete Development
Well done on all your hard work and training. Enjoy the adventures and experiences of the challenge.
$45.65
Peter
All the best Cathy
$41.89
Anonymous
On ya bike….
$11.65
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