Cycling for Leukaemia: 2000 km Across Australia
Today, 53 Australians will be told that they have blood cancer, and tomorrow, another 53 families will be devastated by the same news.
The Leukaemia Foundation provides complete professional health services for these families dealing with a blood cancer diagnosis. They also fund advanced research for new treatments and advocate for better health policies.
To support the Leukaemia Foundation’s work, I am cycling 2000 km across Australia solo and unassisted.
Starting in Norseman and ending in Adelaide, most of the 10-day journey will be spent crossing the Nullarbor Plain – a desert stretching 1200 km along the Great Australian Bight.
The money I raise will go towards providing immediate care for patients and funding research for faster and better treatments.
Please consider making a donation or sharing this page with friends and family.
More information about the Leukaemia Foundation’s work can be found here: https://www.leukaemia.org.au/about-us/.
My Achievements
Congrats! You've hit your goal!
$80 raised - you've given a family a night of emergency accommodation!
You've covered genetic testing!
You've given a family a whole weeks accommodation near treatment
$1,000 raised - you've made a tube gene test with state-of-the-art-technology possible
You've covered 3 months of lab costs for vital blood cancer research
You've fund life changing research for 3 months
Thank you to my Supporters
$53
Mcphie Family
$52.75
Neda Namdar
Michael we are so proud of you! Always...
$52.75
Laurie Taylor
$30
Renata Siva
This is an incredible effort, very inspirational!!
$55.92
Ewen Mitchell
Thankyou.
$36.57
Belinda
An extraordinary feat of endurance and a great cause!
$32.40
Harry Lowe
LEGEND. Keep safe and stay hydrated!
$84.40
Kristen Nowak
What an impressive and amazing achievement for such a worthy cause. Please travel safely and enjoy the views!
$31.65
Brett And Linda
Met this inspirational young man on the Nullarbor. At the time, he was covered from head to toe in dust, dirt, blood, and sweat - Quite a Sight! Good luck with the rest of your ride!
$32.40
Stevie Sarich
Outstanding effort mate! Stay safe and remember to watch out for those road trains!!
$32.40
Peter And Jenny K
A courageous and inspirational endeavour, Michael. Good luck!
$168.80
Munro Family
Go Michael! What an awesome effort for such a great cause. Safe ride.
$101
Suzanne
Awesome effort or as James says: The man never stops!
$105.50
Julia Pemberton
Great cause and great achievement! Well done Michael!
$31.65
Shelley Glossop
$55.92
Tom Swift
$32.40
Jono Swift
$51
Ison Family
Congratulations Michael. What an outstanding endeavour you are undertaking. Absolutely amazing.
$55.92
Hamilton Stott
$105.50
Alex Lazidis
Unbelievable effort Michael. Well done!
$55.92
Amanda Yaksich
Fantastic Endeavour. Good Luck and ride safely. Amanda and Andrew Yaksich
$100
John & Leena Sofield
Well done Michael 👍👏
$84.40
Michelle Terri
Good luck Michael and thank you!
$105.50
Sharon Bergmans
$1.02k
Quality Builders
Great effort and determination. So close now. All best from the guys at QB.
$84.40
Ricki Reece Ethan Hiller
Awesome 👏 effort for a great cause Michael. Safe travels. xxx
$105.50
Nanny
Michael, your determination courage and spirit will carry you through your future ... stay safe xxx
$26.38
Leena And Jake Uppal-betts
Amazing effort Michael, you’ve clearly got well represented Swift genes-and perhaps this is just another glimmer of the many adventures that await you in this life. Good luck!
$55.92
Yvonne Overste
Great cause. Thanks Michael!
$105.50
Tonya Wake
Well done Michael. Very impressed with your stamina & commitment.
$105.50
Dave Markham
Awesome effort Michael
$53
Loan Tang
What a massive ride for an amazing cause
$105.50
Margaret Kermode
A GREAT CAUSE, MICHAEL IS A LOVELY YOUNG MAN
$55.12
Stephanie Nicholls
Amazing effort, Michael. Thank you for shining a light on this important work.
$250
Glenn Swift
Proud of you son. Great cause.Please stay safe! Eat drink ride sleep repeat!
$101
Louise Jeffees
Gutse, determination, grit, resilience and then some.
$158.25
Amanda, Rob And Imogen Glew
You may have taken years off your mum’s life, but we’re very impressed with your determination and discipline! Well done and for a great cause 👏👏👏
$52.75
Megan Christie
An amazing achievement!
$105.50
Collins Family
Michael, you are so brave and determined, and to take on such a gruelling challenge for a great cause is absolutely phenomenal! ❤️
$86.40
Anonymous
$54
Michaelkeil.com
What a courageous feat!! Keep pedalling
$100
Jardim Family
$52.75
Burnett Family
Amazing effort Michael. Stay safe!!
$100
Lisa And Jason Warnes
Stay safe Michael, a very gallant effort and a fabulous charity to assist. Love, the Warnseys xo
$101
Katie Bossong
Well done Michael. You are an inspiration!
$54
Bridget Brown
Amazing job Michael 🤗
$84.40
Avern Family
Go Michael! You are an inspiration, well done.
$52.75
Jane Jordan
What a brave challenge
$100
Frida Gray
How fantastic of you!! So proud!
$20
Jordi Warnes
$31.20
Kirstin Rintoul
Amazing effort for a very worthy cause!
$31.65
Peter Kaiser
Impressive effort Michael !
$55.92
Linlee & Lawson Pontifex
Great work. Hope the trip goes well
$83.20
Kristy & Darren Christophersen
This is probably more for your mum's stress levels Michael but geez you are determined! Hope you are enjoying the cool change.
$105.50
Annabel And Alistair Purt
The pure GRIT and DIRT-ermination is seriously impressive, Michael! Can’t wait to hear all about it,
$53
Irene & Richard Phillips
Wonderful community & personal achievement option you have chosen Michael. Great effort, keep safe & well on to Adelaide!
$100
Edwin And Michelle Chu
Way to go Michael! Stay safe and enjoy the experience.
$105.50
Jason And Melissa Hitchins
Amazing effort Michael to ride solo across the Nullabor. Stay safe. See you back in Perth!
$200
Mum & Dad
Dear Michael - please be safe 🙏 We are proud of your determination, discipline & dedication in everything you do in life, even though we never consented to this outrageous ride across the Nullarbor. Good luck & a great cause to be raising funds for! 🤞 Lots of Love Mum & Dad xxxxxxxxxx
Well done Michael… it’s a challenge driving across the Nullarbor let alone riding a bicycle! Awesome effort and what an achievement… all for a great cause! 🙌🏼