Gavin Oliver

DIY for Prostate Cancer 2026

Will you support me this Blue September? Let's tackle prostate cancer together

This September I've set myself a fundraising challenge, to help bring down prostate cancer and support our mates. 

Here's the gameplan: 

About 739 blokes in NZ die from prostate cancer each year.  So I'm going to cycle 100m for each of them, or 80km in a weekend.   I'll be doing a loop out of Christchurch, through Kaiapoi, Waikuku, Rakahuri and Rangiora.   This cycle plan replaces a planned (shorter) walk due to a bung knee; the product of old age!  I'm no cyclist so this is going to hard on the arse, so I'm actually putting something on the line for this! 

If you'd consider sponsoring me I'd be hugely grateful.  Even a couple of bucks could make a difference. 

Your support will help provide research into treating and diagnosing prostate cancer, along with support for people affected by a diagnosis. Plus you'll be helping raise awareness so more blokes know to get tested when they need to.

Let's have a crack at beating this bastard.

PS - ignore the 'Most people donate $60' message from the website.   They don't.   Money's tight right now. Even five bucks would make a difference. 🙏

My Impact

my impact

My fundraising will help provide 67 people affected by prostate cancer with vital support from a free, nurse-led Information Service.

My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target

Tackle prostate cancer together.

Thank you to My Supporters

$215

Debs Summers

Nice one mate x

$162.75

Dennis Buurman

Good work.

$162.75

Adele Marsden

Way to go Gavin :)

$162.75

Lynette Buurman

Hi Gavin so proud of you committing to this cause. Hoping the body is not suffering too much!

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Krystle

Great cause & message - early detection is so important <3

$106.12

Michelle Gysberts

Thanks for your efforts 🙏

$106.12

Shaun Benesch

Go get 'em Gavin.

$65.39

Vicki Jessop

Well done Gavin. Had a brother in law have a prostatectomy last year with the rigmarole that goes with. He is doing well but awareness is key. Amazing mahi. Thank you.

$65.39

Graham Allan

Go Gav !!!

$56.96

Ben

Proud of you mate.

$56.96

Waiheke Wine Tours

You go girl!

$56.96

Greg Marett

$54.84

Jason

Awesome. Good on ya Gav!

$54.84

Anonymous

Good on ya mate

$54.84

Mel Collier

This one hits close to home. Thank you for what you’re doing Gav 🙏

$50

Tansy

I don't envy the blisters, but love the passion Gavin! And the charity 🥰

$50

Tara Stych (nee Oliver)

Long time no see cousin. Cancer sucks. Hard. I have had too many friends fighting it in their boobies and beyond recently. I’ve supported them and now it’s time to support the men a little. Best of luck with your venture.

$50

Stuart Ogden

Nice one Gavin! On ya bike!

$50

Gillian Officer

Well Done Gavin …. Great cause (even in a wet rainy morning!!

$33.87

Emma Sharp

Good luck from old blighty Keep up the great work Sir!

$33.87

Jane Turner

Go Gavin! Such a great wonderful cause, Kate will be happy to see you at the finish line in one piece

$28.43

Alexander Stroh

Here you go you beauty ! Well done 👍

$28.43

Sez

Good on you Gav, definitely a good cause, and I'm impressed by your commitment!

$23.50

Anonymous

Well done Gav.

$20

Callum Oliver

Good on ya

$17.66

Janet

Legend

$15

Eloise Barnes

You've got this! Dig deep, you're doing a great thing! Love your mahi.

$11.80

Marie Knowles

Good luck, Gavin! My Dad survived prostate cancer thanks to early detection.

$11.80

Bruce

Shout out Callum for getting me to donate.

$10

Martina