CDawgVA wrapped up his 15-day charity cycling event across Japan with a bang, crossing the $1 million fundraising mark for the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) on the final day of his stream.
The British content creator, known for his annual endurance challenges, smashed through the seven-figure goal thanks to a last-minute surge of donations, including a generous $5,000 match from fellow creator Ludwig.
The Cyclethon 2024 saw Connor Colquhoun (CDawgVA) pedal extensive distances across Japan while live streaming the journey to tens of thousands of viewers. Each day brought new challenges, stunning scenery, and rotating guest appearances that kept viewers engaged throughout the two-week fundraising drive.
In what has become a signature annual event, Connor was joined by regular collaborators, including Chris Broad of Abroad in Japan fame, who missed the million-dollar moment while in the bathroom, and VTuber Ironmouse, who celebrated the achievement by singing “Think of Me” as the cycle concluded. PewDiePie also made a guest appearance during the early days of the journey, adding star power to the charity effort.
This year’s route added to Connor’s impressive cycling resume, which already included traversing Hokkaido north-to-south, Kyushu west-to-east, and major journeys from Shimonoseki to Tokyo. The event requires a ton of logistical planning, with a full production team, support vehicles, and all the gear needed to keep livestreams running across Japan’s varying terrains and connectivity challenges.
What makes the Cyclethon stand out isn’t just the physical challenge—with daily rides often over 100 kilometers—but also the technical feat of streaming the whole thing live while moving. The production team has to keep internet connections steady, make sure everyone stays safe, and protect pricey equipment along the way.
The $1 million milestone wasn’t just a big number—it meant real support for the Immune Deficiency Foundation, which helps people diagnosed with primary immunodeficiency diseases. This also topped last year’s total of $1,061,000, showing how big creator-led charity projects are getting.
Now that the 2024 Cyclethon is over, people are wondering if Connor will take on another Japanese route next year or switch things up with a new challenge. He and his crew have already hit most of the major cycling paths in Japan, so they might be looking for new ways to keep that charitable momentum going.
