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Chad Velta
Riding in memory of
Holly Peterson
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
My Rankings
- National: 5th
- State: 2nd in MN
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Holly Peterson
You were needed in heaven for more important things but we do miss you!
My Story
17 Apr 2019
I lost a great friend and person to this horrible disease. I never really understood the whole impact of her passing...until I became a parent. I think about her often and still miss her. Riding for you Holly Peterson.
This June, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
My Challenge
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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.
Posted 3 days ago -
Cuyuna Dirt
16 May 2019Had the great opportunity to take the day off of work and head to Crosby/Ironton neighborhood. What great fun the Cuyuna trails are and rode 22 really hard miles. That read dirt from the mines is just awesome. Got a bit on the fancy jersey;) Going back for sure in June!
Posted 4 days ago -
Win Twins Tickets - Donated by Signature Flight Support
16 May 2019Signature Flight Support has generously donated (2) tickets to the Twins/Rangers game on Fri. July 5th at 7:10PM. Great seats in the Delta Sky360 club section Q, row 1, seats 17 and 18. Anyone who has already provided sponsorship or end up sponsoring by June 1st at 12:01am will be in a drawing for these tickets. What fun :) Thanks much Signature Flight Support for this wonderful donation.
Posted 4 days ago -
Kick Butt Supporters - 4th in the Nation:)
9 May 2019WOW! I have the greatest friends and family. Thank you everyone who has and will sponsor towards this cause. The fundraising portion has been a blast and makes me feel great. I like talking to people and hearing the support and stories. Many out there have been touched in one way or another by this horrible disease. I am currently # 4 in the Nation for supporters but lets not stop there. We have blown past the original goal and just passed the $3,500 mark!!! Lot of work to come in June but I am ready for it. Especially since they sent me a new superhero jersey to wear. The batman jersery was designed by the kids as a thank you to the supporter. I will pretend to be a superhero but the kids are the real hero! Keep the support coming and share this fundraisers with others!
Thanks so much everyone! We are making a difference :)
Chad
Posted 11 days ago -
Kansas Dirt
1 May 2019Just keep spinning the wheels and conditioning even while out of town. Got the opportunity to put on 25 miles on this sweet ride while I was in Kansas. Riding # 11293 as hard as I did tested the frame weld and my confidence in them. No mechanicals and fine tuned it.
Fundraising is going great. I have a lot of awesome friends and family. Keep the love coming.
Posted 19 days ago -
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 25 days ago -
Spandex
21 Apr 2019Since I have such awesome sponsors, I received this colorful jersey in the mail to help promote my ride. It’s pretty sweet and my helmet almost matches😉 The photo was taken on a work commute to the MSP airport, just off the 494 bridge. Yes I did ride my bike to work😱 I guess I need to purchase some tight fitting spandex shorts to go along with my shaved legs.
Posted 30 days ago -
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 38 days ago -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 46 days ago -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $250 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 47 days ago
My Sponsors
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Elliot Aviation of Minneapolis Inc
“Happy to help!”
$538.20Received this donation 4 days ago -
Forsythe's
“Awesome Chad! Our family supports you!”
$274.28Received this donation 3 days ago -
Aaron Burkhart
“Kick some butt!”
$265Received this donation 25 days agoChad
“Speechless Aaron...don't make me get emotional ;) Your support at this level is what makes this whole thing so awesome! The kids appreciate all that you have done and will continue to do. You will receive a personal picture of me in my spandex for this!!! Awesome!”
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Jennie Ator
“My sister passed away of Leukemia at the early age of 3. I wasn't born yet, but my parents grief never ended. I hold their precious memories and pictures dear to my heart and pray future research ends such a heart wrenching disease. Thank you Chad for your heart and participation.”
$155.25Received this donation 41 days agoChad
“Jennie, this is very touching and pulled at my heart strings when I read this. Thanks you so much for sharing your story and sponsoring. This is why I am giving a lot of time and effort to this cause! Thanks again.”
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Lance Matteson
$155.25Received this donation 3 days ago -
Khanh Boren
“Such an awesome thing that you are doing Chad!! You rock!!!”
$124.20Received this donation 17 days agoChad
“Khanh, you have been a great friend for a long time! Your support from you and your family is huge! I will be making stops by the Salon on my commutes to say Hi! Thanks much again.”
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Mark Taverna
$124.20Received this donation 24 days agoChad
“Mark, you support means a lot to me and this cause. I will have to give you a few extra foot wedges this year. Thanks so much Mark.”
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Aaron Presley
“I'm always happy to see people putting their efforts into things that help others. Way to make a difference and honour a friend.”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days agoChad
“Kick but support from Hong Kong! Love for the Kids from the other side of the world. How cool is that! Thank you for the Support from the Presley Family ! Also, thank for reminding me that our community lost another child back then. That's exactly why I am doing this.”
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Jayson Anderson
$103.50Received this donation 34 days agoChad
“Thanks so much Jay. Your strong sponsorship is very generous! You have always been a mentor to me and really appreciate the continued support.”
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John Early
$103.50Received this donation 25 days agoChad
“What a awesome way to support me and this great cause. Thanks much John and keep on eye on the blog this June to make sure I am putting in the miles that I have promised.”
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Kathie Linder
“Good luck Chad! What a wonderful cause you are riding for! I remember Holly and how her loss impacted our community. Great thing you are doing, we will be cheering for you!”
$103.50Received this donation 8 days agoChad
“Thank you so much Kathie. Holly was a special kiddo :) Your generous gift is so cool. Really appreciate the support and stay tune for June updates. Thanks again.”
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Tim Allington
$103.50Received this donation 33 days agoChad
“Tim, we have been through good and bad with each other and your support on this is brotherly love! Cheer me on in June. Thanks you much Allington's.”
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William Frazier
$103.50Received this donation 21 days agoChad
“Bill, this is really cool of you to donate to this cause and support me on my little bike ride;) I expect your motorized race pics on Facebook and you can follow my slower paced ride statues. Thanks again Bill!”
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Xcel Energy Foundation
“Matched Donation from the Xcel Energy Foundation.”
$103.50Received this donation 47 days agoChad
“Xcel Energy has a very gracious and fulfilling community sponsorship programs. Thanks Xcel Energy Foundation!”
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Jason, Andrea, & Shea Spencer
“Chad- Good luck and I have no doubt you will accomplish this goal! I remember Holly and think of her often!”
$77.63Received this donation 12 days agoChad
“Great having the support of the Spencer Family! This cause and this fundraiser feels so right for me! We all miss her and we do our best in helping so other families and kids have a chance! Thanks much.”
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Josh Muladore
$77.63Received this donation 20 days agoChad
“Thanks for the support Josh. You are the first to support me from the East coast. That's really cool:0 Thanks again and keep in touch.”
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Bruce Velta
“Great cause Chad”
$72.45Received this donation 46 days agoChad
“Awesome Dad, just awesome👍”
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GEORGE BOLON
“GREAT WORK, CHAD!”
$72.45Received this donation 38 days agoChad
“Dr. Bolon, you remain the one person that is allowed to call my Chadly (other than my mother)! Thanks much for the support and all the situational and positional awareness lessons in life over the years.”
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Heather Stevermer
“Good luck, Chad!!! Way to be incredibly awesome!”
$72.45Received this donation 2 days ago -
Jesse and Christie Makarios
“Thank you for doing this!”
$72.45Received this donation 25 days agoChad
“You guys, that is so cool to have your support on this. You will have to help me put on some miles when we do the neighborhood "North Trail Bandits" group kids rides. It is so much fun and rewarding. Thanks again.”
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John Stoos
$72.45Received this donation 32 days agoChad
“John, I sure do miss working for Stoos Electric. Those were some good days and I hope I contributed to your bottom line and didn't cost you to much. Thanks much for being very generous!”
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Jon Pope
$72.45Received this donation 38 days agoChad
“Your support from Texas is really cool Jon! I appreciate the support and enjoy the heat this summer...Keep MW right side up;)”
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Laura Bel Fadel
$72.45Received this donation 4 days ago -
Lawrence Bick
“Thanks for supporting this important organization!”
$72.45Received this donation 46 days agoChad
“Larry, it is a privilege for me to support an organization like this. Your sponsorship is also a huge privilege and honor... my real work begins in June😊”
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Mark Nistler
$72.45Received this donation 22 days agoChad
“Awesome to have the support of the Nistler. Very cool. I might need some NDT work on my bike frame after 350 miles and you would be the first on I would call :)”
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Patricia Iverson
“Good luck with your ride! So sorry about Holly”
$72.45Received this donation 9 days agoChad
“The support of the Iverson Family is really rad. I hope that I get to put on some miles in June with you guys! Thanks much for the donation.”
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Randy Arnone
$72.45Received this donation 23 days agoChad
“Randy, my man. Your support for me and the kids, kick butt! Very much appreciated. Thanks again.”
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Adam Erickson
$51.75Received this donation 30 days agoChad
“Thank you very much Erickson Family. Adam, I will be making some stops in June at the STP airport, so look out for the baby blue helmet. Keep up with the updates and Thanks Again.”
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Adam Wiederhoeft
“Katie and I are happy to support you! Ride hard buddy!”
$51.75Received this donation 5 days agoChad
“The Wiederhoeft family comes up with a great donation! Really awesome guys and keep on eye on the page in June.”
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Chalsie Lunsford
$51.75Received this donation 16 days agoChad
“The support from you and the Lunsford family is awesome. Hope all is well with the family and keep an eye out for updates and follow along in June! Thanks again Chalsie.”
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Emily Trautwein
“What a great way to pay tribute to your friend.”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago -
Jane Glynn
“Thanks for your efforts to raise money for such a great cause! You’re doing great work in Holly’s memory.”
$51.75Received this donation 11 days agoChad
“Thank you so much for the support Jane. This is an amazingly great cause that has been tremendous fun in working for. Thanks again for the support!”
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Jeff Faith
$51.75Received this donation 42 days agoChad
“All the way from Louisville from a Dudist Priest! Now this is sponsorship :) Thanks much Jeff.”
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Johan Aarsvold
$51.75Received this donation 37 days agoChad
“Outstanding Johan! I would be your mechanic any day. Thanks much!”
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Jon Krall
$51.75Received this donation 41 days agoChad
“Great sponsorship Jon! You can keep me accountable when it comes to commuting in to work...or you could join me ! Thanks much.”
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Josh Stoos
$51.75Received this donation 32 days agoChad
“Josh, thanks much for the sponsorship. I was telling your uncle that I miss the days of working for Stoos Electric! Had many great years with you guys. Thanks again for the support!”
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Kevin McCulloch
$51.75Received this donation 33 days agoChad
“Kevin, the support of the McCulloch family is awesome. We need to ride some single track together so I can learn something from you! Thanks for the sponsorship!”
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Lynn Boyd
“Good cause Chad!”
$51.75Received this donation 36 days agoChad
“Very Cool Lynn. You can start riding to work with Mike R. and myself once a week. Thanks again.”
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Michelle, Nick, Marissa & Jake McCloud
$51.75Received this donation 32 days agoChad
“McCloud's, you guys are the best! I appreciate the support and might put some miles on in your neck of the woods in June, so look out for the baby blue helmet :) Thanks again for the support.”
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Sarah Williams
$51.75Received this donation 33 days agoChad
“Support for the Williams is always warming. I think we should do some family bike rides in June to contribute to my mileage. What do you think? Thank for the sponsorship!”
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Teresa Miller
“We hope you reach your goal, for such a wonderful cause. Love you ❤”
$51.75Received this donation 48 days agoChad
“Very awesome of you Miller’s. Don’t forget to follow in June! Love ya!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50Received this donation 11 days agoChad
“Responded to Sponsors on Facebook”
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Vondrak Charity Fund
$50Received this donation 7 days agoChad
“Thank you so much to the Vondrak Charity Fund. Brandon, you are an amazing person and keep spreading the joys in life! Thanks again.”
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Kris Carter
$46.63Received this donation 46 days agoChad
“What a great gift from the Carter’s! Miss you guys and keep an eye of me in June...the whole family will be participating! Thanks much”
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Brittany Miller
“Proud of you and hope you meet your goal! ❤️”
$36.23Received this donation 51 days agoChad
“Very Generous of you! Ya got that Riley spirit.😉 Thanks much.”
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David Goetz
$36.23Received this donation 31 days agoChad
“I know this doesn't involve a motorized bike so I really appreciate the support! Thanks much to the Goetz Family!”
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Debra Posey
$36.23Received this donation 33 days agoChad
“Thank you Posey Family. Your sponsorship is really appreciated. I just picture riding a bike around the Rollingstone bluffs. I really miss that area!”
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Sean Sinette
“Good luck Chad, thanks for mentioning other morning at airport. Sean Sinette Captain Target Corp MSP”
$36.23Received this donation 34 days agoChad
“Thanks you very much Sean for your Sponsorship. I'm glad you were in the right place at the right time so we could chat. Thanks again.”
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The Thorne’s
$36.23Received this donation 12 days agoChad
“Awesome support from Atlanta! Thank you so much Thorne Family. Very Cool!”
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Brett Kelly
$36.23Received this donation 25 days agoChad
“Very cool to have your support. If you see me riding into work just don't heckle me. Better yet, please do but be nice. Thanks again.”
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Anonymous
“Thanks for paying it forward.”
$36.23Received this donation 10 days agoChad
“Thank you so much Anonymous. Paying it forward is the way of life ;)”
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Dustin Anderson
“Great job keep up the good work!”
$36.23Received this donation 38 days agoChad
“Your support is much appreciated Dustin. I do miss having you around Xcel, oh well, your somebody else's problem now ;)”
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Eric Nassen
“What a great way to raise money for a great cause! Good luck, and God bless you!”
$36.23Received this donation 11 days agoChad
“Awesome to have your support Eric. Love the cause and the efforts that I have to complete to fulfill my mission. Thanks again.”
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Eugene Penning
“You’re an inspiration to all Chad!!”
$36.23Received this donation 28 days agoChad
“Gene, I am honored to be called an inspiration! I have always felt that way about you:) Your sponsorship is exciting. Thanks much.”
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Jay Anderson
“Great work Chad!”
$36.23Received this donation 16 days agoChad
“Thank you Jay! The support from your family is kickass. Keep an eye on my post in June and track my progress. Thanks again.”
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Jeff Staloch
“Keep on peddling man, nice work!!”
$36.23Received this donation 14 days agoChad
“The supportive Staloch Family. You guys should be riding this also. Get bikes for the whole family and start putting on some miles. Thanks much Jeff.”
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Matt Boehlke
$36.23Received this donation 47 days agoChad
“This is great Matt! Thanks much and the next round of golf is on me!”
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Matt Reabe
$36.23Received this donation 29 days agoChad
“Support from Chicago! How cool. I really appreciate the Reabe Family support and sponsorship.”
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Melissa Possert
$36.23Received this donation 6 days ago -
Mike Pawloski
“Great cause!”
$36.23Received this donation 42 days agoChad
“Outstanding Mike! Thanks much for the support!”
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Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 38 days agoChad
“Thank you Mr/Mrs Anonymous. So secretive, I almost feel like this is wrong. Ha!”
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Suzanne Dunivent
“Ride On Chad!! So proud to support you and such an amazing cause! The whole Dunivent family supports you!!”
$36.23Received this donation 9 days ago -
Tyler Dressen
“This is awesome Chad, wishing you the best on your ride!!”
$36.23Received this donation 32 days agoChad
“Tyler, you are the man! Thanks much and look me up when you want to hook up Cuyuna. Maybe we can put on some miles together :)”
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Heather Nase
“What a great cause Chad! Keep up the great work and good luck with all the riding! Heather and Jeremy”
$31.05Received this donation 3 days ago -
Mike Rada
“Thanks for doing this. Good luck on your ride!”
$26.78Received this donation 35 days agoChad
“Much appreciated Mike. Thanks for the support and I pass your house on my biking commute into work. You should join me on the trek to MSP airport sometime:)”
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David Nelson
“Good luck Chad!”
$25.88Received this donation 11 days ago -
Erik Peterson
“Thanks for supporting a great cause, Chad!”
$25.88Received this donation 15 days agoChad
“Thanks for the support Erik! Hope all is well with the family and miss hanging with you! Follow me in June.”
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Kirsten Ford
$25.88Received this donation 14 days agoChad
“Another supporter from Georgia. Awesome and thank you much Ford's!”
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Sara Nance
“This is a cause near and dear to my heart, I run races in memory of Luke Kelly who passed away at the age of 5 from Leukemia.”
$25.88Received this donation 10 days ago -
Steve and Janet Schonrock
“So nice of you to honor in memory of Holly. The Peterson Family has always been our friends and neighbors. God’s Blessings to you on your challenge. You will do it.”
$25.88Received this donation 15 days agoChad
“Thanks for the support for the Schonrock Family. She was a special person and I do miss her and think about her and the family often. That's why I am asking for support with this great cause. Thanks again!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$25Received this donation 32 days agoChad
“Responded to Sponsors on Facebook.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$25Received this donation 11 days agoChad
“Responded to Sponsors on Facebook”
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Sheila Daggett
“Way to go, Chad!”
$21.42Received this donation 11 days agoChad
“Daggett family support. That is really great Sheila and really appreciated. Keep on eye on FB and this page for June updates as we go! Thanks again.”
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Heather Zilka
$20.70Received this donation 11 days agoChad
“Awesome to have your support Heather. Very much appreciated as we have been impacted by this terrible disease. Thanks again.”
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Jennifer Webster
$20.70Received this donation 6 days agoChad
“Having your support Jennifer is excellent! I wish you the best in your fundraising efforts as we work together to end Children's Cancer. Thanks again Jennifer.”
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Justin & Abby Olson
“I was so young but remember her smile! Beautiful. Ride strong brother!”
$20.70Received this donation 52 days agoChad
“Thank you Olson’s.”
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Justin Bowser
$20.70Received this donation 35 days agoChad
“I tip my hat to you Justin for your support in me and this awesome cause! Thanks Much.”
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Karen Hartman
“That’s awesome Chad. What a nice way to remember Holly.”
$20.70Received this donation 51 days agoChad
“You are the best. I spent a lot of time thinking about her and my kids before I signed up. Well worth the work! Love ya!”
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Kelsey Hodges
$20.70Received this donation 8 days agoChad
“Support form the Hodges, very cool! Thanks much and go Pirates!”
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Matt Johnson
$20.70Received this donation 10 days agoChad
“Awesome Matt! Thanks much for the support and you might see me tooling around town!”
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Ryan Anderson
“Spandex4Life!”
$20.70Received this donation 22 days agoChad
“Thank you Anderson Family. I not sure if I like the idea of you wanting to see me in spandex, Ryan! Thanks much.”
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Sally Gonzalez
“Awesome Chad!”
$20.70Received this donation 3 days ago -
Shanna Meyer
“I will always remember you Holly!!”
$20.70Received this donation 2 days ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$20Received this donation 32 days agoChad
“Responded to Sponsors on Facebook.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$20Received this donation 32 days agoChad
“Responded to Sponsors on Facebook.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$20Received this donation 10 days agoChad
“Responded to Sponsors on Facebook”
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Brittany Nase
$15.53Received this donation 10 days agoChad
“Brittany, have your support is supper dope. Is that term still used :) Anyways, thanks much for the support.”
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Jenny Meyers
$15.53Received this donation 8 hours ago -
Kari A Ranallo
“Great cause!”
$10.35Received this donation 24 days agoChad
“Great to hear from you Kari and for the donation. Very awesome and hope the family is doing great. Thanks again.”
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Flight Level LLC
$103.50Received this donation 52 days agoChad
“Really...is this a shell company?”
