Dirk Cushing
- National: 35th
- State: 2nd in IN
I'm Riding For
Noah
This is Noah. He has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Noah is 11 years old and it does my heart good to say that his favorite sport right now is Cross Country! He is one year into his battle as of this week. He is being treated by the caring Doctors, nurses and staff at Peyton Manning's Children's Hospital. Every year my goal is to do what I can to make sure that, one day, no child will have to go through this. To that end, this year I have pledged to ride 660 miles (10 miles for every year I have been blessed to be on this earth) and to raise $15,000 for Children's cancers research. While $15,000 is my goal, as in the past, if I exceed my goal by 50% ($22,500) Noah is prepared to take the razor and make sure he does not miss a spot on my head. Help me make that a reality! :-)
My Story
This month I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? Because over 15,700 children are diagnosed with some form of cancer every year.
This will be my eleventh year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. And throughout the years I have teamed up with Joe, Avery, Lucas, Samuel and Logan. And the one thing all of these young people have in common is that they all kicked cancer's butt! Three years ago I rode for Aubrey. This courageous young lady lost her fight with this terrible disease.
This year I am riding for Noah. One year ago this week, Noah was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Since that day his life and the lives of his family members have been turned upside down. He is currently being treated by the wonderful Doctors, nurses and staff at Peyton Manning's Children's Hospital. I will be posting some photos of his battle over the last year, throughout the month.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
Your support will change lives.
Thank you.
My Legacy
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576 mi Ridden$1,634 Raised2016
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973 mi Ridden$2,600 Raised2017
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933 mi Ridden$3,676 Raised2018
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763 mi Ridden$10,748 Raised2019
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855 mi Ridden$6,214 Raised2020
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651 mi Ridden$9,252 Raised2021
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1,010 mi Ridden$27,831 Raised2022
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650 mi Ridden$14,598 Raised2023
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771 mi Ridden$10,611 Raised2024
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1,100 mi Ridden$13,065 Raised2025
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Ridden$6,271 Raised2026
My Challenge
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13.1 mi ride - Rode 13.12 mi on 09/09/26 - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Logged this ride 9 hours ago -
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 9 hours ago -
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 17 hours ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 18 hours ago -
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 20 hours ago -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 21 hours ago -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 21 hours ago -
Noah and Obi
9 Sep 2026
Posted 1 day ago -
Noah and his family
9 Sep 2026
Posted 1 day ago -
Day 9. Kick Cancer's Butt day
9 Sep 2026Hi gang. Got 20 miles in yesterday. Looking for more today. But more importantly, this is the day all of our donations get matched by the corporate partners. So let really hit this hard today. I'm feeling the need for a knew hairdo and you are just the people who can insure that I get one. $22,500.00 HERE WE COME!!!
Posted 1 day ago
My Sponsors
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Andrew Alexander
$517.50Received this donation 18 hours ago -
Sandra Dugan
$517.50Received this donation 10 hours ago -
Michelle Waymire
“Thank You for what you are doing.”
$310.50Received this donation 15 hours ago -
Julie Slavens
$258.75Received this donation 13 hours ago -
Linda Hamrick
“You're doing great things!”
$258.75Received this donation 10 hours ago -
Mark Horwitz
“Dirk, Cancer doesn't stand a chance against your carbon fiber boot!!!!”
$258.75Received this donation 9 hours ago -
Rhonda
“So impressed by your continued commitment to this great cause!”
$258.75Received this donation 21 hours ago -
CHERYL Kerns
“Keep riding!”
$207Received this donation 12 hours ago -
David Lewis
$200Received this donation 13 hours ago -
Joan Costenero
$155.25Received this donation 19 hours ago -
Linda Harbin
“I'm so proud to donate to this great cause and help you achieve your goal.”
$150Received this donation 10 hours ago -
Bob and Chris
“Thank you for continuing to raise money for Childhood Cancer Research!”
$103.50Received this donation 9 hours ago -
Brady Lory
$103.50Received this donation 14 hours ago -
Celita Scott
$103.50Received this donation 7 hours ago -
Dan and Jess Cicchini
“Go get ‘em Dirk!!! You’re the best!”
$103.50Received this donation 8 hours ago -
Danette K.
“Go get’em Dirk!!”
$103.50Received this donation 8 hours ago -
David Baek
$103.50Received this donation 18 hours ago -
Erik Hanycz
$103.50Received this donation 18 hours ago -
Go Noah - Keep Kicking Cancer's Butt!!!
“I am so excited to see Noah shave Dirk's head, so happily support Noah and Dirk!”
$103.50Received this donation 21 hours ago -
Jennifer Joy
$103.50Received this donation 8 hours ago
