Eric Wood

7years All Star
Eric Wood
I am riding 200 mi in memory of my daughter, Sarah. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 103.4 mi My goal is 200 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 108th
  • State: 2nd in OR
I've raised $5,269 My goal is $6,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sarah

Sarah

Sarah passed away 11/1/2020. We miss her everyday. It still feels like yesterday. I am not in the best shape and thought about taking this year off But, Sarah had so much hope and wanted solutions for her illness. I am hoping that by raising money for the fight against children's cancer there will be some solutions for children in the future. Sarah went through so much. As a parent you feel helpless because you can't protect them from cancer. To watch her go from a 16 year old with her life ahead of her to a young adult fighting to live that life is daunting. Sarah was full of love for all creatures and people. She relived her story in front of Northwest dignitaries to help raise money to build a family pavilion in Portland. That pavilion now houses not only the Ronald McDonald house but facilitates adults needing to travel to and from Portland for treatment.

My Story

30 Aug 2024

Hello All

This September, I am riding 200 miles again in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

First of all I want all my friends to know how much your support has meant to me. When Sarah was diagnosed we never imagined the support we would receive from so many. We were overwhelmed with the how much Love we received.

I am hesitant to even continue to ask for anything. Obviously this cause is close to my heart and it helps me so much to participate in this challenge that helps families going threw what we went threw. I have raised over over $12,000 in the last 6 challenges. This charity has given over $72 million to, The Children's Cancer research Fund (http://childrenscancer.org)

We received so much from so many and wanted to say thank you. If this is something that you want to support I will appreciate it. If not thank you for reading this and thank you for what you have done for us in the past.

My challenge starts this week.

Right now, cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in the United States - 38 children die every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Please support my 200 mile challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page:

https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/EricWood1/m

Thank you.

Eric

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 277 mi Ridden
    Raised
    2017
  • 249 mi Ridden
    $1,264 Raised
    2019
  • 357 mi Ridden
    $2,219 Raised
    2020
  • 317 mi Ridden
    $5,740 Raised
    2021
  • 209 mi Ridden
    $2,505 Raised
    2022
  • 210 mi Ridden
    Raised
    2023
7years
1,723 mi
Ridden
$17,785
Raised

My Challenge

  • 14.7 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.6 mi ride - Evening Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 6 days ago
  • 7.8 mi ride - MTB RIDE - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 7 days 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 7 days 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 8 days ago
  • 12.9 mi ride - Evening Ride - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 14 days ago
  • 10.7 mi ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.9 mi ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 15 days ago
  • 23.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • $100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 19 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
    “Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $1,474.91
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you for supporting us all in this great cause.”
  • CuriousMonkeySW
    “God speed!! Peddle with passion.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Steve! Really appreciate your support. I am always amazed at how much support we get for this really great cause. hope all is well with you and yours.”
  • David Lewis
    $517.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “You Rock David! Thank you for your support!”
  • Anonymous
    “Fly high, Eric & give Sarah a big hug from me! Love you! :p”
    $501.10
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you for your anonymous donation. Warms my heart that you would donate so much and do anonymously. Awesome!”
  • Dagmar Wood
    “Go go go!!!!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you, Auntie Dagmar. I am going as fast as I can! This does motivate me to get moving faster.”
  • Laura Horton Homes, LLC
    $207
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Laura and Kenne. We appreciate you.”
  • Dan Ruby
    “Great work - )), Great caise”
    $200
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Wow Dan! Thank you for your help in this great cause it is really appreciated.”
  • Retail Profit Systems
    “Great job Eric!”
    $200
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Tom and Retail Profit Systems! Really appreciate you support.”
  • Ed and Sarah Kahut
    “Good luck my friend!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Wow, that was quick. Thank you ED and Sarah! Guess I am really going to have put my belly on wheels and roll it now.”
  • Deborah L Vick
    $124.20
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Awesome! thank you Debbie. I really appreciate you.”
  • Lisa Coffey
    $124.20
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “You rock Lisa! thanks.”
  • Gaery Lievre
    “Keep riding Eric such a great cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Gary. Just got my 1st 20 miles in. My buttocks are not happy. Really appreciate your support!”
  • Kevin Engle
    “Ride on Woody! You’re a good person!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Kevin! your support means a lot to me. You have helped my family so much. Where would we be without Camp Myrtlewood.”
  • Arnie Klott
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you AK. We really appreciate your continued support.”
  • Brian Adolph
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Brian. I can always count on you!”
  • Mark Taylor
    “It does take Financial support to help Beat Cancer. I applaud Eric, for his efforts to care so much for his beloved Sarah, that he “Puts one Foot /;:) in this case One Pedal forward and endeavors For All who are either currently facing this Horrible Disease or May at sometime. All Best, Eric and Be Safe on The Road.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Mark. You support is really appreciated. Hopefully we can help some families together.”
  • Rob Northcutt
    “Great cause. Thx Eric.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “thank you Rob. Glad to know that you appreciate this great cause. I am thankful for your continued support.”
  • David Whaley
    “Eric is a true champion for the cause. Ride On Brother.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you David. Appreciate your support and this helps motivate me to get in the saddle!”
  • Karen Zerger
    $51.75
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Karen. We really appreciate you and your continued support.”
  • Christine Stafford
    “I didn't know Sarah, but followed her journey (through Dagmar). I prayed for her every day. I have known the Woods for almost 70 years and wish you well in your ride.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you, Christine. I have memories of you and your family from long ago at Big Bear Lake. Thank you for your prayers and support.”
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