Michael Downey

I am riding 200 mi in memory of Charlotte S. Downey. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 147.3 mi My goal is 200 mi

My Rankings

National: 634th
State: 21st in NJ

I've raised $2,278 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Charlotte S. Downey

"Look at the stars, see how they shine for you, and everything you do, ..."

My Story

23 Jun 2026

This September, 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.

Michael

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

231 mi Ridden

$2,251 Raised

2020
230 mi Ridden

$1,671 Raised

2021
232 mi Ridden

$1,206 Raised

2022
200 mi Ridden

$1,139 Raised

2023
58 mi Ridden

$893 Raised

2024
205 mi Ridden

$1,403 Raised

2025
147 mi Ridden

$2,278 Raised

2026

1,303 mi

Ridden

$10,841

Raised

My Challenge

58.0 mi ride - The Coffee Potter - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

From High Bridge, NJ to Long Valley, NJ And Back x2

Logged this ride 11 hours ago
52.0 mi ride - Double the pleasure, double the fun. - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

From High Bridge, NJ

Logged this ride 2 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 15 days ago
16.3 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
10.4 mi ride - Sunday Evening Ride - Monday, September 7, 2026

Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
10.6 mi ride - My first Great Cycle Challenge of 2026 - Sunday, September 6, 2026

Logged this ride 19 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 92 days ago

My Sponsors

Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$632.94
Received this donation 1 day ago

Michael
Michele Lee
$258.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

Michael
Scott Kearns

“There’s nobody better to have in your corner, by your side, or any other damned place where they can be helpful. God should bless people like you, Mike Downey. Ride on!”
$258.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

Michael
Linda Downey Coaching

“Thank you for honoring our daughter the way that you do, and the way that makes a difference”
$155.25
Received this donation 2 days ago

Michael
Cathy Colt

“Good luck, Michael ♥️”
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

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Holly Smirnov
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

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Sally Semonite

“Aw just seeing this; you are such an awesome inspiration. What a gift you and charlotte (and Linda) are to all. Ride on Michael, you’re a rockstar 💜”
$103.50
Received this donation 19 hours ago

Michael
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Michael

“Thank you so much, whoever you are. And I get it, "Giving in such secret that the left and doesn't know what the right hand is doing." Again, thank you. I appreciate you.”

Thank you so much, whoever you are. And I get it, "Giving in such secret that the left and doesn't know what the right hand is doing." Again, thank you. I appreciate you.
Dennis Maida
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Michael
Kathy Rutherford

“Beautiful photos of you and Charlotte ❤️”
$51.75
Received this donation 16 days ago

Michael

“Kathy! Thank you so much for your donation. You rock!”

Kathy! Thank you so much for your donation. You rock!
Kim Selby
$51.75
Received this donation 8 hours ago

Michael
Michelle Yanofsky

“for Charlotte”
$51.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

Michael
Nina Wolfe

“What a beautiful way to honor Charlotte's memory . Wishing you strength with every mile as you ride in her honor and help bring hope to others affected by cancer She will always be be remembered ❤️”
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

Michael
Rad Drew

“Hey, Michael, Have a fun, safe ride! I love sharing your joy in this effort. Best, Rad”
$51.75
Received this donation 18 hours ago

Michael
Rich ReFalo

“Good luck Michael!”
$51.75
Received this donation 92 days ago

Michael

“Hey Rich! Thank you so much for your donation. We appreciate you.🫶🏾”

Hey Rich! Thank you so much for your donation. We appreciate you.🫶🏾
Terry Boudreau
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

Michael
The London

“Ride on Michael and know you are in our prayers.”
$51.75
Received this donation 94 days ago

Michael

“The Londons, thank you so much. I appreciate you. 🫶🏾 And I'll see you soon.”

The Londons, thank you so much. I appreciate you. 🫶🏾 And I'll see you soon.
Christine Crandon

“Admire you my friend ! And so Grateful that I met Charlotte .”
$50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Michael
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!”
$42.86
Received this donation 15 days ago

Michael

“Thank you, Rick Butt! 😁”

Thank you, Rick Butt! 😁
Lauren Huston

“Good luck, Michael! Have a great ride!”
$25.88
Received this donation 94 days ago

Michael

“Lauren, You are wonderful. 💖 Thank you so much. I love and appreciate you.”

Lauren, You are wonderful. 💖 Thank you so much. I love and appreciate you.