Robert Butts
- National: 295th
- State: 7th in WA
I'm Riding For
Kathleen
When we met with Kathleen's oncologist, Dr. Hawkins, in the winter of 2001, he told us that she had a Rhabdomyosarcoma, a childhood cancer with a survival rate of 50%. Our only, miracle baby, had a 50 % chance of dying! However, he was leading a research project similar to the type of research funded by this organization, that increased the odds to 85%, but it meant more chemo using more lethal drugs. Fortunately, thanks to Dr. Hawkins, Dr. Conrad (her surgeon), and the incredible staff at Childrens, she is a healthy and happy 36-year old mother of two.
My Story
Hello, friends. This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds to fight kids' cancer.
Currently, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. More than 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.
During the eight months we were in and out of Children's Hospital in Seattle when Kathleen was being treated for cancer, we met many families with children who were treated for cancer. Many kids survived, but many did not. It was heartbreaking.
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. Funds from the organization support research at Childrens in Seattle.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will help change the lives of children and spare their families and loved ones the pain and agony of losing a child.
Thank you.
My Challenge
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Good Progress, but Miles to go
19 Sep 2024Thanks to all of you, I have reached my fundraising goal of $2500 with 10 days left to go. I still have 34 miles of bicycling to reach my 150 mile goal, but plan to get there in the next day or two.
So, to keep me off my very comfortable couch, I've concluded I need to raise my riding goal to 200 miles and my fundraising goal to $4,000. I am number one in fundraising in the Olympia chapter and number 10 in the state of Washington. I would love to be in the top three in Washington because of the great view from standing on a podium, which I have only done several times in my life.
Thanks ever so much.
Bob
Posted 1 day ago -
23.1 mi ride - Skookumchuck Tenino Misty Morning Ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
Logged this ride 6 days ago -
16.4 mi ride - Woodard Bay Recovery Ride: Dodging the Rain Showers - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Logged this ride 10 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 10 days ago -
26.5 mi ride - Working for the Miles: Independence Valley with a Wrong Turn - Sunday, September 8, 2024
Logged this ride 13 days ago -
25.1 mi ride - Chehalis-Western Trail ride - Putting on the miles - Friday, September 6, 2024
Logged this ride 15 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 15 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 15 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.
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25.1 mi ride - Fish trap Loop Sunday Morning Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
Logged this ride 20 days ago -
$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
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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!”
$427.89Received this donation 10 days ago -
Rollin Geppert
“The decisive moment is now.”
$274.28Received this donation 10 days ago
Robert
“Thank you, Rollie! Thanks to your contribution, I may hit my goal today. Yahoo. Perhaps I should increase the goal and go for a ride this afternoon. I've purchased your first volume of the best places to photograph Mt Rainier. While I am familiar with some of them, there are many locations I did not know about. I look forward to your upcoming volumes. Bob”
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Chris Meserve
$258.75Received this donation 15 days ago
Robert
“Chris, you are the best! Now it is time for me to get back on the bicycle and attempt to reach my bicycling goal. Did I mention to you that it was fun seeing your sister, Marlene? I think it may have been at the Evergreen fundraiser. As you may recall, I copied a photo of you two and made a print when we were at Evergreen. Thanks again.”
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Craig Partridge
“You've shown you can do amazing things, so this challenge will be just a journey to the successful conclusion.”
$258.75Received this donation 15 days ago
Robert
“Thank you, Craig, you are the best! Now I need to get back on the bicycle to meet my fundraising goal. My schedule has lightened up and I will have time to go for a hike in the next several weeks. Are you available? Thanks again. Bob”
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Edie Harding
“Go Bob!”
$250Received this donation 15 days ago
Robert
“Thanks, Edie, you are the best! Now I need to get back on that darn bicycle and make my bicycle goal. Quite a bit of drama in the Upthegrove race, eh? Thanks again. Bob”
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Colta Ives
$124.20Received this donation 15 days ago
Robert
“Thank you, Colta, I appreciate it very much. I hope you, John, and Lucy are doing well. Kathleen has moved from Algeria back to Washington DC and I hope to visit her and the grandkids this fall and winter. Bob”
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Myra Downing
“Bob, you are an inspiration. Thank you for doing this.”
$124.20Received this donation 10 days ago
Robert
“Myra, thanks! You, too, are an inspiration. I love your positive energy and smile. Thanks again. Bob.”
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Jeanne Harmon
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Robert
“Thanks, Jeanne. I just went for another 25-mile ride and am home inhaling ibuprofen and plan to take a long nap this afternoon . Send Mark my best. Thanks again.”
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Melissa Gombosky
“Best of luck! This is inspiring.”
$103.50Received this donation 1 day ago -
Melissa Beard
$100Received this donation 15 days ago
Robert
“Thank you, my friend. I really appreciate it. I will see if I can convince Jessica to go for a ride with me past your house. Perhaps we can come in for a drink of water. Thanks much. Bob”
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Debra Clemens
$72.45Received this donation 15 days ago
Robert
“Thanks, Deb, I really appreciate it. I am thinking this will be great training for the Medford ride in early October. I look forward to seeing you and Jeff and your gaggle of friends. Thanks again. Bob”
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Jack & Janie Daray
$72.45Received this donation 1 day ago
Robert
“Thanks, Jack. Let's get another lunch on our calendars in the weeks ahead!”
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Lisa Parshley
$72.45Received this donation 12 days ago
Robert
“Thank you, Lisa. You have my vote in the upcoming election!”
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Michael Vavrus
$72.45Received this donation 9 hours ago -
Ann Kelly
“Go Bob! Good Luck. Ann”
$70Received this donation 5 days ago
Robert
“Thank you, Annie. I hope you and the kids and grandkids are doing well. Did you get to the Mountain this summer? Bob”
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Dave Holmberg
“The Cycle Challenge sounds like great fun, AND it gets you up and out the door in the morning! I'm looking forward to our next Greener adventure. One of our group suggested a river trip in Alaska for 2025. Take care, Dave”
$70Received this donation 10 days ago
Robert
“Thank you, Mr. Holberg! Yes, we need to get another Evergreen Adventure on our calendars! Bob”
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Alan Burke
“Go Bob!”
$51.75Received this donation 15 days ago
Robert
“Thanks, Alan. After my 25-miler, I took a very long nap. Have you heard the podcast Jessica is in regarding her Grand Canyon R2R? If not, I’ll get it to you. She is fabulous in it. Bob”
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Bruce Melzer
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Robert
“Thank you, my friend. I'm now the #1 fundraiser in the Olympia Chapter and #9 in Washington. Bob”
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Dennis Schatz
$51.75Received this donation 13 days ago
Robert
“Thank you, my friend. I hope you have had a incredible summer filled with travel adventures.”
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Heidi Bugbee
$51.75Received this donation 1 day ago