Gary Christopher
- National: 38th
- State: 3rd in PA
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Jill Bucklin
Jill was an amazing young girl who cared deeply about many things, especially animals, and she wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. When she was just 7 years old she was diagnosed with a rare muscle tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma. She was treated at CHOP and Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC. When the cancer returned, she had her right arm amputated and then a bone marrow transplant in NY. She was fierce. She played one armed softball, rode horses, skied, and sang in her church choir. She battled and fought courageously for three more years before she died at 10 years of age. Her smile, like her, was bright and full of promise! The GCC allows me to do two important things; one is to honor the life of Jill Bucklin and the other is to raise money to help fight and kick cancer's butt. Please consider helping me! Jill and all kids like her, deserve it! My goal is 650 miles of cycling in September and 5,000 miles in 2021.
My Story
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.
My Challenge
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17.7 mi ride - morning ride - Thursday, September 30, 2021
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23.0 mi ride - morning ride - Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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45.5 mi ride - Hershey Bike N Beer ride - Saturday, September 18, 2021
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27.5 mi ride - morning ride - Thursday, September 16, 2021
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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.
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20.8 mi ride - Morning ride - Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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27.2 mi ride - Morning ride - Monday, September 13, 2021
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20.2 mi ride - afternoon ride - Sunday, September 12, 2021
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22.3 mi ride - evening ride - Saturday, September 11, 2021
Logged this ride 82 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
“Here's your matched donation from a group of Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$2,308.41Received this donation 76 days ago -
Anonymous
$1,035Received this donation 79 days ago
Gary
“WOW, it is very rare that I am speechless, but I am overwhelmed by your incredible generosity! Thank you so much! Together one day soon (Hopefully) we will be able to say that we have kicked cancer's butt! Our chances just got a lot better because of you!”
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Lionville Lightning 18U Gold
“Great job Gary! Thank you for all that you do and for allowing us to play a part in honoring Jill.”
$331.20Received this donation 77 days ago
Gary
“Chris, you and your team are absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for your willingness to help me raise money, but to do it with outstanding class! You are the best! Thank you!”
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Lisa Nickerson
“In memory of my daughter Jillian Bucklin and,to honor Gary and Jordan for working so hard to find cures for pediatric cancer. Thank you!! You guys,are the best. LET'S KICK CANCER'S BUTT!!”
$310.50Received this donation 98 days ago
Gary
“Lisa, thank you so much! We are honored and happy to ride for Jill! We are in total agreement....LET'S KICK CANCER'S BUTT!!!”
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Elizabethtown College Men's soccer
“Last night Elizabethtown and Alvernia Men's soccer teams played their 10th Annual Kicks for Cancer match. Angelo's Soccer Corner donated an Official USA soccer ball to be raffled off to continue raise awareness to Fight for Kids' Cancer. We are pleased that so many fans of both teams helped us raise this donation. Coach Skip Roderick and Coach Casey Moore”
$255.65Received this donation 75 days ago
Gary
“Awesome display of class, character and brotherhood! So many thanks to both amazing programs and coaches!”
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Fitness Machine Technicians
$250Received this donation 77 days ago
Gary
“Don, Patrick and Maryanne...thank you so much for your kindness, generosity and your willingness to always support me on my rides! Together we will make a difference for the amazing kids who battle cancer everyday! Thank you! Kick Cancer's Butt!”
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Joseph DePippo
“Gary, our congratulations and thanks for all the great work you are doing to help such a great cause! Joe & Nancy DePippo”
$207Received this donation 77 days ago
Gary
“Joe and Nance! When it comes to awesome people who I can always count on, you two always are there for me! Thank you so much for caring about helping all of us kick Cancer in the butt! These young amazing kids should be enjoying their childhood not fighting for it! Thank you for your kindness and generosity!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$200Received this donation 96 days ago
Gary
“I so appreciate your kindness and your generosity! You are the best!!!”
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Jim & Justine McKnight
“Great cause…pedal hard, Gary!”
$124.20Received this donation 77 days ago
Gary
“Jimmy and Justine! Thank you both for your constant and unwavering support! You two are fantastic, generous and so caring about others! Your kindness is being exhibited once again! Thank you my brother Jimmy and my sister Justine! My job now is to make sure you never get POTGA! :)”
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mary jane raymond
“Go Gary”
$124.20Received this donation 302 days ago
Gary
“Mary Jane, thank you so much! I really appreciate your kindness and generosity! ”
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Niall Mcknight
“Ride strong Gary!!!”
$124.20Received this donation 77 days ago
Gary
“Thank you Bone! Hopefully we can get a ride in this month still, as I have plenty of more miles to pedal! As always, thank you for your support and generosity! You are the best my friend!”
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Beetsie Fazio
$103.50Received this donation 62 days ago
Gary
“Hey Beetsie! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I so appreciate you and your willingness to always support my causes! You and that awesome husband of yours are the BEST!!! ”
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carolyn edgarton
$103.50Received this donation 77 days ago
Gary
“Carolyn, thank you so much! I think you are repeat donator! That says all anyone needs to know about how amazing and awesome you are! Thank you and my best to Grace too! ”
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District One Basketball Academy
“Good Luck Coach - kick some butt!”
$103.50Received this donation 77 days ago
Gary
“Hey Coach Chris! Man, thank you so much! You and District One Basketball Academy are the BEST! Thank you again for always willing to step up and support me! I really appreciate and appreciate you! Now if you could only help me with my jump shot too!!! ”
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Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 77 days ago -
Segal Family (Dean)
$103.50Received this donation 62 days ago
Gary
“Craig, Dean and the Segal family! Thank you so much! You guys are awesome and I am so appreciative! Together we are gonna kick cancer's butt!!! Thank you!”
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the edgarton family
“Way to go Gary!!”
$103.50Received this donation 302 days ago
Gary
“Thank you so much! You guys are the best! I know I have a long way to go but with the support from amazing people like you, we can make a difference for these kids! ”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$100Received this donation 96 days ago
Gary
“Incredible, thank you! This is very kind of you!”
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Jeannie Dechiario
$100Received this donation 77 days ago
Gary
“Hi Jeannie! Thank you so much for always supporting me and believing in what I do! I so appreciate that! Your generosity is going to go a long way in helping us kick cancer's butt for good! Thank you and hi to Maia, that amazing daughter of yours!”
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Anonymous
$82.80Received this donation 288 days ago
Gary
“Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kindness!”