- National: 9th
- State: 6th in PA
- My Team: 17th
My Story
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The numbers are in and what a success!
28 Jul 2017Together we raised $2,820 for the children. I cannot thank you all enough for sponsoring me in the Great Cycle Challenge, I am humbled by your generosity. This year the challenge was very special as I rode to honor my father. I started with a goal of raising $500 and finished with $2820, I would say we knocked the cover off the ball! Through Facebook I got to meet several of the children. You would read and learn of what they were going through, then post message of support and the parents would reply to you. When the parents replied the world quickly became very small.
As for the cycling part of the challenge I started with a goal of 500 miles and finished with 810 miles ridden during the month of June. I am not sure what my goal for next year will be but I have a number in mind, I have not advised my legs of the number! I entered into the spin ride this year as many of my miles were indoors training, My national ranking for the spin ride is 9th place (last year it was 100) and I finished in 1st place for the spin challenge in Pennsylvania. There were over 38,000 riders registered for the Great Cycle Challenge 2017.
Again, I want to thank you all very much for supporting me but you really helped give some very special children the brighter future they deserve. After all, "All children should be living their life not fighting for it" Thank you,
Keith
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The numbers are in and what a success!
28 Jul 2017Posted 1 day ago -
29.0 mi ride - New goal 800 miles in the books! - Thursday, June 29, 2017
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28.0 mi ride - #17 this ride is for you Callie! - Wednesday, June 28, 2017
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41.0 mi ride - #15 - Monday, June 26, 2017
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107.0 mi ride - #14 unofficial but still my 1st century - Sunday, June 25, 2017
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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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In case you were wondering why...
23 Jun 2017In case you were wondering why I have pushed myself this month to pedal 600 plus miles in Great Cycle Challenge read the message that was sent to me. The month is not over so I am going to keep pedaling and trying to raise research dollars for these children. I am $75 from my goal.
As you get out in this final week, remember the little lives who are fighting cancer and those brave kids who have lost their battle with this terrible disease.
This is why we ride...
We ride to give kids like Danny, Logan, Lilly, Connor, Kendal, Tanner and Callie the brighter futures they deserve to allow them to realize their dreams.
We ride because ALL kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
We ride to fight kids' cancer.
We hope you enjoy the last week of the challenge, and we cannot thank you enough for your amazing efforts to help these kids.
Your support means more to these kids and their families than you could imagine, because it gives them the hope they need to keep fighting and the belief that one day, we can end childhood cancer...once and for all.
But it's not over yet Keith, keep pedaling and clock those last miles...
Let's bring it home.
Great Cycle Challenge Team
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2nd riding goal in the books
23 Jun 2017This week i reached 605 miles ridden and with the generosity of my sponsors i am at 97% of my fundraising goal. $75 more to go and my goal to help children fight this disease that affects so many will be reached.
The smiles that we have put children's faces, priceless.
Thanks Keith
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32.0 mi ride - # 14 600 miles in the books😎 - Thursday, June 22, 2017
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31.0 mi ride - #13 Summer solstice sunrise - Wednesday, June 21, 2017
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36.0 mi ride - #12 Hill training - Tuesday, June 20, 2017
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Hit my 1st ride goal and $250 shy of my fundraising goal!
20 Jun 2017This weekend I hit my 1st riding goal of 500 miles. As I am riding in honor of my father it was appropriate that I hit the 500 mile mark on Father's Day! I am at 90% of my fundraising goal. I found out that that each dollar raised when combined with grants and other programs available to the doctors become approximately $18... think just how great your gifts truly are.
I entered myself in the spin bike challenge however I am riding on the rail trails, spin classes and my own training sessions. In the spin challenge for the State of PA I am sitting in the #1 seat. (for now) I really do appreciate all of your support for this great event. This event is the success that it is because of the people like you. The financial goal for the GCC is $4,000,000 today the funds raised $3,811.484 and there are 37,998 riders in event.
Again, I truly appreciate the all of the support you have provided with this event... your gifts are going to benefit so many kids. You need to give yourselves a pat of the back and smile!
But it is not over and need to get back in the saddle later today another ride... I need to reach my riding goal and with your help I will reach my fundraising goal! Thank you for your Help!
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72.0 mi ride - Ride # 11 (500 miles made 1st goal) - Sunday, June 18, 2017
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45.0 mi ride - #10 - Saturday, June 17, 2017
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37.0 mi ride - # 9 - Wednesday, June 14, 2017
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56.0 mi ride - Ride #8 - Sunday, June 11, 2017
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40.0 mi ride - Rail trail ride #7 - Saturday, June 10, 2017
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43.0 mi ride - Ride # 6 - Friday, June 9, 2017
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32.0 mi ride - Ride #5 - Wednesday, June 7, 2017
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$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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46.0 mi ride - Ride # 4 - Monday, June 5, 2017
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71.0 mi ride - Ride # 3 - Sunday, June 4, 2017
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37.0 mi ride - Day 2 - Friday, June 2, 2017
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27.0 mi ride - The start! - Thursday, June 1, 2017
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$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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2 Apr 2017
This June, 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.
Keith
Posted 118 days ago
My Sponsors
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Chris Brandenburg
“Best of luck Keith!!”
$265Received this donation 44 days agoKeith
“Chris thank you for helping children in the fight of their life. Children should be living a life not fighting for it. ”
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
“Here's your matched donation from Macy's, Thrivent Mutual Funds and our anonymous donors. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$214.13Received this donation 43 days ago -
Heather Madden
$120Received this donation 58 days agoKeith
“Thank you very much for your donation, with your help we are improving the life of a child! Together we are going to give cancer a real kick in the butt!”
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Holly VanCourt
$120Received this donation 69 days agoKeith
“Thank you very much! Together we are helping a child in the fight of their life. Children should be living their life not fighting for it! Thank you for you generous support. ”
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George & Janey Mayo
“Sacrificing your buns for a great cause. Well done!”
$100Received this donation 45 days agoKeith
“George and Janey, I cannot thank you enough for sponsoring me for a 2nd year! Helping a child to live a better life and note fight for life , I don't have the word to express my gratitude! Yes, my legs and butt may be a little sore however I am smiling all the way as I ride! ”
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Jason Reep
“Keep riding for the children this is a great cause!”
$100Received this donation 45 days agoKeith
“Jason thank you for sponsoring me. Together we are helping to end this ugly disease. You made some children smile today! Again thank you for your generosity.”
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Keith Wills
“Some additional help for the children!”
$100Received this donation 42 days ago -
Richardson Farms
“Start riding.....”
$100Received this donation 73 days agoKeith
“ Richardson Farm's thank you very much for supporting me again this year in the Great Cycle Challenge. Your support will help to save children's lives. ”
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Sandy Wieber
$100Received this donation 28 days agoKeith
“Sandy, thank you for your support. Children should be outside playing and running around living their life not fighting for it. Thank you! ”
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ben simpkins
“Congrats on your journey”
$75Received this donation 36 days agoKeith
“Ben you put me over the top! Thank you! if you could see my smile but my smile is not as big as the children we are helping! ”
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Crystal Kimball
“DOWN THE STRETCH HE COMES! Surging for the wire, looking fresh as a daisy! Go, baby, go!”
$70Received this donation 38 days agoKeith
“Crystal, thank you very much! Fresh as a daisy,.. perhaps just a little wilted. I really want to thank you but the children that we are helping are the winners in this race. I should reach 600 miles on 6.22.17 and if plans go correctly and I find the time 700 miles either Sunday or Monday. Thank you for helping make a child smile today!”
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Rick Bernstein
$70Received this donation 44 days agoKeith
“Rick, thank you for the extra effort to get your sponsorship in late in the evening on "Kick cancers butt day" Your contribution along with others will provide a better life for a child, thank you!”
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sherry gentry
$70Received this donation 53 days agoKeith
“Sherry, you are wonderful! Thank you very much. Together we are helping these children live a life and not fighting for it! ”
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Bonnie Ogg
“Keep going Keith. I am proud of you and you are doing this wonderful thing for a great cause. I agree that children should not have to suffer. They should be out playing.”
$50Received this donation 40 days agoKeith
“Bonnie, thank you for your support. I agree that children should be playing, Of how about "Children should be living their life not fighting for it!" ”
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Country Life Farm
“Keith, Thank you for everything you do for the Maryland Ag Community. Your Dad would be mighty proud, as are we. All the best, Mike Pons”
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Dave Heitmann
“Great job Keith”
$50Received this donation 41 days agoKeith
“Dave, thank you for helping give a child a better life! On Fathers Day you made a lot of children smile, thank you”
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Elva Wills
“In remembrance of Richard Wills”
$50Received this donation 76 days agoKeith
“Mom, Dad would very happy knowing that we are helping children live a better life! Thank you for supporting me in the Great Cycle Challenge”
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Felicia Batten
“Awesome work Keith! Good luck on your ride next month. So proud of your accomplishments.”
$50Received this donation 73 days agoKeith
“Felicia, Thank you very much for your support. Together we can help to fight this disease and provide children with a better life!”
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Gary Anderson
“Thanks for making a difference. Well done Keith!”
$50Received this donation 36 days agoKeith
“Gary, thank you for your support. Together we are all making a difference in a Childs life. We are giving children the opportunity to live their life vs fighting for it! Thank you!”
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Greg Cornwell
“Thanks Keith for all you do for our community.”
$50Received this donation 53 days agoKeith
“Greg, thank you for your support again this year! With your help we are giving a child hope to a brighter future. ”
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Jeff McKay
$50Received this donation 45 days agoKeith
“Jeff, with your support we are providing a better life for a child. No child should have to fight for their life, they should be living their life. Many thanks , You made a child smile today! ”
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Jill Beran
“👍🏻”
$50Received this donation 77 days agoKeith
“Thank you so much! The kids will appreciate it even more! ”
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John Stump
“Good luck Keith.”
$50Received this donation 45 days agoKeith
“John, thank you for sponsoring me for a second year. All 37,000+ riders and the sponsors are helping to kick this ugly disease in the butt, Together we are fighting this disease and providing children with a better life!”
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Kurt Fuchs
“Good Luck, Keith!”
$50Received this donation 43 days agoKeith
“Thank you for helping a child in the fight of their life, Together we are helping to kick this ugly disease in the butt. ”
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Laura Eisner
“Keith, thank you for fighting for the children! What a great accomplishment!!”
$50Received this donation 28 days agoKeith
“With your sponsorship we are helping a child in the fight of their life! My legs may be a little tired however I am smiling while riding because I know together we are making an impact in a child's life. Thank you for supporting me ! ”
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Mary Jane Roop
“Thank you for fighting for the children Keith. Together we will conquer this disease. Proud of you!”
$50Received this donation 55 days agoKeith
“Mary Jane, Thank you very much for your support. 37,751 individuals are riding this month to help kick this disease in the butt. Together with your help we will improve the life of a child.”
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Michael Jacobs
“Such an amazing thing you're doing and for a wonderful cause!! Way to go Keith! I'm sure your dad is so proud of you.”
$50Received this donation 40 days agoKeith
“Thank you Michael, I feel as though my Dad is cheering me on! I hit my first riding goal of 500 miles on Fathers day, it seemed appropriate! With your help we are improving the lives of many children, The mantra for the ride "Children should be living their life not fighting for it! I am smiling every hour I sit in the saddle! ”
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Suzanne Dorsey
“Keith, Thank you for letting me be a part of your Challenge! I look forward to watching your progress!”
$50Received this donation 60 days agoKeith
“ Suzanne, the children that we are helping say "thank you" . Unfortunately cancer touches all of our lives, we are working together to 'Kick Cancers Butt" and provide a better life for a child, thank you. ”
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Angel Adams
“Proud of you Keith. You are a role model!”
$35Received this donation 83 days agoKeith
“I have been called many things but never a role model, thank you!”
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Janet Mank
“Good luck riding in this year's Cycle Challenge for this great cause!”
$35Received this donation 57 days agoKeith
“Janet, thank you very much for your donation. Together we are helping a child to have a better life and kicking cancers butt! ”
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Justin Berk
$35Received this donation 36 days agoKeith
“Justin thank you for your support. My goal is not to ride a long distance but to give children the opportunity to live and enjoy life not fight through treatments. Together we will fight and conquer this disease that touches all of our lives.”
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Richard Wills
“Good luck bro!!!!!!!”
$35Received this donation 65 days agoKeith
“Scott thank you very much! Let's help some children live their life, not fight for it! ”
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William McCollum
“Congratulations on a great accomplishment.”
$35Received this donation 29 days agoKeith
“Chris, thank you! Together we are helping to kick this ugly disease in the butt! This disease knows no boundaries ,it touches all of our lives. Together we are making a difference in a childs life, thank you!”
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Kirk Landis
$30.87Received this donation 43 days agoKeith
“Kirk, thank you for helping a child today, we may not know the children directly however this disease touches all of our lives. Unfortunately we never know where cancer is going to show its ugly head. The children we help say thank you more than I ever can!”
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Ava Kovacs
“A truly deserving cause !”
$25Received this donation 73 days agoKeith
“Ava, Thank you for your support in the effort to kick cancer's butt! With your help we can provide a better life for a child. ”
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Kathy Hayes
$25Received this donation 72 days agoKeith
“Kathy, I thank you and the children thank you ever more. We are all trying to work towards a cure for this disease, your sponsorship will help in making a child's life better. ”
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Lonni Pitis
“Thank you for riding for this great cause!”
$25Received this donation 58 days agoKeith
“Lonni, I thank you and the children that we are helping say "Thank you" We are helping a child live their life and not fighting for it.”
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Marshall Handy
“Hi Keith- I work with Pat and wish you much success!”
$25Received this donation 73 days agoKeith
“Marshall, Thank you very much for supporting my bike ride, The children that we are helping appreciate your help even more. Children should be living their life not fighting for it!, ”
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Susan Krieger
“Get rollin Keith. Way to go@!”
$25Received this donation 72 days agoKeith
“Susan thank you very much! With your help we will help a child in the fight of their life. ”
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Tabi Criswell
$25Received this donation 29 days agoKeith
“Tabi, Thank you for helping a child today! My goal is to ride but the real goal is to someday not have to worry about this disease impacting the lives of so many. Thank you, Keith”
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Bruce Yerkes
$20Received this donation 39 days agoKeith
“Bruce, Thank you for supporting this ride, together we are helping a child in the fight of their life. Keith”
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Anonymous
“Good Luck in reaching your goal!”
$20Received this donation 72 days agoKeith
“Anonymous, I don't know who you are but thank you very much! We are out to kick cancer's butt!”
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Ed Dircks
$20Received this donation 29 days agoKeith
“Ed, Thank you for your support, I have said it many times, we are helping children in the fight of their life! Thank you, Keith”
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Gary Thompson
$20Received this donation 29 days agoKeith
“Gary, I really appreciate your support however the children we are helping appreciate it even more. Too many lives are impacted by the disease, with your help we working to kick this disease in the butt. Thank you , Keith”
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Gary Wisecarver
“Keep up the great work for a wonderful cause!”
$20Received this donation 45 days agoKeith
“I thank you very much for sponsoring me, however this is not about me but about helping children in the fight of their life! We made some smiles today, Thank you!”
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Robert Mccubbin
$20Received this donation 16 days agoKeith
“Bobby, together we are giving some children a brighter future, thank you!”
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Christine Hepler
“Ride On!”
$10Received this donation 60 days agoKeith
“Christine, Thank you very much for you donation. All of us working together will help to kick cancers butt! please watch throughout the month for updates on my ride status. Children should be living their life not fighting for it!”
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Kathy Coburn
“Way to go! Sending out prayers for Ascenia to kick the cancer!”
$10Received this donation 50 days agoKeith
“Kathy, thank you very much for your support! We are all working together to help a child in the fight of their life! Children should be living their life not fighting for it! The children thank you more than me. ”
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Keith Wills
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
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Mary Lowery-Vaught
“You better ride 600 miles for the children, they are counting on you!”
$20Received this donation 45 days agoKeith
“Mary, thank you very much. We are helping children in the fight of their life. We were able to make some children smile today, thank you. ”
