Stephanie Schriner

Riding for James "Rocky" Voges

Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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I've Ridden 0.0 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 79th
State: 1st in NE
My Team: 3rd

I've raised $580 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

James "Rocky" Voges

On my first day of school, first grade, I met a quiet, shy boy, who introduced himself as "Rocky". Named for his favorite cartoon character, Rocket J. Squirrel, of Rocky and Bullwinkle fame. We instantly became fast friends. Life was great and carefree, with Rocky enjoying Boy Scouts, playing with his friends and siblings and excelling at archery. When suddenly in the fourth grade, Rocky became very sick. Overnight, Rocky stopped coming to school as he was diagnosed with brain cancer. A death sentence in 1966. And then he was gone! I was devastated. This was my first meeting with cancer. I have never forgotten his warm smile and zest for life. So this year I am going back to my roots and will be remembering this strong, funny and loving little man. Gone way to soon from our lives. This year is for you my forever little friend. You made a huge impact on my life. I will NEVER forget you!

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.

Stephanie

My Challenge

More on Rocky

30 Mar 2020

I just want to share a little background on Rock. He was the oldest of 2 boys out of 7 children. He and his brother loved playing together. He also was active in the Cub Scouts as well as Little Chief's Baseball. But his real passion shined in archery. He won several trophies at archery meets and was a member of Prairie Bowmen Archery Club. He always seemed to have his big, warm smile on no mater what.

Posted 23 hours ago
Finding Rocky!

19 Mar 2020

I had always kept the obit from Rocky's death in my Bible. And as I wrote about him, I thought, how nice it would be to have a real photograph of him for my loyal friends and donors to see what a cute and happy kid he was. Well I did a little research and discovered both his parents still alive. I mailed them a letter and some info on the Challenge. Just a few days later I received not only a picture, but 3 pics and both his mom and dad wrote me separate letters thanking me for Rocky's memorial! WOW!

Posted 12 days ago
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 41 days ago
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $250 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 43 days ago