Bob Lemke

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 509.8 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 826th
State: 45th in IL

I've raised $1,856 My goal is $2,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Friends and Family

Riding to support all of our friends and family members who have had life altering experiences with any form of cancer.

My Story

8 Sep 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.

Bob

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

706 mi Ridden

$1,888 Raised

2016
1,116 mi Ridden

$1,618 Raised

2017
740 mi Ridden

$1,255 Raised

2018
715 mi Ridden

$1,778 Raised

2019
483 mi Ridden

$861 Raised

2020
502 mi Ridden

$1,416 Raised

2021
534 mi Ridden

$1,717 Raised

2022
256 mi Ridden

$766 Raised

2023
346 mi Ridden

$2,023 Raised

2024
466 mi Ridden

$1,790 Raised

2025
510 mi Ridden

$1,856 Raised

2026

6,373 mi

Ridden

$16,968

Raised

My Challenge

53.2 mi ride - GCC 500 Centennial Trail loop - Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago
30.4 mi ride - CDON Loop - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago
10.0 mi ride - Indoor trainer - Saturday, September 26, 2026

Logged this ride 10 days ago
20.4 mi ride - Lakeshore Harvest 26 Rain Shorty - Saturday, September 19, 2026

Logged this ride 17 days ago
30.6 mi ride - CDON Loop - Sunday, September 13, 2026

Logged this ride 23 days ago
36.3 mi ride - Post DALMAC 26 2 - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Logged this ride 26 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 27 days ago
13.2 mi ride - Post DALMAC 26 1 - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Logged this ride 28 days ago
55.8 mi ride - DALMAC 26 D5 - Sunday, September 6, 2026

Logged this ride 30 days ago
58.1 mi ride - DALMAC 26 D4 - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 31 days ago

My Sponsors

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!”
$489.25
Received this donation 26 days ago

Bob

“Thank you to all who make the match possible!”

Thank you to all who make the match possible!
CHERYL & Nelson Albrecht

“Thanks for raising funds for Pediatric Cancer! We love you Buddy!”
$103.50
Received this donation 28 days ago

Bob

“Thank you! Our September GCC is one of my cherished activities, your family is near to my heart in a special way this month.”

Thank you! Our September GCC is one of my cherished activities, your family is near to my heart in a special way this month.
Christine Noone

“Thanks Bob for helping children!”
$103.50
Received this donation 27 days ago

Bob

“Chris, thank you so much for joining us in this year's event. I appreciate all you do and taking time to lend your support!”

Chris, thank you so much for joining us in this year's event. I appreciate all you do and taking time to lend your support!
Larry Koehler
$103.50
Received this donation 25 days ago

Bob

“Larry, thank you for your support of this event and my efforts.”

Larry, thank you for your support of this event and my efforts.
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 35 days ago

Bob

“Thank you for your support! If you can share your name or email to me, I'd enjoy a chance to catch up.”

Thank you for your support! If you can share your name or email to me, I'd enjoy a chance to catch up.
Marilyn Lemke

“Kicking off your cycling season and wishing you a safe ride wherever you go!”
$103.50
Received this donation 62 days ago

Bob

“We do go places! Thank you!”

We do go places! Thank you!
Patrick Shelton

“Thanks for riding to battle cancer!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 26 days ago

Bob

“Thank you for your ongoing support, Pat! Rainy season so far, but we keep pedaling on.”

Thank you for your ongoing support, Pat! Rainy season so far, but we keep pedaling on.
Ray Muehlhauser

“Enjoy the ride!”
$103.50
Received this donation 16 days ago

Bob

“Ray, appreciate your ongoing support and member of our team! Thank you”

Ray, appreciate your ongoing support and member of our team! Thank you
Tom and Phyllis Lies

“Thank you so much, Bob for all that you do to help to find a cure for cancer! We truly appreciate your spirit and dedication!”
$103.50
Received this donation 11 hours ago

Bob
Vivian Romaniszak

“Kick cancer’s butt today and everyday!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 27 days ago

Bob

“Hi Vivian! Really appreciate your support and encouragement as we take on this cause.”

Hi Vivian! Really appreciate your support and encouragement as we take on this cause.
Anonymous
$75
Received this donation 27 days ago

Bob

“Thank you for joining us in this terrific cause and encouraging us to help make an impact”

Thank you for joining us in this terrific cause and encouraging us to help make an impact
Anonymous

“Your 11 year record is so admirable! Hope you can continue for another 11! Ride safe!”
$51.75
Received this donation 27 days ago

Bob

“Thank you for your support and cheering us on!”

Thank you for your support and cheering us on!
C. Semrad & Associates

“Go Bob, Go!”
$51.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Bob
David Grossman
$51.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

Bob

“David, thank you for joining in with your support. I appreciate it very much.”

David, thank you for joining in with your support. I appreciate it very much.
GSS, Inc.

“Good Luck, Bob. Thank you so much for your continued support of this wonderful cause! Kim/GSS, Inc.”
$51.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

Bob

“Kim, thank you for your continued support of this fundraising and cycling event. Thanks for all you do!”

Kim, thank you for your continued support of this fundraising and cycling event. Thanks for all you do!
Mary Kurnik

“Bob, Keep up your fine efforts to help cure Kids Cancer. Kevin and I know you can accomplish your biking goal. Take care. Mary & Kevin”
$51.75
Received this donation 27 days ago

Bob

“Mary, your continued support is very kind and thoughtful. Thank you. Thinking of you as you battle what's next.”

Mary, your continued support is very kind and thoughtful. Thank you. Thinking of you as you battle what's next.
Penny Achim
$50
Received this donation 27 days ago

Bob

“Penny, thank you for coming along for this ride!”

Penny, thank you for coming along for this ride!
Anonymous

“Keep on riding like the wind! Inspired me to change something to support this cause and to prioritize my health.”
$51.75
Received this donation 27 days ago

Bob

“Very much appreciate your support and personal commitment to health”

Very much appreciate your support and personal commitment to health