Bob Sylverne

I am riding 240 mi for my friend, Willy Griffin. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 105.4 mi My goal is 240 mi

My Rankings

National: 379th
State: 28th in IL

I've raised $1,185 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Willy Griffin

This is year 2 I'll be riding for Travis “Will” Griffin. Willy is 15 months into his fight against pediatric cancer. He will celebrate his birthday at the end of August, for the second time while battling Leukemia, turning 13. Will, is starting 8th grade in September, he hopes that this school year he is able to attend more days of school and join after-school activities. At this point in his treatment, he takes chemo pills daily (Fridays being his heavy pill days with taking 20 pills). He is treated at Lurie’s Children's Hospital Chicago, with the end goal of moving into survivorship and completing treatment September 2025. He continues to receive chemo through his chemo-port and through a lumber puncture. Once a month he is on steroids for 5 days. He says the chemo makes him sick and tired, he gets sick, and he sleeps. While the steroids change who he is and effect every part of his body, making it feel "weird", he has a strong hate for steroids. Through all the bad, pain, and unknown there are always kind, caring and supportive people that Will is surrounded by. We truley are stronger together. Will is the grandson of of our neighbors and good friends Jane and Andy Carponelli. This years ride is personal.

My Story

12 Aug 2024

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.

This year I'm riding for Travis “Will” Griffin, who will be celebrating his 13th birthday this month.

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 Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

305 mi Ridden

$1,509 Raised

2016
328 mi Ridden

$1,089 Raised

2017
240 mi Ridden

$541 Raised

2018
176 mi Ridden

$558 Raised

2019
226 mi Ridden

$954 Raised

2021
286 mi Ridden

$616 Raised

2022
328 mi Ridden

$1,749 Raised

2023

1,995 mi

Ridden

$8,201

Raised

My Challenge

15.2 mi ride - Sunday Ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024

Logged this ride 12 hours ago
12.5 mi ride - Saturday Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024

Logged this ride 1 day ago
15.4 mi ride - Wrigley Lakefront ride - Friday, September 6, 2024

Logged this ride 2 days ago
12.6 mi ride - After Hockey Recovery Ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024

Logged this ride 3 days ago
16.5 mi ride - Palatine Trail - Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Logged this ride 5 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 7 days ago
33.3 mi ride - 2024 Bike the Drive - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Logged this ride 8 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 25 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.

Posted 26 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 27 days ago

My Sponsors

Dave Evans

“Great cause Bob ….”
$274.28
Received this donation 25 days ago

Bob

“Thanks so much for the generous donation Dave! I messaged a thanks on Linked-In at the time.”

Thanks so much for the generous donation Dave! I messaged a thanks on Linked-In at the time.
Lisa & Henry

“Keep up the great work Bob! Stay strong Willy!”
$124.20
Received this donation 7 days ago

Bob

“Thanks so much for the donation Lisa & Henry!”

Thanks so much for the donation Lisa & Henry!
Joseph Fiorentino
$103.50
Received this donation 27 days ago

Bob

“Thanks so much for the generous donation Joe! Sorry I missed you in SF I'm sure we'll be back sometime soon!”

Thanks so much for the generous donation Joe! Sorry I missed you in SF I'm sure we'll be back sometime soon!
Raymond Tubridy
$103.50
Received this donation 25 days ago

Bob
Steve Repasky
$103.50
Received this donation 24 days ago

Bob
Andy Carponelli

“Thank you for your support of pediatric cancer and your support of Willy as he goes through his fight.”
$72.45
Received this donation 26 days ago

Bob

“Thanks Andy and Jane!”

Thanks Andy and Jane!
Bob Wittbrodt
$72.45
Received this donation 25 days ago

Bob
John Munro

“Bob, Keep up the good work ! John”
$72.45
Received this donation 27 days ago

Bob

“Thanks John!!!”

Thanks John!!!
Natalie Zirlin

“Awesome cause!”
$51.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

Bob
Dayna Lucas

“You Rock, Bob! Thanks 😊”
$36.23
Received this donation 7 days ago

Bob
Jim Baldwin
$36.23
Received this donation 25 days ago

Bob
Lynn Morris
$36.23
Received this donation 6 days ago

Bob
Cindy Daker

“Any time I can help another person dealing with cancer it makes me feel great! Having dealt with cancer myself I know how difficult it can be and any help is appreciated!”
$25.88
Received this donation 7 days ago

Bob

“Thanks for the Donation Cindy! Hope you and the family are well!”

Thanks for the Donation Cindy! Hope you and the family are well!
Bob Sylverne

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$72.45
Received this donation 43 days ago

Bob