Chan Bliss

9years
Chan Bliss
Riding in memory of Mary Ann Bliss
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!
I've Ridden 246.8 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 1175th
  • State: 102nd in FL
  • My Team: 3rd
I've raised $1,556 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mary Ann Bliss

Mary Ann Bliss

My mom was a cancer survivor and I am a cancer survivor myself. We both were teachers of young children. I cannot think of a more fitting tribute to my mom than the effort to save children from the scourge of cancer.

My Story

28 Jul 2022

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 Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 414 mi Ridden
    $255 Raised
    2015
  • 266 mi Ridden
    $220 Raised
    2016
  • 161 mi Ridden
    $170 Raised
    2017
  • 182 mi Ridden
    $613 Raised
    2018
  • 272 mi Ridden
    $681 Raised
    2019
  • 324 mi Ridden
    $1,527 Raised
    2020
  • 383 mi Ridden
    $1,684 Raised
    2021
  • 364 mi Ridden
    $1,742 Raised
    2022
  • 247 mi Ridden
    $1,556 Raised
    2023
9years
2,613 mi
Ridden
$8,448
Raised

My Challenge

  • Day 25
    25 Sep 2023

    Read more about my ride today here https://whatsafterwork.blogspot.com/2023/09/day-25-of-great-cycle-challenge.html

    Posted 20 hours ago
  • 16.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 25, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • Day 24
    25 Sep 2023

    Read about my ride here https://whatsafterwork.blogspot.com/2023/09/day-24-of-gcc.html

    and find out about the balloon

    Day 24
    Posted 2 days ago
  • 12.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 24, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • Day 23
    24 Sep 2023

    I rode a different route today. I headed north toward Patty's house. I was meeting Jan there and the three of us were going out to lunch at the Tarpon Turtle. We had a nice lunch even if the guitarist was playing Jimmy Buffet a little too loud. Our tables looked out over Lake Tarpon.

    The ride was uneventful and the weather for the first day of fall was nice. I had something I had not had before, a fish reuben. It was quite tasty and I'd have it again.

    With today's ride I have 82 miles to go in the next 7 days to reach 300 miles for the month, I can do that number easily. The other number is $1042 to reach my goal of $2500. That number i need your help with. If you can give just a little that will help. Just go to my Great Cycle Challenge page and click donate.

    Day 23
    Posted 3 days ago
  • 11.8 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 23, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • Day 22
    23 Sep 2023

    New blog post about my ride today.https://whatsafterwork.blogspot.com/2023/09/day-22-of-great-cycle-challenge.html

    Day 22
    Posted 4 days ago
  • 17.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 22, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • Day 20 and 21
    22 Sep 2023

    Go here to read the post. https://whatsafterwork.blogspot.com/2023/09/day-20-and-21-of-great-cycle-challenge.html

    Posted 5 days ago
  • 16.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 21, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 5 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Melissa Canfield
    “You're an inspiration, Chan! Bill & Melissa”
    $207
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Bill and Melissa, This year will be a little challenging because the first part of September I will be spending with the grand kids. But it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make😀.”
  • Kathleen Feezor
    “Go Chan! Thank you for continuing to ride to fight cancer!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks for the help”
  • Mark Cashen
    $124.20
    Received this donation 157 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Mark, You wanna ride with me this year?”
  • Homer Bliss
    “Good luck good job and I'm looking forward to reading your posts.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 200 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Homer, Can't wait for the big party in two weeks!”
  • Karen Bass
    “I am proud of your continued support for this cause!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 200 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thank you for the donation, I look forward to this ride each year.”
  • Giest Carrie
    “Thanks Chan for raising money to fund childhood cancer. Childhood cancer research is terribly underfunded. My son is currently dealing with a recurrence of Ewing's Sarcoma which has matasticized to his lungs. The only care they can offer is palliative; there is no cure. Treatment for Ewing's hasn't changed in over two decades. There is no "latest and greatest" treatment. Here's to hoping that research dollars can find a cure. Our kids deserve that.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Carrie, I'm so sorry about your son, I know from personal experience (Prostate Cancer) that dealing with cancer is an ever changing experience. I'll keep your son in my prayers.”
  • William Ante
    “Ride Chan ride.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 63 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Bill, hopefully it will cool off a little by September.”
  • William Ante
    “Ride Chan, ride for the good of the cause.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Bill, this afternoon I'm going to try riding some miles on a stationary bike. Not sure how that will go. Thanks for the continued support.”
  • William Elsner
    “Let's do this!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 249 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Bill. Another challenge, another 300 miles this September!”
  • Pam Fiori
    “Chan, I admire your enthusiasm and commitment to others! Keep riding!”
    $50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Pam, I'll be riding as long as I'm able!”
  • Eric Stippler
    “Carry on brother .. as Paul advises in HEB 12, " .. run with perseverance the race marked out for us." God Bless You, your team and ESPECIALLY the little ones for whom you ride !”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Eric, thank you for the very kind donation. I guess this has been my race to run for the last 9 years. And one I'm happy to do.”
  • James Bliss
    “Starting this off”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 249 days ago
  • Laura DeWitt
    “Great job, Uncle Chan! Thank you for bringing so much awareness to this cause.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thank you Laura and thanks for helping the kids!😃”
  • Mary Craine
    $36.23
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Mary, 9 years riding!”
  • Mary Goldman
    $36.23
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thank you Mary for your generous donation.”
  • Mary Stippler
    “Just a boost to the end.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thank you for the boost!”
  • Mary Stippler
    “So proud of this team. You go guys.!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Mary, September is going to be a good month to ride.”
  • Palmer Ann Bliss
    “Let’s do this!!! Love you 🩷”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “We Will! Glad you are riding again.”
  • Patty Whitehouse
    “Chan, Captain! Thanks for including me again this year in the Great Cycle Challenge! XO Patty”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Patty, I'm hoping it cools down a little bit in September.”
  • Patty Whitehouse
    “Captain, Sorry...I didn't select the right key with my earlier donation! Should be right now!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Chan Bliss
    Chan
    “Thanks Patty, keep on riding!”
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