Christopher Wilson
- National: 155th
- State: 9th in PA
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.
As you know, I have been fighting incurable, untreatable cancer for 3 years. The physical and mental pain I face every day sometimes brings me to my knees. I cannot fathom being a child and feeling this way, it tears my heart apart thinking that a poor innocent child has to live like this.
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.
Christopher
My Legacy
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432 mi Ridden$3,529 Raised2023
My Challenge
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Double duty
13 Oct 2024Yesterday I rode my bike in a parade for the Shriners, to which I am a member. We raise money for the Shriners hospital that treats sick kids.
So I was doing double duty for the kids and riding under both campaigns!
My back has been pretty bad lately but I will get these miles finished!
Posted 70 days ago -
2.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 12, 2024
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45.1 mi ride - Glitch in the Matrix - Thursday, October 3, 2024
From Lower Armstrong trail
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Sponsor ride
3 Oct 2024Today was a nice treat!
It started off with some misting leftover rain but it cleared and made for a nice day.
What made it even nicer was to have one of my sponsors and friend come join me for the ride!
Owen of Owen and Jen, who faithfully donate every year, rode the 20 miles with me today. Maybe this weekend I can convince him to do 50 miles!
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20.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Rain rain go away...
1 Oct 2024Well it's been a solid week of rain or rain predictions.
After last year's broken ribs incident I just can't take the chance of taking another major spill.
GCC has extended the time frame again to allow us old folks to finish.
I have plans to go out tomorrow and grab some miles. I will hopefully finish this weekend!
Thanks again for all of your support, not only for the kids, but for me as well.
Posted 83 days ago -
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 86 days ago -
Dancing in the Rain
24 Sep 2024Today started off with predictions of bad storms.
I thought I wouldn't get my ride in! It turned out that I danced all around those raindrops! They tried to ruin my trip, but they failed!
Now I did have a run in with a bench in Freeport that was wet with paint. Mind you, no sign was on the bench, I saw no one out painting and there was no signs of work nearby. Yet I noticed after I got back on my bike, that I had paint on my calves! I checked and found my new bike shorts, bike seat and the superhero shirt (that I earned with all of your donations), all covered in paint!!
Even that doesn't ruin how I feel about this adventure that I'm on.
Today's picture is a salute to all of my Brothers. This fine group of men do a lot of good for a lot of people and proud to be a Brother to each of them.
Posted 89 days ago -
41.2 mi ride - Dancing in the rain. - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Bears!?!
21 Sep 2024The doppler radar showed me riding directly in to a storm this morning. Luckily that did not happen.
It was a little muddy because of the storm that I barely missed but I "muddled" through.
I stopped for lunch at Fox's Pizza in Kittaning and managed to put 40 miles on the Ole Silver Bullet.
The highlight of the day today was coming across what looked like a bear cave! Good thing my legs are strong and my Ole Silver Bullet is quick and in good shape, just in case.. ya know?! ;)
Posted 92 days ago -
40.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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I beat the rain
18 Sep 2024It’s hump day! As soon as I got to the trail it was spitting rain on me. I was hoping that I could get most of the ride in without getting soaked, luckily it stopped pretty quickly.
It was a beautiful day to ride, comfortable temperature that lasted until the last 7 miles when the humidity kicked up and the misty rain moved in. Still a comfortable day on the bike.
I like to take pictures of the unique things that I see along the way, just like when I hiked the Appalachian Trail, not wanting to always just take the same old boring photos. I thought that today’s photo was quite interesting and cute and wanted to make sure that I captured that for you all! This was in between Ford City and Kittanning along the Armstrong Trail.
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50.4 mi ride - I beat the rain!!! - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Saturday morning fun
14 Sep 2024Today was really good and I feel like I could ride even more!
I ran across the 1st 110th Army unit doing their drill weekend. A bunch of starry eyed youth in PT gear, brought back great memories of my younger years! Even though the Army came 2nd and I was older than these kids, it was fun to go down memory lane
I rode off feeling strong and young (in my mind at least)
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43.0 mi ride - Beautiful day for a ride. - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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Foggy morning
14 Sep 2024I took 2 days off to deal with our puppy Pepper's health needs. Fortunately, no surgery needed but a long road to recovery for her!
So back on the seat (so to speak) early this morning.
What a gorgeous way to start the day, quiet nature, fog filled trail, nothing like the sound of nature to mend the soul!
I ended at 31 miles today after seeing some really cool sites. I wish I could post more than 1 picture so you could see what I saw, but at least you can try and "feel" this picture.
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31.2 mi ride - Armstrong trails new section - Friday, September 13, 2024
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Moooo
11 Sep 2024Today was an uneventful day. I was a tad sore and so I started at the Freeport end of the Butler Freeport Trail.
It wasn't long til I regretted the warming leggins that I had cherished just yesterday.
Came across some wildlife (LoL) pictured here.
Oddly craved a burger after my ride.
Thanks for all of your generosity and contributions to date.
Posted 103 days ago -
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 103 days ago -
26.2 mi ride - Short day - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Challenging Day
10 Sep 2024What a beautiful day for a ride, what beautiful scenery and what a beautiful reason to ride, helping others.
I wanted to go a little easier today with little elevation so I headed to the Armstrong Trail and started in Ford City.
Along the way I ran into other people riding for the same reason, casual bikers, the Executive Director of the trail doing some trail checking, a beautiful grey fox and endless other wildlife.
I took a side trail to Buttermilk Falls, where I stopped to think about how blessed I am to be able to do this for the children.
7 miles from the car the wind picked up, forcing me to earn every turn of my pedal. My back was killing me but I finished with some help from above.
As my friend Indy says: Life is Good.
Posted 104 days ago -
42.9 mi ride - A tough one today - Monday, September 9, 2024
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$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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Late night email
9 Sep 2024I received this email this evening and thought I should share it.
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Chilly morning ride
8 Sep 2024This morning was chilly, yet beautiful. Starting to increase my mileage. Tomorrow should be a 40+ mile day. See if the weather holds out.
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31.1 mi ride - A nice chilly morning - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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25.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 6, 2024
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23.1 mi ride - First September Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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$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 116 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.
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$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.
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$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 118 days ago -
A New Year
15 Feb 2024Hello Everyone, another year is here and I will be getting in shape to ride in the Great Cycle Challenge this coming September. I hope I can count on everyones support again this year for this great cause.
Posted 311 days ago
My Sponsors
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Rich and Molly Yovanovich
“Chris, You are an inspiration to everyone who knows you! Good luck on your ride! Rich and Molly”
$1,035Received this donation 116 days ago
Christopher
“Rich and Molly, it's people like you who are the inspirations. Giving so selflessly to those less fortunate. I have the fun part in all of this, riding my bike in order to connect people like you to the children who need it the most. Your gift is generous and does not go unappreciated.”
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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!”
$868.58Received this donation 102 days ago
Christopher
“What an amazing and humbling donation. I don't think I have any other words for this. ❤️”
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Plum Creek Masonic Lodge #799
“Glad to support our Brother.”
$517.50Received this donation 90 days ago
Christopher
“Thank you, Brothers, for the generous donation for the children. I am proud to be surrounded by such uplifting men.”
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Jody Nelis
“Good Luck Chris. Jody - K3JZD”
$310.50Received this donation 113 days ago
Christopher
“Jody, your generosity and belief in me helps to pedal my bike! Appreciate it my friend.”
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JOHN RECKLITIS
$310.50Received this donation 115 days ago
Christopher
“Thank you for the donation for the children John! I also appreciate your confidence in me.”
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Owen & Jennifer Crossman
“You’re an inspiration! So damn proud of your accomplishments, Chris. Ride on brother!”
$300Received this donation 104 days ago
Christopher
“Owen and Jennifer, Thank you for the kind words, but the true inspirations are the ones giving so selflessly. Your donation is much appreciated!!”
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Diane Wilson
“You amaze me every single day.”
$207Received this donation 103 days ago
Christopher
“Ditto”
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Paul Gazzo
$155.25Received this donation 95 days ago
Christopher
“Thanks Brother Paul for the donation and the confidence in me!”
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Jacob Huss
“Good luck!”
$124.20Received this donation 103 days ago
Christopher
“Thanks Jacob for supporting me and the children. Hopefully I won't break any ribs this year!”
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James Gilchrist
“Chris you are amazing, fighting your own fight and fighting for others”
$124.20Received this donation 96 days ago
Christopher
“Thank you Jim. The children truly appreciate you fighting your battle yet still thinking of them.”
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Brady & Katelyn Krebs
“You’re amazing!”
$103.50Received this donation 103 days ago
Christopher
“Brady and Katelyn, I appreciate your donation so much and look forward to amazing you for a long time to come! ;)”
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David Semencar
“I like to help the children. Cancer is no good.”
$103.50Received this donation 103 days ago
Christopher
“Thank you David. The children appreciate and and you are right, cancer is no good.”
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Logan and Rachel Schmidt
“We just wanted to let you know how incredibly proud we are of you. What you're doing to raise money for kids with cancer is truly amazing and inspiring. Your dedication and big heart mean the world, not just to those kids, but to all of us who love you. Keep pedaling with that positive spirit of yours. We're cheering you on every step of the way. We love you very much.”
$103.50Received this donation 118 days ago
Christopher
“Logan and Rachel. Thank you so much for the amazing words. I feel honored to represent the children and that you two know the struggles I have been through in order to get to this point. I love that you want to support the children in my name and have faith in my ability to accomplish all goals I set for myself. I love you both.”
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Mark Roberts
“You know how to kick cancer's butt, Buddy! I'm happy to support you all the way!! Mark”
$103.50Received this donation 103 days ago
Christopher
“Indy you know I can't just accept anything! I will fight til I can't fight anymore. I appreciate your support!”
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Nick & Rachael Stevens
“Thank you for all you do! GOOD LUCK!”
$103.50Received this donation 103 days ago
Christopher
“Nick and Rachael, thank you so much for thinking of the children. I know that they appreciate your donation.”
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RegoDog
“Thank You Chris. Keep it up!!!”
$72.45Received this donation 86 days ago
Christopher
“Thanks so much Regodog! I appreciate the confidence!”
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Sandra Douglas-Russell
“Go get ‘em Chris! You are an inspiration.”
$72.45Received this donation 103 days ago
Christopher
“Thanks Sandra, that's my plan! I feel like the kids are the biggest inspiration! Your donation is appreciated.”
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Babybeekeepers 🐝
“We are proud of you! ❤️💪🚴♀️”
$51.75Received this donation 103 days ago
Christopher
“Thank you babybeekeepers! I hope I can continue to make you proud for a long time to come!”
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Claude Odom
“Big goal, great cause. Make it happen Brother.”
$51.75Received this donation 114 days ago
Christopher
“Thank you so much for your confidence in me Brother. The children for sure appreciate it as much or more than I do!”
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Paulina Brown
$51.75Received this donation 103 days ago
Christopher
“Thank you Paulina, for your support of the children and belief in me.”