David Bogardus

I'm riding for my wife Nancy, my sister-in-law Barbara and coworker family. Please sponsor and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 0.0 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 40th
State: 3rd in AZ

I've raised $1,580 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Nancy, Barbara and coworker family

My Story

26 Jul 2026

Hello Everyone,

This September, I’ll be riding in the Great Cycle Challenge for the sixth year — and every year, this ride becomes more personal to me. It’s not just about the miles. It’s about the kids who are fighting battles far bigger than anything I face on the road. It’s about their families, their courage, and the hope they cling to every single day.

Over the years, this challenge has given me more than I ever expected. I’ve met incredible people, shared powerful moments, and seen how deeply this cause touches lives. If you’re in the Vistancia area and riding too, reach out — I’d be honored to share some miles together.

I ride because the reality is heartbreaking: cancer is the biggest disease‑related killer of children in the United States. More than 15,700 kids are diagnosed every year, and 38 children lose their lives every single week.

No child should have to fight for the life they haven’t even had the chance to fully live.

That’s why I’m raising funds again this year — to support the Children’s Cancer Research Fund and help push forward the treatments, breakthroughs, and hope these kids desperately need. Every donation, no matter the size, becomes part of a child’s future. It becomes part of their chance.

Your support truly changes little lives.

If you’re able, please visit my dashboard and make a donation. And please feel free to share it — spreading the word is just as powerful as giving.

🔗 https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/DavidBogardus

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart,

David

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

732 mi Ridden

$1,487 Raised

2021
638 mi Ridden

$2,642 Raised

2022
202 mi Ridden

$1,822 Raised

2023
468 mi Ridden

$1,759 Raised

2024
474 mi Ridden

$1,751 Raised

2025
Ridden

$1,580 Raised

2026

2,514 mi

Ridden

$11,041

Raised

My Challenge

21.0 mi ride - 7/25/2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
7.8 mi ride - 8/19/2026 - Sunday, July 19, 2026

Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
1.4 mi ride - 7/12/2026 - Sunday, July 12, 2026

Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
$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 21 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 26 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 30 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 31 days ago
14.9 mi ride - 6/21/2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

Logged this ride 38 days ago - View on Strava
14.7 mi ride - 6/19/2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026

Logged this ride 40 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Ann B Karp

“I’m so proud of my dear friend-family David Bogardus for his efforts raising money during this Great Cycle challenge.”
$250
Received this donation 9 days ago

David

“Oh my Auntie Ann! Thank you so much for your donation. Riding for Children's Cancer has provided me a way to give back for all the fortune I have had in life. Nancy and I have lived through cancer. I can't even imagine what parents of children go through. Thank you again so much!!! Love you, David”

Oh my Auntie Ann! Thank you so much for your donation. Riding for Children's Cancer has provided me a way to give back for all the fortune I have had in life. Nancy and I have lived through cancer. I can't even imagine what parents of children go through. Thank you again so much!!! Love you, David
Brandon Bogardus
$103.50
Received this donation 26 days ago

David

“Thank you, Brandon! Much appreciated. I'm hoping to make this year the best challenge yet. All the best, Uncle David”

Thank you, Brandon! Much appreciated. I'm hoping to make this year the best challenge yet. All the best, Uncle David
Nadine Maggi
$103.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

David
Nancy Bogardus

“David, I know that you will meet your goal of 200 miles and then succeed that as you always do! I am incredibly proud of you! Love you forever, Nancy❤️😊”
$103.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

David

“Thank you my Love. I'm doing this for all the kids, you, Barbara and few families I know. I am thankful for your support every year. Love David”

Thank you my Love. I'm doing this for all the kids, you, Barbara and few families I know. I am thankful for your support every year. Love David
Shelly Knowles

“Way to go, David! We all should help in the fight against cancer. I love that you are doing this.. Safe travels, my friend.”
$103.50
Received this donation 26 days ago

David

“Thank you, Shelley. I agree. More folks should be involved to fight cancer. It's especially hard on the children. I know a couple of families who have been devastated. Thanks again, all the best! David”

Thank you, Shelley. I agree. More folks should be involved to fight cancer. It's especially hard on the children. I know a couple of families who have been devastated. Thanks again, all the best! David
Sue Feldman

“In honor of Nancy and Barbara and in memory of my mother Rosalind!”
$103.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

David

“Thank you, Sue. Much appreciated. All the best, David”

Thank you, Sue. Much appreciated. All the best, David
Araceli “Shelly” Montes

“Thank you for riding for this cause”
$51.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

David

“Thank you, Shelly. Much appreciate your support and friendship. All the best! David”

Thank you, Shelly. Much appreciate your support and friendship. All the best! David
Brian Hartman
$51.75
Received this donation 28 days ago

David

“Thank you, Brian. Very much appreciate the support. All the best! David”

Thank you, Brian. Very much appreciate the support. All the best! David
Bruce and Cathy Utne

“200 miles is an incredible distance, but the impact your're making for these kids is even bigger. What you are doing is absolutely inspiring. Cheering you on every single mile!”
$51.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

David

“Thank you Cathy and Bruce. Always appreciate the support and encouragement. Mentally I'm hoping to match my stats for last year. But lets see what the body want to do. Hope you are doing well! All the best, David”

Thank you Cathy and Bruce. Always appreciate the support and encouragement. Mentally I'm hoping to match my stats for last year. But lets see what the body want to do. Hope you are doing well! All the best, David
Donna Slye

“Go David!! I admire you for continuing to support such a worthwhile cause!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 23 days ago

David

“Thank you very much Donna. Hope all is well. Much appreciate your support. All the best, David”

Thank you very much Donna. Hope all is well. Much appreciate your support. All the best, David
Anonymous

“Good Riding be safe, Linda and Greg”
$51.75
Received this donation 25 days ago

David

“Thank you, Linda and Greg! Really appreciate your support. Looking forward in seeing you this week. Going to have fun. All the best, David”

Thank you, Linda and Greg! Really appreciate your support. Looking forward in seeing you this week. Going to have fun. All the best, David
Lindsey Schweitzer
$51.75
Received this donation 30 days ago

David

“Thank you, Lindsey. So appreciate your support. I've got to know many folks going or have gone through cancer. Its especially hard when it is the children. All the best and thanks again! David”

Thank you, Lindsey. So appreciate your support. I've got to know many folks going or have gone through cancer. Its especially hard when it is the children. All the best and thanks again! David
Liz Haluch
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

David

“Hello Liz. Thank you again for your support and donation. You give every year and I'm very grateful. I hope you are doing well and always wish you the best! Your friend, David”

Hello Liz. Thank you again for your support and donation. You give every year and I'm very grateful. I hope you are doing well and always wish you the best! Your friend, David
Lynne Ritzler

“You go cousin. If you can make it there (in 110 degrees) you can make it anywhere!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 23 days ago

David

“Yes it is hot. I try to go early in the mornings. Just doing weekend rides until September. Thank you so much Lynne. Much appreciate your support. All the best to you and Lasio. All the best, David”

Yes it is hot. I try to go early in the mornings. Just doing weekend rides until September. Thank you so much Lynne. Much appreciate your support. All the best to you and Lasio. All the best, David
Pat Herrick

“Happy to support you David!”
$51.75
Received this donation 21 days ago

David

“Thank you, Pat for your support. Much appreciated, David”

Thank you, Pat for your support. Much appreciated, David
Samantha Simmons

“Good luck David! Thank you for doing the ride For such a great cause!”
$51.75
Received this donation 3 days ago

David
Steve Squires
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

David

“Thank you, Steve! Much appreciate your support. Wish you all the best, David”

Thank you, Steve! Much appreciate your support. Wish you all the best, David
Barbara Rosen

“Great job Bro! Keep on peddling....”
$50
Received this donation 28 days ago

David

“Thank you, Barbs! Doing this year in part for you. Keep getting better. Love you, David”

Thank you, Barbs! Doing this year in part for you. Keep getting better. Love you, David
David Bogardus
$50
Received this donation 8 days ago

David

“Just want to donate myself. Can't ask everyone to donate without me donating. Thank you everyone for all the well wishes and support. Be well, David”

Just want to donate myself. Can't ask everyone to donate without me donating. Thank you everyone for all the well wishes and support. Be well, David
David Spierer
$50
Received this donation 24 days ago

David

“Thank you, David for your support every year. Greatly appreciate your continuing sponsoring the fight against children cancer. All the best, David”

Thank you, David for your support every year. Greatly appreciate your continuing sponsoring the fight against children cancer. All the best, David