Dennis Gustin

Dennis Gustin
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 535.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 686th
  • State: 15th in WA
I've raised $2,321 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Barbara

Barbara

My beautiful angel left me in January after a seven year battle with Dementia. I will be thinking of her on every one of my 400 miles. She loved to ride her bike.

My Story

14 Sep 2024

Update on my progress. Many of you have donated so I want to update you on my status. 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.

I’m also riding in memory of my dear wife Barbara who passed in January. We were big supporters of kids cancer research.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Currently with my donations stand at an outstanding $2,010. Still need $500 in donations to meet my goal of $2500. I’ve biked 254 miles so far this month with 146 to go. I’ll keep biking until I reach my $2500 goal.

Please help me support this effort if at all possible.

Thank you.

Denny G

My Challenge

  • 32.3 mi ride - Fish Lake Trail - Saturday, September 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 85 days ago
  • 28.3 mi ride - Fish Lake Trail - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 86 days ago
  • 31.1 mi ride - Fish Lake Trail - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 89 days ago
  • 36.3 mi ride - Doomsday River beach - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 90 days ago
  • 6.1 mi ride - Church school route - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 90 days ago
  • 28.1 mi ride - Fish Lake 400 mi - Saturday, September 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 92 days ago
  • 18.1 mi ride - Church School route - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 93 days ago
  • 33.2 mi ride - Spokane River Beach run - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 95 days ago
  • 26.0 mi ride - EVELO trail ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 96 days ago
  • 41.4 mi ride - Doomsday to Fish Trail - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 97 days ago
  • 31.2 mi ride - Queen Lucas run - Saturday, September 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 99 days ago
  • $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.

    Posted 99 days ago
  • 30.5 mi ride - Long Lake Resort - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 100 days ago
  • 26.3 mi ride - Fish Lake trail 12 - Thursday, September 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 101 days ago
  • 26.2 mi ride - Last ride in Iowa - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 104 days ago
  • 33.3 mi ride - Illinois Iowa loop - Sunday, September 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 105 days ago
  • 22.1 mi ride - Credit Island trail ride Iowa - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 107 days ago
  • Sept 5 ride
    5 Sep 2024

    Visiting BIL near quad cities. He will be my riding partner over the next week. Biking Iowa, Illinois, Mississippi River. Weather has been near perfect.

    Sept 5 ride
    Posted 107 days ago
  • 32.6 mi ride - Iowa Illinois river run - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 108 days ago
  • 25.0 mi ride - Iowa Trails - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 109 days ago
  • 26.9 mi ride - Wyoming Prairie Trail MN - Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 112 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 124 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 127 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 134 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 136 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Michael Chilson
    “Go for it brother. God's with you on this one.”
    $207
    Received this donation 95 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Micheal thank you so much for your most generous contribution to this great cause. I love biking so a labor of love while helping fight children’s cancer. God bless!”
  • 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!”
    $146.20
    Received this donation 102 days ago
  • Carmen Iacullo
    “Denny, I wish you the best in reaching your goal. Have a wonderful day and a safe and enjoyable ride! I look forward to hearing of your success!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 124 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Thanks again Carmen, you are a super supporter, whatever that is…lol”
  • Anonymous
    “Good luck for a great cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 135 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Whoever you are, thank you so much. You are my largest donation to date.”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $102.53
    Received this donation 121 days ago
  • Amy Speltz Johnson
    “What a wonderful way to focus your energy and do something so meaningful ❤️ Thank you for keeping Barb’s memory alive in such a positive way. I visualize her riding every mile with you.Keep riding and best wishes. Hugs and prayers for safe travels.”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 108 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Thanks a million Johnson’s, much appreciate the boost and sharing. 32 miles today with Gipper. Rock and roll”
  • gordon milbrandt
    “You are a good man Derail!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 115 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Thanks brother. Will be doing first ride here in Minnesota Sept 1. Head to Iowa Wed for five days.”
  • Russ Speltz
    $72.45
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Thank you for the gift. I’m getting ever closer to my goal and $1,000 to cancer research.”
  • Dennis Seaton
    “Good luck Denny and ride like the wind!”
    $70
    Received this donation 131 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Thanks Dennis, greatly appreciate your consideration for a wonderful cause and keeping an old man riding!”
  • William Berry
    “Dennis, cheering for you and a great cause!!”
    $70
    Received this donation 121 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Bill, Thank you so much for support. Barb and I have been huge supporters of children’s cancer research and I feel privileged to make this ride with several thousand dollars going to a great cause. Hope all is well with you and yours.”
  • Dean Gipp
    $51.75
    Received this donation 136 days ago
  • Doug Rodel
    “Dennis, I'm so sorry hearing of Barb's passing. I admire the challenge you have taken on for these kids! Best wishes.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Doug, thank you so much for helping me support Children’s Cancer Research. Barb and I have always been big supporters. Hope all is well with you and yours. Denny”
  • Faye Schoen
    “Thanks for being a wonderful husband to my cousin, Barb and for doing this fund raiser in her honor. Go go go.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 100 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Faye, thank you so much for your generous gift to help fight childhood cancer. Barbara Ann and I have been big supporters for years and I’m doing this challenge in her honor. Thanks again hope all is well.”
  • Renee Speltz
    “Go Dennis go! Thank you for riding for children with cancer… Such a worthy cause. 💗”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 127 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Thanks so much for the support Renee, very much appreciated. I’m so pumped to get started on my 400 mi challenge with Gipper in Iowa.”
  • Rickey Wray Wilson
    “Way to go, Denny! Good cause. Now, that I have my RV and am starting to travel, I need to plan a trip up there to see you!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 126 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Rickey, thanks so much for your consideration for a wonderful cause and keeping an old man on two wheels.”
  • Walter E Moody Jr
    $51.75
    Received this donation 103 days ago
  • Walter E Moody Jr
    “Dennis, thanks for the chatty update and summary of your rides so far, very uplifting. Here’s a little bit more to help you reach your objective! Joyce and Walt Moody”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 97 days ago
  • Lindsey Blaskowski
    $41.40
    Received this donation 107 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Lindsey, thanks so much hon..I’m out here riding with uncle Dean here in Iowa. Headed home next week with more riding ahead. So appreciate your generous donation. I’m rocking and rolling.”
  • James Johansson
    $36.23
    Received this donation 132 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    ““James, thanks so much for your consideration for a wonderful cause and keeping an old man on two wheels. ””
  • Janet Crea
    “Best of luck on your trek for our sweet Barbara Ann”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Dennis Gustin
    Dennis
    “Thanks Sis, this is a great cause and one B and I supported for years.”
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