George Thomas Gagnon

I'm riding 300 miles in memory of my son Geoffrey Thomas and Noah Masse. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 126.7 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 19th
State: 1st in VA
My Team: 1st

I've raised $15,117 My goal is $20,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Geoffrey Thomas and Noah Masse

Geoff was a trooper all through his life fighting cancer. Noah was stricken when born but by the Grace of God has been in remission. As you can see, he is growing up a handsome happy young boy and now a Boy Scout in the 10th grade in high school this school year. I'm so proud of him and his Dad, Mike Masse, for supporting me and allowing me to Celebrate Noah's survival against this dreadful disease. I celebrate my son's life, and Noah's life as a survivor Cancer is a hideous disease, and Children should not have to suffer the pain that is always present. Geoff was Born in 1972 and died in 1977. Always remembered and always missed. I pray a long life for Noah and all those young survivors.

My Story

15 Feb 2026

This September 2026, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This is my tenth-year riding and looking forward to having another successful fundraiser.

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.

As you can see I am already collecting donations. This year whenever I lose a friend to cancer I will donate $200. I have already lost two friends.

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

Your support will change lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

193 mi Ridden

$1,140 Raised

2017
449 mi Ridden

$2,254 Raised

2018
440 mi Ridden

$4,062 Raised

2019
694 mi Ridden

$10,260 Raised

2020
539 mi Ridden

$12,426 Raised

2021
317 mi Ridden

$9,664 Raised

2022
402 mi Ridden

$13,608 Raised

2023
305 mi Ridden

$14,696 Raised

2024
Ridden

$19,294 Raised

2025
127 mi Ridden

$15,117 Raised

2026

3,565 mi

Ridden

$102,520

Raised

My Challenge

5.0 mi ride - Lunch/afternoon - Thursday, September 24, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago
5.0 mi ride - lunch - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago
4.0 mi ride - Lunch ride - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago
5.0 mi ride - lunch time ride - Monday, September 21, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago
5.0 mi ride - lunch time ride - Friday, September 18, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago
5.0 mi ride - lunch time ride - Thursday, September 17, 2026

Logged this ride 13 days ago
5.0 mi ride - lunch time ride - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Logged this ride 14 days ago
5.0 mi ride - lunch time ride - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Logged this ride 15 days ago
10.0 mi ride - afternoon ride - Monday, September 14, 2026

Logged this ride 16 days ago
14.2 mi ride - Evening Ride - Sunday, September 13, 2026

Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6364, Richmond Virginia

“Once again Bravo Zulu to our comrade George Gagnon on his ride to fight childhood cancer.”
$5,175
Received this donation 20 days ago

George

“To my Comrades and the leadership at VFW post 6364 I am eternally grateful for the generosity extended to me and to supporting the Great Cycle Challenge to fight Childhood cancer.”

To my Comrades and the leadership at VFW post 6364 I am eternally grateful for the generosity extended to me and to supporting the Great Cycle Challenge to fight Childhood cancer.
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!”
$5,125.86
Received this donation 19 days ago

George

“I will always support GCC on kick cancers butt day. thanks”

I will always support GCC on kick cancers butt day. thanks
Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$434
Received this donation 5 days ago

George

“This is another amazing day in the GCC campaign. Riding hard and reaching out to make this goal. this match brings me that much closer. Thank you so much for the continued support of our donors and the GCC team!”

This is another amazing day in the GCC campaign. Riding hard and reaching out to make this goal. this match brings me that much closer. Thank you so much for the continued support of our donors and the GCC team!
John Buhler
$258.75
Received this donation 25 days ago

George

“Dr. Buhler, thank you so much for continuing support. Very much appreciated. I’m riding for all kids !”

Dr. Buhler, thank you so much for continuing support. Very much appreciated. I’m riding for all kids !
Pelagos VR

“Pelagos VR is proud to support George as he takes on his 10th Great Cycle Challenge. His dedication to raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer is truly inspiring. We’re honored to sponsor his ride and cheer him on as he works toward his 300-mile goal this September!”
$258.75
Received this donation 64 days ago

George

“Dear Pelagos VR team, thank you so much for this very generous donation to help me reach and get started towards my goal for this year's ride, my 10th one. sincerely, George”

Dear Pelagos VR team, thank you so much for this very generous donation to help me reach and get started towards my goal for this year's ride, my 10th one. sincerely, George
Ellen Marie Hess
$250
Received this donation 51 days ago

George

“Ellen Marie, thank you so much for your generous donation. I truly appreciate it and you!”

Ellen Marie, thank you so much for your generous donation. I truly appreciate it and you!
Karen Fallin
$207
Received this donation 19 days ago

George

“Karen , Thank you for your very generous donation. I am truly grateful. George”

Karen , Thank you for your very generous donation. I am truly grateful. George
Jay Lantz

“It is a pleasure to give to such a good cause. Hope you can get your challenge miles in and donations exceed last years!”
$155.25
Received this donation 20 days ago

George

“Jay, thank you for you continued support. My neighbors are awesome people. Thanks , George”

Jay, thank you for you continued support. My neighbors are awesome people. Thanks , George
Brian Gagnon
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

George

“Thank you Brian, As I ride in honor of your brother Geoff. Love Dad”

Thank you Brian, As I ride in honor of your brother Geoff. Love Dad
Christie Knox

“Good luck George, Proud of all your efforts over these last 10 years.”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

George

“Christie and Larry, Thank you so much for this generous donation. I am so honored to be able to continue to do this event year after year.”

Christie and Larry, Thank you so much for this generous donation. I am so honored to be able to continue to do this event year after year.
Derek Christopher

“Thank you!”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

George

“Derek, Thank you so much for your support and generosity. George”

Derek, Thank you so much for your support and generosity. George
Diane Becken

“Congratulations on raising so much money over the years for this great cause!”
$103.50
Received this donation 24 days ago

George

“Diane, thank you for your support over all these years. This year we break $100,000. thanks to you and so many others.”

Diane, thank you for your support over all these years. This year we break $100,000. thanks to you and so many others.
Anonymous

“Great Cause George. You are doing great job raising money to defeat child cancer.”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

George

“Anonymous, I am so grateful to my anonymous supporters. You're the greatest.”

Anonymous, I am so grateful to my anonymous supporters. You're the greatest.
Jamie MULLEN

“Have a great ride for a great cause!”
$103.50
Received this donation 59 days ago

George

“Jamie, Thank you so much for your generous donation. Nice to see my old neighborhood friends supporting my ride and effort. G”

Jamie, Thank you so much for your generous donation. Nice to see my old neighborhood friends supporting my ride and effort. G
Jenifer Kamperschroer
$103.50
Received this donation 6 days ago

George

“Jen, thank you so much for your continued support over all these years . George”

Jen, thank you so much for your continued support over all these years . George
Jillian Mauriello

“Go George! What a wonderful cause!”
$103.50
Received this donation 77 days ago

George

“Jillian, I want to thank you so much for basically kicking off my campaign. So very generous of you! See you soon.”

Jillian, I want to thank you so much for basically kicking off my campaign. So very generous of you! See you soon.
Justin Stivers
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

George

“Justin, thank you for generous donation to my ride to help fight childhood cancer. Spread the word amongst your company contacts . Thank you so much , George”

Justin, thank you for generous donation to my ride to help fight childhood cancer. Spread the word amongst your company contacts . Thank you so much , George
Linda Cleary

“Happy to support, George!”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

George

“Linda, thank you so much for your support and generosity. George”

Linda, thank you so much for your support and generosity. George
Marcy Scott

“Bless you George.”
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

George

“My dear friend, thank you so much for your generosity and continued support. Love George”

My dear friend, thank you so much for your generosity and continued support. Love George
Pleasants Hardware
$103.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

George

“To my Friends at Pleasants Hardware , (my favorite part-time job), thank you so much for your continuing support.”

To my Friends at Pleasants Hardware , (my favorite part-time job), thank you so much for your continuing support.