James Worobe

This year I am riding 500 mi in memory of Gauge (see his story below) Please sponsor me 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 500 mi

My Rankings

National: 426th
State: 7th in WA

I've raised $305 My goal is $500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Gauge Reo Thornton 2/14/2013 - 10/21/2021

Gauge was the best kid, he loved all animals, and was down to try anything at least once, especially if it was outdoors. He loved being outdoors. Just after he turned 6 years old, on 3/05/2019 Gauge was diagnosed with Stage 3 Group 3 Rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate/bladder. He immediately started 42 weeks of chemotherapy, and 5 weeks of radiation to try and destroy his cancer. After completing treatment in July 2020 we were only going in for maintenance scans to see if it was staying stable or growing again. By the scan in April of 2021 they believed it had grown just enough to be concerned, so we did a full body scan to confirm it had indeed moved into his lungs. Gauge spent the last summer of his life (2021) traveling, shooting guns, fishing, playing and enjoying everything we possibly could. He was seemingly a normal 8 year old, happy and full of energy up until the last month of his life when he was on hospice and his body started shutting down. He was a goofball up to the very end even when he wasn't able to get up and do much. His mother Jamie and brother Trexler miss Gauge very much but they know he is guiding them from the cosmos. We love you Gauge!

My Story

24 Jun 2024

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This will be the 8th year I have participated in this ride and this year I am riding not only in memory of Nan, Don, and Joy, but I am also adding Gauge to my list of those who fought and lost their battle with cancer.

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 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

158 mi Ridden

$172 Raised

2017
223 mi Ridden

$82 Raised

2018
97 mi Ridden

$152 Raised

2019
69 mi Ridden

$281 Raised

2020
214 mi Ridden

$316 Raised

2021
202 mi Ridden

$173 Raised

2022
297 mi Ridden

$477 Raised

2023

1,260 mi

Ridden

$1,958

Raised

My Challenge

I Finished the STP (Seattle, WA to Portland, OR) Ride

16 Jul 2024

I did it Guage. I managed 208 miles in 2 days just to start increasing awareness in Children's Cancer. With your mom's help I have already raised $390 and I am sure before the Cancer Ride begins, I will have to raise my goal for this year.

Posted 10 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 14 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
$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 32 days ago

My Sponsors

Robin (Nana) Harman

“We miss our little giggle monster Gauge! Thanks for honoring him and good luck on your ride!”
$124.20
Received this donation 31 days ago

James

“Thank you so much for supporting the efforts. I will do you all proud!”

Thank you so much for supporting the efforts. I will do you all proud!
Carol Walsh

“Good for you, Jim... praying for all.”
$72.45
Received this donation 14 days ago

James

“Thank you so much, Carol. Pray for me tomorrow as I attempt the STP.”

Thank you so much, Carol. Pray for me tomorrow as I attempt the STP.
Jamie Thornton

“James, Thank you for showing your support to the kiddos going through cancer treatment! Gauge would be so proud to help support others through their journey. After rough times during his treatment, he would say he wished no other kid would have to go through what he was going through. It's an honor to know my friend!”
$72.45
Received this donation 32 days ago

James

“Thank you Jamie for allowing me the opportunity to hear about Gauge and ride in his memory. I am honored. Thank you for sharing my page on you network. I look forward to a great ride.”

Thank you Jamie for allowing me the opportunity to hear about Gauge and ride in his memory. I am honored. Thank you for sharing my page on you network. I look forward to a great ride.
Valerie Byers

“Many happy trails and thanks for raising money to help kids fighting cancer.”
$36.23
Received this donation 32 days ago

James

“Thank you Valerie. Your donation is gratefully accepted and will be put to good use.”

Thank you Valerie. Your donation is gratefully accepted and will be put to good use.