Janet Banks

2years All Star
Janet Banks
Riding in memory of my son Sean Strother
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 62.2 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 109th
  • State: 4th in OH
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $6,405 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

my son Sean Strother

my son Sean Strother

My Story

11 Sep 2023

In June 2022, I lost my son Sean Strother to glioblastoma brain cancer. Sean participated in the Great Cycle Challenge initiative during 2020 and 2021 following his diagnosis. Even in the midst of his own medical journey, Sean was committed to helping save children's lives by riding his bike over 500 miles and raising over $14,000 to help end childhood cancer. To carry on his legacy, I will ride 60 miles to honor Sean and help a cause close to his heart and mine.

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.

Unique this year is that all funds raised through my site and the Sean Scott Strother Family & Friends team will stay local, supporting cancer research at UH Rainbow Babies & Children Center for Pediatric Immunotherapy.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Your support will change little lives.

Wish me luck. This year will be my second one riding a bike!

Sean and his family would like to especially thank BMC for all the love and support provided us over the last few years of Sean's successful career and medical journey.

Join us on Sunday, September 17th for an 8.8 mile ride in memory of Sean. See details below. Hope to see you there.

Thank you.

~Janet

Sean's mom

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 64 mi Ridden
    $6,109 Raised
    2022
  • 62 mi Ridden
    $6,405 Raised
    2023
2years
126 mi
Ridden
$12,514
Raised

My Challenge

  • 12.4 mi ride - 🚲along CleLakefrontBikeway to Nuevo round trip! Beautiful 🚲 ride! - Tuesday, October 24, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • 7.0 mi ride - Rockefeller Park 🚲part 2 - Saturday, September 30, 2023
    Logged this ride 59 days ago
  • 4.2 mi ride - Rockefeller Park 🚲Ride, part 1 - Saturday, September 30, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 59 days ago
  • 0.0 mi ride - Saturday, September 30, 2023
    Logged this ride 59 days ago
  • 5.0 mi ride - Saturday, September 30, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 59 days ago
  • 3.6 mi ride - Breathtaking ride in Pacifica, CA! - Friday, September 22, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 67 days ago
  • 9.8 mi ride - Slow Roll awesome evening Ride ! - Monday, September 18, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 71 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - Sean Scott Strother Memorial Ride! - Sunday, September 17, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 72 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 76 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 76 days ago

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $1,812.51
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • The Cleveland Chums, Inc.
    “Janet, On behalf of the Cleveland Chums, Inc., we are delighted to make this contribution to Children's Cancer Research Fund - the Great Cycle Challenge. Your effort in the community in general has always produced excellent results and the GCC support of the mission of University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children: To Heal, To Teach and To Discover makes this easy for us. It falls within the Chums mission as well: Listen to the Children...enrich their lives.”
    $700
    Received this donation 35 days ago
  • Andrew Banks
    “Janet, you never cease to amaze me with your unbounded energy and sense of purpose. I will be cheering for the team to reach its goal as it appears you have yours in the bag. Nice Work!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Jaci Traver
    “Janet - Your kindness, energy and dedication is an inspiration.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 76 days ago
    Janet Banks
    Janet
    “Dear Jaci: Thank you for your very generous donation and kind words! Your donation supports the innovative and promising research that will one day cure cancer. I appreciate you!”
  • Jen Shepard
    “Way to go Janet! So proud of you and your continued dedication to this challenge! I’m sure you will do amazing this year as well. XOXO 🥰 and good luck you got this!😁”
    $207
    Received this donation 79 days ago
  • Nick Smith
    “Janet, In loving memory of Sean. Always sending love and support your way. Nick & Annette”
    $207
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Cassandra Burns
    “Your energy is amazing and this is such a special cause . God bless you and keep you strong as you press on to meet your goals !!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 74 days ago
  • Chris McCallum
    “So proud of you Janet! Love Sean and love you! 😘”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 93 days ago
    Janet Banks
    Janet
    “Dear Christina: We are so appreciative of your donation and your kindness. Thank you so very much. You my friend are an awesome caregiver and together we are working to end this disease. You will always have a special place in our family's heart. Much love to you!”
  • Mary Gerber
    “Your wonderful son put so much time and energy into fighting kid’s cancer and is looking down with pride as you carry on the fight in his honor. I am happy to contribute to this important cause as I remember Sean and how much he contributed to this world in such a short time. Good luck as you RIDE with PRIDE!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • ROSLYN ENGLISH
    “❤️”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 60 days ago
  • Sherry Callahan
    “Stay strong and pedal on! It’s a great thing you do for the children and keeping the memory of Sean with us.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Aja Thomas
    “Love you, Auntie! Good luck with the challenge!!”
    $120
    Received this donation 78 days ago
  • Pauline Fong
    “In memory of Sean: You always made our joys greater, our love deeper, and our life fuller - because we shared your moment.”
    $120
    Received this donation 77 days ago
  • Christina Russell
    “This is such a beautiful jester in honor of Sean💙”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 51 days ago
  • Haber Dermatology, Inc.
    $103.50
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Janet Banks
    Janet
    “Dear Dr. Haber: Thank you so very much for your donation. Each mile that we pedal will help fund life saving research to develop safe and more effective treatments and find cures for all childhood cancers. Your gift matters and you are appreciated. Thank you again. ~Janet Banks & Sean's family”
  • Lynda Corea
    “A wonderful cause in memory of a wonderful son. Tight hugs to all!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Wanda Whitmore
    “Go Janet! If you feel a little push from behind, that would be Sean saying, "You Got This!" Good luck.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Sean Scott Strother Family & Friends September 17th Memorial Ride
    “This raffle gift donation is from the bike riders, supporters and donors who attended the 8.8 mile ride in support of childhood cancer research at UH Rainbow Babies & Children Center for Pediatric Immunotherapy. Shout out to Bike Authority Bicycle Shop in Broadview Heights for the gift card donation as well as to The Edible Art Experience for the donation of the most beautiful, delicious, bike inspired custom made shortbread cookies! Thank you!”
    $100
    Received this donation 60 days ago
  • alan brill
    $72.45
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • chante thomas
    “Carry on for Sean!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 72 days ago
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