Janet Banks
- National: 116th
- State: 5th in OH
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
my son Sean Strother and in honor of those impacted by cancer.
My Story
This September, I’m riding to end childhood cancer and save little lives.
Every year, more than 15,000 U.S. children are diagnosed with cancer – and 38 lose their lives each week. Despite medical progress, childhood cancer remains a heartbreaking challenge that demands urgent research and support.
My inspiration comes from my son, Sean Strother, who bravely battled Glioblastoma – a rare, aggressive, and incurable brain cancer – before passing 1,343 days ago. Today, on his birthday and Valentine’s Day, I’m launching my Great Cycle Challenge campaign in his honor.
During his treatment, Sean joined the BMC Software GCC team led by Cody Dean, who had also lost his father to brain cancer. Sean rode with purpose – to help children and bring hope to others. Cycling gave him strength, joy, and community, which he loved sharing with his daughters, Jada and Chloe.
To carry forward his legacy of kindness and courage, I’ll ride to support rare cancer research at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Center for Pediatric Immunotherapy.
Join Our Community Ride:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
University Hospitals of Cleveland, 2065 Adelbert Road
Check-in 9:00 AM, Roll-out 10:00 AM
I will provide details for the ride later in the season.
Ride with us to honor Sean’s memory and the courage of all children fighting cancer. Every rider, donor, and message of support fuels lifesaving research and hope for families everywhere.
With gratitude and hope,
Janet – Sean’s Mom & GCC Champion
My Legacy
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64 mi Ridden$6,109 Raised2022
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62 mi Ridden$6,405 Raised2023
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76 mi Ridden$7,031 Raised2024
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69 mi Ridden$6,245 Raised2025
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55 mi Ridden$5,863 Raised2026
My Challenge
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7.0 mi ride - Metroparks Lakefront Ride - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Logged this ride 10 days ago -
14.1 mi ride - Ride in honor of cancer survivors - Sunday, September 27, 2026
Logged this ride 13 days ago -
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 18 days ago -
6.2 mi ride - Saturday, September 19, 2026
Logged this ride 22 days ago -
6.6 mi ride - Friday, September 11, 2026
Logged this ride 29 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 31 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 31 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 31 days ago -
7.3 mi ride - Inaugural ride~ CLE Metroparks Lakefront Reservation! Beautiful! - Monday, August 31, 2026
Logged this ride 36 days ago -
13.4 mi ride - Perfect ride along the Metroparks lakefront while enjoying the Air Show's aerial thrills! - Saturday, September 5, 2026
Logged this ride 36 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$1,248.89Received this donation 31 days ago -
Denise Gardner
$517.50Received this donation 31 days ago -
Jaci Traver
“Janet - you are amazing!”
$517.50Received this donation 31 days ago -
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!”
$260.12Received this donation 17 days ago -
Christina McCallum
“Much love to Janet and the Strother Family! Will never forget Sean and his own incredible brave fight! Xoxo Love always, Chris”
$250Received this donation 21 days ago -
The Cleveland Chapter of Chums
$150Received this donation 46 days ago -
Anita Baker
“I am honored to donate to this most worthy cause 💞”
$103.50Received this donation 10 days ago -
David Hargraves
$103.50Received this donation 11 days ago -
Delphine Boyd
“I’m cheering for you Janet to make your goal! I know that you will because you always triumph! Your son would have been so proud of you as I am!!!!! Carry on in his name!”
$103.50Received this donation 26 days ago -
Jennifer Fatica
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago -
Lynda Corea
“You rock Janet! Celebrate your son while you enjoy riding!”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago -
Maureen Bihn
“Janet, you are the best. Maureen”
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago -
Rachel Reid
“Sending love and support as you ride in Sean’s honor and to support kids with cancer! ❤️”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago -
REGINA STROTHER
“Go Team Sean!!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 32 days ago -
Yasdet Maldonado
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago -
Aja Thomas
“Hi Auntie, Way to go!! Love you much!!!”
$100Received this donation 10 days ago -
Ken Hart
$100Received this donation 18 days ago -
Gabriele King
“Please accept this donation in loving memory of Sean, who remains a bright light in our lives — a selfless, kind, and loving man. May this contribution help advance children's cancer research so that all children facing this disease can live their best lives.”
$75Received this donation 4 days ago -
Deborah King
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago -
Irene Crowell
“Janet I commend you for continuing this endeavor in memory of Sean to combat children’s cancer. Because of your bringing awareness to this much need research, many lives will be impacted. Keep up the good fight!!!! Ride on 🚴🏽 Your friend, Irene”
$51.75Received this donation 18 days ago
