Janet Banks

I am riding 70 mi in memory of my son Sean Strother and in honor of those impacted by cancer.. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 16.5 mi My goal is 70 mi

My Rankings

National: 366th
State: 8th in OH
My Team: 2nd

I've raised $1,214 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

my son Sean Strother and in honor of those impacted by cancer.

My Story

22 Mar 2024

In June of 2022, I lost my only child, Sean, to Glioblastoma, an aggressive, treatment resistant and incurable brain cancer with a poor prognosis. This disease is devastating in children and adults.

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. Sean, granted was not a child but at 38 years of age, was committed to the Great Cycle Challenge initiative and during 2020 and 2021, rode his bike over 500 miles, raising $14,000!

To carry forward Sean’s legacy of kindness and being a part of a solution to end childhood cancer, I will (at almost 70 years of age) continue to carry the baton and pedal on my bike 70 miles throughout the month of September to honor him and those who are battling cancer and support a cause close to his heart, and mine.

All funds raised through my site and the Sean Scott Strother Family & Friends team will stay local, supporting cancer research at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Center for Pediatric Immunotherapy. UH will also host our special community ride on Saturday, September 14th, 9:00 am. An update along with registration will be posted as we finalize the details soon. We invite you to consider joining our team. Just set a personal riding goal, a donation goal and invite your friends, family, colleague to help you meet this goal.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

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

Your support will change little lives.

We’re in this together!

Thank you.

~Janet

Sean’s mom

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

64 mi Ridden

$6,109 Raised

2022
62 mi Ridden

$6,405 Raised

2023

143 mi

Ridden

$13,728

Raised

My Challenge

$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 2 days ago
8.5 mi ride - Enjoyed sunny morning along Cleveland’s Cultural Gardens! - Thursday, September 5, 2024

Logged this ride 4 days ago
8.0 mi ride - Great ride along Metroparks Lakefront Reservation! - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Logged this ride 8 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 85 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 162 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 208 days ago

My Sponsors

Christina M McCallum

“I will never forget Sean!!! Love you guys!!”
$310.50
Received this donation 56 days ago

Janet
Nick Smith

“Good luck reaching your goal this year. Always keeping you in my prayers.”
$207
Received this donation 2 days ago

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William Martin
$207
Received this donation 162 days ago

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Lolita Young
$79
Received this donation 85 days ago

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Ann Bowdish

“Janet, you are up for this challenge. Wishing you much success!”
$72.45
Received this donation 18 days ago

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Kim McClung Jacobsen

“Sean will NEVER be forgotten. He lives on in the smiles of his two beautiful daughters. He lives on. in all the little things they do, like their Daddy. He lives in the memories of all the incredible things he did in his life. Mostly, he lives on, in the hearts of all who loved him.”
$51.75
Received this donation 10 days ago

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Tracy & Madison Reid

“In honor of all those affected by cancer. We donate in honor of my beautiful Mother. Cancer Sucks Tracy & Madison”
$36.23
Received this donation 2 days ago

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Victoria

“Remembering Sean today.”
$36.23
Received this donation 27 days ago

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Janet Banks

“Today, February 14th, in memory of my son Sean and on his Valentine’s day birthday, I am jumpstarting our campaign to raise funds and awareness for children’s cancer. Sean was very passionate about helping to advance pediatric research. So, I am carrying the banner to carry on his legacy. We are making a difference and one day will “end cancer as we know it.””
$214
Received this donation 208 days ago

Janet