John Gratton

6years
John Gratton
I am riding 400 mi in memory of Nathalia. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 428.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 2653rd
  • State: 43rd in MO
  • My Team: 351st
I've raised $771 My goal is $800 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Nathalia

Nathalia

I joined Team Nat in support of 15-year-old Nathalia, who passed away in 2019, after a three-year battle with osteosarcoma. She is one child too many lost.

My Story

8 Sep 2024

I am pleased and blessed to be part of the Great Cycle Challenge. This is my sixth year riding to help fight kids' cancer, which is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. More than 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. Which is where you and I come in.

I've ridden 3,187 miles so far, which is good for an old man, but four accidents have left me with a knee that may become uncooperative. So my goal this year is only 400 miles, but I will surpass that if the knee allows.

You, my friends, have donated $3,513 so far, and I thank you. My goal this year is $800. I started us off with $51.75 and will make a similar donation mid-September.

Please support us by making a generous donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Your support will change little lives, maybe someone you know.

Again, thank you so much.

John

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 858 mi Ridden
    $441 Raised
    2019
  • 526 mi Ridden
    $451 Raised
    2020
  • 509 mi Ridden
    $516 Raised
    2021
  • 712 mi Ridden
    $682 Raised
    2022
  • 407 mi Ridden
    $821 Raised
    2023
6years
3,440 mi
Ridden
$3,683
Raised

My Challenge

  • 16.0 mi ride - 30 September 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 52 days ago
  • 15.9 mi ride - 29 September 2024 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 53 days ago
  • 9.1 mi ride - 28 September 2024 - Saturday, September 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 54 days ago
  • 17.6 mi ride - 27 September 2024 - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 55 days ago
  • 18.5 mi ride - 25 September 2024 - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 57 days ago
  • 15.8 mi ride - 23 September 2024 - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 59 days ago
  • 16.7 mi ride - 22 September 2024 01 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 60 days ago
  • 16.4 mi ride - 21 September 2024 - Saturday, September 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 61 days ago
  • 14.8 mi ride - 18 September 2024 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 64 days ago
  • 18.0 mi ride - 17 September 2024 - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 65 days ago
  • 20.6 mi ride - 15 September 2024 - Sunday, September 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 67 days ago
  • 20.4 mi ride - 14 September 2024 - Saturday, September 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 68 days ago
  • 18.4 mi ride - 12 September 2024 - Thursday, September 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 70 days ago
  • 17.7 mi ride - 11 September 2024 - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 71 days ago
  • 16.6 mi ride - 9 September 2024 - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 73 days ago
  • 21.5 mi ride - 8 September 2023 A - Sunday, September 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • 18.1 mi ride - 7 September 2024 B - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 75 days ago
  • 20.5 mi ride - 7 September 2024 - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 75 days ago
  • 17.8 mi ride - 6 September 2024 - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 76 days ago
  • 15.3 mi ride - 4 September 2024 - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 78 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 79 days ago
  • 15.5 mi ride - 3 September 2024 - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 79 days ago
  • 13.5 mi ride - 2 September 02 B - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 80 days ago
  • 18.3 mi ride - 2 September 2024 A - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 80 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 81 days ago
  • 17.0 mi ride - 1 September 2024 B - Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 81 days ago
  • 18.0 mi ride - 1 September 2024 A - Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 81 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 117 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $100
    Received this donation 79 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Keep up the good work!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 117 days ago
  • WordEthic, LLC
    “Poetry in motion, that's what you are. Slow motion, certainly, but still....”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 72 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $51.52
    Received this donation 81 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $51.52
    Received this donation 81 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $51.52
    Received this donation 80 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $50
    Received this donation 80 days ago
  • 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!”
    $43.43
    Received this donation 71 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Ride on!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 81 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thank you so much for your kind generosity.”
  • Hallie Merisotes
    “Keep up the good effort, John. Treat yourself to a great Reuben sandwich.”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 81 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thank you so much, Hallie. I will treat myself to a great Reuben when you have returned to serve me one.”
  • Sarah H
    “Well done. I will thank you the next time I see you.”
    $28.98
    Received this donation 63 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thank you, my friend. I can't wait until the next time you see me.”
  • Aubrey Gratton
    “Proud of you!! Take it easy ❤️”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 81 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Hey Auberry Pie. Thank you so much.”
  • Eden Nelson
    “Thank you for what you do. Let's save some children.”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 80 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thank you, thank you, Eden. Thank you for all you do.”
  • I KAN
    “Good job, John. I'm proud of you for doing this.”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thanks very much. I'm happy and proud of you for what you're doing now.”
  • J 10
    “Go go go, my friend. See you Saturday morning.”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 75 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Why, thank you, my friend. You will see me Saturday morning.”
  • Tami
    “John, you are absolutely amazing! I think this is such a thoughtful and generous thing you are doing and I wish you all the luck in the world. ❤️❤️❤️”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 91 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thanks so much, Tami. You are a peach.”
  • Connie Beecroft
    “Good job, John! Ride on!”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Hey Connie B. Thanks so much for the support for these kiddies. You are a rock solid person, one of my few longtime favorites.”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $20
    Received this donation 80 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thank you very very much. Really appreciate it.”
  • There's not much better we can do with our money. Thank you for participating. And tell your friends
    $53.56
    Received this donation 117 days ago
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