John Gratton

8years
John Gratton
I am riding 1,002 miles in memory of Nathalia and the too many other children we've lost. Please support my goal to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 628.1 mi My goal is 1,002 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 2863rd
  • State: 59th in MO
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $506 to fight kids' cancer 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

22 Aug 2026

Once again, I am pleased and blessed to be healthy enough to take part of the Great Cycle Challenge. This is my eighth year riding to help fight kids' cancer, which is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it. Which is where you and I come in.

I've ridden a lot of miles so far, which is good for an old man. Despite the pain in my knees, I've raised my goal back up to 500. I've also set a goal to raise more than $500, with $50 donated already. I look forward to thanking you once again for donating. And if this is your first time, I'll eat a gourmet cookie in your honor.

This year, I've teamed up with my brother, who grew up as Doodle but apparently now goes by Larry. The page for our combined team is https://greatcyclechallenge.com/teams/DoodleJohnandLarry. See you there.

By the end of September this year, you, my friends, will have donated more than $4,500 to these kids. Thank you, and keep it up. Once again, your support will change little lives, maybe someone you know.

Again, thank you so much.

John

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 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
  • 428 mi Ridden
    $771 Raised
    2024
  • 566 mi Ridden
    $399 Raised
    2025
  • 628 mi Ridden
    $506 Raised
    2026
8years
4,634 mi
Ridden
$4,588
Raised

My Challenge

  • 17.6 mi ride - September 14 Ride 1 - Monday, September 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 11 hours ago
  • 22.4 mi ride - September 14, Ride 2 - Monday, September 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 22 hours ago
  • 17.7 mi ride - September 13 Ride 1 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 31.2 mi ride - September 13 Ride 2 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 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 2 days ago
  • 24.7 mi ride - September 12 Ride 2 - Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 14.0 mi ride - September 12 Ride 1 - Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 24.4 mi ride - September 11 Ride 1 - Friday, September 11, 2026
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 20.7 mi ride - September 11 Ride 2 - Friday, September 11, 2026
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 23.3 mi ride - September 10 Ride 1 - Thursday, September 10, 2026
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
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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!”
    $171.43
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thank you for your generosity, whoever you are. Well done.”
  • Billie Weeks
    “Not bad for an old man. Good luck.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thanks so much, Billie. You are a legend of kindness.”
  • James Willert
    “Keep up the good work. Let me know when you grow up and get a motorcycle.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thank you, James. I don't anticipate becoming that much of a grown-up guy, but I appreciate your support.”
  • Phyllis Netzer
    “Keep it up, John.”
    $50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thanks Phyllis. Glad to know you.”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $26.01
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thanks for the support, my friend.”
  • John Gratton
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 89 days ago
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