John Schmitt

I am riding 300 miles this month in memory of Matt Fliger. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 272.3 mi My goal is 400 mi

My Rankings

National: 725th
State: 13th in WA

I've raised $1,629 My goal is $2,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Matt Fliger

My Story

11 Sep 2026

This September, I will participate in my sixth Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. I will be riding in memory of my brother-in-law, Matt Fliger, who passed away from brain cancer at a young age. I plan to ride 400 miles during the month and hope to raise $2000 to to help fight childhood cancers. Your generous donations to the Children’s Cancer Research Fund are greatly appreciated and will make a difference to these kids!

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 the Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

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

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you for your kind support!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

806 mi Ridden

$2,421 Raised

2021
890 mi Ridden

$2,605 Raised

2022
1,115 mi Ridden

$2,747 Raised

2023
734 mi Ridden

$4,300 Raised

2024
558 mi Ridden

$4,804 Raised

2025
272 mi Ridden

$1,629 Raised

2026

4,376 mi

Ridden

$18,506

Raised

My Challenge

21.6 mi ride - 21.62mi Road Cycling - Friday, September 11, 2026

Logged this ride 10 hours ago
22.5 mi ride - 22.53mi Road Cycling - Thursday, September 10, 2026

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$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
27.6 mi ride - 27.64mi Road Cycling - Wednesday, September 9, 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 3 days ago
23.1 mi ride - 23.09mi Road Cycling - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago
27.6 mi ride - 27.59mi Road Cycling - Monday, September 7, 2026

Logged this ride 4 days ago
30.8 mi ride - 30.80mi Road Cycling - Sunday, September 6, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
26.6 mi ride - 26.60mi Road Cycling - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago
22.5 mi ride - 22.47mi Road Cycling - Friday, September 4, 2026

Logged this ride 7 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!”
$557.16
Received this donation 2 days ago

John

“Thank you all so much for matching my donations yesterday! Your generosity will help save little lives! God bless you all!”

Thank you all so much for matching my donations yesterday! Your generosity will help save little lives! God bless you all!
Alise Schmitt

“Honey, I’m so proud of your hard work and dedication! Your commitment is extraordinary!”
$517.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

John

“Thank you so much, Sweetie! I don’t know if I could do this without your support. Love you to the moon and back!”

Thank you so much, Sweetie! I don’t know if I could do this without your support. Love you to the moon and back!
Dan Fliger
$250
Received this donation 65 days ago

John

“Hi Dan, Just wanted to let you know that your GCC donation to help find cures for childhood cancers has officially been registered. Thanks again to you and Pat for the generous donation!”

Hi Dan, Just wanted to let you know that your GCC donation to help find cures for childhood cancers has officially been registered. Thanks again to you and Pat for the generous donation!
Robin Hertlein
$103.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

John

“Hi Robin! Thank you so much to you and Harold for the very generous donation to The Great Cycle Challenge to help find cures for childhood cancers. Your sponsorship means a lot to me!”

Hi Robin! Thank you so much to you and Harold for the very generous donation to The Great Cycle Challenge to help find cures for childhood cancers. Your sponsorship means a lot to me!
Ginny Thorvilson

“Thanks for biking for this important cause. Cycle safe!”
$51.75
Received this donation 10 days ago

John

“Hi Ginny! Thank you so much for your donation to support children’s cancer research through the Great Cycle Challenge. Your generous contribution will help find cures for childhood cancers and save little lives!”

Hi Ginny! Thank you so much for your donation to support children’s cancer research through the Great Cycle Challenge. Your generous contribution will help find cures for childhood cancers and save little lives!
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

John

“Dear Anonymous, thank you so much for the very generous donation to help find cures for childhood cancers. Your kindness will help save little lives!”

Dear Anonymous, thank you so much for the very generous donation to help find cures for childhood cancers. Your kindness will help save little lives!
Sara Seiber
$51.75
Received this donation 10 days ago

John

“Hi Sara and family! Thank you so much for your donation to support children’s cancer research through the Great Cycle Challenge. Your generous contribution will help find cures for childhood cancers and save little lives!”

Hi Sara and family! Thank you so much for your donation to support children’s cancer research through the Great Cycle Challenge. Your generous contribution will help find cures for childhood cancers and save little lives!
Ruthann McVicker

“Ride safe, John! I know you will surpass your goal!”
$25.88
Received this donation 10 days ago

John

“Hi Ruthann! Thank you so much for your donation to support children’s cancer research through the Great Cycle Challenge. Your generous contribution will help find cures for childhood cancers and save little lives!”

Hi Ruthann! Thank you so much for your donation to support children’s cancer research through the Great Cycle Challenge. Your generous contribution will help find cures for childhood cancers and save little lives!
Ken Knutson
$20
Received this donation 10 days ago

John

“Hi Ken! Thank you so much for your donation to support children’s cancer research through the Great Cycle Challenge. Your generous contribution will help find cures for childhood cancers and save little lives!”

Hi Ken! Thank you so much for your donation to support children’s cancer research through the Great Cycle Challenge. Your generous contribution will help find cures for childhood cancers and save little lives!