John Silva

8years All Star
John Silva
I am riding 300 mi for Alex. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 290.4 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 92nd
  • State: 7th in TX
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $6,366 My goal is $10,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Alex

Alex

He's a trooper! Just diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and his family are looking for help with getting resources to start treatment. He's a positive spirit at just 14 years old! If you'd like to give direct to him https://gofund.me/7dbdbe65

My Story

9 Sep 2023

I have dealt with Stage 4 Classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma for the last 6 years. With all the hurdles and obstacles my diagnosis had brought I cannot begin to imagine what some children and their families go through to survive. I will continue to use my time and abilities to help those less fortunate while I can. I know that with your help WE CAN BEAT CANCER! This year is a bit different, because I need sponsorship to get a new bike as well as complete my pledge is to cycle 200 miles and fundraise $5000! Please share my story and pledge with your family, friends, coworkers, and businesses to donate and share this request for help.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 177 mi Ridden
    Raised
    2017
  • 178 mi Ridden
    $1,042 Raised
    2018
  • 219 mi Ridden
    Raised
    2019
  • 207 mi Ridden
    $2,227 Raised
    2020
  • 207 mi Ridden
    $4,028 Raised
    2021
  • 128 mi Ridden
    $2,559 Raised
    2022
  • 343 mi Ridden
    $5,386 Raised
    2023
8years
1,750 mi
Ridden
$22,590
Raised

My Challenge

  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 6 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 6 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 6 days ago
  • 5.0 mi ride - ride 8 part 2 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 7 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 7 days ago
  • 46.6 mi ride - GCC 24 RIDE 8 died on the hill - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.2 mi ride - GCC 24 ride 7 adjustments - Friday, September 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • Hilly ride Sunday 9.22
    26 Sep 2024

    I rediscovered the road side route from Helotes, TX to Bandera, TX and a little tricky with speeding traffic and aholes that don't care about others but 98% were really great about giving space and slowing down!

    I had never gone that far in the 2 years we've lived there before my first bike was stolen. But my new bike DRAGON can soar speedily. A few more adjustments and I can get even faster!!

    Hilly ride Sunday 9.22
    Posted 10 days ago
  • 8.0 mi ride - GCC 24 ride 4 pt2 - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 50.0 mi ride - GCC 24 ride 6 Holy hillys - Sunday, September 22, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.2 mi ride - GCC 24 RIDE 5 tubeless flat - Friday, September 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.9 mi ride - GCC 24 RIDE 4 - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 29.2 mi ride - GCC ride 3 - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • Friday night preparation!
    13 Sep 2024

    I'm getting ready to try a big ride for Friday. I would like to do 50 miles tonight since my max this year has been 40. Last week went well so I know I can ride longer, pedal harder, be swifter up and down or and back on I the new bike. I say new but it's got a year and a couple hundred miles on it already. I do need to get it tuned up though... I've neglected her. 😭

    Posted 23 days ago
  • Wednesday CHURCH CBC
    12 Sep 2024

    Service was Spirit led from beginning to end. Message to me about Eric And Hannah and Gregort. people suffering from addiction and not knowing about Jesus' love for them. My love for them. Love for Jesus! This is pledge to be a force of God's love Grace Truth and mercy.

    I miss Eric and I miss Greg and Hannah is working on it. Another of my friends son has cancer. A very difficult cancer and debilitating. Help us God to help others.

    In Jesus name

    Posted 25 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 25 days ago
  • Sick ALWAYS not
    11 Sep 2024

    So it's been a bum week for riding because I have a sinus infection. I'm on antibiotics but been down since Thursday last week!

    Jesus I need your help to get better and push through this to ask for donations which is the most difficult part to ask for money. I can ride, run, swim, climb, and work until the skin falls off my bones but the two things of communication with people and asking for help are more painful and scary then jumping off a cliff.

    Posted 25 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 26 days ago
  • 20.8 mi ride - GCC ride 2 TENNIS TIME - Friday, September 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.5 mi ride - GCC 24 RIDE 1: WET AND NONWILD - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 34 days ago - View on Strava
  • Let's get started!!!
    1 Sep 2024

    This year has been another tough year for me, for friends, for family, and even new acquaintances from church. There has been a constant battle for life, families and careers. Today I start my 8th consecutive year fighting kids cancer and WE NEED YOUR HELP TO WIN! My goal is to pedal 300 miles throughout the month of September and raise $10,000 to help children, their families, and medical professionals beat illness.

     

    I am a 2 time cancer survivor celebrating my 4th year of remission! I was first diagnosed at 31 years old in 2017 with Stage 4 Classic Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. This cancer is normally found in older adults but is becoming more frequent in younger people as time goes on and there are very few definitive causes. My first treatment cleared the cancer for 6 months , but the cancer returned putting me in an even more special category. 3 surgeries and 1 bone marrow transplant later I started life basically as a new born with no immune system and very weak. In 2021 we stopped chemotherapy maintenance and today my mind body and spirit are still changing. Everyone reacts and acts differently to their disease and treatments. Some will be life long figure which is why it is so important to me to get your help for these children!

     

    Cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in the United States – 38 children die of cancer every week. Kids should be living life, NOT fighting for it. All funds raised will support Children’s Cancer Research Fund to continue their work to develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

     

    I am asking for your support in a couple of ways:

    1 - #donate. I understand times are tough but only give what you can because everything helps!

    2 - #share. Send this fundraiser multiple times to  EVERY ONE YOU KNOW! Maybe someone can't donate this year, but someone you or they know might be looking for an opportunity to share their gifts with others.

     

    We have been blessed by God with a platform and a purpose to do better for ourselves and doing better for others. In a world constantly filled with images and words of pain, I ask that we take a minute to thank Jesus and the Holy Spirit for delivering us and protecting us and sometimes making is go through difficult times. These obstacles allow us to empathize with others, to guide others, to be emboldened to fight for what is good in life.

     

    My challenge will be tough, but it's nothing compared to what these brave kids and their families face every day of their lives as they battle this terrible disease.

     

    Thank you for your support.

     

    John

    Let's get started!!!
    Posted 35 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 90 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Anonymous
    “May God continue to bless you with healing.”
    $5,175
    Received this donation 6 days ago
  • Michael Lett
    “May God wrap his arms around you and this child and give you comfort and peace when times are hard. Uplifting you both in prayer for Healing.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 7 days ago
  • Rosa Moreno
    $124.20
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    John Silva
    John
    “Thank you so much for this blessing!! I appreciate your support over the years Rosa!❤️ Let's go kick cancer's butt!!💪🏼”
  • Gabrielle Canales
    “Keep up the great work. You're doing awesome things!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    John Silva
    John
    “Thank you seester!! Appreciate you always supporting me and y'all inviting me over to celebrate with you and Tony and friends. Love you!”
  • Mary Helen and Johnny Silva
    “Mijo, we are proud of you everyday! Keep pushing forward and listen to your heart. Be careful but be fearless. You will have great adventures every year as you get stronger.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 26 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!”
    $86.86
    Received this donation 25 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Proud of you 👏🏽 even on those bad days and gloomy days. You are someone’s inspiration. 🫶🏽”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 7 days ago
  • Lindsey Cline
    $50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
  • Rene Ramirez
    $50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    John Silva
    John
    “Thank you so much Rene! I appreciate y'all continuously supporting me through the years and for being such awesome family to look forward to seeing and hanging out with time and time again. Hope to see y'all again soon.”
  • Camelia Warren
    $36.23
    Received this donation 7 days ago
  • Eric Viera
    $36.23
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Maria Bautista
    $36.23
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Nathan
    “Best of luck on your ride—you’ve got this!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 12 days ago
  • Elena 🚲
    “Keep up the amazing work.”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 6 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $20.70
    Received this donation 6 days ago
  • Jenn Runyon
    “This is an awesome accomplishment, thank you for raising awareness and funds for this cancer organization!”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 5 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    $5.18
    Received this donation 7 days ago
  • John Silva
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 90 days ago
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