John Soyster

John Soyster
Riding for Jackson Soyster
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 319.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 87th
  • State: 4th in MI
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $6,820 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jackson Soyster

Jackson, age 9, has been living with a brain tumor over half of his young life. And to make his life still more challenging, his dad recently died of a heart attack.

My Story

30 Sep 2023

This morning I took my last ride for the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! It was out of this world, as I rode from Pluto to the Sun and back again on a stretch of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail. And speaking of out of this world: you are. All of you who made generous donations to this cause deserve a giant THANK YOU. Every time my legs felt a little tired or sore, I thought of what Jack is going through. That, and your support, saw me to and past my goal of 300 miles and $5000. And I don't know how long this page will be active, but feel free to add a donation if you haven't done so already. Thanks again!!!

Peace!

John

Here's the link to my page:

greatcyclechallenge.com/riders/JohnSoyster

P.S. I'm also considering all donations in support of my ride as gifts in memory of my son, Jason Soyster (1983-2023).

My Challenge

  • 11.0 mi ride - Tour of the Planets (Pere Marquette Rail Trail) - Saturday, September 30, 2023
    Logged this ride 71 days ago
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

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

    Posted 72 days ago
  • 14.0 mi ride - Saginaw Valley Rail Trail/Thomas Trail - Thursday, September 28, 2023
    Logged this ride 73 days ago
  • 14.0 mi ride - Kochville Pathway/SVSU Campus - Wednesday, September 27, 2023
    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Kochville/Tittabawassee Pathways - Tuesday, September 26, 2023
    Logged this ride 75 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Valley Rail Trail - Monday, September 25, 2023
    Logged this ride 76 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - BayZil Rail Trail (all) & Bay City Loop (some) - Saturday, September 23, 2023
    Logged this ride 78 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Kochville & Tittabawassee Pathways - Thursday, September 21, 2023
    Logged this ride 80 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - On my Not-Quite-A-Peloton (due to rain) - Wednesday, September 20, 2023
    Logged this ride 81 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Kochville Pathway - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
    Logged this ride 82 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Charles and Peggy Burke
    $350
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Thanks so much for supporting Team Jack.”
  • Dennis and Kathy Marshall
    $300
    Received this donation 61 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Dennis and Kathy, Thank you so much for helping to push Team Jack even farther past our fundraising goal.”
  • Ken & Becky Riley
    “Great thing to do!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Thanks for being part of Team Jack and for also being part of the wind that has pushed me toward my goal.”
  • 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!”
    $232.11
    Received this donation 86 days ago
  • Robert Bowers
    “Watch out for the potholes and aggressive drivers. Want you safe and sound for all of your 300 goal miles.”
    $215.28
    Received this donation 104 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Robert, I'm just over halfway to my goal. Thanks for your support. And I assure you I'm safe. I limit all my riding these days to rail trails and other off-the-road paths.”
  • Stanley Deines
    $207
    Received this donation 73 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Stan, Thanks for being a part of Team Jack and for helping me surpass the $5000 goal I set.”
  • Beth Lasky
    “So proud of you for all your hard work in riding all these miles and raising so much money to fight children's cancer! You are an inspiration, my friend!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 72 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Beth, Thanks for the encouraging words and for your support.”
  • Debbie & Roger Boross
    “Praying for you and your entire family.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 87 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Debbie & Roger, Thanks for your support of my ride and also for the prayers at this tough time.”
  • Jan Strickler
    “Keep pedaling Pastor John!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 85 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jan, I'm just over half way to my my miles goal and way past my original fundraising goal, thanks to support from you and many others.”
  • Marilyn Gardner
    $124.20
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Marilyn, Even though the riding is over, the fight goes on. Thanks for your donation and for your support and prayers in these days.”
  • Michael Lindsey
    “You're an inspiration, Pastor John! Thanks for your amazing efforts to support this important cause.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Michael, Thanks for being part of Team Jack. Your donation has helped to push the team past $6000!”
  • Patricia Podoll
    $124.20
    Received this donation 90 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Patricia, Thank you for your support. I'm just over half way to my my miles goal but way past my original fundraising goal, thanks to support from you and many others.”
  • Peg & Reg Schultz-Akerson
    “Prayers for Jackson. Loving memory of Jason. Hugs to you, John!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Peg & Reg, Thanks so much for your donation and support of this cause. You're helping to push way past my goal of $5000. Jack, and other kids with cancer, say Thanks!”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “I don't know who you are, but thank you! Your donation has helped to push the team past $6000!”
  • Andreas & Tracy Teich
    “I see you are almost there!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 75 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Yes, with help from people like you. Thanks!”
  • Darrel and Arlene Billups
    “Supporting you and the fight against childhood cancer as you ride the 500 miles this month.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 83 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Darrel & Arlene, Thank you for your part in helping me meet and surpass all the fundraising goals I've set for this challenge. I like your confidence in my ability to pedal, but my goal is a modest 300 miles for the month. Over half way there, too.”
  • DENISE SOBOLIK
    “Bless you for doing this!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 96 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Denise, And bless you for helping me to surpass all the money goals I've set.”
  • Jaycine Lester
    “Have fun riding for a great cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jaucine, It has been fun, seeing lots of different parts of the state. And thanks for being part of the team to help me surpass the money goals I've set.”
  • Jen Francis
    “In loving memory of Jason, and in support of Jack. It's a great thing you are doing. Be safe out there!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 77 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Thanks, Jen. I only ride on rail trails (to avoid traffic).”
  • Kathy & Vinicio Verdoni
    $103.50
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Kathy & Vinicio, Thank you for your support in this quest. I wish I could surpass the miles ridden to the same degree that my sponsors have surpassed my $ goals.”
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