Joseph Culpepper

I am riding 500 mi in memory of Mark Roesechley. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 788.0 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 2638th
State: 160th in IL

I've raised $660 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mark Roesechley

My Story

24 Jul 2026

This Sept., I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! I am dedicating my rides to all the members of congregations I have served, friends, & family who have experienced cancer.

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 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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

2,321 mi Ridden

$326 Raised

2019
2,071 mi Ridden

$449 Raised

2020
1,610 mi Ridden

$709 Raised

2021
953 mi Ridden

$370 Raised

2022
687 mi Ridden

$732 Raised

2023
1,255 mi Ridden

$404 Raised

2024
1,197 mi Ridden

$523 Raised

2025
788 mi Ridden

$660 Raised

2026

10,881 mi

Ridden

$4,173

Raised

My Challenge

37.5 mi ride - 2026-10-12Ride - Monday, October 12, 2026

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30.3 mi ride - 2026-10-08Ride - Thursday, October 8, 2026

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32.5 mi ride - 2026-10-05Ride - Monday, October 5, 2026

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40.4 mi ride - 2026-10-03Ride - Saturday, October 3, 2026

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33.6 mi ride - 2026-10-01Ride - Thursday, October 1, 2026

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28.3 mi ride - 2026-09-28Ride - Monday, September 28, 2026

Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
$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 15 days ago
32.7 mi ride - 2026-09-26Ride - Saturday, September 26, 2026

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5.4 mi ride - 2026-09-25Ride - Friday, September 25, 2026

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44.2 mi ride - Final Day - Katy Trail - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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My Sponsors

Anonymous

“Keep riding, Joe.”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Joseph

“Thanks so much for your donation! Since you donated anonymously, I don't know who you are, but very much appreciate your gift. I just finished biking the Katy Trail from St. Louis to Kansas City, so yes, I am keeping on riding! Thanks again for helping with this important cause. Joe”

Thanks so much for your donation! Since you donated anonymously, I don't know who you are, but very much appreciate your gift. I just finished biking the Katy Trail from St. Louis to Kansas City, so yes, I am keeping on riding! Thanks again for helping with this important cause. Joe
MarkJane Roeshley

“Thank you for the privilege of being honored! Glad these funds can be of help to kiddos dealing with cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Joseph

“Thanks so much Mark & Jane. I did not intend for you to donate, but it certainly goes for a vital program to combat cancer in children. It has been a meaningful extra motivation for my riding to honor you, Mark, & has been a very kinetic form of prayer for you!🙏🚴‍♂️❤️ Love & blessings, Joe”

Thanks so much Mark & Jane. I did not intend for you to donate, but it certainly goes for a vital program to combat cancer in children. It has been a meaningful extra motivation for my riding to honor you, Mark, & has been a very kinetic form of prayer for you!🙏🚴‍♂️❤️ Love & blessings, Joe
Mary Lynn Edwards

“What a meaningful way to honor Mark and Jane Roeschley while making a difference for kids battling cancer. Wishing you a safe and inspiring ride, and thank you for doing something so special for such an important cause!”
$103.50
Received this donation 7 days ago

Joseph
Mark & Pam Hodel

“Especially love that you're honoring Mark Roeschley in this way!”
$77.63
Received this donation 46 days ago

Joseph

“Thanks Mark! This challenge supports an important cause, but for me is especially meaninfull to ride honoring Mark. Thanks for donating! 😊🚴‍♂️”

Thanks Mark! This challenge supports an important cause, but for me is especially meaninfull to ride honoring Mark. Thanks for donating! 😊🚴‍♂️
Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$65.03
Received this donation 20 days ago

Joseph
Bonnie Brant

“Great cause, Joe. Your cycling is inspirational. Way to go!”
$51.75
Received this donation 38 days ago

Joseph

“Hi Bonnie! Thanks so much for donating to support my riding to help with childhood cancer. Yes, it is certainly a good cause. I hope y'all are doing well. Blessings!🙏 Joe”

Hi Bonnie! Thanks so much for donating to support my riding to help with childhood cancer. Yes, it is certainly a good cause. I hope y'all are doing well. Blessings!🙏 Joe
Elsa

“Thank you for riding in honor of Mark. My prayers are with him.”
$51.75
Received this donation 78 days ago

Joseph

“Thanks Elsa. We are all so saddened about Mark & I wanted to honor him with my riding to combat cancer this year. Thanks for helping & honoring Mark. Blessings fornyour upcoming shoulder surgery.🙏❤️ Joe”

Thanks Elsa. We are all so saddened about Mark & I wanted to honor him with my riding to combat cancer this year. Thanks for helping & honoring Mark. Blessings fornyour upcoming shoulder surgery.🙏❤️ Joe
Phylis Versteegh

“Ride Joe ride!”
$51.75
Received this donation 62 days ago

Joseph

“Thanks Phylis! I like doing this challenge each year fo such a good cause, but it is especially meaningful to honor Mark this year. Thanks for your support! 😊🚴‍♂️”

Thanks Phylis! I like doing this challenge each year fo such a good cause, but it is especially meaningful to honor Mark this year. Thanks for your support! 😊🚴‍♂️
Joseph Culpepper

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 81 days ago

Joseph