Justin Watkins
- National: 5213th
- State: 308th in IL
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
in remembrance of Ann Michelle Chung
Ann Michelle Chung, nee Brown, age 43, of Homewood, IL, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 from Cholangiocarcinoma.. Beloved wife of Thomas L. Chung. Cherished daughter of Michael and Barb Brown. Loving sister of Matthew A. Brown. Annie’s friends describe her as “pure walking sunshine” and “a bright light like an angel”. She always found the good in people and the positive in any situation. Her genuine compassion and selflessness touched the hearts of so many people. Annie was funny, quick witted, and had a smile that would light up the room. She loved music. She loved to travel. She loved good food and good beer. She loved cheesy hallmark movies and murder mystery TV shows. Most importantly, she loved her husband, her family, her friends, her church, and her dogs. Annie believes in the saying, “Joy is much bigger than happiness. While happiness is often seen as dependent on external circumstances, Joy is not.” Her life was most certainly full of JOY!
My Story
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge. I'll be riding in remembrance of Ann Michelle Chung, nee Brown, age 43, of Homewood, IL. Ann passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 after battling Cholangiocarcinoma for several years. She was the beloved wife of Thomas L. Chung, cherished daughter of Michael and Barb Brown, and the loving sister of Matthew A. Brown.
Annie’s friends describe her as “pure walking sunshine” and “a bright light like an angel”. She always found the good in people and the positive in any situation. Her genuine compassion and selflessness touched the hearts of so many people. Annie was funny, quick witted, and had a smile that would light up the room. She loved music. She loved to travel. She loved good food and good beer. She loved cheesy hallmark movies and murder mystery TV shows. Most importantly, she loved her husband, her family, her friends, her church, and her dogs. Annie believes in the saying, “Joy is much bigger than happiness. While happiness is often seen as dependent on external circumstances, Joy is not.” Her life was most certainly full of JOY!
My Legacy
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501 mi Ridden$516 Raised2019
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501 mi Ridden$571 Raised2020
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Ridden$590 Raised2021
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219 mi Ridden$920 Raised2022
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Ridden$512 Raised2023
My Challenge
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$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 83 days ago -
15.0 mi ride - Evening Ride - Monday, September 11, 2023
Logged this ride 83 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 179 days ago
My Sponsors
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Jennifer Meyer
“Good luck, Justin!!!”
$124.20Received this donation 179 days ago
Justin
“Wow, thank you Jen!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$100Received this donation 207 days ago -
Sequoia Murray
$63.14Received this donation 83 days ago -
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$50Received this donation 173 days ago -
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$38Received this donation 208 days ago -
Fellow Ragbrai er and cancer survivor Kimberly Hanson
“Way to go! Great cause and you guys always made us smile when we saw you last week”
$36.23Received this donation 125 days ago
Justin
“Thank you Kim!”
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Eric Hale
“Go Team Giraffes In The Air! See you at RAGBRAI!”
$25.88Received this donation 269 days ago
Justin
“Thanks Eric, see you there!”
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$25Received this donation 186 days ago
Justin
“Thank you!”
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$20Received this donation 117 days ago -
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$20Received this donation 173 days ago
Justin
“Thank you!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$10Received this donation 208 days ago
Justin
“Thank you!”