Mick Occhiuto

Riding in memory of Jadyn Comer and Children Everywhere

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!

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I've Ridden 951.7 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 229th
State: 2nd in NE
My Team: 1st

I've raised $4,355 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jadyn Comer and Children Everywhere

Jadyn J. Comer passed away at the age of two after fighting a tough battle with brain cancer. No child should have to face this before ever getting to make a good or bad decision themselves. Please help.

My Story

29 Aug 2023

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' 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. At age 72, this will be my biggest ride yet! It's sort of a personal challenge too.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

Ridden

$100 Raised

2016
450 mi Ridden

$2,108 Raised

2021
788 mi Ridden

$2,728 Raised

2022
952 mi Ridden

$4,355 Raised

2023

2,190 mi

Ridden

$9,291

Raised

My Challenge

20.9 mi ride - Runza Lunch with Vince - Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Logged this ride 7 days ago
35.5 mi ride - Aksarben for Boba Tea - Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Logged this ride 21 days ago
25.3 mi ride - Home Loop 60° in Siberia - Monday, November 13, 2023

Logged this ride 23 days ago
7.1 mi ride - HOA Park Tour and Lunch @KitchenTable - Sunday, November 12, 2023

Logged this ride 24 days ago
4.4 mi ride - Veterans Day Parade - BBC - Saturday, November 11, 2023

Logged this ride 25 days ago
13.5 mi ride - Don & Millies Lunch with a Trek Stop - Thursday, November 9, 2023

Logged this ride 27 days ago
26.3 mi ride - Freddy's and Grocery Ride - Monday, November 6, 2023

Logged this ride 30 days ago
21.4 mi ride - Good To Be Done - Sunday, November 5, 2023

Logged this ride 31 days ago
34.4 mi ride - Birthday Ride - Friday, November 3, 2023

Logged this ride 33 days ago
5.6 mi ride - FulGaz - High Trestle Trail Bridge at Sunset - Saturday, October 28, 2023

Logged this ride 39 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!”
$1,243.26
Received this donation 83 days ago

Mick

“Wow! Thanks to the benevolent donors who do this each year. My gang came through with spades on KICK CANCERS BUT DAY!”

Wow! Thanks to the benevolent donors who do this each year. My gang came through with spades on KICK CANCERS BUT DAY!
Robert Stowe

“Keep up the great work supporting this cause! Stay safe out there!”
$258.75
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“Bob, you're the best! Always my biggest supporter. I know you are so much better at this than I and would love to have you join me on this quest some year. Thank you so much for believing in this cause and me my friend.”

Bob, you're the best! Always my biggest supporter. I know you are so much better at this than I and would love to have you join me on this quest some year. Thank you so much for believing in this cause and me my friend.
Jason Comer

“In memory of our Mom whos birthday is today and my nephew whose life was cut short at the age of just 2 from cancer. Thank you for the hard work Mick!!”
$207
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“Wow Jason! Thank you! I look at Jaydn's photo each day for this ride and remind myself that this shouldn't happen to anyone ever! Thank you for letting me use Jaydn's story as my inspiration. I have met a few others this I started this challenge and the strength and courage of these kids during treatment is unbelievable for such little people Thank you and happy birthday to your Mom too. Thank for your support!”

Wow Jason! Thank you! I look at Jaydn's photo each day for this ride and remind myself that this shouldn't happen to anyone ever! Thank you for letting me use Jaydn's story as my inspiration. I have met a few others this I started this challenge and the strength and courage of these kids during treatment is unbelievable for such little people Thank you and happy birthday to your Mom too. Thank for your support!
Bruce Grider

“Great work Mick! Love you buddy! Bobby Bruce”
$125
Received this donation 74 days ago

Mick

“God Bless you Mr. Grider! Bobby B comes through with the win! Like I said before I miss our regular chats about music and things. I'll call you next week to catch up. I appreciate you supporting my effort to help kids with cancer. This is making a difference!”

God Bless you Mr. Grider! Bobby B comes through with the win! Like I said before I miss our regular chats about music and things. I'll call you next week to catch up. I appreciate you supporting my effort to help kids with cancer. This is making a difference!
Art Jetter
$124.20
Received this donation 111 days ago

Mick

“Thank you Art! And, these kids thank you as well. I appreciate your support my friend.”

Thank you Art! And, these kids thank you as well. I appreciate your support my friend.
Diana & Brad LimPreston

“Well done, Mick!”
$124.20
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“Thanks you guys! I'm riding another 50 today. I wish my buddy Brad were riding with me again this year. Maybe next year. 😊”

Thanks you guys! I'm riding another 50 today. I wish my buddy Brad were riding with me again this year. Maybe next year. 😊
Paul Grove

“Excellent charity Way to go Mick”
$120
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“Paul! What a great surprise! I'd love to have you ride with me next year some. We need to get together and let you recall your recent trip with us. It looked amazing. Thanks for your support!”

Paul! What a great surprise! I'd love to have you ride with me next year some. We need to get together and let you recall your recent trip with us. It looked amazing. Thanks for your support!
Dan & Amy

“Happy Riding, Mick!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 92 days ago

Mick

“Thank you Dan and Amy! I really appreciate your support. I'm so sorry we weren't able to connect before your move. I guess we'll need to travel your direction. 😁”

Thank you Dan and Amy! I really appreciate your support. I'm so sorry we weren't able to connect before your move. I guess we'll need to travel your direction. 😁
Anonymous

“Go, Mick!”
$103.50
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“God bless my anonymous donor! Thank you for supporting my ride. This means so much to the kids.”

God bless my anonymous donor! Thank you for supporting my ride. This means so much to the kids.
Jennifer & Marc Grove
$103.50
Received this donation 86 days ago

Mick

“Thank you Jennifer! Your support on this project that is so important to me is truly appreciated. I also appreciate your many wonderful recipes that I love to cook!”

Thank you Jennifer! Your support on this project that is so important to me is truly appreciated. I also appreciate your many wonderful recipes that I love to cook!
Matching gift from Robert W. Baird & Co. Foundation Inc on behalf of Shelley Occhiuto
$103.50
Received this donation 65 days ago

Mick

“Thank you Baird for your matching donation.”

Thank you Baird for your matching donation.
Richard Marchant
$103.50
Received this donation 109 days ago

Mick

“Thank you Richard. You'll be here when I am in the middle of the effort. 😊”

Thank you Richard. You'll be here when I am in the middle of the effort. 😊
Shelley Occhiuto

“Great job getting on that bike no matter what is going on that could derail you! Baird will also match my contribution.”
$103.50
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“I love you and thanks for always supporting my nonsense. This does really make a difference for these kids and I could not do it without you - really!”

I love you and thanks for always supporting my nonsense. This does really make a difference for these kids and I could not do it without you - really!
Timothy Occhiuto
$103.50
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“Thanks Timmy! I'm half way on a 50 mile ride right now. This support really helps. Thank you.”

Thanks Timmy! I'm half way on a 50 mile ride right now. This support really helps. Thank you.
Bruce Grider
$100
Received this donation 86 days ago

Mick

“Thank you Bruce! Miss our chats. I appreciate you supporting my effort to help kids with cancer.”

Thank you Bruce! Miss our chats. I appreciate you supporting my effort to help kids with cancer.
Ron Marchant
$100
Received this donation 111 days ago

Mick

“Thanks for sponsoring our team this year Ron. Look forward to seeing you in November.”

Thanks for sponsoring our team this year Ron. Look forward to seeing you in November.
BOBO Lynn Boden

“Big wheels keep on turning, Mick just keeps on burning. Keep on rolling!”
$72.45
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“Bo! It wouldn't be the same without "The Bears!" Glad you figured out the technology! We're over the goal and YOU helped me get there. Thanks so much my friend.”

Bo! It wouldn't be the same without "The Bears!" Glad you figured out the technology! We're over the goal and YOU helped me get there. Thanks so much my friend.
Karen Steventon

“Good luck!”
$72.45
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“Thank you Karen. This is one thing I do each year that really makes a difference and I couldn't do it without your support.”

Thank you Karen. This is one thing I do each year that really makes a difference and I couldn't do it without your support.
Jim Ritter
$51.75
Received this donation 84 days ago

Mick

“Thank you Jim! I really appreciate the support. This is a big deal to these kids. By the way, Shelley say Baird matches your donation so thanks again! 😀”

Thank you Jim! I really appreciate the support. This is a big deal to these kids. By the way, Shelley say Baird matches your donation so thanks again! 😀
John Glennon
$51.75
Received this donation 72 days ago

Mick

“Thank you for your support John. Jason told me to expect your support. You and Lucy sound like bicycle superstars. I'd be honored if you'd join my team in this September effort next year. I'll reach out to you. Thanks again.”

Thank you for your support John. Jason told me to expect your support. You and Lucy sound like bicycle superstars. I'd be honored if you'd join my team in this September effort next year. I'll reach out to you. Thanks again.