Rex Saffer

3years
Rex Saffer
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 246.1 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 87th
  • State: 5th in PA
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $6,253 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

4 Sep 2023

Friends and Family,

This year, I am again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge (GCC) to fight kids' cancer! This will be my third consecutive year to take up the Challenge, in which we set mileage and donation goals for the month of September. Our fundraising provides vital support (literally!) for the Children's Cancer Research Fund, a highly rated national foundation.

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. One of these was my 3–year old step–grandson Brayden, who died of Wilms' Tumor, the most common form of childhood kidney cancer. Most kids with Wilms that get an early diagnosis go on to survive and lead normal lives. Brayden never got that chance.

In 2023, the National Cancer Institute will earmark about $300 million for pediatric cancer research. That sounds like a huge investment, but it is only 4% of a total budget of over $7.7 billiion! This is an abomination. I have made the first donation of $250. Please join me by making a generous donation of your own to support the Children's Cancer Research Fund and give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Kids should be living their lives, not fighting for them.

In 2021, I rode 271 miles and raised $178. Last year I rode 304 miles and raised $2,034. This year I again will try to coax 300 miles out of my aging, delapidated body – I cannot realistically expect more. But as for support, that depends on you! I have set a goal of $2500 and hope you will help me to reach or even exceed it.

Thank you so much,

Rex

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 271 mi Ridden
    $178 Raised
    2021
  • 304 mi Ridden
    $2,034 Raised
    2022
  • 246 mi Ridden
    $6,253 Raised
    2023
3years
821 mi
Ridden
$8,465
Raised

My Challenge

  • 25.1 mi ride - Flatwood Trail, Tampa - Thursday, September 21, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 25.3 mi ride - Betzwood Oaks Lock 60 Mowere - Monday, September 18, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 27.9 mi ride - KOP to CVT West - Saturday, September 16, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 24.9 mi ride - Betzwood Oaks Lock 60 Mowere - Thursday, September 14, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 25.8 mi ride - CVT KOP to Exton Park - Tuesday, September 12, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 25.3 mi ride - CVT KOP to Exton Park - Monday, September 11, 2023
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 4.8 mi ride - R&S Auto - Thursday, September 7, 2023
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 24.7 mi ride - Schuylkill Center to Betzwood - Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 22.0 mi ride - Upper Perkiomen - Monday, September 4, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 20.2 mi ride - Betzwood to Lock 60 to Mowere Rd. - Sunday, September 3, 2023
    Map
    Logged this ride 20 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Anonymous
    $517.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Thanks so much for your donation! The generosity of my friends touches me deeply. Rex”
  • Devika Chakraborty
    $274.28
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Devika, thanks so much for your very generous support! See you soon. Rex”
  • Ellen Knight
    $258.75
    Received this donation 33 days ago
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    Rex
    “Hi Sham, thanks so very much for your generous donation. You are helping to "Kick Cancer's Butt". Our sub–PC motto LOL. Rex”
  • Joan Goldstein
    “Good luck, Rex!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 28 days ago
  • Joan Goldstein
    “Good luck, Rex!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Joan and Bill, thanks so much for your generous donation. Rex”
  • Cathy Strauss
    “A great cause by a great guy!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Thanks Chief! Much appreciated. Rex”
  • CM MOYER CONSULTING INC
    $155.25
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Chris, thanks for the generous donation. You are making a difference in kids' lives. Rex”
  • Pam Yih
    “Good guy with a good cause, happy to support!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Pam, thanks for your generous support and for sharing my link! Rex”
  • David Laskin
    “You are a kind-hearted soul, Rex, and I am in awe of your determination! I am delighted to support your effort!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “David, "What's Up Doc?". Thanks so much for your generous donation. Rex”
  • L Spadafora
    $124.20
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Loretta, and thanks for your generous support. See you soon! Rex”
  • Nan Ward
    “Happy trails😊”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Nan, thanks for your generous support! Rex”
  • Padre
    “Keep it up, old friend!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Muchas gracias por su ayuda! Rex”
  • Pat Andrews
    “Good luck and ride safely!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Pat, and thanks much for your support to help Kick Cancer's Butt! Rex”
  • Marc Topaz
    $120
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Thanks Mark, much appreciated! Rex”
  • Cheryl Rouge
    $103.50
    Received this donation 30 days ago
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    Rex
    “Thanks Partner, for helping to save kids' lives! Rex”
  • Deborah Crisfield
    “Good luck with the ride, Rex!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Thanks Deb for your generous donation! Rex”
  • Gina Bresler
    “What a wonderful cause you are riding for ! No child or adult should have to deal with cancer… I am always praying for a cure🙏🏻🙏🏻”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Gina, and thanks for your generous support. And yes, "Kids should be living their lives, not fighting for them." Rex”
  • John O'Rourke
    “You can do this!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Thanks old friend, for helping to Kick Cancer's Butt! Rex”
  • Karin Schwenk
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Thank you Karin! We really should get riding together when I return! Rex”
  • Robin Siegel
    “Wonderful cause, and you are knocking it out of the park as you do with all of your pursuits.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Robin, and thanks again for your generous support. Players may "knock it out of the park", but it takes a team to make that possible! Rex”
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