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!

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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

821 mi

Ridden

$8,465

Raised

My Challenge

25.1 mi ride - Flatwood Trail, Tampa - Thursday, September 21, 2023

Logged this ride 2 days ago
25.3 mi ride - Betzwood Oaks Lock 60 Mowere - Monday, September 18, 2023

Logged this ride 5 days ago
27.9 mi ride - KOP to CVT West - Saturday, September 16, 2023

Logged this ride 7 days ago
24.9 mi ride - Betzwood Oaks Lock 60 Mowere - Thursday, September 14, 2023

Logged this ride 9 days ago
25.8 mi ride - CVT KOP to Exton Park - Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Logged this ride 11 days ago
25.3 mi ride - CVT KOP to Exton Park - Monday, September 11, 2023

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

Logged this ride 17 days ago
22.0 mi ride - Upper Perkiomen - Monday, September 4, 2023

Logged this ride 19 days ago
20.2 mi ride - Betzwood to Lock 60 to Mowere Rd. - Sunday, September 3, 2023

Logged this ride 20 days ago

My Sponsors

Anonymous
$517.50
Received this donation 33 days ago

Rex

“Thanks so much for your donation! The generosity of my friends touches me deeply. 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

“Devika, thanks so much for your very generous support! See you soon. Rex”

Devika, thanks so much for your very generous support! See you soon. Rex
Ellen Knight
$258.75
Received this donation 33 days ago

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”

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

Rex
Joan Goldstein

“Good luck, Rex!!”
$258.75
Received this donation 28 days ago

Rex

“Hi Joan and Bill, thanks so much for your generous donation. 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

“Thanks Chief! Much appreciated. Rex”

Thanks Chief! Much appreciated. Rex
CM MOYER CONSULTING INC
$155.25
Received this donation 32 days ago

Rex

“Hi Chris, thanks for the generous donation. You are making a difference in kids' lives. 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

“Hi Pam, thanks for your generous support and for sharing my link! 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

“David, "What's Up Doc?". Thanks so much for your generous donation. 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

“Hi Loretta, and thanks for your generous support. See you soon! 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

“Hi Nan, thanks for your generous support! Rex”

Hi Nan, thanks for your generous support! Rex
Padre

“Keep it up, old friend!”
$124.20
Received this donation 33 days ago

Rex

“Muchas gracias por su ayuda! Rex”

Muchas gracias por su ayuda! Rex
Pat Andrews

“Good luck and ride safely!”
$124.20
Received this donation 25 days ago

Rex

“Hi Pat, and thanks much for your support to help Kick Cancer's Butt! 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

“Thanks Mark, much appreciated! Rex”

Thanks Mark, much appreciated! Rex
Cheryl Rouge
$103.50
Received this donation 30 days ago

Rex

“Thanks Partner, for helping to save kids' lives! 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

“Thanks Deb for your generous donation! 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

“Hi Gina, and thanks for your generous support. And yes, "Kids should be living their lives, not fighting for them." 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

“Thanks old friend, for helping to Kick Cancer's Butt! Rex”

Thanks old friend, for helping to Kick Cancer's Butt! Rex
Karin Schwenk
$103.50
Received this donation 33 days ago

Rex

“Thank you Karin! We really should get riding together when I return! 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

“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”

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