Robert Butts

I plan to ride 300 miles to raise funds for research to reduce the pain and suffering of children who are diagnosed with cancer and to live healthy lives.

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I've Ridden 65.1 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 295th
State: 4th in WA

I've raised $1,285 My goal is $4,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Kathleen

When we met with Kathleen's oncologist, Dr. Hawkins, in the winter of 2001, he told us that she had a Rhabdomyosarcoma, a childhood cancer with a survival rate of 50%. Our only child had a 50% chance of dying! However, he was leading a research project similar to the type of research funded by this organization that increased the odds to 85%, but it meant more chemo using more lethal drugs. Fortunately, thanks to Dr. Hawkins, Dr. Conrad (her surgeon), and the incredible staff at Childrens, she is a healthy and happy 38-year old mother of two.

My Story

2 Sep 2026

Hello, friends. This September, I am again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds to fund childhood cancer research.

Currently, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. More than 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week. Unfortunately, Congress and the Trump administration have made very drastic cuts (40%) in cancer research that will negatively impact thousands of children and their families into the future.

Twenty-five years ago when our 13-year old daughter Kathleen was being treated for cancer at Children’s Hospital in Seattle, we met many families with children who were being treated for cancer. Many kids survived, but many did not. It was heartbreaking.

I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support the Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments. Funds from the organization have supported research at Childrens in Seattle.

Your support will help change the lives of children and spare their families and loved ones the pain and agony of losing a child.

I understand that there are so many worthwhile causes and candidates to support in these troubling times. If you are maxed out, please consider a small contribution that will give me the incentive to keep on riding.

Thank you.

Bob

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

250 mi Ridden

$4,100 Raised

2024
301 mi Ridden

$5,502 Raised

2025
65 mi Ridden

$1,285 Raised

2026

616 mi

Ridden

$10,887

Raised

My Challenge

30.7 mi ride - 3rd Childhood Cancer Research Ride - Monarch Sculpture Park - Monday, September 7, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
19.2 mi ride - 2nd Childhood Cancer ride - Fishtrap Loop - Friday, September 4, 2026

Logged this ride 5 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 6 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 6 days ago
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 6 days ago
15.1 mi ride - 1st Childhood Cancer Research ride - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

David Snow

“Bob: what a great cause, and one that resonates with me since I successfully (so far) completed cancer treatment with UW/Fred Hutch in February. We put a man on the moon 57 years ago and are still battling cancer. It's time my friend!”
$150
Received this donation 3 hours ago

Robert
Debra Clemens

“Bob, Thanks for your efforts to raise funds and awareness about childhood cancer research. Enjoy the ride! Deb and Jeff”
$103.50
Received this donation 6 days ago

Robert

“Thank you Deb and Jeff. I have enjoyed living vicariously with you on your trip to Iceland.”

Thank you Deb and Jeff. I have enjoyed living vicariously with you on your trip to Iceland.
Kathe Taylor

“The legacy continues! Stay safe on those trails.”
$103.50
Received this donation 4 days ago

Robert

“Hello, my friend. Thanks once again for your contribution. Based on your Facebook posts, retirement is treating you well.”

Hello, my friend. Thanks once again for your contribution. Based on your Facebook posts, retirement is treating you well.
Lynn Maier

“You go Bob! Every mile you ride makes a difference to find a cure and support children in the fight against cancer. Thank you!”
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Robert

“Ah, thank you Lynn! You are the best!”

Ah, thank you Lynn! You are the best!
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 6 days ago

Robert

“Than you, who ever you might be!!”

Than you, who ever you might be!!
Rollin Geppert

“Bob: I am glad to help. Ride like the wind. Rollie”
$103.50
Received this donation 6 days ago

Robert

“Thank you, Rollie. I saw your photo of the nesting herons near the DFW office: Great work!”

Thank you, Rollie. I saw your photo of the nesting herons near the DFW office: Great work!
Alan Burke

“Go Bob!”
$100
Received this donation 5 days ago

Robert

“Go, Alan. Jessica did Mailbox last weekend and hoped to see you!”

Go, Alan. Jessica did Mailbox last weekend and hoped to see you!
Dave Knowlton
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Robert

“Thanks, Dave. I'm hoping you will be joining us for our SSSS meetings this fall and winter!”

Thanks, Dave. I'm hoping you will be joining us for our SSSS meetings this fall and winter!
Dennis Schatz

“Great to see you keep putting miles on your bike. Good luck.”
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Robert

“Thank you , Dennis, for being such a loyal donator!”

Thank you , Dennis, for being such a loyal donator!
John Burbank
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Robert

“Thank you, Spider! You were my first donation!”

Thank you, Spider! You were my first donation!
Melissa Beard
$51.75
Received this donation 3 days ago

Robert

“Thank you, Melissa. You contribution got me over the first $1,000 goal! Also, your handiwork at Chris’ looks great. Did you use the leaf blower?”

Thank you, Melissa. You contribution got me over the first $1,000 goal! Also, your handiwork at Chris’ looks great. Did you use the leaf blower?
Robert Butts

“Getting things started!”
$310.50
Received this donation 6 days ago

Robert