Steve McAuley
- National: 440th
- State: 8th in TN
I'm Riding For
Jimmy Wilson
My brother Danny and I would like to tell you the story of our little brother Jimmy. Back in 1966 @ the age of 9 he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia. Back then this form of Leukemia was a Death Sentence as there was very little known about how to treat the disease. The doctors estimated he had 6-10 months to live. However, he suffered for 4 agonizing years. He began to have seizures/convulsions. His doctors tried everything they could to try to help him. These experimental treatments included: painful shots that left him black & blue, chemotherapy that made him weak and bald, blood transfusions, cobalt treatments (which the doctors had to mark his head w/blue & red magic markers), trial medications. Nothing helped. He eventually became legally blind as well. The disease traveled through his lymphatic system ravaging every part of his body. It entered his spinal cord and he lost the use of his facial muscles. Jimmy was a strong believer in God and he continued to pray. In late 1970 the disease entered his brain. I remember him asking several times “What’s that tree with all the lights 🎄?”. I told him it was Christmas but he no longer knew what that was. He passed away on Jan. 2nd 1971. There are simply no words to describe how painful it was to watch someone you love being “eaten alive”, especially a child. Now there are much more effective treatments. That’s why it is SO important to continue research so that no more children have to suffer the way he did. Please give all you can!! Sincerely, Danny Wilson & Debra Wilson McMillan
My Story
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.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
Steve
My Legacy
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561 mi Ridden$1,221 Raised2020
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My Challenge
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7.3 mi ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
Logged this ride 6 hours ago -
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 3 days ago -
26.9 mi ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
30.1 mi ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Logged this ride 5 days ago -
17.8 mi ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
Logged this ride 7 days ago -
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 8 days ago -
20.2 mi ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
Logged this ride 10 days ago -
$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 11 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 11 days ago -
18.4 mi ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Logged this ride 12 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 12 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$624.35Received this donation 4 days ago -
Eagle Contracting
“Gett'r done Steve!”
$300Received this donation 9 days ago
Steve
“Jacob, thank you so much for your generous donation. Great to have you as a sponsor to fight Kids with Cancer!”
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Railroad Component Rebuilds
“Thank you!”
$207Received this donation 11 days ago
Steve
“Thank you so much for being a sponsor! I can send you a receipt if you need one?”
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Danny Thomas
“Roll on, Steve!!”
$124.20Received this donation 8 days ago
Steve
“You are the BEST! Two years you have supported this important cause and I really appreciate you!”
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Joseph Persing
$124.20Received this donation 3 days ago
Steve
“Thank you so much, Joseph. This means a lot to me because this is going to a great cause!”
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Patricio Erich
$124.20Received this donation 5 days ago
Steve
“Thank you Eric! I really appreciate your support in fight to end Kid Cancer. Obrigado meu caro amigo!”
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Debra W. McMillan
“Steve is riding in honor of my little brother Jimmy Wilson. He passed away on January 2nd 1971 after a 4 year battle with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia- He was only 13 years old.”
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago -
J.R. Wood
“You go Steve. I think anything they will do to fight cancer is awesome. I'm in that position and certainly don't want kids to be in it. Seems so unfair!”
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago
Steve
“Thank you JR! I wish you the best and will be sending prayers your way. Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated.”
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Anonymous
“Steve keep pedaling, stay safe and thank you for all your support!”
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago
Steve
“THANK YOU for supporting my efforts in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. This a great cause and look forward to this challenge every year!”
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Francisco Alvarez
$72.45Received this donation 5 days ago
Steve
“THANK YOU for supporting my efforts in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer.”
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Jess Snyder
“Go Steve”
$72.45Received this donation 11 days ago
Steve
“Thank you! My treat next time we go to the Chinese Buffet!”
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Wayne Blair
“So happy to know you are doing this Steve especially for kids”
$72.45Received this donation 11 days ago
Steve
“Wayne, I know you have a kind heart and support many good causes such as the Ronald McDonald House! Keep doing what you do and thank you for supporting Kids with Cancer!”
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Allen Branham
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Steve
“Thank you Allen for being a 2 time sponsor. I really appreciate your support!”
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Susan S
$51.75Received this donation 5 days ago
Steve
“Thank you, Susan for helping me raise money for kids cancer. Very much appreciated!”
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Damon Ingram
“Our children are our future. Great cause !”
$36.23Received this donation 3 days ago
Steve
“Thanks for the donation!”
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David Fox
$36.23Received this donation 12 days ago
Steve
“Thank you David!”
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Jean Kelly
$36.23Received this donation 10 days ago
Steve
“Thank you so much for your donation to sponsor me in my ride to fight kids cancer!”
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David Abruzzese
$35Received this donation 2 days ago
Steve
“Thanks for helping this great cause!”
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Tim Allgood
$35Received this donation 5 days ago
Steve
“Tim, this is awesome, thanks you so much!”
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Dwight Bond
$25.88Received this donation 5 days ago
Steve
“Thanks Dwight. You have always strived to serve others and your donation is much appreciated!”