Hello July

2 months before the miles count.

The official registration for this year’s challenge starts now. As you know, I got a head start. With your support, we now have 21 sponsors and donations approaching $4000.

I thought I would share some information here on what we fund.

* Innovative and promising research

We fund research at institutions nationwide, focusing on projects that allow researchers to prove their idea, then reach for even larger grants. Federal funding sources often don’t fund projects until much later in the process.

* Enhance healing and care for families

We understand that when a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. That’s why we fund programs that help families find joy and support during and after cancer treatment, from peer support groups to camps to programs for caregivers and siblings.

* Educate the world about childhood cancer

Through stories of families fighting cancer and researchers who won’t stop looking for answers, we educate the world about what we can do to create a world without childhood cancer.

Hello Summer!

As the temperatures start to rise, we are looking forward to a rise in our bikes finding the trails in June.

We added 3 more sponsors in May. Our totals are now showing 20 donors, contributing $3400. Thanks!

Want to help raise awareness, resources and prayers? Feel free to share our information with your family and friends, through talk, text, email, social media.

Get out and enjoy this time of the year.

“The most beautiful things in life are not just things. They are people and places, memories and pictures. They are feelings and moments and smiles and laughter.”

Hello May

As we go forward, I will send along updates at the beginning of each month until September. In September as rides transition from training into official, I will send weekly updates.

I am happy to report we are up to 17 sponsors, for over $2900. A great start thanks to many of you.

About the Challenge.....

The Great Cycle Challenge, benefiting Children's Cancer Research Fund, started in 2015, and after 10 years, the event has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in the United States.

People of all ages, abilities and from every state across the country set themselves a personal riding goal and challenge themselves to pedal to fight kids’ cancer. This year the challenge will again take place throughout the month of September.

In 10 years, our community of riders from all 50 states has ridden a total of 33,817,103 miles, and together we’ve raised $72,646,876 in support of research to develop better treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Enjoy your spring!

14 days in, 14 sponsors

Although it was only 2 weeks ago that I put out my announcement note that I would be riding again this year, I am happy to share that we now have fourteen donors on my list for a total of over $2100. Amazing. What a great start!

Some historical perspective. In my first 2 years, 2017-2018, of participating in this Great Cycle Challenge, I raised about $2700. Now in 2025, we have raised more than $2100 in just 2 weeks.

Thanks for checking out my update and adding your names to my list.

Keep the kids in your thoughts.

Let the fun begin - no foolin!