Wayne Branton
- National: 4075th
- State: 194th in MI
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.
(Those that know me have seen me participating in walk-a-thons, etc. Although it's been quite awhile since I've biked any, this challenge popped up in my fb feed and it has motivated me to take on this challenge.)
***note: mileage starts tallying in September, but I'll update leading into it on how my practice is going. I may increase my goal from it's starting point, but I will not decrease it any. Goal will be locked in before the challenge starts.)
My Challenge
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No words needed.
1 Oct 2026No words needed.
Posted 5 days ago -
2.5 mi ride - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Logged this ride 6 days ago -
Prelude to the final blog
30 Sep 2026"Mud flung tires abound
Pedals searching for the gears
The cool breeze approves"
At 120 miles so far - not convinced it's time for a period at the end of that statement as it may change if the weather cooperates. Not because I have to, but because I feel the need to.
Many folks have given to support this cause, and when I signed up for this cycle challenge, I wasn't sure of the response I'd get or the what really to expect. But then came the encouragement, the support, and even met a few locally that were part of the same challenge.
Even my neighborhood "biker" gave some encouraging words and cheered on.
"Mud flung tires abound" indeed.
It's a somber need, but a neat journey.
Posted 6 days ago -
5.5 mi ride - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Logged this ride 7 days ago -
6.3 mi ride - Keep moving forward - Monday, September 28, 2026
Logged this ride 7 days ago -
6.2 mi ride - Sunday, September 27, 2026
Logged this ride 9 days ago -
6.7 mi ride - across the finish line (miles goal met)- but not finished yet! - Saturday, September 26, 2026
Logged this ride 10 days ago -
Friday Madness!
25 Sep 2026I set out with the expectation that I would be happy if i got up to 15 miles today (i know it doesn't sound like much, but it's been a butt kicking sort of week).
What I got instead was 18.12 miles, saw a hawk, two turkeys, and quite a few deer.
Whew! And only 5 more miles to hit my goal!
Posted 10 days ago -
18.1 mi ride - Friday, September 25, 2026
Logged this ride 10 days ago -
2.3 mi ride - Greenmead ride around - Thursday, September 24, 2026
From Greenmead Community Gardens to Greenmead Community Gardens
Logged this ride 11 days ago
My Sponsors
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James Spurlock
“Keep up all that you guys do! Medicine is an important part of my life and I love seeing it prosper towards righteous reasons! Thank you for all that you do! - Sincerely an Army Medic”
$103.50Received this donation 12 days ago
Wayne
“Thank you for your support and helping for this cause! I really appreciate it!”
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Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$78.03Received this donation 12 days ago
Wayne
“Thank you for your generosity and support! It is very encouraging!”
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Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 10 days ago
Wayne
“Thank you for your support! It is appreciated!”
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Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 26 days ago
Wayne
“Thank you for your generosity and support”
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Anonymous
“Way to go!”
$25.88Received this donation 17 days ago
Wayne
“Thank you so much for the encouragement and your generosity!”
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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!”
$21.43Received this donation 26 days ago
Wayne
“Thank you for your generosity and support”
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Anonymous
“❤️”
$20.70Received this donation 12 days ago
Wayne
“Thank you for your donation and support! Very much appreciated!”
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Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 56 days ago
Wayne
“Thank you for your generosity and support!”
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Anonymous
“Keep chugging along - you can join our trail riding team!”
$25.88Received this donation 26 days ago
Wayne
“Thank you for your generosity and support”