Robert Butts
- National: 295th
- State: 7th in WA
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, miracle baby, 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 36-year old mother of two.
My Story
Hello, friends. This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds to fight kids' cancer.
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.
During the eight months we were in and out of Children's Hospital in Seattle when Kathleen was being treated for cancer, we met many families with children who were 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 Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments. Funds from the organization support research at Childrens in Seattle.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will help change the lives of children and spare their families and loved ones the pain and agony of losing a child.
Thank you.
My Challenge
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Good Progress, but Miles to go
19 Sep 2024Thanks to all of you, I have reached my fundraising goal of $2500 with 10 days left to go. I still have 34 miles of bicycling to reach my 150 mile goal, but plan to get there in the next day or two.
So, to keep me off my very comfortable couch, I've concluded I need to raise my riding goal to 200 miles and my fundraising goal to $4,000. I am number one in fundraising in the Olympia chapter and number 10 in the state of Washington. I would love to be in the top three in Washington because of the great view from standing on a podium, which I have only done several times in my life.
Thanks ever so much.
Bob
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23.1 mi ride - Skookumchuck Tenino Misty Morning Ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
Logged this ride 6 days ago -
16.4 mi ride - Woodard Bay Recovery Ride: Dodging the Rain Showers - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Logged this ride 10 days ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 10 days ago -
26.5 mi ride - Working for the Miles: Independence Valley with a Wrong Turn - Sunday, September 8, 2024
Logged this ride 13 days ago -
25.1 mi ride - Chehalis-Western Trail ride - Putting on the miles - Friday, September 6, 2024
Logged this ride 15 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 15 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 15 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.
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25.1 mi ride - Fish trap Loop Sunday Morning Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
Logged this ride 20 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 92 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$427.89Received this donation 10 days ago -
Rollin Geppert
$274.28Received this donation 10 days agoRobert
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Chris Meserve
$258.75Received this donation 15 days agoRobert
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Craig Partridge
$258.75Received this donation 15 days agoRobert
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Edie Harding
$250Received this donation 15 days agoRobert
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Colta Ives
$124.20Received this donation 15 days agoRobert
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Myra Downing
$124.20Received this donation 10 days agoRobert
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Jeanne Harmon
$103.50Received this donation 14 days agoRobert
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Melissa Gombosky
$103.50Received this donation 1 day ago -
Melissa Beard
$100Received this donation 15 days agoRobert
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Debra Clemens
$72.45Received this donation 15 days agoRobert
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Jack & Janie Daray
$72.45Received this donation 1 day agoRobert
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Lisa Parshley
$72.45Received this donation 12 days agoRobert
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Michael Vavrus
$72.45Received this donation 9 hours ago -
Ann Kelly
$70Received this donation 5 days agoRobert
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Dave Holmberg
$70Received this donation 10 days agoRobert
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Alan Burke
$51.75Received this donation 15 days agoRobert
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Bruce Melzer
$51.75Received this donation 6 days agoRobert
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Dennis Schatz
$51.75Received this donation 13 days agoRobert
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Heidi Bugbee
$51.75Received this donation 1 day ago