Werner Melinz

5years
Werner Melinz
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 401.9 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 668th
  • State: 13th in AZ
I've raised $1,774 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

11 Sep 2026

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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 621 mi Ridden
    $1,553 Raised
    2022
  • 727 mi Ridden
    $1,816 Raised
    2023
  • 445 mi Ridden
    $1,471 Raised
    2024
  • 829 mi Ridden
    $2,098 Raised
    2025
  • 402 mi Ridden
    $1,774 Raised
    2026
5years
3,023 mi
Ridden
$8,712
Raised

My Challenge

  • 35.9 mi ride - Helmet peak & more - 35.9 mi - Saturday, September 12, 2026
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    Logged this ride 12 hours ago
  • 31.2 mi ride - Agua Linda - 31.2 mi - Friday, September 11, 2026
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    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 36.3 mi ride - Madera canyon - 36.3 mi - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 23.6 mi ride - Quail creek - 23.6 mi - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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    Logged this ride 4 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 4 days ago
  • 41.2 mi ride - TUBAC TUESDAY - 41.2 mi - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 32.5 mi ride - Casino - 32.5 mi - Monday, September 7, 2026
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 36.9 mi ride - Quail Creek extended - 36.9 mi - Sunday, September 6, 2026
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 30.7 mi ride - Helmet Peak - 30.7 mi - Saturday, September 5, 2026
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 32.2 mi ride - Agua Linda + - 32.1 mi - Friday, September 4, 2026
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $214.29
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “A big thank you do all those generous people and organizations which are contributing with a total of $1.4M - that’s great and makes a difference.”
  • candy beneze
    $103.50
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Candy - thank you so much my friend! It means a lot for me and those kids and it is a big motivation for me to get this 400 miles in. It’s my fifth year to raise money for fighting kids cancer. And I hope I can do it many more years.”
  • Christy Dale Brokaw
    “You are an angel, Werner! Safe biking!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 hours ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Christy and Dale - a big thank you on behalf of those little human beings. Every year it is my innermost drive to raise money for this poor kids and help them to get relieve and even a cure. Much appreciated! Hope to see you soon.”
  • Daniela Tomasevic
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Hi Daniela! Thank you so much! You are such a generous and super nice person! Hope all is well with you and your family. Is KNAPP still a thing? Is your husband still in Atlanta? It would be great if you can give me an update on that. Best way if you send me an email or a text message. Werner.melinz@gmail.com +1 904-333-4254 Thank you!!”
  • Dennis Tresenriter
    $103.50
    Received this donation 77 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Dennis - thank you so much for you donation. It means a lot to those kids and to me as well. As a cancer survivor I just feel committed to help to fight this decease. Hope all is well according to the circumstances. Looking forward to see you again in AZ Thanks Werner aka Simon”
  • Earl Higginbotham
    “Proud to call you my friend!! Keep doing the great work!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thanks again my friend. Your generous donation means a lot to me and those kids. I’m proud too, to call you my friend!! Werner aka Simon”
  • Jessica Reeves
    “Thank you for your faithful dedication!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Jessica - thank you so much. You’re so generous! Hope all is well with you and you family (and Mr. Invisible 😉😁).”
  • Petra Melinz-Schille
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Vielen Dank liebe Petra. Every Dollar is an additional motivation to work on this challenge. It’s not easy to ask for donations as there are so many fundraiser activities out. Hoffe alles ist okay bei dir and bei deiner Family!!”
  • Renate Adrian
    “Wishing you the very best as you take on the Great Cycle Challenge! 🚴‍♀️💪 Your dedication to fighting kids’ cancer and making a difference is truly inspiring. I’m so proud to support you and this incredible cause. Keep pedaling and know that every mile counts!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much Renate. Your word give me some additional motivation! I signed up just for 400 miles as I will be in Colorado for a few days not riding a bicycle. But still - my goal is 600 miles. Today I’ll get 200 miles finished. So I’m good on track! Wie geht es Euch so. Ist die Rente bald in Sicht? Werner.melinz@gmail.com 904 333 4254”
  • Lou Price
    “Ride like the wind my friend”
    $100
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much my friend. That means a lot to me and motivates me for more riding. Hope you can join my rides in September. See you soon!”
  • Mike Lynch
    “Every child deserves the opportunity to live out their life. Cancer IS the enemy of every human being on the planet. God bless you Mr. Melinz and have a safe ride.”
    $100
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you Mike for your words and your support! Much appreciated. See you Tuesday!”
  • George Evans
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Hey Mr George! Thank you so much. I hope it will cool down a bit for my 400 miles. But starting at 6:30 I. The morning helps to get at least 30 miles is. See ya soon!!”
  • Gerhard Kummer
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Vielen Dank Herr Medizinalrat. I have already 299 miles on day 9. So my goal for 400 miles will be reached by early next week. Danke nochmals und alles Liebe and den Kummer Clan😉”
  • Ira Cochran
    “Stay hydrated and keep riding your cause.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thanks Ira - much appreciated! Hydration with Water not Wine😉”
  • Jens Rossfeldt
    “Thanks for doing this Werner. Jens”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 8 hours ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Jens - first off, thank you so much. I’m doing this the 5th year in a row. Every September is this kids cancer butt kick fundraiser. Today I reached my goal of 400 miles in 12 days. Now I will set my new goal to another 200 miles at least. Your contribution is so much appreciated!! Hope to see you soon!”
  • Kevin Carmody
    “Thanks for caring enough to make a difference.Ride like the wind!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much Kevin! Much appreciated! Hope to see you soon here in GV.”
  • Klaus Theis
    “Werner, thank you so much for your incredible efforts to fight childhood cancer and for truly making the world a better place.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much for your kind words and your generous donation. As a cancer survivor it is just my thing to do this and raise some money. It’s my fifth year in a row. Was diagnosed with prostate cancer right after I retired in 2020 - was not fun, but I’m still alive. Thanks Klaus!!”
  • Anonymous
    “Let‘s kick cancers butt! Wishing you safe and accident-free rides!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Day 9 - I’ve 299 miles in. Thank you so much dear son! As a cancer surviver - It’s just somehow my thing to do this every year.”
  • Trish Whittle
    “Good luck! We love 💕 you!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much Trish! Today was my 2nd day of riding and now I’m on 71 miles done. How are you doing? How’s Me Wittle doing? I see Brittaney on Facebook occasionally!”
  • Mark Kelley
    “Happy to support two worthy causes; childrens cancer research & YOU!”
    $40
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thanks Mark, very nice said! See you soon”
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