Blood and Sweat for no more Tears

Blood and Sweat for no more Tears
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support our challenge to fight kids' cancer!
We've Ridden 1,700.8 mi to fight kids' cancer
Our Rankings
  • National: 7th
  • Category: 3rd
We've raised $29,779.44 Our goal is $30,000 Donate Now

7 Members

7 team members

Our Challenge

  • $20,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $20,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 11 days ago
  • $10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 34 days ago
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 45 days ago
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 68 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $2,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 70 days ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 72 days ago
  • Do you donate at a Red Cross Center?
    25 Jan 2023

    If you use the Red Cross mobile Blood Donor app, you can click on "Impact" button in the lower right side of the page, and then join the Great Cycle Challenge - BSY team. If you don't yet have the app, scan the QR Code in the image.

    Do you donate at a Red Cross Center?
    Posted 242 days ago
  • What's in a name?
    24 Jan 2023

    This September, Blood and Sweat for no more Tears is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

    Our team name has special meaning. Our riders are literally donating their BLOOD and pouring out their SWEAT (and hearts) as they pedal hundreds of miles in the Great Cycle Challenge. Why, because they hope to add YEARS to the lives of kids in a battle with cancer.

    Let's talk about BLOOD. Kids with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy have a huge need for blood, platelets and plasma. As the chemo and cancer plays havoc with their own bodies to produce what they need. Did you know that donated platelets, which are critical for blood clotting, only have a shelf life of 5 to 7 days. Their is a constant demand for platelets, and a no less important need for whole blood and plasma. So, our team riders each pledge to make one donation during the Great Cycle Challenge.

    Now the SWEAT. The team's riders are working hard and pedaling far more than is comfortable. They are sweating as a sign of their commitment, in the hope it will motivate you to make a financial donation to support this cause. Afterall, the Great Cycle Challenge was created to raise funds to support the research needed to find better treatments for pediatric cancer.

    And most importantly, no more TEARS. The whole purpose of this event is to find ways to help kids with cancer extend their lives, and hopeful have the full and rich ones that we as riders have had the good fortune to live ourselves. Our fundraising can help avoid the tears that come with a cancer diagnosis. With your support, that can be possible! So, please consider making a financial donation, a donation of life giving blood, or joining our team and riding with us.

    What's in a name?
    Posted 243 days ago

Our Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “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!”
    $3,239.67
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Micheal A. McIntyre
    Micheal
    “WOW! Thank you SO MUCH for matching the donations my supporters made on Kick Cancer's Butt Day. Your generosity is truly appreciated.”
  • Ed Antoian sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    $999
    Received this donation 44 days ago
    Micheal A. McIntyre
    Micheal
    “I LOVE the 9's, Ed, and the very generous donation to the cause. We have been so fortunate that our kids and grandkids have not had to fight a battle with cancer. For those that have, I am sure they too express their gratitude for your support. (I hope your Jets will have a good season. The defense looks great.)”
  • Micheal A McIntyre sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “I offered to match donations, up to $999, made by supporters who had a "9" somewhere in the their donation amount. I did this to help kick off my fundraising for the 2023 Great Cycle Challenge. The significance of the "9" is that this is my 9th year riding in the event.”
    $999
    Received this donation 67 days ago
  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Ric Snead
    “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!”
    $712.76
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • Victoria Sarlo sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “Thank you so much for honoring Callen for this challenge!! we are grateful for this amazing cause and everything it has done to help our son and every other kid cursed with this disease.”
    $700
    Received this donation 70 days ago
    Micheal A. McIntyre
    Micheal
    “It is my honor to ride for Callen. He is such a cute, outgoing, loving kid. It is horrible he, and any other child, has to fight cancer, which is why I participate in this event. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it! Friends and family know I will dedicate my riding for a child and will suggest someone for me to champion - just as Olivia did for Callen this year. Unfortunately, each year there is always another child for whom I am asked to ride. Hopefully, with the funds raised by this and other pediatric research fundraising events, there will come the day when that will not be true. Thank you for raising funds for this event through your bracelet sales. Together we can make a difference!”
  • William Hamilton sponsored Michael OBrien
    “You ride, I’ll support! Thanks for caring so much and giving your time and energy to such an important cause. Deb and I really appreciate all you do!”
    $538.20
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Michael OBrien
    Michael
    “Wow! That’s amazing! Thanks for your support, Bill. I really appreciate it.”
  • Clinton Lawson sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “Keep up the good work! Clint”
    $527.85
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Micheal A. McIntyre
    Micheal
    “It is so nice to see your support, Clint. That frat house we lived in more than 50 years ago is no longer standing, but many of the bonds and relationships remain. Thank you for the generous donation and try to stay cool. Texas has had a awfully hot summer. I so glad I don't need to ride in 100+ degree weather.”
  • Academy One, Inc. sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “We are proud of your continued commitment to helping kids beat cancer and are happy to support your efforts. Pedal on!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 11 days ago
  • David Moldoff sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “Good luck Mike!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Micheal A. McIntyre
    Micheal
    “Dave, you set a very high bar in regard to “giving back” for the benefit of the greater good. I admire your philanthropic and service activities and am greatly appreciative of your generous donation.”
  • Anonymous sponsored Rex Saffer
    $517.50
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Thanks so much for your donation! The generosity of my friends touches me deeply. Rex”
  • sam kelly sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “You are an amazing inspiration!! Thank You!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Micheal A. McIntyre
    Micheal
    “Thank you, Sam for the generous donation! I will be sure to include the Kapler's Pharmacy logo on the "thank you" jersey I have made for those that have supported my riding this year.”
  • Devika Chakraborty sponsored Rex Saffer
    $274.28
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Devika, thanks so much for your very generous support! See you soon. Rex”
  • Joyce Selke sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “And I've known you for 9 years!! You are an inspiration!!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Micheal A. McIntyre
    Micheal
    “Joyce, for nine years you have supported this cause. Your ongoing support to help the kids is an inspiration to me and truly motivates me to continue to ride, even when I don't feel like it! THANK YOU.”
  • Samantha Glenn sponsored Steven Bradley
    “Thank you for all your hard work, and your kind heart. It's so encouraging to witness people who really care working for the good.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Steven Bradley
    Steven
    “Thank you so much. This helps the kids so much .”
  • Ellen Knight sponsored Rex Saffer
    $258.75
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Sham, thanks so very much for your generous donation. You are helping to "Kick Cancer's Butt". Our sub–PC motto LOL. Rex”
  • Joan Goldstein sponsored Rex Saffer
    “Good luck, Rex!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 29 days ago
  • Joan Goldstein sponsored Rex Saffer
    “Good luck, Rex!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Rex Saffer
    Rex
    “Hi Joan and Bill, thanks so much for your generous donation. Rex”
  • Mary Lou Price sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “Go Mike Go!!! Love your continued enthusiasm and creativity in how you approach each years challenge!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Micheal A. McIntyre
    Micheal
    “Your support over the years means a lot to me, ML, and is much appreciated. You are such a good hearted person. I was so fortunate to have you leading the Pittsburgh office. Those were good days that were made that way by your integrity and work ethic. THANK YOU!”
  • Rex Saffer sponsored Rex Saffer
    “To prime the pump, so to speak, I'm making the first donation of $250. Join me by making a generous contribution to help sick kids live their lives cancer free. Thanks so very much, Rex”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 130 days ago
  • Nancy Glasgow sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
    “Cancer is a such terrible disease. Thank you for helping us find a cure. No one, let alone a child, should have to go through the experience of fighting it.”
    $250
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Micheal A. McIntyre
    Micheal
    “Thank you Nancy for the donation. As a survivor, have been advocate for those with cancer for more than twenty years. I remember how devasted I was when Sue told me the news of your diagnosis. You are an example of how with the right treatments the fight against the disease can be won. So, I ride to raise funds for the research needed to find better treatments for pediatric cancers. Those kids have a lifetime in front of them!”
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