Bob Lemke

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!

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I've Ridden 434.0 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 976th
State: 55th in IL

I've raised $1,635 My goal is $1,750 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Friends and Family

Riding to support all of our friends and family members who have had life altering experiences with any form of cancer.

My Story

11 Sep 2025

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.

Bob

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

706 mi Ridden

$1,888 Raised

2016
1,116 mi Ridden

$1,618 Raised

2017
740 mi Ridden

$1,255 Raised

2018
715 mi Ridden

$1,778 Raised

2019
483 mi Ridden

$861 Raised

2020
502 mi Ridden

$1,416 Raised

2021
534 mi Ridden

$1,717 Raised

2022
256 mi Ridden

$766 Raised

2023
346 mi Ridden

$2,023 Raised

2024
434 mi Ridden

$1,635 Raised

2025

5,832 mi

Ridden

$14,957

Raised

My Challenge

19.1 mi ride - Yorky for final GCC 2025 mileage goal - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Logged this ride 22 hours ago
22.5 mi ride - York loop thru Elmhurst - Monday, September 29, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago
38.2 mi ride - Wolfy thru Centennial & Veterans Trail - Sunday, September 28, 2025

Logged this ride 3 days ago
28.4 mi ride - Wolfy Loop - Saturday, September 27, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago
37.8 mi ride - Salty Yorky Loop - Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Logged this ride 7 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Indoor trainer - rain date - Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Logged this ride 8 days ago
19.1 mi ride - York Hinsdale Loop - Monday, September 22, 2025

Logged this ride 9 days ago
26.4 mi ride - York extended - Sunday, September 21, 2025

Logged this ride 10 days ago
27.4 mi ride - Wolfy loop - Saturday, September 20, 2025

Logged this ride 11 days ago
22.5 mi ride - Extended Yorky Hinsdale Loop - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Logged this ride 15 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!”
$482.53
Received this donation 21 days ago

Bob
Cheryl Albrecht

“Thanks for doing this for the KIDS! We Love YOU! Cheryl & Nelson”
$124.20
Received this donation 21 days ago

Bob

“Cheryl n Nelson, appreciate your support and so glad to have it over so many years. Need some bbq soon!”

Cheryl n Nelson, appreciate your support and so glad to have it over so many years. Need some bbq soon!
Arthur McGivern
$103.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

Bob

“Art, really appreciate your support of this event and helping us make a difference. Thanks you!”

Art, really appreciate your support of this event and helping us make a difference. Thanks you!
Patrick Shelton

“As a cancer survivor I’m most happy to support those that continue the fight-ride on!!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 21 days ago

Bob

“Pat, your support and encouragement means so much in so many ways. Thank you.”

Pat, your support and encouragement means so much in so many ways. Thank you.
Larry Koehler

“Congrats”
$100
Received this donation 16 days ago

Bob

“Larry, thank you for your continued support and encouragement to help make a difference!”

Larry, thank you for your continued support and encouragement to help make a difference!
Kevin Forouhi

“Great to see you continue with this ride, Bob. Well done, Wish you the best”
$72.45
Received this donation 21 days ago

Bob

“Kevin! My bikes are not like yours! Are you still riding, or did that era come to a close? All the best to you and your family.”

Kevin! My bikes are not like yours! Are you still riding, or did that era come to a close? All the best to you and your family.
Marilyn Lemke

“Ride on, Bob! Enjoy seeing these activities and your cycling”
$72.45
Received this donation 21 days ago

Bob

“Happy to make you happy!”

Happy to make you happy!
Mary Kurnik

“Bob, Congrats!! Ten years of riding and raising money for kids cancer research. Way to go!! Keep up the good work!! Mary&Kevin”
$72.45
Received this donation 21 days ago

Bob

“Mary n Kevin, thank you! I truly appreciate your support of this adventure and glad to keep it going.”

Mary n Kevin, thank you! I truly appreciate your support of this adventure and glad to keep it going.
Ray Muehlhauser

“Glad to be of support!”
$72.45
Received this donation 21 days ago

Bob

“Ray, thank you for all your support over the years, we'll keep riding on until the hills become too much !”

Ray, thank you for all your support over the years, we'll keep riding on until the hills become too much !
Vivian Romaniszak

“Congrats on riding another year for a great cause!!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 20 days ago

Bob

“Nothing says Summer like bicycling! So glad for your support!”

Nothing says Summer like bicycling! So glad for your support!
Brian Duffy
$70
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bob
Janet Green

“Ride on Bob! Kudos to you for doing the Challenge!”
$51.75
Received this donation 21 days ago

Bob

“Thank you, Janet! I'll keep it going until the tires no longer roll!”

Thank you, Janet! I'll keep it going until the tires no longer roll!
Joanna Cabaj

“What a great initiative, Bob!”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Bob
Steve Osterling
$51.75
Received this donation 9 days ago

Bob

“Thank you so much for your support of this terrific event!”

Thank you so much for your support of this terrific event!
Beth Figliulo
$35
Received this donation 2 days ago

Bob
Chuck & Debi Thompson

“Best of luck reaching your goal for such a worthy cause.”
$25.88
Received this donation 21 days ago

Bob

“Chuck n Debi, thank you! Glad to keep the wheels spinning and helping with this event. Your sponsorship means a lot, thank you.”

Chuck n Debi, thank you! Glad to keep the wheels spinning and helping with this event. Your sponsorship means a lot, thank you.
Bob Lemke

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$72.45
Received this donation 68 days ago

Bob