Brian Edwards

3years All Star
Brian Edwards
I am riding 500 mi in memory of Jack Edwards. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 311.8 mi My goal is 500 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 307th
  • State: 7th in AZ
I've raised $3,205 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jack Edwards

Jack Edwards

My Story

26 Jun 2025

This September I am again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer again! This is my third year doing this. I'm doing this in honor of my older son Jack who died from leukemia as a baby. The last 2 years I participated in this challenge it was such a wonderful experience that I decided to do it again this year. Those who had the privilege to meet Jack know how much he has impacted all our lives despite his short time with us.

As many of you know I have been having a couple of health issues of my own the year or so limiting the distance and intensity that I’m able to ride. But I was reminded of all Jack had to endure during his treatments and my challenges seemed to pale in comparison so here we are.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 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 3,219 mi Ridden
    $7,417 Raised
    2023
  • 1,842 mi Ridden
    $3,218 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $3,205 Raised
    2025
3years
5,372 mi
Ridden
$13,840
Raised

My Challenge

  • 43.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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  • 39.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 18, 2025
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  • 31.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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  • 33.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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  • 29.9 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 11, 2025
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  • 35.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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  • 29.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 7, 2025
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  • 25.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 4, 2025
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  • 26.8 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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  • 18.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025
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    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

  • Lawrence Towner
    $1,500
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Fantastic Larry: You are such an amazing and generous person. Thank you for your incredibly generous donation. I can’t tell you how much this means to me. I know that this fundraiser has some special meaning for you too. I wish we were able to spend more time together riding and coffee shopping more! I’m working with my cardio and pulmonologist to determine where my “issues” are located. We’re pretty sure it’s my heart and if so I’ll hopefully get a pacemaker which would give me some of my endurance and power back. We’ll see. I know you’ve had your share of heart issues too. Getting older is not for the feint of heart! I’d love to get together with you for coffee sometime soon. I think we’re both fairly flexible in our schedules. Afternoons generally work better for me. Let me know if that works for you.”
  • Bill & Joan Pike Pike
    “Go Brian!”
    $243.23
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Bill and Joan: Thanks so much for this incredibly generous donation to this fundraising challenge. Friends like you motivate me to get on my bike and ride for Jack on the days I would rather sit on the couch and eat donuts. Thanks so much for you friendship and thoughtfulness!”
  • 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!”
    $197.21
    Received this donation 12 days ago
  • Francheska Figueroa
    “I love you both very much! ❤️💜🩷💚🩶”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Thank you my darling!! That is so kind and thoughtful of you!! We love you too!!”
  • Mark and Margaret Pepper
    “We love you Brian, ride hard and have fun!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Thanks so much my special friends. I really appreciate and value our AA sponsorship relationship and our AA friendship. Love to both of you. And hoping you’re having a great time in Mexico!”
  • Celeste Roth
    “Sending you all our love, Brian. 💙Cindy and Cocoa🐱”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Thanks so much Cindy Bindo! How’s your new home and your new grandma role!!?? Can’t believe Jack would have been 32. It’s crazy. Love to you!”
  • Lynn Bianco
    “Good stuff larry. ❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Lynn Thanks so much for your donation. It’s especially well received by me since we don’t get to ride together much anymore. I do see the crazy shit you do on Strava though! Definitely inspirational for me! Hope to see you soon again somewhere.”
  • Marc Levison
    “Keep on cycling!”
    $100
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “That’s so much Marc! Looking forward to seeing you again when you’re back in town. Which I think is in September sometime…?”
  • Nat & Francie Fastenberg
    $100
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Nat and Francine, thanks so much for this very generous donation to a cause that means so much to me. Your thoughtfulness inspires me to honor my son Jack and that's one of the most meaningful things that I can do in my life.”
  • Jeff Boekstein
    “Good luck”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Jeff Boekstein!! What a pleasant surprise it was to see your name here. Thanks so much for your generous contribution to this cause. Hope you’re doing well. It sure would be great to run into each other after all these years again! Maybe one day in SA!”
  • Mark Molnar
    “Brian — cheering you on! 🚴‍♂️💛 Your miles are making a real difference for kids and families facing childhood cancer. Keep pushing—you’ve got this! I wasn't aware of Jack's story. Blessings to you!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Thanks so much, Mark. Your donation is especially appreciated since we don’t work together anymore. I know you’ve had some health issues yourself recently. Hopefully you are well on the road to healing. All the best to you!”
  • David Paul
    “Keep up the Great work!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Hey man Thanks so much for this very generous donation. It’s especially well received since this cause is so much important to me. Looks like you’ve had a great time in Colorado! Maybe next year I can join you guys if I can get the old ticker to behave again!”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Thanks, anonymous, although I think I know who you are! I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity in this very meaningful and important cause that I support.”
  • jennifer heitmeyer
    “What a great dad you are. And yes! Get the ticker recombobulated ASAP...we lunatics miss you.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Jennifer Thanks for the support! Very much appreciated. It provides motivation on those days when we just need to get on the damn bike. And be reminded of what Jack endured during his treatment. Which was a lot! See you on a Sunday or Monday soon”
  • Mark Carrington
    “Good luck Brian.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Hey Oz Mark! Thanks so much for your donation. It’s especially well received since we haven’t seen each in nearly 50 years, our years at St Albans. Definitely inspirational for me! Hope to see you soon again somewhere.”
  • Sandy Pannier
    $51.75
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Sandy, thank you so much for your generous donation to this cause that means so much to me. God bless you for doing that.”
  • Amanda Reilly
    $36.23
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Thanks, Amanda, for your kindness and generosity. As I've told some others, your donation motivates me to get own the damn bike and honor Jack on days when it would be easy to stay home and relax on the couch!”
  • Eileen Ebright
    “Hoping that a cure will be found!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Thanks, Eileen. Haven’t heard your name in a looooooooong time. Hope you’re doing really well. Really appreciate your support on this.”
  • Jenny Clapper
    “You got this, Brother😊”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Thanks, sister! Really appreciate the donation. Can’t believe he’d be 32 now. Crazy stuff. Love to all of you!”
  • Lee Wilkening
    “Looks like you're well on your way to reaching this year's goal. Good luck.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Brian Edwards
    Brian
    “Thanks so much for your donation, Lee. It’s especially meaningful to me since we don’t get to see each other as much as we used to. Continuing to work on my heart stuff so I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to at least hang around you soon!”
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