Eric Wood
- National: 639th
- State: 10th in OR
I'm Riding For
Sarah
Sarah passed away 11/1/2020. We miss her everyday. It still feels like yesterday. I am not in the best shape and thought about taking this year off But, Sarah had so much hope and wanted solutions for her illness. I am hoping that by raising money for the fight against children's cancer there will be some solutions for children in the future. Sarah went through so much. As a parent you feel helpless because you can't protect them from cancer. To watch her go from a 16 year old with her life ahead of her to a young adult fighting to live that life is daunting. Sarah was full of love for all creatures and people. She relived her story in front of Northwest dignitaries to help raise money to build a family pavilion in Portland. That pavilion now houses not only the Ronald McDonald house but facilitates adults needing to travel to and from Portland for treatment.
My Story
Hello All
This September, I am riding 200 miles again in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
First of all I want all my friends to know how much your support has meant to me. When Sarah was diagnosed we never imagined the support we would receive from so many. We were overwhelmed with the how much Love we received. It is hard to believe that Sarah would be 28 years old this month.
I am hesitant to even continue to ask for anything. Obviously this cause is close to my heart and it helps me so much to participate in this challenge that helps families going threw what we went threw. I have raised over over $18,000 in the last 7 challenges. This charity has given over $72 million to, The Children's Cancer research Fund (http://childrenscancer.org)
We received so much from so many and wanted to say thank you. If this is something that you want to support I will appreciate it. If not thank you for reading this and thank you for what you have done for us in the past.
My challenge starts this week.
Right now, cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in the United States - 38 children die every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
Please support my 200 mile challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page:
https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/EricWood1/m
Thank you.
Eric
My Legacy
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277 mi RiddenRaised2017
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249 mi Ridden$1,264 Raised2019
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357 mi Ridden$2,219 Raised2020
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317 mi Ridden$5,740 Raised2021
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209 mi Ridden$2,505 Raised2022
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210 mi Ridden$789 Raised2023
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279 mi Ridden$5,467 Raised2024
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122 mi Ridden$2,173 Raised2025
My Challenge
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21.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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21.9 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 18, 2025
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3.2 mi ride - Evening Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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30.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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$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.
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$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.
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$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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$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.
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30.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 7, 2025
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15.0 mi ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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My Sponsors
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Kristin and Dave Gannon
“So happy to help such a great cause and amazing family !”
$1,035Received this donation 11 days ago
Eric
“Thank you, Kristin and Dave. I guess i need to get on the bike and do this! great motivator!”
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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!”
$888.69Received this donation 11 days ago
Eric
“Thank you for your amazing boost to this great cause!”
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Gary Lievre
$100Received this donation 13 days ago
Eric
“Thank you Helen and Gary for your support 🙏”
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Rob Engelbach
$36.23Received this donation 11 days ago
Eric
“Thank you, Rob. I really appreciate it 🙏”
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Scott Oakes
“The wheels keep turning, mile by mile, Though every hill steals breath and smile. Legs burn hot, the saddle stings, Yet onward still his spirit clings. Cars drift wide with screens in hand, But Eric rides—he makes his stand. For every ache, for every pain, There’s someone’s hope, someone’s gain. So let the soreness, the scrapes, the strain— He pedals through the sweat and rain. A man on a mission, steady and good, The road bends forward for Eric Wood.”
$36.23Received this donation 6 days ago
Eric
“Wow Scott, thank you! The poem means more to me than you know. That helps me put my belly on wheels and roll it down the road. I really appreciate your support. I hope you and yours are well.”
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Paula Miller
“Remembering Sarah's courage.”
$24.84Received this donation 12 days ago
Eric
“Thank you, Paula, we appreciate you helping kids fight this despicable disease.”
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Eric Wood
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago