Gene Polk

9years
Gene Polk
I am riding 200 mi for Arya Olson. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 0.0 mi My goal is 200 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 996th
  • State: 28th in AZ
I've raised $580 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Arya Olson

Arya Olson

This year, I am riding in honor and support of eight-year-old Arya Olson, who has been fighting a brain tumor since November 2022. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

My Story

25 Jun 2025

In September 2025, I will participate in the Great Cycle Challenge to support the fight against kids' cancer. This will be my eighth year riding for this cause, which is near and dear to my heart.

Why am I doing this? Cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 pass away from cancer every week. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it!

This year, I am riding in continuing honor and support of nine-year-old Arya Olsen, who has been fighting a brain tumor since November 2022. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

I will be pedaling for the entire month of September, and my goal is to ride 200 miles and raise $5,000 through this challenge to support children and the Children's Cancer Research Fund. It will be challenging, but nothing compared to what these children face every day of their lives as they battle this terrible disease.

To achieve my goal, I need your support. Please join me in the fight against kids' cancer by donating at the fundraising link below or via the QR code:

https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/GenePolk

All funds raised will support the Children's Cancer Research Fund to continue its work in developing innovative treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Thank you! Your support will help change these little lives!

Gene

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 101 mi Ridden
    $550 Raised
    2017
  • 183 mi Ridden
    $594 Raised
    2018
  • 330 mi Ridden
    $776 Raised
    2019
  • Ridden
    $1,113 Raised
    2020
  • 631 mi Ridden
    $1,554 Raised
    2021
  • 170 mi Ridden
    $1,487 Raised
    2022
  • 328 mi Ridden
    $725 Raised
    2023
  • Ridden
    $706 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $580 Raised
    2025
9years
1,915 mi
Ridden
$8,085
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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.

    Posted 22 days ago
  • $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.

    Posted 30 days ago
  • $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.

    Posted 73 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Michelle Leatherwood
    “You can do this, Gene! Way to go!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Gene Polk
    Gene
    “Michelle, thank you so much for donating to this cause. This is my ninth year riding, and it's a wonderful cause to ride for. Kind regards, Gene”
  • Wes Rogers
    “9 years is amazing Gene!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Gene Polk
    Gene
    “Thanks Wes I appreciate your support.”
  • wgkruse@gmail.com
    “Thank you for doing this Gene!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Gene Polk
    Gene
    “Warren, thank you for supporting this cause. I appreciate it.”
  • Denise McIntosh
    “Great cause. 200 miles, I’m impressed Gene!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Gene Polk
    Gene
    “Thanks Denise i so appreciate the support.”
  • Julie Conway
    “Congratulations on your 8th year and thanks for all the good you're doing!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 29 days ago
  • Marie Taylor
    “Best of luck, Gene!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Gene Polk
    Gene
    “Thank you Marie I appreciate your support.”
  • Paige Mahler
    “Get it, Gene! You're awesome doing this every year :)”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 73 days ago
  • Gene Polk
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 73 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
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