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.

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I've Ridden 81.6 mi My goal is 200 mi

My Rankings

National: 1549th
State: 38th in AZ

I've raised $1,076 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

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

$1,076 Raised

2025

1,996 mi

Ridden

$8,581

Raised

My Challenge

9.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 15, 2025

Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
15.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
14.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 13, 2025

Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
11.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 12, 2025

Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
7.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 11, 2025

Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
9.2 mi ride - 3rd ride for the children - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
8.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
5.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 8, 2025

Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
$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 43 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 51 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!”
$222.39
Received this donation 15 days ago

Gene
Michelle Leatherwood

“You can do this, Gene! Way to go!”
$124.20
Received this donation 51 days ago

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”

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 34 days ago

Gene

“Thanks Wes I appreciate your support.”

Thanks Wes I appreciate your support.
wgkruse@gmail.com

“Thank you for doing this Gene!”
$72.45
Received this donation 50 days ago

Gene

“Warren, thank you for supporting this cause. I appreciate it.”

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 47 days ago

Gene

“Thanks Denise i so appreciate the support.”

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 50 days ago

Gene
Marie Taylor

“Best of luck, Gene!”
$36.23
Received this donation 50 days ago

Gene

“Thank you Marie I appreciate your support.”

Thank you Marie I appreciate your support.
Paige Mahler

“Get it, Gene! You're awesome doing this every year :)”
$25.88
Received this donation 94 days ago

Gene
Anonymous
$274.28
Received this donation 16 days ago

Gene
Gene Polk

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$124.20
Received this donation 94 days ago

Gene
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 43 days ago

Gene

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I Am Riding For

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.