Hal Ballard

3years
Hal Ballard
I am riding in honor of my mother, Laura Edwards. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 30.9 mi My goal is 200 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 1045th
  • State: 13th in OR
I've raised $677 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Laura Edwards

Laura Edwards

I lost my mom 30 years ago to lung cancer. I also lost other family members to several forms of this insidious killer. I have cancer too, but I'm not riding for me. This picture was taken when she was 18. She died at 60. Waaaay too young!

My Story

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.

Hal

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 381 mi Ridden
    $265 Raised
    2018
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2019
  • Ridden
    $677 Raised
    2025
3years
412 mi
Ridden
$953
Raised

My Challenge

  • 13.0 mi ride - GCC #3 - Friday, September 5, 2025

    From Home to Home

    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 5.3 mi ride - Modest start. - Thursday, September 4, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • $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 7 days ago
  • 12.7 mi ride - GCC Kickoff - Sunday, August 31, 2025

    From Hillsboro to Hillsboro

    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 12 miles ridden, 188 to w.
    2 Sep 2025

    https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/8663828451

    Posted 8 days ago
  • Fundraising goal met. Challenge accepted.
    25 Aug 2025

    Tomorrow, the 25th I will be 78 on Monday September 1 and both I and the challenge begin my 200 mile journey.

    I thank you all with every crank of the pedal.

    Hal on Wheels Ballard

    ✌🏼❤️🚴🏻‍♂️

    Fundraising goal met. Challenge accepted.
    Posted 16 days ago
  • Ride goal met. Challenge accepted,
    25 Aug 2025
    Posted 16 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 18 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 23 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Tualatin Valley Garden Club
    “We support Hal! Ride on!”
    $207
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you all for your generous support. I vow to remain in saddle wherever and whenever I ride. I only ask that you allow a safe distance between your vehicle and that cyclist you encounter. It could be me. Hal on Wheeeeels!!!”
  • Victoria Saager
    $124.20
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thanks Vic.”
  • ellen young
    “thanks Hal, wtg”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you, Ellen. Your support is precious.”
  • Anonymous
    $50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you, whoever you are. ✌🏼❤️🚴🏻‍♂️”
  • Budshelmetmirrors.com
    “Keep the rubber side down, my friend!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “And air in those inner tubes. 🚴🏻‍♂️”
  • Colleen Hampton
    “Don't fall!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “I'll keep the rubberside down. Colleen. Thanks for your support.”
  • Daniel Brewer
    “Go get 'em, Hal!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you, Daniel. There’s a speech in there somewhere.”
  • judith shortt
    $36.23
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Crash sends his regards and will keep his rubberside down.”
  • Curtis Roth
    “Go Hal!”
    $26.91
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you Curtis.”
  • Mike Ballard Sr
    “Keep on Keeping on”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you, brother.”
  • Hal Ballard
    “Kids should be enjoying life, not having to fight for it. Help me help them win!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Help me help them.”
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