Janet Banks

4years All Star
Janet Banks
I am riding 100 mi in memory of my son Sean Strother and in honor of those impacted by cancer.. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 0.0 mi ? My goal is 100 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 18th
  • State: 2nd in OH
I've raised $214 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

my son Sean Strother and in honor of those impacted by cancer.

my son Sean Strother and in honor of those impacted by cancer.

My Story

12 Feb 2025

In June of 2022, I lost my only child, Sean, to Glioblastoma, an aggressive, treatment-resistant, and incurable brain cancer with a poor prognosis. This disease is devastating in children and adults.

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. Sean, granted was not a child but at 38 years of age, was committed to the Great Cycle Challenge initiative and during 2020 and 2021, rode his bike over 500 miles, raising $14,000!

To carry forward Sean’s legacy of kindness and being a part of a solution to end childhood cancer, I will continue to carry the baton and pedal on my bike 100 miles throughout September to honor his memory, honor those who are battling cancer and support a cause close to his heart, and mine.

All funds raised through my site and the Sean Scott Strother Family & Friends team will stay local, supporting cancer research at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children Center for Pediatric Immunotherapy. UH will also host our special community ride on Saturday, September 20th th, at 9:00 am. An update will be posted as we finalize the details soon.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Please support us by donating to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

We’re in this together!

Thank you.

~Janet

Sean’s mom

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 64 mi Ridden
    $6,109 Raised
    2022
  • 62 mi Ridden
    $6,405 Raised
    2023
  • 76 mi Ridden
    $7,031 Raised
    2024
4years
203 mi
Ridden
$19,759
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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 6 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Janet Banks
    “Today, February 14th, in memory of my son Sean, and on his Valentine's Day birthday, I am jumpstarting our campaign to raise funds and create awareness for children's cancer research. As a Great Cycle Challenge rider, Sean was passionate about helping to advance pediatric cancer research. To continue his legacy, I will pedal 100 miles this September to work towards "a future without cancer."”
    $214
    Received this donation 6 days ago
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