Janet Banks
- National: 75th
- State: 2nd in OH
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
my son Sean Strother and in honor of those impacted by cancer.
My Story
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 (at almost 70 years of age) continue to carry the baton and pedal on my bike 70 miles throughout the month of September to honor him and 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 14th, 9:00 am. An update along with registration will be posted as we finalize the details soon. We invite you to consider joining our team. Just set a personal riding goal, a donation goal and invite your friends, family, colleague to help you meet this goal.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
Please support us by making a donation 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
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64 mi Ridden$6,109 Raised2022
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62 mi Ridden$6,405 Raised2023
My Challenge
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10.5 mi ride - A B👀-ti-ful day to reach my 🚴♀️ goal to end childhood cancer and save little lives! - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Logged this ride 32 days ago -
27.1 mi ride - Rochelle’s scenic & amazing Towpath ride! - Saturday, September 21, 2024
Logged this ride 63 days ago -
13.1 mi ride - An awesome ride to the Cleveland Pier! - Friday, September 20, 2024
Logged this ride 64 days ago -
9.1 mi ride - Perfect day for a ride in memory of my son, Sean Strother, a GCC rider who inspired many! - Saturday, September 14, 2024
Logged this ride 70 days ago -
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 74 days ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 74 days ago -
$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.
Posted 77 days ago -
8.5 mi ride - Enjoyed sunny morning along Cleveland’s Cultural Gardens! - Thursday, September 5, 2024
Logged this ride 79 days ago -
8.0 mi ride - Great ride along Metroparks Lakefront Reservation! - Sunday, September 1, 2024
Logged this ride 83 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 160 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 237 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 283 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$2,391.34Received this donation 73 days ago -
Andrew Banks
“Janet, you continue to be amazing serving the community and raising funds for great causes. Just as when we were on the steps of the Congress lobbying Senators and House members on passing The Brain Act and I had to introduce myself - I am still proud to say, "I'm just her luggage" - and the Congressperson understood exactly what I meant.”
$362.25Received this donation 74 days ago -
Jaci Traver
“Janet - You are an inspiration! Thanks for all you do. Ride safely - no wheelies 😁”
$362.25Received this donation 74 days ago
Janet
“Dear Jaci: Thank you for your generous donation, unwavering support, and for honoring Sean's legacy! Your inspirational words gave me that extra push as I safely "slow rolled" (LOL-no wheelies!) in our picturesque village and community. Know that you are helping to rewrite the story for children facing cancer. You are appreciated! With much love & gratitude, ~Janet”
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Christina M McCallum
“I will never forget Sean!!! Love you guys!!”
$310.50Received this donation 131 days ago
Janet
“Dear Christina~ Thank you for your unwavering support and generous donation to Team Strother! You are such an extraordinary caregiver and our family will always cherish how you cared for Sean throughout his cancer journey and how you honor his legacy. Your Superpower is the light, hope, and love you continue to bring to Sean and those in your care. We're in this together as we work toward a future without cancer. With much gratitude and love, Janet and Sean's family.”
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Nick Smith
“Good luck reaching your goal this year. Always keeping you in my prayers.”
$207Received this donation 77 days ago -
Patricia Buis
“We never forget we always remember ❤️”
$207Received this donation 20 days ago -
William Martin
$207Received this donation 237 days ago
Janet
“Allen ~ Thank you so much for your generous contribution. Your support means much as we are helping to fight kid's cancer! You're my first donor for the campaign!”
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Kittie Warshawsky
$144.90Received this donation 74 days ago -
Joyce Persaud
$124.20Received this donation 74 days ago -
Rachel Reid
“So proud of you Janet, thank you for all you do in honor of Sean!”
$124.20Received this donation 61 days ago -
ROSLYN ENGLISH
$103.50Received this donation 45 days ago -
TJ & Greg Todd
“Janet - Best wishes to you and Team Sean Strother on your rides and fundraising! It will take all of us to fight children's cancer. ~TJ & Greg Todd”
$80Received this donation 56 days ago -
Lolita Young
$79Received this donation 160 days ago -
Ann Bowdish
“Janet, you are up for this challenge. Wishing you much success!”
$72.45Received this donation 93 days ago -
Anonymous
$72.45Received this donation 74 days ago -
Kim McClung Jacobsen
“Sean will NEVER be forgotten. He lives on in the smiles of his two beautiful daughters. He lives on. in all the little things they do, like their Daddy. He lives in the memories of all the incredible things he did in his life. Mostly, he lives on, in the hearts of all who loved him.”
$51.75Received this donation 85 days ago -
REGINA STROTHER
“Keeping Sean's memory alive🥰”
$51.75Received this donation 74 days ago -
Wanda Whitmore
“Go Janet!”
$51.75Received this donation 74 days ago -
Rachel Grady
$36.23Received this donation 73 days ago -
Tracy & Madison Reid
“In honor of all those affected by cancer. We donate in honor of my beautiful Mother. Cancer Sucks Tracy & Madison”
$36.23Received this donation 77 days ago