Jeffery LaBombard
- National: 139th
- State: 8th in NY
- My Team: 24th
I'm Riding For
Lillian Marie Reggi
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.
Jeffery
My Legacy
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579 mi Ridden$1,250 Raised2016
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381 mi Ridden$1,375 Raised2017
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353 mi Ridden$2,077 Raised2018
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602 mi Ridden$2,675 Raised2019
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1,048 mi Ridden$4,724 Raised2020
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1,042 mi Ridden$6,287 Raised2021
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1,105 mi Ridden$4,710 Raised2022
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1,090 mi Ridden$6,588 Raised2023
My Challenge
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$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 54 days ago -
End Of Month Update, Last Day
30 Sep 2024As mentioned previously, this is another memorable and successful year for raising funds for #CHILDRENSCANCERRESEARCH. I have had new riding partners this year joining me in our journey to 705 miles presently. There's a chance I'll add in one more ride on this last day of the challenge. It's looking as though all of the goals established for this year's challenge will be met.
I picked up a new riding partner and fellow GCC rider, Laura Crossman. She has joined Andrew and I on a couple of rides now, one of which was a bit of a challenge, but she took it on with full determination! I'm looking forward to many more rides with Laura.
Andrew and I did a challenge within a challenge when we took on the ride up Whiteface Mountain again this year. He set a personal best for his climb, and we had a picture-perfect day for the climb and the views! Well done, Andrew! The following day we went out on what I jokingly say is my recovery pace at 18 mph for 25 miles. I didn't hear that much grumbling from Andrew. 🤣 We followed that day with another recovery riding day (18.5 mph average over 30.6 miles) and broke through my 500-mile pledge for the month.
On September 22nd, we departed for Taylorsville NC to ride with another Rouvy (vr riding site) friend for the 1st time in real life. Chad Ritchie toured us around his area that was very hilly. You gain 100' for every mile of riding. It's a great area to build strength as a rider! One of our rides was a little more memorable than the others on the Virginia Creeper Trail when we got caught in a thunderstorm just after making the turn at the halfway point of the route half we started with. Needless to say having been completely soaked and covered in mud from the wheel spray, we never completed the other 36 miles of the trail. Something for another time. Chad and his wife Sheila were terrific hosts and we immensely enjoyed our time there supporting #GCC!
Leaving North Carolina before the rain got too severe, we came back home and enticed Laura to join us on a 62-mile route going over Dannemora Mtn and around Chazy Lake with a little stop at the Farmhouse Pantry for a quick snack before completing the days ride. I think she used my name in vain a few times on the climbs on this route! 🤣 She was much happier when we went to Le Faim Gourmet, who was sponsoring us $2.00 for each meal sold that day, and she had her smoked meat poutine along with a refreshment with Andrew and I back at my place after the ride. I should find out today what Denis at Le Faim Gourmet will be pledging based upon the number of meals sold.
We had another terrific fall day yesterday to throw in another ride just shy of 34 miles along with my friend John Kellogg. It was another one of those recovery days after doing the bigger ride the day before, at 18.2 mph average. We had another rider pass us while I was stopped to take my gel. When we re-started, I got a little spirited and decided to chase the carrot. Even after the ride the day before, I still had a little energy to burn. What were Andrew's thoughts when I went past John to take the lead? Here we go! Not again! Get ready to pick up the pace! 🤣
I will be posting another shorter update at some point with our final numbers. This one was a bit lengthy as I had site issues when I attempted to post my last update, so this left a lot to catch up on.
Thank you immensely to all of my family and friends far and wide, for your generosity, your kind words of support, and to all of my friends that have ridden with me in support throughout this challenge! ❤ The miles went by quickly!
We also earned the Hero jersey again this year, a legacy I hope will be achieved every year I ride for #GCC. Here is Lillian's brother Christain modeling the jersey!
Posted 54 days ago -
33.8 mi ride - A Favorite Route w/Andrew Styles & John Kellogg-#GreatCycleChallenge #20 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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61.9 mi ride - Dannemora Mtn, Chazy Lake w/Andrew Styles & Laura Crossman-#GreatCycleChallenge #19 - Saturday, September 28, 2024
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32.3 mi ride - Bethlehem Tville Route NC w/Andrew Styles and Chad Ritchie-#GreatCycleChallenge #18 - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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31.0 mi ride - Virginia Creeper Trail w/Andrew Styles and Chad Ritchie-#GreatCycleChallenge #17 - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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30.8 mi ride - North Carolina Vashti Little River Loop w/Andrew Styles and Chad Ritchie-#GreatCycleChallenge #16 - Monday, September 23, 2024
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30.6 mi ride - Over 500 miles! Cumberlandhead, Beekmantown Recovery Ride w/Andrew Styles-#GreatCycleChallenge #15 - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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25.2 mi ride - Point Au Roche Recovery Ride w/Andrew Styles-#GreatCycleChallenge #14 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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22.7 mi ride - Whiteface Mtn, The Challenge Within The Challenge w/Andrew Styles-#GreatCycleChallenge #13 - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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25.9 mi ride - Ausable Chasm and Back w/Andrew Styles-#GreatCycleChallenge #12 - Monday, September 16, 2024
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46.0 mi ride - Mother Cabrini's Shrine w/Laura Crossman & Andrew Styles-#GreatCycleChallenge #11 - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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Close to mid-month update
14 Sep 2024This is quickly becoming a memorable year of fundraising for #Children's Cancer Research in the #GreatCycleChallenge! My friend Andrew is here again this year from Scotland providing great company and ride support. I also have the support of some local friends as well, some of which I hope to ride with for the 1st time during this challenge also. I've added other riding friends from my virtual riding world of Rouvy such as Gilles Beaulieu and there will be more 1st time riding friends from Rouvy as the month progresses, so be sure to have a look at my page for ride updates periodically.
You, as donors, have been very kind and supportive for this cause that I support annually to the point at which we have now surpassed our initial goals and currently stand at $4060 raised! Your kind words and encouragement have inspired me to accumulate 365 of the 500 miles I have pledged to date. It’s looking as if I’ll greatly surpass my mileage pledge as we have also surpassed my initial fundraising goal. My sincere and heartfelt thanks go out to every one of you.
There is still time for me to turn the pedals to accumulate more miles and there is still time for additional contributions to come in to support this wonderful cause. At the very least, please share my page and if you can, donate, no matter what amount. It all adds up to help these kids’ beat cancer.
Posted 70 days ago -
47.3 mi ride - Northern NY w/Andrew and Gilles #GreatCycleChallenge #10 - Friday, September 13, 2024
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50.7 mi ride - Adirondack Rail Trail #GreatCycleChallenge #9 - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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$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.
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$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 74 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 74 days ago -
30.0 mi ride - ROUVY - Jasper National Park | Canada #GreatCycleChallenge #8 - Monday, September 9, 2024
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$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 75 days ago -
16.5 mi ride - ROUVY - Passo dello Stelvio Downhill #GreatCycleChallenge #7 - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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1.0 mi ride - ROUVY - ROUVY Test #1 #GreatCycleChallenge #6 - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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29.3 mi ride - ROUVY - La Vuelta 2023 | Stage 21 - Madrid #GreatCycleChallenge #5 - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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19.9 mi ride - ROUVY - Avenue of the Giants | California | USA #GreatCycleChallenge #4 - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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58.4 mi ride - #GreatCycleChallenge #3 w/Gilles B and 2 Flats! - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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44.7 mi ride - ROUVY - A2O day 4 Waitaki River ~ New Zealand-#GreatCycleChallenge #2 w/Andrew S - Monday, September 2, 2024
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67.3 mi ride - Opening Ride-#GreatCycleChallenge #1 w/John K - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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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!”
$1,262.13Received this donation 73 days ago
Jeffery
“Thank you for your sponsorship to this very important cause and thank you for the matching support we receive as #GreatCycleChallenge riders!!! Your generous support not only provides for Children's Cancer Research but is inspirational to all of us that support this cause!!!”
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Derek O’Brien
“Great Cause Jeff! Fabulous commitment by you and other riders! Wish you all the best!”
$362.25Received this donation 55 days ago
Jeffery
“Thanks a million, Derek!!! So very happy to have your friendship and your support for this cause! It has been another memorable and successful year thanks to you and everyone that has donated and shared such kind words!”
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Jim Johnson
“I truly respect and admire your continued efforts for this important cause.”
$300Received this donation 74 days ago
Jeffery
“My sincere thanks for your always generous support, Jim!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
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Clive Ribbons
“You are an inspiration Jeff, for all the great work you do to support the research for children's cancer. Keep those legs turning!”
$258.75Received this donation 72 days ago
Jeffery
“Thanks once again for your generosity and kind words, Clive!! This is amazing!! The funds go to help the kids, and your kind words are my inspiration to continue to turn the pedals to support this wonderful cause! It's becoming more special this year having Andrew back again and also riding with other Rouvy members in real life during the challenge. I'll look forward to the day when we can ride in real life together too! My sincere thanks for your support, Clive!!”
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Eric Fournier
“Good luck Jeff! Thank you for doing this, very inspirational. E.”
$207Received this donation 74 days ago
Jeffery
“Thank you for your generous support and kind words too, Eric!! Your support is inspirational to me in aiding these kids toward a better future!”
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Patrick McGinn
$155.25Received this donation 74 days ago
Jeffery
“Thanks for always being there with your support, Pat!! Let's plan to get a few miles in together during the challenge, so get the bike ready!”
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Le Faim Gourmet
$150Received this donation 51 days ago -
Alan O'Brien
“Awesome Work Jeff !! Safe Ride Brother 🙏 ☘️”
$124.20Received this donation 68 days ago
Jeffery
“Thanks again for your support and sharing my page on your FB, Alan!!! You're a gem!! Hope you feel better soon, and we can get together at my place for a round of golf in October!”
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Gary Hanley
$124.20Received this donation 75 days ago
Jeffery
“Thanks for your generosity, Gary & Tana!! We're having another good year of supporting this wonderful cause!”
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Gil and Deb Smith
“Another great job again this month Jeff. Keep on spinning!!”
$124.20Received this donation 74 days ago
Jeffery
“Thanks very much, Gil and Deb!!! I start turning the pedals again tomorrow with Andrew and my other Rouvy friend, Gilles!!! Thankfully, we have a stretch of really nice weather coming!! We'll be up your way eventually to get a few miles in together.”
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Anonymous
“Keep up the outstanding effort!”
$124.20Received this donation 54 days ago
Jeffery
“Thank you very much!! Last day and looking like all goals will have been met! Another successful year! Thanks for your support!”
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Lester Upton
“As always a great job you do for the kids .”
$124.20Received this donation 54 days ago
Jeffery
“You're a gem and a great friend, Lester! Thanks again for your generosity and support. You've been there all along and you continue to inspire me in this cause!!!”
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Pete Pedersen
“Bravo Jeff. Your dedication to this project is inspiring.”
$124.20Received this donation 74 days ago
Jeffery
“Thank you, Pete. Your perseverance in making your donation was as strong as my dedication to this cause!!! Many thanks to you and Lorina!!”
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Dar and Rick Strack
“To my brother that is awesome! These children are very lucky to have someone like you to complete this task in order for them to have a chance! We love you and kudos to you for doing this!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 72 days ago
Jeffery
“Thank you very much you two!!! Always nice to read those kind words and I find them very inspirational in my efforts to continue to support this wonderful cause!!! Love you guys, too!!!!”
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Dennis Mcclellan
“Made your goal, your relentless and I love that. Wish I could have given more but every little bit helps and I surely wanted to be part of your quest once again. Wish you the best !!!”
$103.50Received this donation 48 days ago
Jeffery
“That is so very kind of you Dennis!! Especially that you’re dealing with the aftermath of Helene! As you know, everything adds up to help these children advance towards a better life! Thank you immensely, for always being a part of this! Wishing you and Teena the very best also!”
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Diana and
“Way to go Jeff!”
$103.50Received this donation 73 days ago
Jeffery
“That's so very nice of you to offer your support, Diana and Ian!!! I offer in return my sincere thanks!!!”
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Clifford L Wyand Jr
$100Received this donation 74 days ago
Jeffery
“Thanks a lot, Chip!!! It's all adding up and going to a very worthy cause!!”
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Charles and Janice Paepke
“We are happy to again this year support your commendable efforts on behalf of fighting childhood cancer! Chuck and Jan”
$72.45Received this donation 74 days ago
Jeffery
“I'm always pleased with your support and kind words, Chuck and Jan!!! I'll be in touch for a whisky tasting at my place!”
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Ellen & Fintan
“We are honoured to call you a friend. Kudos to your fundraising efforts.”
$72.45Received this donation 65 days ago
Jeffery
“And I am very honored to be your friend and to have this wonderful connection of friendship and support from you both!!! Thank you very much for your generosity and your kind words of support, Ellen and Fintan!!!”
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Gilbert Arsenault
“Bravo Jeff! You are a great inspiration, as always! Looking fwd to riding again with you. À bientôt mon ami!”
$72.45Received this donation 71 days ago
Jeffery
“Une gros merci a vous, Gilbert!! C'est tellement gentil!!! Thank you so very much for your support and I would love to get together to ride with you again, especially if it's one we could do during the September challenge! I have my friend in from Scotland until Oct 9th, and we'll have some time away to North Carolina, but you could come here, or we could go to you! Let's work on making it happen!!! Message or call me if you have availability. Merci encore, Gilbert!”