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Jim Ellis
- National: 603rd
- State: 21st in MI
I'm Riding For
Denise Lynn Pavlic
Denise is the sister of a good friend of mine. Denise lost her battle with Leukemia when she was 8 1/2 years old. She is remembered and lives on through her sister.
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.
My Legacy
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637 mi Ridden$3,090 Raised2021
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758 mi Ridden$4,312 Raised2022
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704 mi Ridden$4,606 Raised2023
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558 mi Ridden$4,030 Raised2024
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365 mi Ridden$4,510 Raised2025
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243 mi Ridden$804 Raised2026
My Challenge
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September 8, 3026 -39 mile ride
8 Sep 2026Shorter ride today. 39 miles. Out to Canonsburg area and back to the White Pine trail to Ann Street and back to Rockford and home. Stopped at Mad Dogs for a Goofy hotdog. (Peanut Butter and Fritos) Great dog!
Critter Count:
1 black squirrel
1 red squirrel
Posted 12 hours ago -
5.7 mi ride - 5.70mi Road Cycling - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Logged this ride 14 hours ago -
31.9 mi ride - 31.85mi Road Cycling - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Logged this ride 16 hours ago -
September 5, 2026 - 100 mile ride!!
6 Sep 2026Rode 100.7 miles for the Kids’ today! Great Day and great ride. Belmont, Mi to Big Rapids , Mi. And back to Belmont, Mi. Met Cathy for dinner at the Cedar Springs Brewery and then biked home to finish the ride.
First time I’ve ridden 100 miles in one ride!
Critter Count
1 White Chicken
3 Rabbits
Pen of 20-25 Goats
1 Deer
Many little grasshoppers
2 Black Squirrels
Cedar Springs Black Cat
Posted 3 days ago -
16.3 mi ride - 2 part of Saturday ride - Saturday, September 5, 2026
From Cedar Spring, Mi to Belmont, Mi
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
84.4 mi ride - 84.38mi Road Cycling - Saturday, September 5, 2026
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September 3, 2026 - 64 mile ride for the Kids.
4 Sep 2026Road 64 miles today. Had to wait out a thunderstorm in Howard City and then pushed on. Great ride. Got a bit wet but no worries. Lots of Critters today.
Critter Count:
Many black squirrels
A turkey family
3 deer
3 rabbits
A black cat
1 gray squirrel
1 red squirrel
Posted 5 days ago -
29.1 mi ride - Continuation of Morning Ride - Thursday, September 3, 2026
From Howard City, Mi to Belmont, Mi
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35.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 3, 2026
From Belmont, Mi to North of Howard City, Mi on White Pine Trail
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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 7 days ago
My Sponsors
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James Ellis
“I started this year’s fundraising at the Ultimate Sports Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 12-15. The wood carving group that I belong to, The Woodland Carvers have an exhibit room where we carve,sell, and promote woodcarving. Had a great time promoting wood carving and The Great Cycle Challenge and selling a few Christmas ornaments to Help Fight Kids’ Cancer! Thanks to all who donated! $127.00 dollars raised!😀”
$131.45Received this donation 44 days ago -
Lori Lang
“Yay Jim. Ride safely!”
$103.50Received this donation 8 days ago
Jim
“Thank you Lori! Thank you for your support again this year! The four of us will have to ride sometime. I promise it won’t be too far. 😃”
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Sherri Rozema
“Way to go, Jim!”
$103.50Received this donation 7 days ago
Jim
“Thank you Sherri and thank you for your support again this year. I value and appreciate it. You are helping make difference in young cancer patients lives. Best Wishes , Jim”
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Theresa Millin
“Go get ‘em, Jim!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago
Jim
“Thank you Theresa! Thanks for your support again this year. Get to see you and Andy last night!”
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Gail Spencer
“Thank you Jim. You are the best💙”
$51.75Received this donation 7 days ago
Jim
“Thank you Gail for all of your support again this year! I appreciate it! Thank you and Best Wishes! Sincerely, James Francis”
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Gary Gerds
“Well done Jim!”
$51.75Received this donation 8 days ago
Jim
“Thank you Gary! Thanks for your support again this year. Best Wishes to you and your family!”
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Rob
“Great to hear you are accepting the challenge again! You got this 👍”
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Jim
“Thank you for your help Rob. I appreciate your support. We will ride this coming month for sure!”
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Roxanne
“Beyond proud of you Jim! Thank you for working so hard for this important cause 💙🙏🏽”
$51.75Received this donation 7 days ago
Jim
“Thank you Roxanne for your continued support! You are continuing to help make a difference in the lives of young people. I appreciate all your help. Sincerly, Jim”
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Tim Erickson
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Jim
“Thank you Tim! Thanks so much for your support! Looking forward to riding for the next kids!”
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Jim Ellis
“I’m getting ready and looking forward to riding for kids in the Great Cycle Challenge to Fight Kids’ Cancer this September! I’m starting with my $100 donation. I would love it if you’d consider donating to help the kids who are fighting cancer now and in the future. Thank you. Sincerely, Jim Ellis”
$103.50Received this donation 50 days ago