Jim Ellis

- National: 236th
- State: 12th in MI
- My Team: 8th
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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Ridden$3,313 Raised2025
My Challenge
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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 17 hours ago -
September 9, 2025 Long Ride Day!
10 Sep 2025Beautiful weather today. Great day for a long ride. 51 miler today for the kids, my longest yet. Down to Riverside Park, Grand Rapids then up to Sand Lake, MI and back. Gettin’ after it!
Critter Count:
1 Chicken
1 Black Squirrel
1 Red Squirrel
1 Chipmunk
Many,many grasshoppers
1 Wolf Dog (German Shepherd)😀
Posted 20 hours ago -
51.9 mi ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
From Belmont, MI to Riverside Park Grand Rapids. Riverside to Sand Lake, Mi to Sand Lake, Mi to Belmont, MI
Logged this ride 1 day ago -
September 1 - Great day to start riding for the kids!
2 Sep 2025Beautiful weather on my ride to Howard City and back on the White Pine Trail. Sunshine and temps in the upper 70’s. 32 miles😀. Great day to start riding for the kids!
Critter Count:
1 chicken
1 chipmunk
1 squirrel
Posted 9 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 9 days ago -
31.7 mi ride - 31.70mi Road Cycling - Monday, September 1, 2025
Logged this ride 10 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 21 days ago -
Carving at the Ultimate Sports Show - March 15, 2025
23 Apr 2025I carved at the Ultimate Sports Show and sold carved Christmas ornaments for the kids fighting cancer. Raised $274.00. Thanks to all who donated!
Posted 141 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 178 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 178 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$869.66Received this donation 1 hour ago -
Anonymous
$207Received this donation 9 days agoJim
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Cathy Ellis
$155.25Received this donation 20 hours agoJim
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James Ellis Family Bottle and Can Refund Fun to Fight Kids’ Cancer
$155.25Received this donation 19 hours ago -
Friendly Anonymous Donors At Grand Rapids Utimate Sports Show
$135Received this donation 178 days agoJim
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Chuck Hayden
$124.20Received this donation 9 days agoJim
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Theresa Millin
$124.20Received this donation 8 days agoJim
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Chuck Hayden
$103.50Received this donation 19 days agoJim
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Gail Spencer
$103.50Received this donation 15 days agoJim
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Roxanne Gerds
$100Received this donation 21 days agoJim
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Anonymous
$72.45Received this donation 20 hours agoJim
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Anonymous
$72.45Received this donation 8 hours agoJim
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Frienly Anonymous Donors at Ultimate Sports Show - Grand Rapids
$64Received this donation 178 days agoJim
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Constance Weitzel
$55Received this donation 21 days agoJim
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Eileen Grenfell
$51.75Received this donation 17 hours agoJim
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 9 hours agoJim
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Julie Moore
$51.75Received this donation 8 hours ago -
Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 21 days agoJim
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Martha Hayden
$51.75Received this donation 20 days agoJim
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Penny Folsom
$51.75Received this donation 9 hours agoJim