John Ball

8years All Star
John Ball
I am riding 250 mi for my friend, Hannah Grace. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 250.1 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1604th
  • State: 56th in OH
I've raised $1,171 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Hannah Grace

Hannah Grace

Hannah Grace is going strong - and is now in the 1’st grade. We will post more pictures during the ride as we add up the miles and donations. Continue to pray for and with The Billman Family!

My Story

8 Aug 2024

2024 -Got some rides in so far in Washington DC - Charleston SC - Anniston, AL - Cincinnati, OH - going for 250 miles this year around our vacation.

Please share my link as this is my 8th year riding.

Pray for these Children and anyone that you know has Cancer. God Bless!!!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,115 mi Ridden
    $2,104 Raised
    2017
  • 1,296 mi Ridden
    $4,155 Raised
    2018
  • 248 mi Ridden
    $905 Raised
    2019
  • Ridden
    $3,100 Raised
    2020
  • 517 mi Ridden
    $1,880 Raised
    2021
  • 250 mi Ridden
    $2,506 Raised
    2022
  • 501 mi Ridden
    $1,521 Raised
    2023
8years
4,189 mi
Ridden
$17,342
Raised

My Challenge

  • Miles Completed!!!
    6 Oct 2024

    Completed the miles for 2024 before heading out of town for a few weeks. Will do a final short ride with Hannah when I return - thank you to all of my sponsors!

    Miles Completed!!!
    Posted 48 days ago
  • 21.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 6, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 48 days ago - View on Strava
  • Long ride - beautiful day for it
    5 Oct 2024

    54.4 miles today and it was a great ride - I kept a good pace and only stopped in Corwin just for a quick blast of protein and to refill my water bottles.

    Only 22 miles remaining to wrap this up for 2024

    Posted 49 days ago
  • 54.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, October 5, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 49 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.8 mi ride - Planet Fitness indoor ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 51 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.2 mi ride - Indoor riding - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 53 days ago - View on Strava
  • Last Day - but wait - there's more!
    30 Sep 2024

    Considering the past week has been dealing with the rains from Hurricane Helene I will have to complete my riding miles in the next week or two. Woke up today to more rain here in the Ohio valley this morning. Thank you to all of my sponsors!

    Posted 54 days ago
  • Sunday ride after Cruise 40+ miles
    25 Sep 2024

    Got back from the cruise and tried to burn off some of those calories… lots of different foods that were all so delicious. No alcohol package!!! Last week of ride - thank you to all who have donated- topped the $1000 mark this weekend. Please share as a reminder if you have social media to help. I don’t have any accounts. 🚴🙌

    Sunday ride after Cruise 40+ miles
    Posted 59 days ago
  • 14.8 mi ride - Indoor Ride - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 59 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 59 days ago
  • 42.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 62 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.0 mi ride - Cruise Ship Fitness Bike - Sunday, September 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 69 days ago - View on Strava
  • Columbus Wipe Out
    12 Sep 2024

    To get off the road I looked to enter a park for a multi use trail - saw the transition to gravel and I went to turn around and slid out on the marbles…. No bueno… but it happens and I couldn’t unclip fast enough.

    Still rode for an hour after that but definitely sore.

    Columbus Wipe Out
    Posted 72 days ago
  • 14.4 mi ride - Columbus OH ride after work - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 73 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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
  • 22.6 mi ride - Little Miami Trail - Day 1 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • 14.1 mi ride - Marietta OH Trail and bridges after work - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 75 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.1 mi ride - Laps around Lunken with Val - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 81 days ago - View on Strava
  • 9.8 mi ride - Neighborhood ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 82 days ago
  • 9.7 mi ride - Evening Ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 82 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 82 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 82 days ago
  • First ride Sept 1
    2 Sep 2024

    Easy 22+ mile ride today and weather was perfect - had to cut miles this year as we have vacation planned in September.

    Any donation amount is greatly appreciated!!! thank you so much!

    First ride Sept 1
    Posted 83 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Ken Taylor
    “Go John! Well done good & faithful servant!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Thank you so much Ken - recognizing my dedication to this and helping with your very generous donation - you more than most know how God will return your good will many times over.”
  • 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!”
    $254.77
    Received this donation 73 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Doing what I can for the 8th year - thank you to our matching partners”
  • Bryon Zambello
    “Keep going John, you’ve got this. May your wheels be blessed as you continue to your goal. 🚴”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Well done again Captain!!! I’ll wrap this up hopefully within the next week - vacation and then Hurricane kept me off the bike for a bit of the Month”
  • Marlene Deatherage
    “Be safe in your Challenge endeavors; our prayers continue for Hanna Grace!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Thank you for your generosity and prayers!”
  • Sally Gollnitz
    $100
    Received this donation 59 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Thank you Sally for your support 🚴”
  • Bryon Zambello
    “Here you go again John, carrying faith and hope on 2 wheels! Good luck!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Trying to do what I can - although my flat tire yesterday kept me from riding when I got to Columbus before sunset. Thank you Bryon”
  • cynthia himes
    “Way to go John. Thanks for supporting this great project.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 73 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Thank you Cynthia for supporting this ride another year. Burned some calories yesterday after getting back from the cruise.”
  • Valerie Held
    “So proud of your dedication and selfless focus to make this happen 8 years in a row! “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.””
    $50
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “I will heed your words… thank you again for your love and support!”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Thank you for joining the group of donators during my 8th year! Every bit makes a difference for sure. God Bless”
  • Greg Stoughton
    “You go, John!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Thank you Stoughton Family - you know how we can overcome mountains through our collective actions!”
  • Mike, Ashley, Hannah Grace, and Isaac
    “Thank you for all of your support over the years.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 73 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Thank you Billman family and let’s plan Halloween Haunt and dinner!”
  • Sonja Hoff
    $36.23
    Received this donation 77 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Thanks for another great year on the bike! Enjoy your cruise as I know we will enjoy ours!!!”
  • Anonymous
    “You are performing important and meaningful work; what a labor of love. Enjoy the rides and many prayers for Hannah!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Every little help counts but it’s watching Hannah grow up into a girl with ambition and drive that inspires!”
  • Anonymous
    $25.88
    Received this donation 107 days ago
    John Ball
    John
    “Thank you for your support in my 8th year of the event. Time on the bike is also good therapy and time off the phone!”
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