John Gratton

7years
John Gratton
I am riding 400 mi in memory of Nathalia. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 565.7 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 4334th
  • State: 69th in MO
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $399 My goal is $800 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Nathalia

Nathalia

I joined Team Nat in support of 15-year-old Nathalia, who passed away in 2019, after a three-year battle with osteosarcoma. She is one child too many lost.

My Story

4 Sep 2025

I am pleased and blessed to be part of the Great Cycle Challenge again. This is my seventh year riding to help fight kids' cancer, which is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it. Which is where you and I come in.

I've ridden a lot of miles so far, which is good for an old man, but I'll be happy to hit my goal of only 400 miles.

By the end of September this year, you, my friends, will have donated more than $4,000 to these kids. Thank you, and keep it up. Your support will change little lives, maybe someone you know.

Again, thank you so much.

John

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 858 mi Ridden
    $441 Raised
    2019
  • 526 mi Ridden
    $451 Raised
    2020
  • 509 mi Ridden
    $516 Raised
    2021
  • 712 mi Ridden
    $682 Raised
    2022
  • 407 mi Ridden
    $821 Raised
    2023
  • 428 mi Ridden
    $771 Raised
    2024
  • 566 mi Ridden
    $399 Raised
    2025
7years
4,006 mi
Ridden
$4,082
Raised

My Challenge

  • 14.4 mi ride - Sept 30 2025 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 21.1 mi ride - Sept 29 2025 - Monday, September 29, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 12.2 mi ride - Sept 29 2025 Morning - Monday, September 29, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 21.4 mi ride - Sept 28 2023 Evening - Monday, September 29, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 16.4 mi ride - Sept 28 2025 Morning - Sunday, September 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 23.1 mi ride - Sept 27 2025 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 19.5 mi ride - Sept 25 2025 - Friday, September 26, 2025
    Logged this ride 25 days ago
  • 14.6 mi ride - Sept 24 2025 - Friday, September 26, 2025
    Logged this ride 25 days ago
  • 17.8 mi ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 12.3 mi ride - Sept 20 2025 Afternoon - Saturday, September 20, 2025
    Logged this ride 31 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $79.73
    Received this donation 40 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $51.52
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thanks for your generosity, Beth.”
  • Cathy Marler
    “Go, go, gadget legs!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Gadget legs? I don't even speak French. Thanks.”
  • Anonymous
    “Talk to you soon.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Of course. Looking forward to it.”
  • Connie Beecroft
    “Such a great organization to support! Ride on!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Hey Connie. Thanks so much. The book is ready. I'll send you a copy soon.”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $25
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thanks so much, Facebook Fundraiser Donation person. You are special.”
  • Anonymous
    “"I ride my bike, I roller-skate, don't drive no car. Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far...."”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “For somebody who don't drive, have you been all around the world? Thanks.”
  • WordEthic, LLC
    “So. You finally publish your next book today, and tonight at midnight, you start your 2025 ride. Good for you.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thank you, WordEthic, LLC. I like your books, especially that one about riding bikes. What's it called? Look Ma, Three Hands, something like that?”
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