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 212.8 mi My goal is 400 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 3032nd
  • State: 48th in MO
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $185 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
  • 213 mi Ridden
    $185 Raised
    2025
7years
3,653 mi
Ridden
$3,868
Raised

My Challenge

  • 18.2 mi ride - 2025 Sept 8 - Monday, September 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 23.9 mi ride - Sept 7 2025 - Sunday, September 7, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 18.4 mi ride - Sept 6 2025 evening - Saturday, September 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 22.3 mi ride - Sept 6 2025 the First - Saturday, September 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 16.4 mi ride - Sept 5 2025 - Friday, September 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 16.7 mi ride - Sept 4 2025 - Thursday, September 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 17.7 mi ride - Sept 3 2025 - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 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 7 days ago
  • 18.8 mi ride - 2 Sept 2025 - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 23.2 mi ride - Evening Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $51.52
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thanks for your generosity, Beth.”
  • Anonymous
    “Talk to you soon.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Of course. Looking forward to it.”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $25
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    John Gratton
    John
    “Thanks so much, Facebook Fundraiser Donation person. You are special.”
  • 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 9 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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