John Soyster

3years All Star
John Soyster
I am riding 300 mi for Jackson Soyster. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 300.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 170th
  • State: 10th in MI
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $4,516 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jackson Soyster

Jackson Soyster

Jackson, age 11, has been living with a brain tumor since he was four years old. And to make his life still more challenging, his dad died in August 2023.

My Story

11 Jul 2025

I had planned to ride the Great Cycle Challenge in 2024, but on August 1st I fell on a training ride and broke my femur. With a little (no, a LOT) of help from some friends, over 400 miles were ridden and about $15,000 raised. I'm healed and ready to ride again this year. I created Team Jack, in support of my grandson who has an inoperable brain tumor. I invite you to join the team. It is very easy: you pick your mileage goal and see if you can get people to sponsor you. Any number of miles and any amount of money. If you would like to join Team Jack, email me and I'll help you get signed up. Peace!

John

www.johnsoyster.com

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 319 mi Ridden
    $6,820 Raised
    2023
  • Ridden
    $12,328 Raised
    2024
  • 300 mi Ridden
    $4,516 Raised
    2025
3years
641 mi
Ridden
$23,664
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Rail Trail/Thomas Trail - Friday, September 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Valley Rail Trail - Thursday, September 18, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Kochville Pathway - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Tittabawassee Township Path - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Pere Marquette Rail Trail - Monday, September 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Kochville Pathway - Friday, September 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Valley Rail Trail - Thursday, September 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Tittabawassee Township Path - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Rail Trail/Thomas Trail - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Kochville Pathway - Monday, September 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago

My Sponsors

  • DENISE SOBOLIK
    “Safe rides this year!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 57 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Denise, Thank you for your generous support. Today I rode the same route that I did last year, August 1, when I broke my leg. Today I went home in my own car instead of an ambulance. Rarin' to go.”
  • Stan Deines
    “It's a worthy path you and your bike are on!”
    $207
    Received this donation 45 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Stan, Thank you for your continued, generous support. Jack thanks you, too.”
  • Jerry & Joline Warren
    $200
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jerry & Joline, Many thanks for your support! Of my rid, of all the riders, and especially of the kids fighting cancer.”
  • Job Steele
    $200
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jon, Thank you for your support of my grandson and all the kids that are fighting cancer.”
  • Cy and Gayle Johnson
    “May the wind be at your back. We support you all the way!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Cy & Gayle, Thanks for your support. I've got my first 20 miles accomplished. A few more to go to hit my goal. It is fun riding knowing so many are supporting me and this important cause.”
  • Jaycine Lester
    “So glad that you are healthy enough to ride this year. Praying for good weather.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jaycine, Many thanks for your support. I believe the miles I've ridden so far have been easier knowing there are so many who are behind me with their encouragement.”
  • Linda Austin
    “We ALL need to keep fighting to end this horrible disease! Wishing you a safe and successful ride and praying for Jackson always!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Linda, Thank you for joining the team and for your support, not only of me and the other riders, but of the kids fighting cancer. Jack says thanks, too.”
  • Marilyn Gardner
    “Good luck and hope you have a safe ride!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Marilyn, So far so good. I went back to the route where I fell last year (on the anniversary) and went home in my own car instead of an ambulance. Thanks for the support. Jack thanks you, too.”
  • Wolfgang HEIM
    “From one grandfather to another. Wishing you injury-free riding!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 62 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Thank you for your support of Jack and all the kids that are fighting cancer. And say hi to my friends at Trinity.”
  • Aimee and Bill Stoll
    “So happy to see you riding again! We keep your family in our prayers always. Enjoy the journey!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Aimee and Bill, Thank you for your support. Training has been going very well (18 miles this morning). I am eager to officially get started.”
  • Charity Bowns
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Charity. Thank you - Again - for supporting this cause!”
  • Connie Spahr
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Connie & Dale, Thanks fo the support. I'll feel you encouraging me when the official riding begins.”
  • Dave & Jan Thorson
    “Continued prayers for Jackson & all his family”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 57 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Dave & Jan, Thank you for your generous support. Today I rode the same route that I did last year, August 1, when I broke my leg. Today I went home in my own car instead of an ambulance. Rarin' to go and can't wait for September to get here.”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Dear Anonymous supporter: Thank you for joinging the team. I may not know who you are, but I appreciate that you are behind me and this efort.”
  • Julie Castongia
    “So happy to hear you're back out riding for Jack!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 59 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Julie, Thank you for your support of Jack and all the kids that are fighting cancer. I'm looking forward to finishing the ride this year ;-)”
  • Robert Bowers
    “Glad your recovery allows you to ride for Jack and for all kids with childhood cancer.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Robert, Many thanks for your support. Two days and forty miles so far. And I appreciate the push I'm getting from all my sponsors. Jack says thanks, too.”
  • Barbara Hare
    $100
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Barb, Thank you for your support of Jack and all the kids that are fighting cancer.”
  • Diane Tolles
    $100
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Diane, Thank you for being part of the support team and for helping the kids fighting cancer.”
  • Eric Kramer
    $100
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Thank you for your support of me and all of this year's riders. But especially for your support of the kids fighting cancer.”
  • Gail Baird
    $100
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Gail, Many thanks for your support! Of my rid, of all the riders, and especially of the kids fighting cancer.”
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