John Soyster

4years 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 202.0 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 302nd
  • State: 19th in MI
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $3,181 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jackson Soyster

Jackson Soyster

Jackson, age 12, 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

10 Aug 2026

Thanks in advance for any support you can offer to this important effort. I created Team Jack, in support of my grandson who has an inoperable brain tumor. This past year he has been doing really well, but the same is not true for all the other children with cancer. I invite you to join Team Jack. 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 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 319 mi Ridden
    $6,820 Raised
    2023
  • Ridden
    $12,328 Raised
    2024
  • 300 mi Ridden
    $5,011 Raised
    2025
  • 202 mi Ridden
    $3,181 Raised
    2026
4years
843 mi
Ridden
$27,340
Raised

My Challenge

  • 11.0 mi ride - Bay-Zil Rail Trail - Thursday, September 17, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 hours ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - PereMarquette Rail Trail - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Harger Rail Trail - Monday, September 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 14.0 mi ride - Kochville Pathway/SVSU - Friday, September 11, 2026
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 22.0 mi ride - Saginaw Valley Rail Trail - Thursday, September 10, 2026
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - Stationary Bike in Basement (rain) - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - Saginaw Valley Rail Trail - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 24.0 mi ride - Kochville, Tittabawassee & Freeland Pathways - Monday, September 7, 2026
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - Kochville Pathway - Friday, September 4, 2026
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Tittabawassee Township Path - Thursday, September 3, 2026
    Logged this ride 14 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church
    “Best of luck to you Pastor John on reaching your miles goal! All of us here at Prince of Peace support you in this cause. And all of our love and prayers go out to Jack and his family.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Dear Friends at Prince of Peace. Thanks for this awesome sign of your support. I can't wait to start putting in the miles toward the goal.”
  • Jaycine Lester
    “Praying for decent weather.”
    $207
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jaycine, Thanks for your prayers and support. Luckily if it rains, I'll move to the stationary bikd in the basement.”
  • LK Wenzel
    $200
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “LaJean, Thanks so much for being part of Team Jack.”
  • Robert Bowers
    “As you ride for this vital cause don't forget to pace yourself and have fun!!”
    $129.38
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Thanks, Bob, for your support. Yeah, last year I packed all 300 miles into 3 weeks (because of a trip with my broher). This year I am taking it easier and using the whole month.”
  • Aimee & Bill Stoll
    “Our prayers for Jackson and you and your family continue always! Safe cycling!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Aimee and Bill, I so appreciate all the support from my friends at Mount Cross. Thanks encouraging me to keep riding.”
  • Al Soyster
    “Go brother!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Thanks, bro! I've logged about 500 miles so far this spring/summer getting ready.”
  • Dave & Jan Thorson
    “Continued prayers for Jackson”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Dave & Jan, Thanks for being a part of the very generous support from Prince of Peace. Y'all are the best!”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “I don't know who you are, but that's okay. I'm grateful for your support.”
  • Jean Schluckebier
    $103.50
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jean, Many thanks for your support and encouragement. Jack and the other kids fighting cancer thank you, too.”
  • Levi, Lisa, Scott Vila
    “John- We’re inspired by your love and support for Jack and other kids. Good luck on all your rides.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Dear frieds, thank you all for your donation and support for me, Jack and the kids fighting cancer. Hope all is going well with you. Peace.”
  • Linda Wicander
    “John. This is an important ministry for your grandson and other cancer patients. We're glad you can ride again this year! Linda and Reed Wicander”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Linda & Reed, Thanks for your donationa and encouragement. I'm glad that I can do something to help a little.”
  • Marilyn Gardner
    “PJ …Praying for you as you ride for such a meaningful cause, especially with your grandson Jack so close to your heart!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Marilyn & Rick, Thanks for your support and prayers. Means a lot to still be connected to good friends from Mount Cross.”
  • Nancy Soyster
    $103.50
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Nancy, Thanks for your donation and support of me, Jack, and all the kids like him who are in this battle.”
  • Sue Siebels
    “Dear John, I'm so touched that you care so much about helping kids, especially ones who are ill. Jack is so cute and really resembles his sweet dad! Ride on, John. Thanks for doing this.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 54 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Sue & Dave, Thanks for your donation and support of this cause. I hope I can keep riding for a long time - this event gives me a reason to keep in shape. All the best.”
  • Anonymous
    “Blessings for Jackson”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “I don't know who you are, but thanks for your support of me, Jack and this cause.”
  • Wolfgang Heim
    “I remain inspired by your love of family and ongoing support for Jack!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Wolf, Thank you for the good words and the support.”
  • Barbara Hare
    $100
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Barb, Thanks for your donation. See you soon.”
  • Gail Baird
    $100
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Gail, Many thanks for your support of me, of Jack and this important cause.”
  • Betty Nagel-Cribbins
    “John, what a wonderful program of support. I know your riding is a gift to the organization as well as to Jack. I rejoice that he is doing better now. Betty NC”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 49 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Betty, Thanks for your donation and words of encouragement.”
  • Evonne Kuchera
    “God bless you, Pastor John. Our prayers for you and your family continue now and always Evonne Kuchera”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Evonne, Thank you for being part of the many from Mount Cross who are helping support me, Jack, and this important work.”
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