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 0.0 mi ? My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 70th
  • State: 6th in MI
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $2,238 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
  • Ridden
    $2,238 Raised
    2026
4years
641 mi
Ridden
$26,397
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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 13 days ago
  • $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 18 days ago
  • $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 30 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 63 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 11 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 17 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.”
  • Al Soyster
    “Go brother!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 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 7 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 11 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 18 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jean, Many thanks for your support and encouragement. Jack and the other kids fighting cancer thank you, too.”
  • 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 18 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 13 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 18 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 34 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.”
  • Barbara Hare
    $100
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Gail Baird
    $100
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • 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 29 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Betty, Thanks for your donation and words of encouragement.”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “I don't know who you are but I appreciate your support of the kids, including my grandson, who are fighting cancer.”
  • PAM
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Pam, Thanks for your support of me and Jack and all those kids fighting cancer.”
  • Diane & Bob Tallman
    $50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Jane Teckentien
    $50
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jane, Many thanks for your support - not only of me and the ride and Jack, but through what you do at St. Matthew's, too.”
  • Linda Shawl
    $50
    Received this donation 16 days ago
  • Adrian & Nancy Barnes
    $36.23
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Adrian & Nancy, Thanks for supporting this important cause. Keep me in your prayers as I navigate the Rail Trails.”
  • Barbara Housner
    $20
    Received this donation 8 days ago
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