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: 162nd
  • State: 9th in MI
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $5,011 to fight kids' cancer 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
    $5,011 Raised
    2025
3years
641 mi
Ridden
$24,159
Raised

My Challenge

  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 18 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Rail Trail/Thomas Trail - Friday, September 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 32 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Valley Rail Trail - Thursday, September 18, 2025
    Logged this ride 33 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Kochville Pathway - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 34 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Tittabawassee Township Path - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Pere Marquette Rail Trail - Monday, September 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 36 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Kochville Pathway - Friday, September 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 39 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Valley Rail Trail - Thursday, September 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 40 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Tittabawassee Township Path - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 41 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Rail Trail/Thomas Trail - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 42 days ago

My Sponsors

  • DENISE SOBOLIK
    “Safe rides this year!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 81 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 68 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Stan, Thank you for your continued, generous support. Jack thanks you, too.”
  • Jerry & Joline Warren
    $200
    Received this donation 42 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 92 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jon, Thank you for your support of my grandson and all the kids that are fighting cancer.”
  • LaJean Wenzel
    $200
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “LaJean, Thank you for being part of Team Jack and supporting, not only me and the other riders, but especially the kids fighting cancer. And thanks for navigating the check-sending labyrinth!”
  • Cy and Gayle Johnson
    “May the wind be at your back. We support you all the way!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 50 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 43 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 30 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 66 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 86 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 66 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 31 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Charity. Thank you - Again - for supporting this cause!”
  • Connie Spahr
    $103.50
    Received this donation 67 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 81 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.”
  • David & Robin Shipe
    “Our prayers go out to Jack. Was great to see that you could get back to riding this challenge again this year.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Dave & Robin, Thanks so much for your support. I say thanks, and so do all the kids fighting cancer, including Jack.”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 39 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 83 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 ;-)”
  • Kathy Paul Hudson
    “God's work. Your feet.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Kathy & Paul, Thank you for your support of my ride, all the riders, and especially the kids, like Jack, fighting cancer.”
  • Robert Bowers
    “Glad your recovery allows you to ride for Jack and for all kids with childhood cancer.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 49 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 92 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Barb, Thank you for your support of Jack and all the kids that are fighting cancer.”
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