John Westra

6years All Star
John Westra
I am riding 100 mi for Jackson & every other child fighting cancer. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save kids' lives!
I've Ridden 100.9 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 235th
  • State: 11th in MI
I've raised $4,127 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

30 Jun 2024

This September marks my 6th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge. I'm riding again because over 15,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

The funds I raise help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund, allowing them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for the scourge of childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives. Thank you!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 80 mi Ridden
    $628 Raised
    2018
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2019
  • 101 mi Ridden
    $2,552 Raised
    2021
  • 100 mi Ridden
    $3,074 Raised
    2022
  • 67 mi Ridden
    $871 Raised
    2023
6years
449 mi
Ridden
$11,252
Raised

My Challenge

  • 1.2 mi ride - 1.21mi Road Cycling - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 55 days ago
  • 5.6 mi ride - 5.58mi Unicycling - Friday, September 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 57 days ago
  • 6.1 mi ride - 6.14mi Unicycling - Thursday, September 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 58 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - 6.01mi Unicycling - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 65 days ago
  • 6.3 mi ride - 6.28mi Unicycling - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 67 days ago
  • 6.4 mi ride - 6.42mi Unicycling - Monday, September 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 68 days ago
  • 5.6 mi ride - 5.56mi Unicycling - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 69 days ago
  • 6.4 mi ride - 6.40mi Unicycling - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 70 days ago
  • 5.6 mi ride - 5.60mi Unicycling - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 72 days ago
  • 6.6 mi ride - 6.62mi Unicycling - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 73 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 74 days ago
  • 3.6 mi ride - 3.64mi Unicycling - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • $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 74 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 74 days ago
  • 6.2 mi ride - 6.24mi Unicycling - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 75 days ago
  • 6.1 mi ride - 6.05mi Unicycling - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 76 days ago
  • 5.8 mi ride - 5.83mi Unicycling - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 77 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 78 days ago
  • 5.9 mi ride - 5.85mi Unicycling - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 79 days ago
  • 5.8 mi ride - 5.83mi Unicycling - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 80 days ago
  • 5.8 mi ride - 5.82mi Unicycling - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 81 days ago
  • Back in the saddle for another year!
    3 Sep 2024

    A great first ride towards the goal of 100 miles and $2,500 for the children.

    Back in the saddle for another year!
    Posted 82 days ago
  • 5.8 mi ride - 5.81mi Unicycling - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 82 days ago
  • This Year's Rides are About To Begin,.. Join me for the Kids Sake!
    27 Aug 2024

    My goal of riding 100 miles to raise money for the Children's Cancer Research Fund is about to begin. I challenge all those who are looking for a worthy cause to support this fall, to consider donating to this one. Enjoy the video.

    Posted 89 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 147 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
    “Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $1,615.34
    Received this donation 73 days ago
  • Paul & Ruth Parrott
    $1,035
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Paul & Ruth, I am humbled and incredibly grateful for your support of this great cause and my efforts.”
  • Bradley Wisk
    $124.20
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you my friend!”
  • Kathryn Westra Stephens
    “Gotta love that my "baby" brother is doing this on a UNICYCLE for the third year in a row!!! Go John!!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thanks Sis! You and George Rock!”
  • Anonymous
    “Continue being that amazing human you are John! You’re making a difference in the lives of so many children. BAM!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Joshua Westra
    “We are very proud of you. Love, Joshua, Emilie, Evynn, & Josiah”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you! Being supported by my family is awesome!”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Jeff Berghuis
    $100
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you Jeff!”
  • Anonymous
    $100
    Received this donation 57 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Stacy
    “I am so impressed with your grit every year. Amazing physical contribution for a worthy cause! Much love!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you! I know you love Westerns, so "True Grit" it is!”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Robert Pett
    $40
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 62 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Robert Mertz
    $31.05
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Anonymous
    $25.88
    Received this donation 78 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Anonymous
    $25.88
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Katherine McDaniels
    $25.88
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Chad Houghtalins
    $25
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Kristine Arntson
    $25
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you!”
  • Gayle Montgomery
    $20.70
    Received this donation 61 days ago
    John Westra
    John
    “Thank you so much!”
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