John Woodburn

I am riding 150 mi for my friend, Lorraine, Nat, Callie, Charlie and all kids. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 12.6 mi My goal is 150 mi

My Rankings

National: 2336th
State: 85th in MN
My Team: 1st

I've raised $199 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Lorraine, Nat, Callie, Charlie and all kids

Childhood cancer has touched my life through a good friend, Jay E., whose son, Charlie, has successfully recovered. Charlie graduated from high school and will attend the college this fall. Yea!!! Charlie is a great kid who plays video games, hangs out with his family and makes stuff in his Dad's shop. I hope there are more kids like Charlie who successfully beat cancer.

My Story

9 Sep 2020

Why I ride - The biopsy results would be back in 4-6 weeks. Jay shared the news with us at our weekly Friday morning breakfasts. His son would play computer games that shot zombies, a metaphor for the cancer cells. We would listen and offer our support. As a friend, I was hoping that I could do more. It was 2015 and Eric Walcher, another member of our breakfast group, suggested that we ride in the Great Cycle Challenge to support Children's Cancer Research Fund. Done!

The biopsy results were negative. Jay's son was cancer free!

His son has not let the cancer define him. A recent graduate from high school, a Destination Imagination State Champion and Global Finals participant and a pretty good fantasy football player (I'm in 3 three leagues with him). He is attending the UofM this fall.

A child's cancer upends a family. You will do anything to make them better.

I ride with the hope that more kids successfully win their battle against kid's cancer. Please donate today.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

815 mi Ridden

$301 Raised

2015
322 mi Ridden

$779 Raised

2016
264 mi Ridden

$652 Raised

2017
496 mi Ridden

$1,135 Raised

2018
399 mi Ridden

$3,435 Raised

2019
301 mi Ridden

$3,943 Raised

2020
Ridden

$558 Raised

2021
Ridden

$1,242 Raised

2022
Ridden

$1,275 Raised

2023
Ridden

$728 Raised

2024
Ridden

$199 Raised

2025

2,804 mi

Ridden

$14,248

Raised

My Challenge

Great Cycle Challenge - Day 2 - This one is for Kane - Let's Ride

2 Sep 2025

#GCCUSA

Posted 3 hours ago
5.1 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge - 2 of 30 - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Logged this ride 4 hours ago - View on Strava
Great Cycle Challenge - Day 1 - This one is for Jonathon M.

2 Sep 2025

Posted 1 day 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 1 day ago
7.5 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge 1 of 30 - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$60
Received this donation 1 day ago

John
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52
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John
Dean Gunderson

“Keep up the great work John.”
$36.23
Received this donation 1 day ago

John

“Dean, Always grateful for you and your support. John”

Dean, Always grateful for you and your support. John
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$26.01
Received this donation 13 hours ago

John
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$25
Received this donation 1 day ago

John