John Zander
- National: 311th
- State: 11th in WI
I'm Riding For
Brayden Thomas Stacey
Brayden Thomas Stacey is an 11 year old boy that was diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma the size of a golf ball, at the young age of 3. He underwent 5 brain surgeries and 30 days of radiation through the age of 5. He had 6 month interval sedated MRIs for a couple years. It eventually had disappeared with a small trace remaining. 2 years ago he had a 1 year follow up MRI where it was found out that it had returned. He has been moved back to 6 month interval MRIs to monitor it. If it increases to much in size he will undergo yet another brain surgery. The craniopharyngioma, although not cancerous, is a very stubborn tumor that causes many problems. A lot of oncologists feel the craniopharyngioma should be classified as cancerous due to the effects of the tumor and percent of reoccurence. Brayden no longer has a fully functioning adrenal system so is on steroids for life. His Thyroid isn't working correctly so takes thyroid meds. He doesn't produce growth hormones and in turn does not grow and needs growth hormone injections, and will need to go on testosterone when hitting puberty.
My Story
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! But as you can see I only pledged to ride 10 miles. Why you might ask? Well this spring I had a reoccurrence of my prostate cancer. September 2 will be my last of 39 radiation treatments plus, I’m also doing hormone and therapy. Between the two of them, my energy level is in the basement along with other side effects. However, I hope to be back on my bike towards the end of September.
But just because I’m not writing a lot the fight to end children’s cancer goes on.Cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for 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
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128 mi Ridden$6,730 Raised2024
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Ridden$3,133 Raised2025
My Challenge
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4.7 mi ride - Friday, September 12, 2025
Logged this ride 6 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 8 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 21 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 23 days ago
My Sponsors
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$1,000Received this donation 20 days ago -
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!”
$573.19Received this donation 8 days ago -
Anonymous
“Go John, Go!”
$250Received this donation 5 days ago
John
“Thank you so much!!!”
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Bobbie Hogue
“You are an amazing man. Keep fighting!”
$103.50Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Thank you Bobbie you are the best! 🙏”
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Rachel Formella
$100Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Thank you so very much Rachel 🙏”
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Tim McNulty
“Ride John Ride!!!! 🎶”
$100Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Thanks Tim!!!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$85Received this donation 21 days ago -
Anonymous
$72.45Received this donation 8 days ago -
Christy Bach
$72.45Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Kiki thank you so much 😊”
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Dawn
$72.45Received this donation 8 days ago -
Anonymous
$72.45Received this donation 7 days ago
John
“https://greatcyclechallenge.com/donate/thank-you/13850901”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$60Received this donation 22 days ago -
James Juneau
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago
John
“Thanks Jim!!!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Thank you so very much 🙏🙏🙏”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52Received this donation 23 days ago
John
“Thank you so much 🙏”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52Received this donation 15 days ago
John
“Thanks Lee maybe we can ride sometime when I’m ready.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$45Received this donation 14 days ago -
Dan Zajicek
$36.23Received this donation 3 days ago
John
“Thanks Danno!”
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Emily Bach
$36.23Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Thanks Kiddo 😊”
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Ruth Sinka
$36.23Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Thank you 🙏😊”