Leon DeVose
- National: 5665th
- State: 167th in NJ
My Story
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? Because right now, 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.
Leon
My Challenge
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$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 49 days ago -
12.1 mi ride - 5 October South Mountain/Turtle Back/Turtle Rock - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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14.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Much Better
20 Sep 202419 September 2024
Today's ride was much better. I went to Vailsburg Park, Newark, which was alive with athletes practicing, men and women walking alone or together. I saw runners, coaches, Pop Warner teams scrimmageing.
My gears worked better today. At least I was not in the highest of 22 gears. I was able to switch to all but the two lowest gears. However, my rear caliper was not stopping. I also need to research which adjustments are needed to my seat and/or handlebars to alleviate the numbness that forces me to release the handlebars. I wore riding pants today, so, well, you know.
Posted 65 days ago -
31.0 mi ride - Vailsburg Park Loop (ride #2) - Thursday, September 19, 2024
Logged this ride 65 days ago -
Finally! (pt. 2)
18 Sep 2024I put my bike away, fully intending to bring it out the following Spring.
Life happened. I experienced some new academic, professional and personal challenges.
In 2023, I considered replacing my rig. I was struck by 50-years-of-price-inflation sticker shock. To get the same quality as my beloved vintage Nishiki Sport, I would have to fork over anywhere between $750 and $1,500, the going range for a used or new higher quality bicycle.
Posted 66 days ago -
Finally! (Pt. 1)
18 Sep 2024This was a long time coming. I have always loved cycling. In 2013, I did a 40-mile charity ride for the St. Barnabas Burn Center. I was working towards embarking on my first century (100-mile) run with the Major Taylor Cycling Club.
That October, or maybe it was the next year, we got an early ice storm. I put my bike away. Yesterday (9/18/2024) was my first ride since then.
More to come....
Posted 66 days ago -
19.7 mi ride - Verona Park/Pleasant Valley Way 1st in 13 - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Logged this ride 67 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 77 days ago
My Sponsors
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Jasper (Jerry) Spano
“I have always admired Leon and the good he does.”
$72.45Received this donation 77 days ago
Leon
“Thanks Jerry! And thank you for donating, too!”
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Anonymous
$10.35Received this donation 77 days ago
Leon
“Thank you for donating. Would you mind sharing my page with everyone in sphere of familiarity? This would go a long way to helping me reach my goal. And tell them to donate, share and donate again! Thank you so much for your help!”
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Anonymous
“Let's help Leon get to his goal!”
$72.45Received this donation 66 days ago
Leon
“Cool!”
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Leon DeVose
“They say, put your money where your mouth is. Even better is to put your money where your heart is. See you next year! And thank you for your interest, prayers and support!”
$62.10Received this donation 49 days ago -
Leon DeVose
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$36.23Received this donation 94 days ago