Mark Wills

Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. GOAL 1 Accomplished! Thanks, WSCC Niswonger Campus!

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I've Ridden 76.3 mi My goal is 1,000 mi

My Rankings

National: 32nd
State: 1st in TN
My Team: 1st

I've raised $3,208 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Smiley Riley

Smiley Riley just beat cancer for the second time this past June. He's a true superhero, and my inspiration for the month of September! 💚🚴💪 #smileyrileystrong

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.

Mark

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

856 mi Ridden

$608 Raised

2020
1,187 mi Ridden

$1,713 Raised

2021
648 mi Ridden

$1,262 Raised

2022
918 mi Ridden

$4,005 Raised

2023
1,158 mi Ridden

$4,056 Raised

2024
Ridden

$3,208 Raised

2025

4,844 mi

Ridden

$14,852

Raised

My Challenge

21.2 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
Day 1

1 Sep 2025

It was a great day today to Kickoff the GCC USA! The weather in East Tennessee was perfect, and my legs felt good all day. I managed to log 55 miles today. Thanks to everyone for your support. 29 days to go!

Posted 2 days ago
55.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
Wish me a happy birthday today by donating!

31 Aug 2025

It's the day before the start of the GCC, and it's also my birthday. I'm turning 55 today, and it would be great to get 55 donations to support the fight against childhood cancer!

Posted 3 days ago
Goal #1: Get half my fundraising goal before Sept. 1

21 Aug 2025

Shoutout to the amazing WSCC Niswonger Campus faculty and staff!

Today, you pushed me past $2,500 before the event even starts — so as promised, I’m adding 200 miles to my goal. That means I’m now aiming for 1,000 miles in September!

You all rock. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚲💪💚

Posted 13 days ago
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 13 days ago
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 13 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 15 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 25 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 27 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 28 days ago
My Inspiration for This September

19 Jul 2025

I got to meet the incredible Smiley Riley today. Since he's beaten cancer twice already, we are teaming up to create a GCCUSA team Smiley Riley's Green Jersey Grinders to beat cancer again together! Ill be riding this year in his honor to celebrate his most recent victory. #smileyrileystrong 💚🚴‍♀️💪

Posted 47 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 111 days ago

My Sponsors

Michael Hartsell

“Let’s all chip in to get Mark to his goal!”
$517.50
Received this donation 25 days ago

Mark

“Mike, your support is deeply appreciated and makes a significant difference, particularly for the children and families who will benefit from these funds. Together we are making a difference! 🚴💪💚”

Mike, your support is deeply appreciated and makes a significant difference, particularly for the children and families who will benefit from these funds. Together we are making a difference! 🚴💪💚
David Ellis

“Very proud of your effort my friend!”
$274.28
Received this donation 18 days ago

Mark

“Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words and support to help end childhood cancer! Together we are making a difference. 🚴💪💚”

Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words and support to help end childhood cancer! Together we are making a difference. 🚴💪💚
WSCC Niswonger Campus Faculty/Staff Luncheon
$262
Received this donation 13 days ago

Mark

“Thank you, Niswonger Campus! It was great meeting with you today before the Fall 2025 semester starts. Thanks for all the support you showed. I look forward to sharing this journey with you next month as we partner to beat kids' cancer! 🚴💪💚”

Thank you, Niswonger Campus! It was great meeting with you today before the Fall 2025 semester starts. Thanks for all the support you showed. I look forward to sharing this journey with you next month as we partner to beat kids' cancer! 🚴💪💚
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$255.58
Received this donation 27 days ago

Mark

“Thanks, Eric and Shelia! I love you guys and appreciate your support for this cause and your prayers for me! 🚴💪💚”

Thanks, Eric and Shelia! I love you guys and appreciate your support for this cause and your prayers for me! 🚴💪💚
Anonymous

“Mark, It takes a very special person to do what you do in riding your bike to help fight childhood cancer!! Many thanks!!”
$207
Received this donation 12 days ago

Mark

“Thank you so much for your kind words and generous donation! While I don't know who you are, I'm glad you are a part of this effort with me! 🚴💪💚”

Thank you so much for your kind words and generous donation! While I don't know who you are, I'm glad you are a part of this effort with me! 🚴💪💚
arthur masker

“Riley is a champion survivor and I am so pleased that Mark Wills is doing this extraordinary ride to raise these funds. You go - Smiley Riley and Mark Wills. Hoping I might be able to join you on the ride for a few miles.”
$124.20
Received this donation 15 days ago

Mark

“Thanks, Art! I'd love to ride a few miles for Riley with you! Your support means a lot! Thanks for helping end Childhood Cancer and celebrate Riley with me! 🚲💪💚💚”

Thanks, Art! I'd love to ride a few miles for Riley with you! Your support means a lot! Thanks for helping end Childhood Cancer and celebrate Riley with me! 🚲💪💚💚
Bob Gay

“Mark, Ride safely and live to ride for kids cancer research.”
$103.50
Received this donation 27 days ago

Mark

“Thanks, Bob! I appreciate your support and well wishes for a safe challenge. 🚴💪💚”

Thanks, Bob! I appreciate your support and well wishes for a safe challenge. 🚴💪💚
Diane James

“Thank you so much for riding for our Smiley Riley!! What a wonderful way to honor his fight and the fight of all the other children who battle cancer. We appreciate it.”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Mark

“Thank you for your support, Diane. Smiley Riley is a special guy. I'm honored to be riding with him as my inspiration next month. Let's show cancer who is boss! 🚴💪💚”

Thank you for your support, Diane. Smiley Riley is a special guy. I'm honored to be riding with him as my inspiration next month. Let's show cancer who is boss! 🚴💪💚
Doris Allen

“Great job 👏 Mark”
$103.50
Received this donation 13 days ago

Mark

“Thank you, Doris! I couldn't do it without support from you and others who want to end childhood cancer! 🚴💪💚”

Thank you, Doris! I couldn't do it without support from you and others who want to end childhood cancer! 🚴💪💚
Sandra Fox

“Thank you Mark for representing Riley with your love and support! Praying over your safety as you ride.”
$103.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Mark

“Sandra, thank you for your support and prayers! Riley is quite an inspiration and motivator for me to suffer through this coming month and fight to end kids' cancer. 🚴💪💚”

Sandra, thank you for your support and prayers! Riley is quite an inspiration and motivator for me to suffer through this coming month and fight to end kids' cancer. 🚴💪💚
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53
Received this donation 28 days ago

Mark
Valerie Francis and Charles Yeskey
$100
Received this donation 24 days ago

Mark

“Thank you guys for the donation and support! Together we are working to end Kids's cancer. I'll be pedaling with you and them as my motivation next month.”

Thank you guys for the donation and support! Together we are working to end Kids's cancer. I'll be pedaling with you and them as my motivation next month.
Lynn Shine
$72.45
Received this donation 15 days ago

Mark

“Thank you, Lynn! I appreciate your support to end childhood cancer and celebrate Smiley Riley with me. 🚴💪💚”

Thank you, Lynn! I appreciate your support to end childhood cancer and celebrate Smiley Riley with me. 🚴💪💚
Mark Hurst
$72.45
Received this donation 23 days ago

Mark

“Thanks for your support, Mark! I appreciate your help in the fight to end Childhood Cancer! 🚴💪💚”

Thanks for your support, Mark! I appreciate your help in the fight to end Childhood Cancer! 🚴💪💚
Paige Hull

“Thank you Mark , for your advocacy for children with cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Mark

“Thank, Paige! I appreciate your support. Together we are making a difference in the fight! 🚴💪💚”

Thank, Paige! I appreciate your support. Together we are making a difference in the fight! 🚴💪💚
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52
Received this donation 18 days ago

Mark
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52
Received this donation 20 days ago

Mark
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50
Received this donation 3 days ago

Mark
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$45
Received this donation 37 days ago

Mark

“Thanks, Jama!”

Thanks, Jama!
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$41.31
Received this donation 14 days ago

Mark

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I Am Riding For

Smiley Riley

Smiley Riley just beat cancer for the second time this past June. He's a true superhero, and my inspiration for the month of September! 💚🚴💪 #smileyrileystrong