Mark Wills

6years All Star
Mark Wills
Please join me and Smiley Riley as we shoot to hit $5000 for the Children's Cancer Research Fund with my 1000-mile ride this September.
I've Ridden 752.2 mi My goal is 1,000 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 87th
  • State: 1st in TN
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $6,450 My goal is $7,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Smiley Riley

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
  • 752 mi Ridden
    $6,450 Raised
    2025
6years
5,520 mi
Ridden
$18,094
Raised

My Challenge

  • 19.5 mi ride - ROUVY - Gisakura | Rwanda - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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  • 8.5 mi ride - ROUVY - Recovery Spin-ups - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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  • 41.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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  • 1.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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  • 28.6 mi ride - ROUVY - Sossusvlei desert | Namibia - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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  • 11.9 mi ride - ROUVY - Mungia | Spain - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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  • 6.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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  • 10.3 mi ride - ROUVY - Saskatchewan River Crossing | Canada - Friday, September 19, 2025
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  • 14.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 19, 2025
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  • 12.7 mi ride - ROUVY - Mt. Karongi to Gatare | Rwanda - Friday, September 19, 2025
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
    $1,182.48
    Received this donation 13 days ago
  • Michael Hartsell
    “Let’s all chip in to get Mark to his goal!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Mark Wills
    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! 🚴💪💚”
  • David Ellis
    “Very proud of your effort my friend!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “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 33 days ago
    Mark Wills
    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! 🚴💪💚”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $255.58
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “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 32 days ago
    Mark Wills
    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! 🚴💪💚”
  • Mt. Pleasant UMC
    “With Love and Prayers!”
    $200
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “Thank you, Mt. Pleasant UMC! Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated. And thank you for the prayer blanket you made for my GCC Hero, Smiley Riley! 🙏🚴💪💚”
  • 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 35 days ago
    Mark Wills
    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! 🚲💪💚💚”
  • Creamy Cup
    “Thank you for doing this to help all these precious children!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “Thank you, Lynette! I appreciate your support for this cause. On behalf of Smiley Riley and other kids like him, thank you for helping find a cure for this terrible disease! 🚴💪💚”
  • Anonymous
    “In honor of your birthday, So proud of you and your involvement in such a worthy cause. Love you.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “Thank you so much for your birthday donation! This is the best gift I could receive. Your partnership in helping others means the world to me and evenmore to the children and families who will benefit from it., 🚴💪💚”
  • Bob Gay
    “Mark, Ride safely and live to ride for kids cancer research.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “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 35 days ago
    Mark Wills
    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! 🚴💪💚”
  • Doris Allen
    “Great job 👏 Mark”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “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 35 days ago
    Mark Wills
    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. 🚴💪💚”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $102.53
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “Thank you so much for your donation to end childhood cancer! 🚴💪💚”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $102.53
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “Thank you for your generous donation and support in the fight against this awful disease! 🚴💪💚”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $102.53
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $102.53
    Received this donation 13 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $100
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Mark Wills
    Mark
    “Thank you DG! I appreciate your generosity and support of this annual fundraiser to help beat Childhood Cancer! 🚴💪💚”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $100
    Received this donation 13 days ago
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