Mary Ella Jones
- National: 132nd
- State: 8th in MI
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Jake Pennar
A very brave warrior has earned his angel wings! He is forever flying high! And in his 9 years on this Earth, Jake inspired countless people with the way he embodied his love and faith. Jake lived by these words "I grow in relationship with God by loving and caring for others." He genuinely loved everyone especially the kids at Children's Hospital Detroit where he was a patient. In September 2020, he rode his bike for Team Jake because he wanted to help kids with cancer have a better future. His legacy will live on when we ride again in September 2025 as we pay it forward for other kids fighting this disease. We salute YOU Brave Sweet Warrior Jake! Your light continues to shine on!
My Story
This will be my 9th year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. This year, I am again riding in memory of Jake Pennar, my sweet 9 year old friend who passed away in Jan 2021 after his 2 year battle with brain cancer. I learned about Jake in my local community during the 2019 GCC and was inspired by his immense love and faith. Team Jake began in 2020, and Jake even rode with us for 24 days raising over $6,000 so other kids battling cancer could have a better future. In 2025, Team Jake will continue to honor Jake's legacy and pay it forward for other kids fighting this disease. Jake your brilliant light will shine on! This year my goals in the Great Cycle Challenge are to ride 400 miles and to raise $5,500! Every year for the past 8 years I have strived to raise more money than the year before to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
Your support truly means the world to me as we ride for these brave and precious kids.
Blessings & Love to you and yours!
Mary Ella
My Legacy
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336 mi Ridden$851 Raised2017
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307 mi Ridden$1,752 Raised2018
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395 mi Ridden$3,032 Raised2019
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451 mi Ridden$3,527 Raised2020
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522 mi Ridden$4,069 Raised2021
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308 mi Ridden$4,590 Raised2022
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361 mi Ridden$5,284 Raised2023
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305 mi Ridden$5,369 Raised2024
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150 mi Ridden$4,557 Raised2025
My Challenge
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$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.
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$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.
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15.3 mi ride - 150 Mile Ride Mark Met on Kick Cancer’s Butt Day!🙌🚴🙌 - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Logged this ride 20 hours 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 1 day 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.
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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 2 days ago -
11.1 mi ride - Night Ride! 🚴🙌🚴 - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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17.1 mi ride - Strawbale House Ride! - Monday, September 8, 2025
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5.3 mi ride - Short Ride after Yoga Class! - Sunday, September 7, 2025
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10.5 mi ride - Made it to 100 mile mark! 💓🚴💓 - Sunday, September 7, 2025
Logged this ride 4 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$1,916.09Received this donation 11 hours ago -
Anthony Iaquinto
“Thank you for your continuous support.”
$517.50Received this donation 1 day ago -
Thomas Dooley
“Great effort for a worthy cause! Love, Tom & Elisa”
$258.75Received this donation 19 hours ago -
Amy Wilson
“Go Mary Ella!! Ride for the kids!! Team Jake!!”
$124.20Received this donation 1 day ago -
Laura and Mike Dooley
“We’re cheering you on Mary!!! Wishing you safe cycling on behalf of Jake.”
$124.20Received this donation 16 hours ago -
Anonymous
$124.20Received this donation 9 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much for my 1st donation! I truly appreciate your support! You made my day! 💓🙌💓”
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Nina Barlow Glover
$124.20Received this donation 18 hours ago -
Tim Couillard
$120Received this donation 2 days ago -
Nicole Dimuzio
$103.50Received this donation 10 hours ago -
Dana Wakiji
“What a fantastic thing to continue to do for Jake and his beautiful legacy, Mary Ella!”
$100Received this donation 1 day ago -
Ursula Henry
$72.45Received this donation 1 day ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$56.62Received this donation 2 days ago
Mary
“Thank You! 💓🚴🏿💓”
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Betsy Martin
“Thank you for riding and supporting this great cause! Proud of you for always helping those in need! Hugs- Betsy”
$51.75Received this donation 1 day ago -
Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 1 day ago -
Gold & Braid
“Go Mary Ella!!!👏👏👏❤️”
$51.75Received this donation 20 hours ago -
MaryElla Jones
“Riding in Memory of Jake Pennar who also loved to ride his bike! 💓🚲💓 Here’s to Team Jake 2025! 🙌🤩👏”
$50Received this donation 34 days ago -
Eve Pidgeon
“Thank you for riding, Mary Ella!”
$37.26Received this donation 1 day ago -
Faye Sachs
“Your heart is beautiful♥️”
$36.23Received this donation 1 day ago -
Jenny Stacey
“Way to go!!!”
$36.23Received this donation 1 day ago -
Shannon Marsh
“Go Mary! 🤘🤍”
$25.88Received this donation 1 day ago