Micheal McIntyre

I am riding 493 mi to help find better treatments for childhood cancers. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 543.9 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 8th
State: 1st in PA
My Team: 2nd

I've raised $25,152 My goal is $25,833 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Elliot Kelley

Elliot is in a fight with leukemia and has the spirit to beat it. He is one tough cookie. His joyous spirit and positive disposition have never diminished, despite his many health issues. Elliot was born with Down Syndrome, during the world’s Covid pandemic. Unfortunately, he contracted Covid when he was a couple months old and was hospitalized for several weeks. He has had issues with his kidneys, stemming from Megaureter. He required surgery to fix that issue. He has had Speech, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and even Music therapy. Some of these services since he was just several months old. When old enough to walk, he required a walker to support himself. This is typical with kids who have Down syndrome. They struggle to walk because of weaker muscles. As he got stronger, he transitioned from the walker to wearing leg braces. Elliot was hospitalized for pneumonia and para flu. It was while being treated for pneumonia, that he was diagnosed with leukemia. The kid can't catch a break.

My Story

16 Oct 2025

I am participating in my 11th Great Cycle Challenge. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. I have to admit that as I age (I am 74 years young) the pedaling is getting a bit harder each year. Yet, I am fortunate to be able to still ride. There are many kids that will never have the opportunity to reach my age, or even have the chance to ride a bike, as cancer will end their life much too early.

While there has been tremendous progress in fighting pediatric cancer, it is still impacting the health of lives of too many kids.

So I am once again raising funds for the Children's Cancer Research Fund to help find a cure . The money you donate will allow them to continue their work in funding lifesaving research. Every dollar will bring us one step closer to helping another child beat this disease.

Your support does, and will, change little lives for the better. Thank You!

A word about my goals. My riding goal is 493 miles. If I reach it, I will have ridden 13,000 miles during the Great Cycle Challenges I have participated in. More importantly, if I can reach my fundraising goal, I will have raised $160,000 to beat kids' cancer. A HUGE thanks to everyone who has helped me reach these numbers.

With sincere gratitude,

Mike

P.S. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy often have a critical need blood and/or platelet transfusions. I now give platelets every two or three weeks. Platelets only have a five day shelf life resulting in a constant demand. Please give if you can.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

677 mi Ridden

$625 Raised

2015
3,295 mi Ridden

$1,876 Raised

2016
1,734 mi Ridden

$5,206 Raised

2017
1,040 mi Ridden

$6,565 Raised

2018
1,477 mi Ridden

$9,272 Raised

2019
1,052 mi Ridden

$12,564 Raised

2020
877 mi Ridden

$23,295 Raised

2021
833 mi Ridden

$25,647 Raised

2022
1,000 mi Ridden

$21,834 Raised

2023
522 mi Ridden

$27,283 Raised

2024
544 mi Ridden

$25,152 Raised

2025

13,051 mi

Ridden

$159,319

Raised

My Challenge

A cancer journey takes many turns

15 Oct 2025

Elliot needed to go back to the hospital to have his G-tube (gastrostomy tube) replaced. A G-tube is used in cancer treatment primarily to provide nutrition and hydration when a patient cannot eat or drink enough due to side effects like pain, nausea, or difficulty swallowing. Using a G-tube helps patients maintain strength, better tolerate treatment, and recover more quickly, as malnutrition can negatively impact the treatment's effectiveness and a patient's recovery. Elliot is one tough cookie. He never complains, regardless of what he has to endure in his fight with cancer.

Posted 4 days ago
20.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, October 11, 2025

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Woody has been with me every mile

9 Oct 2025

How do I connect with a four-year old that I am riding for when he is in the hospital more than one hundred miles away? I do it by finding out his favorite movie or cartoon character. I then buy two dolls of that character. I send one to the child, and keep one for myself. In Elliot's case, that character is Woody from Toy Story. I will carry my "Woody" on each of my rides. It is my way of having Elliot with me on every mile I pedal. Woody and I have now biked together for more than 500 miles. This includes rides in on gravel roads in Vermont (see picture).

Posted 10 days ago
22.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, October 9, 2025

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20.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 29, 2025

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Taco Tuesday anyone?

29 Sep 2025

I reached out to Chipotle to ask about doing a fundraiser...and it is on!

25% of purchases made on September 30th from 4:00-8:00 PM will be donated. You must use the code in attached flyer when ordering on line. You enter code in the Promo section. If ordering in the store, tell the cashier before paying. The code is: VXB8CXD Note: This is only valid at the King of Prussia location. The address is on the flyer.

Posted 20 days ago
54.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025

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31.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 27, 2025

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41.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 26, 2025

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30.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025

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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!”
$7,269.24
Received this donation 38 days ago

Micheal

“The THANKS goes to you and all my other donors that are supporting the research needed to find better treatments for childhood cancers. I am simply a conduit pedaling a bike to help spread the word about this cause.”

The THANKS goes to you and all my other donors that are supporting the research needed to find better treatments for childhood cancers. I am simply a conduit pedaling a bike to help spread the word about this cause.
Anonymous

“Ride safely, Mike! Carol and Rob Robinson”
$1,035
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you SO MUCH Carol and Rob for the generous donation!”

Thank you SO MUCH Carol and Rob for the generous donation!
edward antoian

“michael, glad that you continue to do this all the best and thank you”
$1,035
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal

“Ed, thank you for the generous donation again this year. I really appreciate your support. I will continue to ride in the Great Cycle Challenge for as long as I am physically able. Kids should have the opportunity to ride bikes as well. Childhood cancers delay or eliminate that possibility. Donations to the GCC will help fund the research needed to find safer and more effective treatments.”

Ed, thank you for the generous donation again this year. I really appreciate your support. I will continue to ride in the Great Cycle Challenge for as long as I am physically able. Kids should have the opportunity to ride bikes as well. Childhood cancers delay or eliminate that possibility. Donations to the GCC will help fund the research needed to find safer and more effective treatments.
Clinton Lawson

“Great Job Michael!”
$517.50
Received this donation 44 days ago

Micheal

“Clint, what is "great" are the individuals who donate to fund the research to better treat, or end, childhood cancers. You have been "great" for many years now. Thank you for your continued support.”

Clint, what is "great" are the individuals who donate to fund the research to better treat, or end, childhood cancers. You have been "great" for many years now. Thank you for your continued support.
David Moldoff

“Great to support such a worthy cause!”
$517.50
Received this donation 10 days ago

Micheal

“Dave, you have always been such a giving person. I truly admire your "service" approach to life, forever working for the good of others. You are a true role model.”

Dave, you have always been such a giving person. I truly admire your "service" approach to life, forever working for the good of others. You are a true role model.
Don, Daria, Lydia, and Nikolai Nawrocki

“Go Mike!!!! Such a great thing you do each year, and we are glad to contribute.”
$517.50
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you Nawrocki's! With Don being a childhood cancer survivor, I am truly honored by your support. Not all kids survive pediatric cancer. The young girl for whom I dedicated my GCC riding last year lost her battle with the disease, which makes my riding this year even more personal for me.”

Thank you Nawrocki's! With Don being a childhood cancer survivor, I am truly honored by your support. Not all kids survive pediatric cancer. The young girl for whom I dedicated my GCC riding last year lost her battle with the disease, which makes my riding this year even more personal for me.
Anonymous
$517.50
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you Sam for the donation. It was great to see you at Max's wedding. Your donation will have Kapler's and Hot Yoga or Not logos on this year's custom GCC jersey!”

Thank you Sam for the donation. It was great to see you at Max's wedding. Your donation will have Kapler's and Hot Yoga or Not logos on this year's custom GCC jersey!
Nancy Glasgow

“September 10th is an important date in our family, very glad it is match day this year. Thank you Mike for your compassion and your commitment. Difficult to think of a worthier cause.”
$510.26
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal

“Nancy, September 10 is you mom's birthday. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Clearly it will remain a special day for the Glasgow's. She lived a long life - 100 years! Hopefully, kids fighting cancer will have the opportunity as research for more effective and safer treatments are found. Your donation will help make that possible.”

Nancy, September 10 is you mom's birthday. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Clearly it will remain a special day for the Glasgow's. She lived a long life - 100 years! Hopefully, kids fighting cancer will have the opportunity as research for more effective and safer treatments are found. Your donation will help make that possible.
John Kuhla

“I will be using a Qualified Charitable Distribution to help meet my RMD requirements and to support your continuing fight against childhood cancer.”
$500
Received this donation 4 days ago

Micheal
Chipotle

“Chipotle was happy to help you raise funds for the Great Cycle Challenge to benefit the research needed to better treat childhood cancer.”
$375.81
Received this donation 18 days ago

Micheal
Anthony McIntyre

“Go Mike”
$274.28
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal

“Thanks for donating again this year, Anthony. You have been a very generous supporter over the years. I also appreciate you submitting a matching gift form to your employer. Not everyone whose employer offers a matching gift program takes the time to do so.”

Thanks for donating again this year, Anthony. You have been a very generous supporter over the years. I also appreciate you submitting a matching gift form to your employer. Not everyone whose employer offers a matching gift program takes the time to do so.
Meg's Quilted Memories

“Keep up the good work! Elliott is very lucky to have you riding for him. Many blessings on your goal.”
$274.28
Received this donation 25 days ago

Micheal

“Your donation is truly appreciated! We need to find better treatments for childhood cancer so kids like Elliot will be able to live a long life. Meg's Quilted Memories logo will be on the jersey being created to commemorate those companies that supported my participation in this year's Great Cycle Challenge.”

Your donation is truly appreciated! We need to find better treatments for childhood cancer so kids like Elliot will be able to live a long life. Meg's Quilted Memories logo will be on the jersey being created to commemorate those companies that supported my participation in this year's Great Cycle Challenge.
Michael Cuneo
$274.28
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you for donating to this cause again this year, Mike. I truly appreciated your continued support to help find better treatments for childhood cancers.”

Thank you for donating to this cause again this year, Mike. I truly appreciated your continued support to help find better treatments for childhood cancers.
David Bauer
$265
Received this donation 26 days ago

Micheal

“David, I appreciate your donation to help fund childhood cancer research. Your donation pushed me over the $21,000 mark! I am still short of my goal, but seeing your donation has given me a sense of hope that it may still be achievable.”

David, I appreciate your donation to help fund childhood cancer research. Your donation pushed me over the $21,000 mark! I am still short of my goal, but seeing your donation has given me a sense of hope that it may still be achievable.
Mark McEvoy

“Thank you, Mike, for your commitment to beating childhood cancer. I’m proud to support the cause alongside you.”
$258.75
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you Mark for the generous donation! You made it on MATCH day and if you submit a matching gift form to your employer as you have done in the past, it will be match AGAIN!”

Thank you Mark for the generous donation! You made it on MATCH day and if you submit a matching gift form to your employer as you have done in the past, it will be match AGAIN!
Mary Lou Price

“Another year, another great fundraiser for kids cancer. Go Mike Go!!!”
$258.75
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal

“Yes, Mary Lou, it is another year that I am cycling to help in the fight against childhood cancers. The miles are getting a but harder to pedal as I get older, but the effort is nothing compared to what a child fighting cancer must endure. Thank you so much for continuing to help fund the search for better treatments.”

Yes, Mary Lou, it is another year that I am cycling to help in the fight against childhood cancers. The miles are getting a but harder to pedal as I get older, but the effort is nothing compared to what a child fighting cancer must endure. Thank you so much for continuing to help fund the search for better treatments.
Optum - UnitedHealth Group

“Matching gift from my employer.”
$258.75
Received this donation 4 days ago

Micheal
Patricia McIntyre
$223.56
Received this donation 39 days ago

Micheal
American Executive Centers
$207
Received this donation 58 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you for the donation! I am having a custom jersey made with the logos of companies that have donated. AEC will be on it! Also, there will be an article in the Main Line Suburban and Times about my riding and the support from local companies. AEC will be mentioned.”

Thank you for the donation! I am having a custom jersey made with the logos of companies that have donated. AEC will be on it! Also, there will be an article in the Main Line Suburban and Times about my riding and the support from local companies. AEC will be mentioned.
Christian Newcomer

“The day is always brighter when champions are pedaling for hope!”
$207
Received this donation 53 days ago

Micheal

“Chris, the support of my fellow BPHS '69 classmates has been unbelievable. I am sincerely appreciative of your support. The need for alternative research funding is more important than ever, as the current Administration has severely cut, or even eliminated federal research grants.”

Chris, the support of my fellow BPHS '69 classmates has been unbelievable. I am sincerely appreciative of your support. The need for alternative research funding is more important than ever, as the current Administration has severely cut, or even eliminated federal research grants.