Rex Saffer
- National: 5th
- State: 1st in PA
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Brayden John Chandler
My Story
Friends and Family,
This year, I am again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge (GCC) to fight kids' cancer! This will be my fourth year to take up the Challenge, in which we set mileage and donation goals for the month of September. Our fundraising provides vital support (literally vital!) for the Children's Cancer Research Fund, a highly rated national foundation.
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. One of these was my 3–year old step–grandson Brayden, who died of Wilms' Tumor, the most common form of childhood kidney cancer. Most kids with Wilms that get an early diagnosis go on to survive and lead normal lives. Brayden never got that chance.
In 2023, the National Cancer Institute earmarked about $300 million for pediatric cancer research. That sounds like a huge investment, but it was only 4% of a total budget of over $7.7 billiion! This is an abomination. For this year's Challenge, I have made the first donation of $500. Please join me by making a generous donation of your own to support the Children's Cancer Research Fund and give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Kids should be living their lives, not fighting for them.
I rode 271 miles and raised $178 in 2021, 304 miles and $2,034 in 2022, 361 miles and $6,869 in 2023. I was unable to ride last year due to an arthritic hip, which has since improved. This year I will try to coax 350 miles out of my aging, delapidated body. The rest depends on you! I have set a goal of $7,500 and hope you will help me to reach or even exceed it.
Thank you so much,
Rex
My Legacy
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271 mi Ridden$178 Raised2021
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304 mi Ridden$2,034 Raised2022
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361 mi Ridden$6,869 Raised2023
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Ridden$518 Raised2024
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Ridden$4,716 Raised2025
My Challenge
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24.5 mi ride - Perkiomen Oaks to Schwenksville - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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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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$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.
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24.7 mi ride - SRT Spring Mill to Betzwood - Monday, August 4, 2025
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24.3 mi ride - SRT Conshohocken to Pawlings Road - Friday, July 18, 2025
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12.4 mi ride - SRT Spring Mill to Landing Kitchen - Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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25.6 mi ride - CVT KOP to Exton - Sunday, July 13, 2025
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23.9 mi ride - SRT Oaks to Mowere - Friday, July 4, 2025
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23.3 mi ride - Oaks to Mowere - Friday, July 4, 2025
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23.4 mi ride - SRT Spring Mill to Pawlings Road - Friday, June 27, 2025
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25.6 mi ride - CVT KOP to Exton - Sunday, June 22, 2025
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22.3 mi ride - SRT Spring Mill to Norristown - Thursday, June 12, 2025
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23.5 mi ride - SRT Spring Mill to Pawlings - Friday, April 25, 2025
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25.6 mi ride - CVT KOP to Exton - Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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22.2 mi ride - PRT Oaks to Schwenksville - Sunday, April 20, 2025
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19.9 mi ride - SRT Spring Mill to Betzwood - Friday, April 18, 2025
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$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.
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$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.
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17.1 mi ride - SRT Conshohocken to Betzwood - Sunday, April 13, 2025
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15.3 mi ride - SRT Oaks to Phoenixville - Thursday, April 10, 2025
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My Sponsors
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STEPHEN CONNELLY
$517.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Thanks so much for your generous donation! See you soon.”
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Anonymous
“Keep on pedaling, Rex!”
$258.75Received this donation 2 days ago
Rex
“Thanks for this terrific donation to give sick kids hope.”
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Sham Knight
“Glad to hear you are back in cycling form Rex. I know how much fighting childhood cancer means to you and I am happy to support you and the organization.”
$258.75Received this donation 2 days ago
Rex
“Sham, thanks for your generous donation to kick cancer's butt!”
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jill powell
$250Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Jill, thanks so much for your generous support.”
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Andrew Kaufman
“Proud of your participation and thrilled to donate to the cause.”
$207Received this donation 17 hours ago -
Diane Basile
$207Received this donation 11 hours ago -
Anne Marie Corner
“Good luck Rex!! So many children are thankful for you”
$124.20Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Thanks Anne Marie for joining the fight against kids' cancer.”
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Carol Jameson
“You go, Rex. And help children with cancer while you do it!”
$124.20Received this donation 1 day ago
Rex
“Thanks Carol, your support for sick kids means a lot.”
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Anonymous
“You go, Rex! You do so much for our bridge club, let’s hope we can pay it forward for the children with cancer.”
$124.20Received this donation 2 days ago
Rex
“Thanks for giving kids a chance at life.”
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Cathy Strauss
“Ride on, Rex!”
$124.20Received this donation 10 hours ago -
John Dickenson
$124.20Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Thanks so much for your generous donation.”
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Judith Quinn
“Rex Best of luck. As we say in bridge, I hope it’s a grand slam! Judy.”
$124.20Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Thanks Judy for helping to "slam" kids' cancer.”
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Kim Holm
“Good luck!”
$124.20Received this donation 16 hours ago -
Patricia Falconer
$124.20Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Patricia, thanks for your support in this fight against kids' cancer.”
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Marty Rabinowitz
“Ride on Rex - Great cause”
$120Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Thanks Marty for giving kids a chance at life.”
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CINDY KING
“Best of luck on your ride for a great cause!”
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Rex
“Cindy, thanks and hope to see you soon at the tables. Or at a Monday lesson?”
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Emily LoSciuto
“Rex, we’re with you is spirit as you ride to give these little ones a chance at a better life. Ride on!”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Thanks Emily, your support and friendship mean a lot.”
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Larry Friedman
“Good cause, Rex.”
$103.50Received this donation 15 hours ago -
Susan Packer
“Enjoy the ride!!! For a great cause!”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Thanks Susan, much appreciated.”
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Deborah Holt Weil
“Go Rex!”
$100Received this donation 3 days ago
Rex
“Thanks Deborah, for helping to fight kids' cancer!”