Robert Butts

- National: 116th
- State: 3rd in WA
I'm Riding For
Kathleen

When we met with Kathleen's oncologist, Dr. Hawkins, in the winter of 2001, he told us that she had a Rhabdomyosarcoma, a childhood cancer with a survival rate of 50%. Our only child had a 50% chance of dying! However, he was leading a research project similar to the type of research funded by this organization that increased the odds to 85%, but it meant more chemo using more lethal drugs. Fortunately, thanks to Dr. Hawkins, Dr. Conrad (her surgeon), and the incredible staff at Childrens, she is a healthy and happy 37-year old mother of two.
My Story
Hello, friends. Again this September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds to fund childhood cancer research.
Currently, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. More than 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week. Unfortunately, Congress and the Trump administration have made very drastic cuts (40%) in cancer research that will negatively impact thousands of children and their families into the future.
Twenty-four years ago when our 13-year old daughter Kathleen was being treated for cancer at Children’s Hospital in Seattle, we met many families with children who were being treated for cancer. Many kids survived, but many did not. It was heartbreaking.
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. Funds from the organization support research at Childrens in Seattle.
Your support will help change the lives of children and spare their families and loved ones the pain and agony of losing a child.
I understand that there are so many worthwhile causes and candidates to support in these troubling times. If you are maxed out, please consider a small contribution that will give me the incentive to keep on riding.
Thank you.
Bob
My Legacy
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250 mi Ridden$4,100 Raised2024
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256 mi Ridden$5,398 Raised2025
My Challenge
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10.4 mi ride - Baseline Ride: 3 minutes faster! - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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19.0 mi ride - Jessica's Favorite Route: Fish Trap Loop - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 6 days ago -
45.5 mi ride - Woodard Bay to Chehalis Western T near Rainier - Thursday, September 18, 2025
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35.4 mi ride - Steamboat Island Excursion - Monday, September 15, 2025
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12.2 mi ride - Easy Evening Ride to meet my weekly Goal - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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23.0 mi ride - Cooper Point and Haircut - Thursday, September 11, 2025
Logged this ride 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.
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39.3 mi ride - South County Exploration - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Logged this ride 15 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$1,042.31Received this donation 13 days agoRobert
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Chris Meserve
$274.28Received this donation 21 days agoRobert
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svbrightangel@yahoo.com
$274.28Received this donation 18 days agoRobert
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Craig Partridge
$258.75Received this donation 13 days agoRobert
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Ellen Ebert
$258.75Received this donation 5 days agoRobert
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John Burbank
$155.25Received this donation 13 days agoRobert
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Calvin & Kimberly Brodie
$124.20Received this donation 13 days agoRobert
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Dave Knowlton
$124.20Received this donation 23 days agoRobert
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Larry Davis
$124.20Received this donation 13 days agoRobert
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Mickey Lahmann
$124.20Received this donation 15 days agoRobert
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Paul Knox
$124.20Received this donation 13 days agoRobert
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Rollin Geppert
$124.20Received this donation 13 days agoRobert
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Anonymous
$124.20Received this donation 9 days agoRobert
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Barbara Llewellyn-Butts
$103.50Received this donation 6 days agoRobert
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Edie (Edith) Harding
$103.50Received this donation 23 days agoRobert
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Jeanne Harmon
$103.50Received this donation 21 days agoRobert
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Melissa Beard
$103.50Received this donation 25 days agoRobert
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Michael Vavrus
$103.50Received this donation 3 days agoRobert
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Sam Chandler
$103.50Received this donation 17 days agoRobert
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Thera Black
$103.50Received this donation 13 days agoRobert