Robert Butts

I am riding 275 miles for children and parents who experience the horror of a childhood cancer diagnosis in hopes of saving more lives. Please join me!

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I've Ridden 23.2 mi My goal is 275 mi

My Rankings

National: 237th
State: 3rd in WA

I've raised $1,247 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

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

29 Aug 2025

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

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

250 mi Ridden

$4,100 Raised

2024
Ridden

$1,247 Raised

2025

274 mi

Ridden

$5,347

Raised

My Challenge

$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
23.2 mi ride - 1st Challenge Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 3 days 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.

Posted 5 days ago
$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 12 days ago
$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.

Posted 12 days ago

My Sponsors

Chris Meserve

“Go, Bob!”
$274.28
Received this donation 1 day ago

Robert
Dave Knowlton
$124.20
Received this donation 3 days ago

Robert

“Thank you, Dave! I trust you are doing well and I hope we will see you at the upcoming SSSS meeting. I ALWAYS looked forward to seeing you at the meetings. Bob”

Thank you, Dave! I trust you are doing well and I hope we will see you at the upcoming SSSS meeting. I ALWAYS looked forward to seeing you at the meetings. Bob
Edie (Edith) Harding

“I well remember those challenging days you had worrying about Kathleen. So happy she got the treatment she needed to live a wonderful life and YOU became such a proud grandfather.”
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Robert

“Thank you, my friend. Yes, without the great care that Kathleen received at Children's Hospital in Seattle, I would not be the proud grandfather of two great grandkids. And, as you know personally, grandkids, bring great joy! Thanks again.”

Thank you, my friend. Yes, without the great care that Kathleen received at Children's Hospital in Seattle, I would not be the proud grandfather of two great grandkids. And, as you know personally, grandkids, bring great joy! Thanks again.
Jeanne Harmon
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Robert
Melissa Beard
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Robert

“Thank you, my friend! I guess now I will need to keep on riding!”

Thank you, my friend! I guess now I will need to keep on riding!
Mary Pierce

“we must have better treatment research and hope for a world without cancer.”
$72.45
Received this donation 5 days ago

Robert

“Thank you, my cousin ! I guess now I will need to keep on riding!”

Thank you, my cousin ! I guess now I will need to keep on riding!
Alan Burke

“Go Bob!”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Robert

“Thanks, Alan. Jessica and I were lamenting that we have not passed you on the trail in recent months!”

Thanks, Alan. Jessica and I were lamenting that we have not passed you on the trail in recent months!
Debra Clemens

“Have a wonderful time riding for a great cause!”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Robert

“Thanks, Deb. Our Orcas adventure will be good training when I begin to start the serious rides in September.”

Thanks, Deb. Our Orcas adventure will be good training when I begin to start the serious rides in September.
Dennis Schatz

“Great to see the photo of you, our daughter and grandchildren. Enjoy your bike ride for a good cause.”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Robert

“Thanks, Dennis. Based on your Facebook posts it appear you are continuing your world adventures! Good job.”

Thanks, Dennis. Based on your Facebook posts it appear you are continuing your world adventures! Good job.
Patricia Smith
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Robert

“Thank you, Lupine! How are you and Skip, doing? Are the slugs enjoying your produce?”

Thank you, Lupine! How are you and Skip, doing? Are the slugs enjoying your produce?
Robert Butts

“It’s hard to ask others to donate without a personal commitment to the cause. Many of us have been so blessed over the past decades it is time for us to give back more.”
$258.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Robert