Ross Wunderlich

Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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I've Ridden 276.3 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 873rd
State: 2nd in SD

I've raised $1,493 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

9 Sep 2026

My cycling journey continues. That's good for keeping me in shape. Kids cancer continues. That's bad. We should have this solved by now. Again this year in the month of September (this is my 6th year), I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! As I get older and my body parts start to wear out, I have to be realistic about my cycling capabilities. I've got a reasonable goal of 300 miles which is lower than in past years. Some other commitments expected in September will keep me from riding as much this year. You all responded so generously in past years with over $15 K of investments in Cancer Research. Thank you! I understand that the economy and inflation are taking a toll on everyone's finances again this year. But, the need is still there.

Why am I doing this? Because, cancer not only kills adults, but it also kills children. We are a product of our environment and what we consume. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week. When I think of my granddaughters possibly being exposed to an environmental hazard or the things in our food or their genetics possibly causing cancer in them, I want a cure to be there...ahead of time.

Kids should be living life being the people God created them to be.

So I am raising funds again this year 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 and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. You can donate a lump sum amount or pledge an amount per mile. Pledges per mile motivate me to ride more.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,006 mi Ridden

$4,372 Raised

2021
1,480 mi Ridden

$3,962 Raised

2022
809 mi Ridden

$934 Raised

2023
689 mi Ridden

$2,190 Raised

2024
670 mi Ridden

$3,669 Raised

2025
276 mi Ridden

$1,493 Raised

2026

4,929 mi

Ridden

$16,620

Raised

My Challenge

Ashland Exploration

13 Sep 2026

After listening to online church and running some errands, took another spin down to Ashland. Had to explore around town a bit since we will be taking a bike mechanics class at UBI there this week. Met a cyclist named Pedro along the way. His limited English and my very limited Spanish skills resulted in a short discussion. I stopped in on a little league game on the way back. They must take baseball pretty serious around here to be playing it in September. Incredibly nice field for the kids to play on.

Looking at our GCC stats, we are doing great vs my initial goals for this year. We’ve already exceeding my funding goal and I’m nearing completion of the mileage goal. I didn’t know what to expect with our trip. So, kudos to all of you generous folks. Thank you so much for your support. Hopefully some kids that may have cancer can have it cured so that they too can play baseball…..or whatever activity they love to do.

Posted 3 days ago
42.8 mi ride - Ashland Exploration - Sunday, September 13, 2026

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0.5 mi ride - Cool Down - Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Medford to Ashland

12 Sep 2026

Traveled from the Redwoods up to Medford OR today. After getting some maintenance done on the truck, I finally got in a ride. The paved trail between Medford and Ashland is wonderfully smooth for road bike riding. We miss the ocean but the temps here are much warmer. Nice.

Posted 4 days ago
40.4 mi ride - Medford to Ashland - Friday, September 11, 2026

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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.

Posted 7 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 7 days ago
Before Redwoods

9 Sep 2026

Rode one last ride from Bullard’s Beach yesterday before we broke camp to head to the redwoods. Ride on both sides of the Coquille River. Foggy morning. Bad fog! Cleared up last 5 miles though.

Posted 8 days ago
Redwoods!

8 Sep 2026

Wow! We rode thru the redwoods today. Words cannot express how awesome they are. HUGE!

Posted 8 days ago
23.1 mi ride - Redwoods - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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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!”
$594.22
Received this donation 7 days ago

Ross
Richard Pettigrew

“Ride on Brother!”
$517.50
Received this donation 7 days ago

Ross

“Thank you Richard and Amy. You’ve been huge supporters I think every year. I really appreciate it.”

Thank you Richard and Amy. You’ve been huge supporters I think every year. I really appreciate it.
Ross D Wunderlich

“Supporting my cause”
$200
Received this donation 7 days ago

Ross
Kevin Van Nostrand

“Supporting Ross in his support of this worthy cause! Good luck!”
$77.63
Received this donation 16 days ago

Ross

“Thanks Kevin for many years of support in this effort. You are the first to donate for me in 2026. Appreciate your friendship and generosity over the years.”

Thanks Kevin for many years of support in this effort. You are the first to donate for me in 2026. Appreciate your friendship and generosity over the years.
Jason Kahler

“Go Ross!”
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Ross

“Thanks for your support my friend. I’m looking forward to getting back for our group study time.”

Thanks for your support my friend. I’m looking forward to getting back for our group study time.
Juwon Olowonigba

“Amazing cause worth riding for. Thanks for doing this!”
$51.75
Received this donation 9 days ago

Ross

“Thank you Juwon. It was so awesome getting to see you. Thank you for your donation.”

Thank you Juwon. It was so awesome getting to see you. Thank you for your donation.