Scott Ruck
- National: 1932nd
- State: 131st in NY
I'm Riding For
Penelope Ryan Gomez
My ride this year is dedicated to the daughter of a Maine Brother who lost her flight with cancer, but her memory lives on.
My Story
This September will be my 5th year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. It's a bit special this year. I was browsing Facebook and saw a post from a Marine brother who lost his daughter to cancer. With his permission, I am dedicating the rides this year to her memory.
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.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
So 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 and find a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
My Legacy
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171 mi Ridden$550 Raised2021
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203 mi Ridden$662 Raised2022
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202 mi Ridden$774 Raised2023
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201 mi Ridden$819 Raised2024
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Ridden$906 Raised2025
My Challenge
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Health Issues and GCC
25 Sep 2025Some haven't heard, but the day after my first ride for the challenge this year, I ended up in the hospital with Diverticulitis. There was a second hospitalization as well, so I haven't been able to do another ride this year.
I feel horrible that I wasn't able to complete the actual mileage I was planning, but sometimes life throws you a big curve ball, or in my case a wrecking ball.
The good news is I appear to be on the mend, but it is a very slow process. I want to thank everyone that supported me through this entire thing. I will definitely be back next year
Posted 20 hours ago -
25.0 mi ride - GCC RIDE 1 - Monday, September 1, 2025
Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava -
$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 89 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 89 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 91 days ago
My Sponsors
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Jason Johnson
“Ruck, this is awesome brother. You are doing a great thing. I wish I could give more. I hope this helps and Semper Fi brother”
$372.60Received this donation 89 days ago
Scott
“Jason! Thank you so much, you are amazing!”
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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!”
$88.12Received this donation 15 days ago -
Jeff Townsend
“GET SOME!”
$51.75Received this donation 91 days ago
Scott
“Thank you brother!”
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Penelope's dad
“Scott, it means so much that you have dedicated your ride to our daughter. Thank you brother for keeping her memory alive.”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago -
Barbara Jahn
$36.23Received this donation 15 days ago -
Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 43 days ago
Scott
“Whoever you are, I appreciate the donation!”
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Jennifer Kelliher
“Wonderful cause. Best of luck !”
$36.23Received this donation 54 days ago
Scott
“Thank you!!!!”
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Maria Pettit
$36.23Received this donation 26 days ago -
Carol Mizerak
“Glad to support your fund-raising efforts.”
$25.88Received this donation 90 days ago
Scott
“Thank you very much!”
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Kevin Woodbury
“Happy to support you!”
$25.88Received this donation 91 days ago
Scott
“Thank you good sir!”
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Norman Hecker
“You got this buddy ! Enjoy the ride. Your making yourself strong physically while giving your heart and soul for a great cause.”
$20.70Received this donation 26 days ago -
Mary Jahn
“We love that you do this every year and totally have your back! Rob & Mary”
$15.53Received this donation 37 days ago -
Scott Ruck
$72.45Received this donation 15 days ago -
Scott Ruck
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$36.23Received this donation 91 days ago