Wayne Thomas

As a cancer survivor myself, this ride means so much. Please support my challenge to help fight kids’ cancer.

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I've Ridden 21.3 mi My goal is 100 mi

My Rankings

National: 2774th
State: 160th in IL
My Team: 2nd

I've raised $505 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

All the young 'uns and their families

My Story

20 Aug 2026

This September marks my 6th consecutive year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge — and this one hits differently.

I’m writing this as someone in remission after stem cell treatment, and as a brother who lost his younger brother to cancer almost a decade ago. Cancer has shaped my life in ways I carry every day, and every mile I ride is for the kids and families still in the middle of that fight.

After almost a year off the bike while I focused on my own health, I’m hoping to get back in the saddle to support and encourage these little ones and their families — and I’ve signed up to ride 100 miles this September to mark the comeback.

The Great Cycle Challenge raises money for paediatric cancer research — funding that goes directly toward better treatments and more birthdays for young patients. I’ve seen both sides of this disease: survival and loss. That’s exactly why I keep showing up, year after year.

I’m asking for your support — whether that’s a donation, a share, or just a word of encouragement to keep me pedalling through the miles ahead. Every bit helps move us closer to a world where fewer families have to go through what mine did.

Thank you for riding alongside me, even from the sidelines. 🚴‍♂️💛

My Legacy

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

1,343 mi Ridden

$1,341 Raised

2021
561 mi Ridden

$853 Raised

2022
1,173 mi Ridden

$383 Raised

2023
Ridden

$495 Raised

2024
Ridden

$567 Raised

2025
Ridden

$505 Raised

2026

3,287 mi

Ridden

$4,144

Raised

My Challenge

4.5 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026

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4.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026

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9.2 mi ride - Broken! That’s all I’m saying about that. - Friday, September 4, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
$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 9 days ago
3.3 mi ride - Phewie! First time in some time! Ouchie! I’m unfit. My 100 miles for September is going to... - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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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.

Posted 16 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 19 days ago

My Sponsors

Anonymous

“Go Wayne, go!”
$103.50
Received this donation 16 days ago

Wayne

“Dear Angel, Thank you. The kids and I value and appreciate your generous support and encouragement. It means so much to us. Warm regards, WayneT”

Dear Angel, Thank you. The kids and I value and appreciate your generous support and encouragement. It means so much to us. Warm regards, WayneT
Joep stevens
$103.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

Wayne

“Dear Joep, Thank you for your generous kindness and encouragement. It means a great deal. Hope you are well and that life is treating you kindly. Warm regards, WayneT”

Dear Joep, Thank you for your generous kindness and encouragement. It means a great deal. Hope you are well and that life is treating you kindly. Warm regards, WayneT
Steven Crooke

“Go get ‘em Wayne. You are an inspiration!”
$103.50
Received this donation 16 days ago

Wayne

“Dear Steven, thank you for the generous and heartfelt encouragement. Truly appreciated. Take care out there and all the best, WayneT”

Dear Steven, thank you for the generous and heartfelt encouragement. Truly appreciated. Take care out there and all the best, WayneT
Zeza Verissimo
$51.75
Received this donation 16 days ago

Wayne

“Dearest Zeza, thank you. For the generosity, the encouragement and the friendship. Love to you and the clan. X”

Dearest Zeza, thank you. For the generosity, the encouragement and the friendship. Love to you and the clan. X
Wayne Thomas

“Let me also make a wee contribution then….”
$142.83
Received this donation 9 days ago

Wayne