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 117.2 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 2932nd
State: 169th in IL
My Team: 2nd

I've raised $587 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

$587 Raised

2026

3,383 mi

Ridden

$4,226

Raised

My Challenge

16.8 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Monday, September 28, 2026

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2.1 mi ride - Aussies won. Bokke lost. Thankfully the company at The Wild Geese was worth getting out on the... - Sunday, September 27, 2026

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2.3 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, September 27, 2026

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5.0 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Friday, September 25, 2026

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30.0 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026

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3.5 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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12.3 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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3.1 mi ride - Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience. - Monday, September 21, 2026

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10.6 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, September 20, 2026

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6.0 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Friday, September 18, 2026

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My Sponsors

Anonymous

“Go Wayne, go!”
$103.50
Received this donation 37 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 39 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 36 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 36 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
Anthony Bartlett

“Well done”
$31.05
Received this donation 9 days ago

Wayne

“Cheers Bud, appreciate you, as do the kids. Pedal Pedal Pedal, still aways to go. ;)”

Cheers Bud, appreciate you, as do the kids. Pedal Pedal Pedal, still aways to go. ;)
Anonymous

“Great effort Wayne. Keep on cycling 🚴”
$31.05
Received this donation 14 days ago

Wayne

“Guardian Angel, thank you, we appreciate you. Best, WayneT”

Guardian Angel, thank you, we appreciate you. Best, WayneT
Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$19.51
Received this donation 8 days ago

Wayne
Wayne Thomas

“Let me also make a wee contribution then….”
$142.83
Received this donation 29 days ago

Wayne