Werner Melinz

4years
Werner Melinz
I am riding 650 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 0.0 mi ? My goal is 650 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 259th
  • State: 11th in AZ
I've raised $917 My goal is $2,000 Donate Now

My Story

20 Jun 2025

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 621 mi Ridden
    $1,553 Raised
    2022
  • 727 mi Ridden
    $1,816 Raised
    2023
  • 445 mi Ridden
    $1,471 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $917 Raised
    2025
4years
1,793 mi
Ridden
$5,757
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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 10 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 13 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 16 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Mary Price
    “Go Werner go!! Lou”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much Lou. You are a generous person! I’ll ride in September every day. And we will have lot of rides together with my GCC tracking app. Ride save up north - and take care.”
  • Earl Higginbotham
    “You can do it!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Yes I can. 25 miles every day in September will lead me to reach the goal. And I’ll have some days with 30 to 40 miles. Thank you so much my friend!”
  • John Tarantino
    “Keep riding Werner! John and Marilyn”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much for your support. I’ll ride in September every day. I appreciate your support and look forward to see you and Marilyn to have some rides in our GV group. Take care and see you soon!”
  • Daniela T
    “It’s inspiring to see your dedication year after year in the fight against kids’ cancer. Wishing you strength, smooth roads, and lots of support along the way. Proud to be part of your mission. 💛🚴‍♂️”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much for your support Daniela. You are an amazing person and I’m so honored to have your support. ❤️🚴”
  • ERICH FINK
    “Werner, you are my role model for the upcoming retirement! I hope you achive all your personal milestones and enjoy every day!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much my friend! Your support means a lot to me as well how you think about me and my activities. To be honest - the move to Arizona just a few months before retiring was the best decision. One of the most beautiful states of the US.”
  • George Evans
    $72.45
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much my friend. Your support means a lot to me. I’ll ride in September very day at least 25 miles. And if Tubas Tuesday is active in September - I’ll have some days with 40 miles. So 650 miles in September is an easy deal. Take care!”
  • Klaus Melinz
    “Toi,toi,toi…. have a perfect cycling !!! Greetings from Graz / Austria”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Vielen Dank lieber Klaus! Bin schon am trainieren, aber es ist immer noch ziemlich heiß hier. Ich starte um 7:00 Uhr morgens. Die Luftfeuchtigkeit ist auch erhöht (50 bis 60% morgens) - wir haben monsoon season und hatten sogar Regen heute Nacht. Hoffe alles ist gut bei euch! Again, thank you it is much appreciated!”
  • Anonymous
    “Keep pushing those pedals brother. All the best from Down Under. Len”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much cousin! I appreciate your support. Hope everything is well with you and the entire family down under. Any plans to come to US?”
  • Steven Leavengood
    “We hope to see you on your next ride!”
    $70
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much my friend (aka Donkey Hole). Much appreciated. We have no plans for a next MC ride yet. But somewhere to Colorado most likely.”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much anonymous! I appreciate your support and generosity to help fight kids cancer. If you don’t mind to reveal your name - I’ll keep it just between of us. Thank you anyway !!”
  • Jack Graves
    “Glad to support health challenges.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much Jacob - that means a lot to me and to the children suffering this terrible decease. I appreciate your support! On a side note - do we know each other? I can’t recall your name out of my brain and my connections. If you don’t mind - let me know who you are and what connected you to me. Thanks again!!”
  • Dharma SREENIVASAM
    $35
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you very much Dharma. I’ll do this fund raising as long as I can do it. Your support is much appreciated! Hope everything is well with you and Jean. It is very hot here in GV since about 3 weeks. It looks like it will get a bit cooler next week.”
  • Anonymous
    $31.05
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Werner Melinz
    Werner
    “Thank you so much anonymous! Much appreciated - every $$ counts!”
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