I've Ridden
352.9 mi
to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
- National: 270th
- State: 7th in KS
I'm Riding For
My friend Julie M. niece Brooke
Hi everybody! I am riding for Julie Makela's niece Brooke. Brooke is 15 and was diagnosed with stomach cancer at 14. Her aunt, Julie, mentioned that Brooke continues to bring joy to her family. She is a creative & sporty, loves listening to music, and loves being out in nature. More importantly, she passionately loves her family, who loves her back immensely. Cancer has attacked Brooke"s body, but it will never steal her spirit or joy for life and love for her family.
My Story
4 Sep 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 the 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 a brighter future they deserve.
Your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
My Challenge
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50.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 29, 2025
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15.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 26, 2025
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30.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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20.0 mi ride - Evening Ride - Monday, September 22, 2025
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16.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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20.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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18.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, September 19, 2025
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20.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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10.3 mi ride - Monday Monday - Monday, September 15, 2025
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22.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 12, 2025
Logged this ride 43 days ago - View on Strava
My Sponsors
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SCHEELS
“Way to go Easter! We're behind you all the way!”
$500Received this donation 39 days ago
easter
“Thank you Scheels Overland Park for your sponsorship. It takes A team to kick cancer’s butt. Your generous donation is greatly appreciated. Scheels OP ROCKS!! 🚴🏽♀️🚴🏽♀️🫂🙏🏾🩷”
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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!”
$440.18Received this donation 44 days ago
easter
“Thank you all donors. It takes a team to kick cancer’s butt. I am truly grateful for your generous matched donations to help make this campaign a success. I ride, you give, personal donors give, and the kids keep fighting. Thank you!!!💗🫂💗”
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Linda A Grant
$350.37Received this donation 51 days ago
easter
“Linda!!!! I am not surprised by your generous donation. However, I don’t take it for granted. Please know your donation is greatly appreciated!!!! Kid cancer research is under funded and your dollars will help in many ways💗🫂”
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Barbara Costlow
$155.25Received this donation 51 days ago
easter
“Barbara, Thank you for your generous donation. I appreciate you sponsoring me for this challenge to raise funds for kid cancer research🫂 Just occurred to me who you are😀. Scheels representing and you know the struggle these kiddos endure. Thanks again🫂🫂”
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Cash flow management services
“Ride girl ride”
$124.20Received this donation 51 days ago
easter
“I no love the name. I think I should name my handouts to family member this and close their accounts🤪. Seriously, thank you for your generous donation. Your money helps kid cancer research💗🫂!!!”
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Paul Shireman
$124.20Received this donation 47 days ago
easter
“Paul! Hello! I hope you are doing well . Thank you for your generous donation that will help the under funded kids cancer research. I appreciate your sponsorship💗🫂”
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Ashley Colbert
“Love this Easter!! You are a rock star!!”
$103.50Received this donation 51 days ago
easter
“Ashley!!!!!!! Wow! Thank you for your generous donation. I appreciate your donation sponsoring in this great cycle challenge💗🫂”
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Terri Coleman
“Ride on! You got this, so proud of you.”
$103.50Received this donation 52 days ago
easter
“Terri, thank you for your generous donation. You are top of my donation leader board. Will you stay or be unseated? All the kids are shouting out THANK YOU!!”
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B Oblein
$72.45Received this donation 45 days ago
easter
“Dang!!!! You are amazing!!! I appreciate you and your donation. What a wonder gift to help find a cure for kid cancer. Thank you💗🫂🩷🙏🏾”
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Bonnie Oblein
“You are amazing!”
$72.45Received this donation 56 days ago
easter
“Bonnie!!! So appreciate the support for this great cause. Thank you🫂💗”
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Julie Makela
“You go!”
$72.45Received this donation 51 days ago
easter
“Julie, Julie, Julie! I would be remiss to not acknowledge your generous donation. I appreciate you and it is my pleasure to ride this challenge in honor of Brooke. It is the least I can do to help raise awareness about kid cancer💗🫂”
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Steven Oblein
$72.45Received this donation 45 days ago
easter
“What the what!!!!! Steve!!!! Dude, I am smiling from ear-ear😁. to receive this donation from you. It’s been a long time. I appreciate. your donation!, thank you!😁💗🫂”
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Chonita Madison
“💞”
$70Received this donation 52 days ago
easter
“Gurl! That was so sweet…I almost cried. Thank you so much. What an awesome way to gift a donation. Totally surprised me😲💗🫂!!”
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Gwendolyn Young
$53Received this donation 45 days ago
easter
“Gwen!!!! I know why you donate other than you have a huge heart. I am grateful for you and your donation. I do not take it lightly. Love and appreciate you🙏🏾💗🫂🩷”
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Teresa Montgomery
“Thank you for caring!”
$52.79Received this donation 48 days ago
easter
“Teresa! Thank you for your donation/sponsoring me for this challenge. Every dollar raised helps research to cure kid cancer. I appreciate you🫂”
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Barbara Young
“$50 more for your 50-mile ride”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago -
Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 45 days ago
easter
“Thank you so much for your donation. I appreciate your support of sponsorship for this challenge. Every dollar helps and today they’re doubled/MATCHED🫂”
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Deena Stous
$51.75Received this donation 51 days ago
easter
“Deena, thank you for your generous donation. I appreciate you! I know the kids affected by childhood cancers are also appreciative!”
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Jeremy Chambers
“You have always been a champion for the childhood cancer community, and beyond that, an amazing human being. We are blessed to call you friend. Joshua would not be where he is today without people like you!”
$51.75Received this donation 43 days ago
easter
“Jeremy!! Thank you brother. I know this hits home for you. I appreciate you and your donation💗🫂💗🙏🏾”
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Judy Coleman
$51.75Received this donation 52 days ago
easter
“Mom Judy🩷 Thank you for your donation. I love and appreciate your support 🫂💗”