Sean Strother Family & Friends

Sean Strother Family & Friends
Riding for my son Sean Strother and in honor of those impacted by cancer.
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support our challenge to fight kids' cancer!
We've Ridden 717.1 mi Our goal is 2,000 mi
Our Rankings
  • National: 18th
  • Category: 3rd
We've raised $13,034 Our goal is $15,000 Donate Now

We Are Riding For

my son Sean Strother and in honor of those impacted by cancer.

Our Challenge

  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 4 days ago
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 4 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $2,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 10 days ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 56 days ago
  • $500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 163 days ago
  • University Hospitals - Rainbow Babies & Children September 20th Community Ride
    3 Mar 2025

    Dear Friends & Supporters:

    This September, team Sean Strother Family & Friends is participating in the Great Cycle Challenge (GCC) USA to fight kids’ cancer. In August 2019, our family received the unimaginable news that our 37-year-old son and father was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a rare brain cancer with a poor prognosis. Sean faced four brain surgeries, chemo, radiation, and an immunotherapy clinical trial. While undergoing treatment, Sean was invited by Cody Dean, a colleague from BMC Software, Inc., to join their GCC team. He joined the team without hesitation, rode 500 miles, and raised $14,000. Sean passed away 1,025 days after his diagnosis, but his desire to help children facing cancer lives on.

    We are pleased to announce that University Hospitals- Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital will host a special community ride on:

    Day & Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

    Location: University Hospitals of Cleveland – Lakeside lawn

    2065 Adelbert Road

    Time: 9:00 AM Arrival

    Roll-out: 10:00 AM

    Updates will be posted as we finalize the details.

    Why? One in five children diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. will not survive. And for those who do, the battle is never over.

    Children should be living life, not fighting for it.

    So, we are raising funds and awareness through our challenge to help these kids and support the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, which allows them to continue their work to support the innovative and promising research that will one day cure childhood cancer.

    Together, we can ride with hope in Sean’s memory and in honor of children affected by cancer while fueling best-in-class research to improve treatments, quality of life, and outcomes. But we can’t do it without you. Join us in making a difference by making a gift in any amount.

    Thank you for being here.

    Warmest regards,

    Janet, Sean’s mom

    Janet Banks, Great Cycle Challenge Champion

    Posted 195 days ago

Our Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Janet Banks
    “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!”
    $2,048.90
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Andrew Banks sponsored Janet Banks
    “Congratulations to Janet on four incredible years of leadership in this amazing bicycle ride to raise money for children’s cancer. Your dedication, passion, and teamwork inspire so many and make a real difference in the lives of children and families facing cancer. Thank you for your unwavering commitment, leadership, and compassion. Your perseverance and behind-the-scenes guidance have driven incredible momentum, rallying supporters and pushing all riders a little farther, encouraging givers to give a little more. Your work embodies courage, generosity, and hope. To the Sean Strother family and our remarkable friends: Your continued support and outstanding results show what we can achieve when we come together for a meaningful cause. Each mile covered, each donation made, and each smile shared along the route speaks volumes about your spirit and resilience. May we keep pushing for brighter futures for every child fighting cancer,”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Evelin Rios
    “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!”
    $628.18
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Jaci Traver sponsored Janet Banks
    “Janet, you are amazing! Go get 'em!”
    $621
    Received this donation 4 days ago
  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Don Strother
    “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!”
    $544.05
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Don Strother
    Don
    “Thanks for being part of the TEAM”
  • Donald Strother sponsored Don Strother
    “To my son (Sean), I miss you SO Much! We had SO much Fun, doing EVERYTHING together! Thank You for being a Perfect Son for the short (40) yrs. on this Earth - We share an eternal Love, and one day - We will give each other a "BIG MAN HUG AGAIN!" -Love Dad”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Don Strother
    Don
    “Thanks - Donnie :-)”
  • Mary Gerber sponsored Janet Banks
    “Dear Janet, I am sure that Sean is looking down with a big smile…and filled with pride and gratitude for his Mom❣️ Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this important cause that will benefit so many children and their families. Enjoy the ride! Mary”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 4 days ago
  • Rob Nelsen
    $274.28
    Received this donation 40 days ago
  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Sharyn Lowenkamp
    “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!”
    $252.27
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • REGINA STROTHER sponsored Evelin Rios
    “Go Evelyn!!! WooHoo!!!!”
    $250
    Received this donation 4 days ago
  • REGINA STROTHER sponsored Janet Banks
    “Go Team Strother!!!”
    $250
    Received this donation 4 days ago
  • Evelin Rios sponsored Evelin Rios
    “Dear Sean, Your kindness and love brightened my life. Though you're not here, your spirit lives on in every smile and act of kindness. Thank you for being a wonderful brother. You will always be in my heart. Love, Evelin 💖”
    $214
    Received this donation 211 days ago
  • Janet Banks sponsored Janet Banks
    “Today, February 14th, in memory of my son Sean, and on his Valentine's Day birthday, I am jumpstarting our campaign to raise funds and create awareness for children's cancer research. As a Great Cycle Challenge rider, Sean was passionate about helping to advance pediatric cancer research. To continue his legacy, I will pedal 100 miles this September to work towards "a future without cancer."”
    $214
    Received this donation 212 days ago
  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Pancho Nibungco
    “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!”
    $201.40
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Christina McCallum
    “Will never forget Sean or his family! Always have you all in my thoughts and prayers!”
    $200
    Received this donation 11 days ago
  • Evelin Rios sponsored Evelin Rios
    “My dearest brother Sean, There isn't a day that goes by where I don't feel your presence. The way you lived your life—with so much kindness and love—left a permanent light in mine. I'm taking on the Great Cycle Challenge this year, and I'll be riding with you in my heart. I will continue to carry your torch and continue to arrive, honoring your strength with every pedal stroke. Thank you for being the most wonderful brother. You are forever missed and forever loved. All my love, Evelin”
    $150
    Received this donation 4 days ago
  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Rochelle Bowman
    “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!”
    $145.94
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Janet Banks sponsored Evelin Rios
    “Dear Evelin. I admire your dedication as you continue to carry the torch of Sean's legacy of kindness and "helping children." As my bike partner, I love our riding adventures together, exploring the neighborhoods, parks, and the lake shore. Breakthroughs in cancer care for children are ahead! Thank you, Evelin! Mom”
    $131.45
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • bill brandon sponsored Raymond Weeden
    “thank you so much Raymond ! we appreciate what you do for the kids ! Bill”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Raymond Weeden
    Raymond
    “Thank you very much Bill Brandon for your generous donation and support for this Great Cause. Yes it's all about the Kid's! Your donation put me over the top of the goal and I'm very grateful for you and your family. Raymond Weeden”
  • Gracia G Esguerra sponsored Pancho Nibungco
    “Doing great Psncho!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 3 days ago
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