A.L. "Buddy" Collins
- National: 18th
- State: 2nd in NC
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Beau Stanley
"Never Back Down"
My Story
This September, For the 8th consecutive year, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Come join me. You can ride, you can donate, you can cheer us on! Last year our team exceeded all goals and raised more money than ever!
We ride in memory of Beau Stanley our great nephew who died from cancer before reaching age 3.
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
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RiddenRaised2019
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Ridden$1,630 Raised2020
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171 mi Ridden$6,366 Raised2021
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212 mi Ridden$6,192 Raised2022
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550 mi Ridden$9,109 Raised2023
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917 mi Ridden$9,455 Raised2024
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325 mi Ridden$12,136 Raised2025
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Ridden$13,175 Raised2026
My Challenge
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11.5 mi ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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12.2 mi ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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10.3 mi ride - Thursday, September 3, 2026
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4.9 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 7, 2026
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10.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 6, 2026
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10.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 5, 2026
Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
My Sponsors
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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!”
$5,100.90Received this donation 1 day ago
A.L.
“Wow! What a great day. Started out with $983 and end up with over $12,000!”
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Savage Roasters Coffee
“Always setting an example”
$1,000Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Josh...appreciate your loyal and generous support!”
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CASE-CLOSED Investigations
“Ride on!!!”
$517.50Received this donation 20 days ago
A.L.
“Thanks Leroy. You da best!”
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Greg Alcorn
“We love Buddy!!”
$517.50Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Thanks so much for your generous donation!”
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Gregg Sinders
“Ride, Buddy, Ride.”
$517.50Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Wow thanks for this generous donation!”
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Mark Jones
“Keep up the great work for a great cause!”
$300Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Thanks for supporting our ride”
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George Paloumbas
$258.75Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Appreciate your support”
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Jeannie Metcalf
$258.75Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Thanks Pal! You are always so kind to support our ride”
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Jodi Pierce
$258.75Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Thanks for your support”
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Keith Smith
“Ride Buddy Ride”
$258.75Received this donation 1 day ago
A.L.
“Thanks for supporting our ride!”
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Kevin Bugg
“Keep it rolling Buddy!”
$258.75Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Rolling! Thanks for your help”
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Pamela Bull Idol
“Keep going Stong Buddy”
$258.75Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Thanks for helping us beat childhood cancer”
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Rachel Beaulieu
“So proud of you, sweet Buddy!”
$258.75Received this donation 18 hours ago
A.L.
“Thanks so much for supporting our ride!”
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William Long
$258.75Received this donation 75 days ago
A.L.
“Thanks Monte. Grateful for your support”
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David Ciener
$207Received this donation 12 hours ago
A.L.
“Thanks for supporting our ride!”
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Terry Harvey
“Proud to support my good friend for a wonderful cause. Best wishes!”
$207Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“Thanks for the support”
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Andy Yates
$155.25Received this donation 22 hours ago
A.L.
“Thanks for taking us over $20k! Appreciate your support each year”
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Betsy West
“Always happy to help Buddy achieve worthy goals!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
A.L.
“You are the best! Thanks for always supporting our ride”
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Chris & Kristi idol
$103.50Received this donation 15 hours ago
A.L.
“Thanks much for supporting our ride!”
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Chrystie Enterprises
“Cheering you on, Buddy and proud to support The Great Cycle Challenge from VA.”
$103.50Received this donation 1 day ago
A.L.
“We got a bike and hate cancer. We gonna keep riding as long as good folks like you keep giving! Thanks much”