Rex Saffer

I am riding 350 mi in memory of my loved one, Brayden John Chandler. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 85.3 mi My goal is 350 mi

My Rankings

National: 3rd
State: 1st in PA
My Team: 2nd

I've raised $9,172 My goal is $10,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Brayden John Chandler

My Story

29 Mar 2026

Friends and Family,

This year, I am again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge (GCC) to fight kids' cancer! This will be my sixth year to take up the Challenge, in which we set mileage and donation goals for the month of September. Our fundraising provides vital support (literally vital!) for the Children's Cancer Research Fund, a highly rated national foundation.

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. One of these was my 3–year old step–grandson Brayden, who died of Wilms' Tumor, the most common form of childhood kidney cancer. Most kids with Wilms that get an early diagnosis go on to survive and lead normal lives. Brayden never got that chance. On March 24 of this year, he would have been twelve years old.

In 2026, the National Cancer Institute has earmarked about $300 million for pediatric cancer research. That sounds like a huge investment, but it is only 4% of a total budget of over $7.3 billion! This is an abomination. For this year's Challenge, I have made the first donation of $500. Please join me by making a generous donation of your own to support the Children's Cancer Research Fund and give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Kids should be living their lives, not fighting for them.

I rode 271 miles and raised $178 in 2021, 304 miles and $2,034 in 2022, 361 miles and $6,869 in 2023. I was unable to ride in 2024 due to an arthritic hip, which has since improved. In 2025 I rode 430 miles and pledged to raise $7,500, but due to your astonishing generosity the total was an amazing $13,774. This year I will try to coax another 350 miles out of my aging, delapidated body. The rest depends on you! I have set a goal of $10,000 and hope you will help me to reach or even exceed it.

Thank you so much,

Rex

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

271 mi Ridden

Raised

2021
304 mi Ridden

$2,034 Raised

2022
361 mi Ridden

$6,869 Raised

2023
Ridden

$518 Raised

2024
430 mi Ridden

$13,774 Raised

2025
85 mi Ridden

$9,172 Raised

2026

1,452 mi

Ridden

$32,545

Raised

My Challenge

30.9 mi ride - CVT KOP to Exton - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 13 hours ago - View on Strava
23.5 mi ride - PT Bike Rack to Lock 60 - Thursday, September 3, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
31.0 mi ride - SRT Schuylkill Center to Pawlings - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

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

Posted 16 days ago
$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.

Posted 18 days ago
$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.

Posted 19 days ago
$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.

Posted 19 days ago
$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 161 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 161 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 161 days ago

My Sponsors

Carol Vorchheimer
$1,000
Received this donation 16 days ago

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Jane Hileman

“Go Rex!!!”
$517.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

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John O'Rourke
$517.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

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Mary Elizabeth Pfeil
$517.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

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Mike McLelland
$517.50
Received this donation 19 hours ago

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Diane Basile
$258.75
Received this donation 18 days ago

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Nan Ward

“Keep up the good work!”
$258.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

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Andrew Kaufman
$207
Received this donation 18 days ago

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Doug Chaney
$200
Received this donation 9 days ago

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Ala Hamilton-Day
$103.50
Received this donation 16 days ago

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Angela Masterson
$103.50
Received this donation 7 days ago

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Bev Cutler

“The time and effort you put into training and pedaling to make a difference in children’s lives is inspirational.”
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

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Carol Jameson

“It’s great that you do this every year!”
$103.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

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Catherine Quirk

“Good luck, Rex!”
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

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Cathy Strauss

“Ride on Rex!”
$103.50
Received this donation 16 days ago

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CYNTHIA KING

“Thank you for your commitment to such a worthy cause! Wishing you every success as you work toward your goal.”
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

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Dante DeCrescenzo, DMD

“Great job Rex”
$103.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

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Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

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David Venetianer
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

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Debbie Weil

“Go Rex!”
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

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