Bob Lemke

9years All Star
Bob Lemke
I am riding more than 300 mi for my wife, Friends and Family. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 345.6 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 800th
  • State: 53rd in IL
I've raised $2,023 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Friends and Family

Friends and Family

Riding to support all of our friends and family members who have had life altering experiences with any form of cancer.

My Story

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.

Bob

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 706 mi Ridden
    $1,888 Raised
    2016
  • 1,116 mi Ridden
    $1,618 Raised
    2017
  • 740 mi Ridden
    $1,255 Raised
    2018
  • 715 mi Ridden
    $1,778 Raised
    2019
  • 483 mi Ridden
    $861 Raised
    2020
  • 502 mi Ridden
    $1,416 Raised
    2021
  • 534 mi Ridden
    $1,717 Raised
    2022
  • 256 mi Ridden
    $766 Raised
    2023
9years
5,398 mi
Ridden
$13,322
Raised

My Challenge

  • 19.1 mi ride - DG middy GCC 2024 - Saturday, October 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 36 days ago
  • 7.0 mi ride - Post GCC 24 Fitness - Thursday, October 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 42 days ago
  • 9.7 mi ride - Post GCC 24 - Friday, October 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago
  • 7.0 mi ride - GCC 2024 Fitness Center cycling - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 48 days ago
  • 15.3 mi ride - GCC 2024 Rainy morning ride - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 49 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 49 days ago
  • 11.0 mi ride - GCC 2024 DG shorty - Saturday, September 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 50 days ago
  • 10.5 mi ride - GCC 2024 Holland shorty - Thursday, September 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 52 days ago
  • 45.4 mi ride - GCC 2024 Beach to Beach - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 53 days ago
  • 31.4 mi ride - GCC 2024 - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 57 days ago
  • 16.8 mi ride - GCC 2024 - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 59 days ago
  • Chicago Northshore Ride
    15 Sep 2024

    Today I joined over 2,400 cyclists in the Evanston Bicycle Club's 39th annual North Shore Century -- Chicagoland’s premiere cycling event. I opted for the half-century and cycled through beautiful neighborhoods, unique architectural treasures, and countless tree-lined streets of Chicago's wealthy and not so much northshore neighborhoods. We were treated by the refreshing breezes of Lake Michigan from time to time, as temps were near 90!

    Chicago Northshore Ride
    Posted 63 days ago
  • 0.7 mi ride - GCC 2024 - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 63 days ago
  • 50.9 mi ride - Northshore Half Century GCC 2024 - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 63 days ago
  • 19.1 mi ride - GCC 2024 - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 64 days ago
  • 16.3 mi ride - GCC 2024 - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 66 days ago
  • 19.6 mi ride - GCC 2024 - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 68 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 68 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 68 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 68 days ago
  • 13.7 mi ride - GCC 2024 - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 70 days ago
  • 17.1 mi ride - GCC 2024 - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 71 days ago
  • 11.4 mi ride - GCC 2024 - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • Kicking off 2024 GCC!
    2 Sep 2024

    Kicked off 2024 GCC with a terrific lakeshore ride to Holland State Beach. This year marks my 9th year riding GCC, nearly $12,000 raised by all of you. My miles this year will be aided by new hip, thinking that's go to help somehow! Thanks for your support.

    Posted 76 days ago
  • 10.6 mi ride - 1st post op in clips! - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 76 days ago
  • 13.0 mi ride - 2024 GCC kick off - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 77 days ago

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $577.61
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Thank you GCC supporters that enable these matching funds!”
  • Sara Franklin
    “So thrilled to see your back! Keep up the great work here, say hello to family for us!”
    $207
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Sara, yes SO good to be back at it and with improved flexibility and strength!”
  • GSS, Inc.
    “Bob - such a worthy effort! Good luck and thank you for participating for such a wonderful cause! Best wishes -your friends from GSS, Inc.!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Kim, thank you for your continued support and kind words, these really make a difference!”
  • Art and Anne McGivern
    $100
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Anne & Art, thank you for this support and helping us make a difference. Thanks to our supporters, our team raised a record level and over the 10 years of GCC, the event participants have ridden 33,471,564 miles and raised $79,884,352 to fight kids' cancer!”
  • bkhefty@yahoo.com
    “Such a great cause. Glad you have the new hip to support you on the challenge this year❤️”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Becky, thank you for your support and kind words. 9 years of cycling and supporting this terrific group.”
  • Jake Poremba
    “All the best Bob!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Jake, really appreciate your support and encouragement! Thank you!”
  • Janet Green
    $72.45
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Janet, thank you for your continued generous support! This year we started small, but feeling better as the season grows.”
  • Ken Cameron
    $72.45
    Received this donation 67 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Ken, thanks for the support and encouragement! Doing good things together.”
  • Mary Kurnik
    “Bob, It's great to hear you're back riding! We're sure you'll reach your 250 mile goal. Thank you for riding for kids cancer. Mary & Kevin Kurnik”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Mary, thank you for your continued and generous support each year. Such a horrible disease and I'm glad our efforts create more opportunities for research.”
  • Ray Muehlhauser
    “Bob, glad we could be of support and ride like the wind!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Ray, always good to see your support and appreciate the encouragement. Over the 10 years of GCC, I have pedaled over 5,000 miles and together we have raised over $13,000. Overall, the participants have ridden 33,471,564 miles and raised $79,884,352 to fight kids' cancer!”
  • Lawrence Koehler
    $51.75
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Larry, thank you for joining in and sharing your support. Over the 10 years of GCC, I have cycled over 5,300 miles and together "Team Lemke" has raised over $13,300. Overall, during the 10 years I've participated, the event participants have ridden 33,471,564 miles and raised $79,884,352 to fight kids' cancer!”
  • Pat Shelton
    “Can’t believe you are back on the bike !!! Don’t overdo it and ride safely!!!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Pat, thank you for your generous and continued support. Such a good soul!”
  • Paul & Kelly Lubanski
    “It’s terrific to see you back on your bike and again riding for such a great cause. May the wind be at your back (and don’t forget to hydrate.).”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 62 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Kelly and Paul, so thrilled to be back! How come we so often delay what's good for us? Thank you for the contributions you have made over the years to help the Children's Cancer Research Fund!”
  • Sarah Cloud
    “I'm so happy to see that you are riding in the Great Cycle Challenge again this year -- and after a hip replacement! Take it easy on yourself--and be safe out there!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Sarah, thank you for this note and your kind support. Surgery was overdue, main focus is on flexibility and strength, and was given permission to ride as much as I could. Be well!”
  • Tom Walton
    “Glad you are back on the bike, and riding for a good cause!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 67 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Tom, really appreciate your support. Making progress, teaching some old muscles new tricks! Thank you.”
  • Vivian Romaniszak
    “Thanks for riding!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Hey Vivian! Thank you for this ongoing support. I really appreciate everyone riding along with me and contributing to the research fund.”
  • Bob & Cindy Curran
    “Thank you for your dedication to this cause! Keep cycling!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 49 days ago
  • Chuck and Debi Thompson
    “Go Bob go!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 63 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Chuck and Debi, thank you both for all our support. 9 years of cycling and I'm quite sure you've been there with me each year.”
  • Jim Schneider
    “Go Bob Go! I have been undergoing chemotherapy for stage 4 esophageal cancer since February. Scans are looking good and I am on my bike every chance I get. Rolling up on 3000 miles for the year, will likely end up at 3500+ depending on the weather”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Jim, appreciate you joining in and sharing your battle. My thoughts and prayers to you, Jim. Cycling over 3,000 miles is truly amazing!”
  • Joanna Cabaj
    $36.23
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Bob Lemke
    Bob
    “Hi Joanna, thank you for this support! I've been riding for this cancer research fund for 9 years now and really appreciate everyone's support over the years. Glad you joined in!”
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