Daniel Agar

3years
Daniel Agar
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 112.0 mi My goal is 150 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 5019th
  • State: 229th in MI
I've raised $373 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

1 Sep 2024

I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in July 1996 after weeks of lethargy, bruising, and joint pain. I started treatment immediately at the Rose Cancer Center at William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak; an intensive round of chemo to induce remission quickly, and spent 2 weeks in the hospital. At the time of diagnosis, the 5-year survival rate was 70% - the best for any cancer, but still NOT good enough.

I spent 3y3m in treatment - and I'm happy to say I'm still cancer-free.

I know this put an enormous emotional burden on my family, but in a weird way we were still lucky:

-We had health insurance.

-Beaumont RO was #2 hospital in Michigan, and was part of a consortium of over 440 hospitals nationwide (including the really big ones) that standardized treatment protocols.

-The team that treated me were extremely intelligent, empathetic, and supportive.

-The disease I had was very treatable by cancer standards.

This is not true for everyone fighting cancer. Some diseases, such as DIPG, have survival rates in the single-digits. Lots of people are uninsured or underinsured, and choosing to fight necessarily incurs large debts. Some, if not subject to these factors, still face years of treatment that is very emotionally and physically challenging.

Though we've come a long way in the past 30 years, there is so much more left to do. That is why we still raise money to fund research, provide coverage when insurance fails, build improved facilities, and train and educate staff to meet the demands of an often-demoralizing work environment.

I would like to give a special thanks to all the amazing staff, particularly Lisa Muma, RN, and Charles Main, MD, *and of course to my family who has been my solid foundation for 30 years*

Compared to the task at hand, this fundraiser is a small thing. EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS, so please consider donating.

I am riding for everyone past, present, and future who has to face this Emporer of All Maladies.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 261 mi Ridden
    $783 Raised
    2022
  • 92 mi Ridden
    $212 Raised
    2023
3years
465 mi
Ridden
$1,368
Raised

My Challenge

  • 0.0 mi ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 mi ride - Night Ride - Wednesday, November 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 35.0 mi ride - Poly Ann OAB (again) - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 53 days ago
  • 14.0 mi ride - the square - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 53 days ago
  • 28.0 mi ride - LO and beyond - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 59 days ago
  • 35.0 mi ride - poly ann out and back - Saturday, September 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 63 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 79 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 82 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Michael Williams
    $124.20
    Received this donation 79 days ago
  • Sam Ansaldi
    “I miss you buddy! Right after you moved, I received a diagnosis for a basal cell carcinoma. Nothing serious. A fully successful removal with surgery and no chemo needed. Regardless of the type, no kid should have to go through a disease like cancer. I'm proud of you for what you are doing, and for what you have overcome.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    Daniel Agar
    Daniel
    “Sam, Thank you so much for your generosity! I agree, but will take it a step further - no one should have cancer. I'm sorry about your diagnosis and I am very glad it was easily resolved! I miss you too. I'm coming back to Michigan in a week or two. I'll be around 4 months minimum, so you know what that means: Planet Rock's favorite climbing duo is back on! See ya soon”
  • Sean Lobos
    “Love you buddy. Keep up the good fight”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 81 days ago
  • Cathrine Klein
    $36.23
    Received this donation 82 days ago
  • Daniel Agar
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 83 days ago
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