David Gugel

I am riding 300 mi in memory of Owen Klemm. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 248.6 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 1124th
State: 21st in AZ

I've raised $1,365 My goal is $2,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Owen Klemm

This is my 10th year of riding in the Great Cycle Challenge and I thank those who have pitched in, in previous years to support this worthwhile cause of fighting childhood cancer. This year I’m riding in memory of Owen Klemm, in June of 2024, just after celebrating his 2nd birthday, Owen was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. His diagnosis turned the Klemm family’s world upside down, as they learned the cancer had metastasized throughout his body. He fought a difficult fight and unfortunately didn’t win the battle. My ride didn’t help him, but his fight is reason enough for me to ride and bring attention to his plight and those of children like him. All proceeds from your contributions go to the Children’s Cancer Research fund and all donations are tax deductible. Children should not have to go through this, their parents shouldn’t have to go through watching their child struggle and suffer. Please help by donating - a little goes a long way. Thank you!

My Story

23 Aug 2026

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.

David

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

326 mi Ridden

$1,025 Raised

2017
390 mi Ridden

$1,490 Raised

2018
433 mi Ridden

$842 Raised

2019
468 mi Ridden

$1,149 Raised

2020
371 mi Ridden

$2,276 Raised

2021
358 mi Ridden

$2,678 Raised

2022
305 mi Ridden

$2,582 Raised

2023
405 mi Ridden

$3,189 Raised

2024
321 mi Ridden

$1,767 Raised

2025
249 mi Ridden

$1,365 Raised

2026

3,625 mi

Ridden

$18,362

Raised

My Challenge

36.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 26, 2026

Logged this ride 5 hours ago - View on Strava
30.4 mi ride - Ride #6 of the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Thursday, September 24, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
30.1 mi ride - Ride #5 of the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
16.4 mi ride - Stationary bike ride for the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Thursday, September 17, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
30.0 mi ride - Ride #4 of the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
13.2 mi ride - Stationary bike ride for the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Monday, September 14, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
30.0 mi ride - Ride#3 of the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
32.0 mi ride - Ride # 1 of the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Logged this ride 19 days ago
30.1 mi ride - Ride #2 of the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026

Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
$150.01
Received this donation 17 days ago

David

“Thank you all so much for your matched gift!!! Your generosity inspired more people to give to make a larger impact in this fight against childhood cancer!!! Thank you for making a difference in little lives! God bless you!”

Thank you all so much for your matched gift!!! Your generosity inspired more people to give to make a larger impact in this fight against childhood cancer!!! Thank you for making a difference in little lives! God bless you!
Annette Whittemore

“Best of luck for a smooth journey!”
$124.20
Received this donation 20 days ago

David

“Thank you Annette for your generous support again this year and promoting my ride to your friends! I so appreciate your support over the years, together we will help find better treatments and cures in fighting cancer. God bless!”

Thank you Annette for your generous support again this year and promoting my ride to your friends! I so appreciate your support over the years, together we will help find better treatments and cures in fighting cancer. God bless!
Anonymous

“Stay cool, my friend.”
$103.50
Received this donation 22 days ago

David

“Thank you so much for your generous donation and kicking off the challenge in a big way!!! Your generosity is so appreciated by the families and children touched by cancer and it’s also appreciated by me. God bless you!”

Thank you so much for your generous donation and kicking off the challenge in a big way!!! Your generosity is so appreciated by the families and children touched by cancer and it’s also appreciated by me. God bless you!
Ron and Linda Bruce

“David, you continue to inspire us with your fight to help kids with cancer and we’re thrilled to support you in your ride to save lives! Bless you my friend!”
$103.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

David

“Ron and Linda thank you guys for your support over the years and your generosity to help these children in their fight against cancer!! Your support will help find better treatments and cures to fight this terrible disease! God bless you friends!”

Ron and Linda thank you guys for your support over the years and your generosity to help these children in their fight against cancer!! Your support will help find better treatments and cures to fight this terrible disease! God bless you friends!
Stephanie Brooks

“Thank you, Dave for continuing to help kids in the fight for their lives.”
$103.50
Received this donation 17 days ago

David

“Stephanie thank you so much again for your support year after year, not just financially but also in spreading the word. I so appreciate you! God bless you for making a difference in little lives!”

Stephanie thank you so much again for your support year after year, not just financially but also in spreading the word. I so appreciate you! God bless you for making a difference in little lives!
Susan DeLorme
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

David

“Thank you Susan for your support over the years and your generosity again this year! You are making a difference in little lives and it is so appreciated!! May God continue to bless you!”

Thank you Susan for your support over the years and your generosity again this year! You are making a difference in little lives and it is so appreciated!! May God continue to bless you!
Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$81.29
Received this donation 3 days ago

David

“Thank you guys so much for putting funds together to create a second donation match day. That is incredible!!! Thank you!!!”

Thank you guys so much for putting funds together to create a second donation match day. That is incredible!!! Thank you!!!
Alice Hernandez

“David wishing you the absolute best in this great fundraising and your ride for the cause.”
$51.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

David

“Thank you Alice for your support over the years and your generosity again this year. It means so much to me and the families of these children. Thank you for the difference you are making in little lives. God bless you.”

Thank you Alice for your support over the years and your generosity again this year. It means so much to me and the families of these children. Thank you for the difference you are making in little lives. God bless you.
Anonymous

“Way to go, David! 🎉 Thank you for doing this every year ❤️”
$51.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

David

“Thank you so much for your generous gift to help find better treatments and cures for these children!!! God bless you for making a difference in little lives!”

Thank you so much for your generous gift to help find better treatments and cures for these children!!! God bless you for making a difference in little lives!
Elisabeth Axtmann

“Wishing you well on this amazing and wonderful journey. Stay safe and enjoy Thank you Elisabeth”
$51.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

David

“Elisabeth, thank you for your generosity again this year and years past. Your donation means so much to these families and to me also. You are making a difference in little lives. Good bless you!”

Elisabeth, thank you for your generosity again this year and years past. Your donation means so much to these families and to me also. You are making a difference in little lives. Good bless you!
Karen Brown

“Keep on rolling for cancer research!”
$51.75
Received this donation 17 days ago

David

“Thank you Karen for your generous support over the years, making an impact in the fight against childhood cancer and making a difference in little lives. God bless you!”

Thank you Karen for your generous support over the years, making an impact in the fight against childhood cancer and making a difference in little lives. God bless you!
Kathleen Hoertz
$51.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

David

“Thank you Kathleen for your generous support and partnering with me in this fight against childhood cancer! Your donation will help researchers find better treatments and cures for children battling cancer. Thank you for making a difference in little lives!! God bless you!”

Thank you Kathleen for your generous support and partnering with me in this fight against childhood cancer! Your donation will help researchers find better treatments and cures for children battling cancer. Thank you for making a difference in little lives!! God bless you!
Mark Elinson

“Every year you are a champion!! Great work!”
$51.75
Received this donation 18 days ago

David

“Mark! Thank you for supporting this effort year after year! Your generosity is helping to find better treatments and eventually cures in the fight against childhood cancer. Thank you for being a difference maker. God bless you!”

Mark! Thank you for supporting this effort year after year! Your generosity is helping to find better treatments and eventually cures in the fight against childhood cancer. Thank you for being a difference maker. God bless you!
Valerie Kloft

“This is so great David!”
$51.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

David

“Thank you Valerie for your generous support again this year! I so appreciate your donation in helping these little ones battling cancer as do their families! God bless you for making a difference in little lives!”

Thank you Valerie for your generous support again this year! I so appreciate your donation in helping these little ones battling cancer as do their families! God bless you for making a difference in little lives!
Linda Anderson
$25.88
Received this donation 7 days ago

David

“Thank you Linda for your support over the years! I so appreciate you and the blessing you are to others. God bless you!”

Thank you Linda for your support over the years! I so appreciate you and the blessing you are to others. God bless you!
Linda Anderson

“Gotta get in on the matching funds!”
$25.88
Received this donation 3 days ago

David

“Linda, thank you for your generosity again and taking advantage of the matched donation! It means so much to me and these children!!! You are making a difference in little lives!!!”

Linda, thank you for your generosity again and taking advantage of the matched donation! It means so much to me and these children!!! You are making a difference in little lives!!!
Terri Alexander

“Bless you David for doing this!!!”
$25.88
Received this donation 17 days ago

David

““Thank you Terri for your generous support over the years, making an impact in the fight against childhood cancer and making a difference in little lives. God bless you!””

“Thank you Terri for your generous support over the years, making an impact in the fight against childhood cancer and making a difference in little lives. God bless you!”
David Gugel

“Kicking of my challenge with my own donation of $100”
$103.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

David
David Gugel

“Filling in for the gap of the latest donation match campaign.”
$51.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

David