David Gugel
- National: 1524th
- State: 38th in AZ
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
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
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326 mi Ridden$1,025 Raised2017
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390 mi Ridden$1,490 Raised2018
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433 mi Ridden$842 Raised2019
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468 mi Ridden$1,149 Raised2020
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371 mi Ridden$2,276 Raised2021
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358 mi Ridden$2,678 Raised2022
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305 mi Ridden$2,582 Raised2023
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405 mi Ridden$3,189 Raised2024
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321 mi Ridden$1,767 Raised2025
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Ridden$331 Raised2026
My Challenge
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$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 5 hours 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 2 days ago -
32.0 mi ride - Ride #1 of the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava -
$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 11 days ago
My Sponsors
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Annette Whittemore
“Best of luck for a smooth journey!”
$124.20Received this donation 5 hours 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!”
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Anonymous
“Stay cool, my friend.”
$103.50Received this donation 2 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!”
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David Gugel
“Kicking of my challenge with my own donation of $100”
$103.50Received this donation 11 days ago