Donald John Mathes

9years All Star
Donald John Mathes
I am riding 400 mi in memory of my wife, KC. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 364.4 mi My goal is 400 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 302nd
  • State: 12th in VA
I've raised $3,045 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

KC

My Story

1 Sep 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. My wife had cancer and various members of my family have fought it. One of my dearest friends that I deployed with has been fighting it for years. The strength that takes!

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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 312 mi Ridden
    $712 Raised
    2018
  • 538 mi Ridden
    $1,003 Raised
    2019
  • 400 mi Ridden
    $1,375 Raised
    2020
  • 649 mi Ridden
    $2,135 Raised
    2021
  • 569 mi Ridden
    $1,872 Raised
    2022
  • 427 mi Ridden
    $2,957 Raised
    2023
  • 477 mi Ridden
    $2,528 Raised
    2024
  • 547 mi Ridden
    $3,790 Raised
    2025
  • 364 mi Ridden
    $3,045 Raised
    2026
9years
4,283 mi
Ridden
$19,417
Raised

My Challenge

  • 13.2 mi ride - ROUVY - La Vuelta 2023 | Stage 12 - Zaragoza - Friday, September 11, 2026
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  • 28.5 mi ride - Zwift - Group Ride: KISS at Base Training Ride (D) - Friday, September 11, 2026
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    Logged this ride 19 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 5.3 mi ride - Evening Mountain Bike Ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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    Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
  • 19.6 mi ride - ROUVY - 300 Smasher - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.1 mi ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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  • $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 2 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 3 days ago
  • 22.5 mi ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride with Maria - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.5 mi ride - ROUVY - Lolland - in the spring | Denmark - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.7 mi ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride with Coco - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
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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!”
    $1,261.42
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • FDL Anesthesia
    “Keep up the peddling!!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • KC Mathes
    “You have such a great heart!! Love you!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Brandy B.
    “GREAT job riding all of these miles to promote kicking cancer’s butt!! We know it’s not easy feat, and we hope you raise lots! From your bestie neighbors! 💪💪🚲👏🔥”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Darin Adams
    $103.50
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Donald John Mathes
    Donald
    “Wow! Thank you Darin! That's awesome. My 9th year and I'm glad you are part of it. Humbled friend.”
  • Tammy Jackson
    “I’m so proud of you and what you have accomplished. You helping these kids out is amazing. My mom’s charity was St Jude. Keep pushing!! 💕”
    $53.82
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Donald John Mathes
    Donald
    “Such a journey...thank you!”
  • David Cotton-Zinn
    “You are an inspiration DJM. Get it done! 💪”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “You are my hero ❤️”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Donald John Mathes
    Donald
    “9 yrs at it! Thank you!”
  • Brian Keckeisen
    $50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Larry
    “Keep up your good work! We're proud of you!”
    $50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Jean & Don Mathes
    “Just do it!!!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “This is a great cause and a person that has no quit supporting it!”
    $207
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Donald John Mathes
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 77 days ago
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