Franklin Selvaraj

I am riding 300 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 302.6 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 2899th
State: 166th in IL
My Team: 24th

I've raised $576 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

9 Sep 2026

For the 2nd year in a row, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This September I will be riding to raise money to help fund research efforts.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

306 mi Ridden

$959 Raised

2025
303 mi Ridden

$576 Raised

2026

608 mi

Ridden

$1,535

Raised

My Challenge

Mission accomplished: 300 miles down!

26 Sep 2026

I just wrapped up my very last outdoor ride for this year's Great Cycle Challenge, and what a way to close the chapter! I crushed a 30-mile evening ride, capped off by a truly spectacular sunset at Glacial Park.

Honestly, this September has been an absolute blast. I spent a grand total of 22 hours in the bike saddle this month, and every single ride was an adventure of its own. If I had to pick a favorite, riding in Chicago's Bike the Drive definitely stands out as an unforgettable highlight!Now that the challenge is met, my trusty bike is officially moving onto the indoor trainer for the colder seasons until the outdoor trails are rideable again.

A massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to all of my amazing sponsors. Your support means the world to me, and together, we are contributing to a truly noble cause and kicking cancer's butt!

Posted 1 day ago
30.1 mi ride - Evening Ride - Cadence - Friday, September 25, 2026

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12.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Cadence - Friday, September 25, 2026

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18-Sep-2026 Afternoon Ride with Zebras!!!

19 Sep 2026

The herd took on the Des Plaines River Trail for an epic, cool, and overcast ride. Four of us kicked things off at the Half Day Forest Preserve near Lincolnshire and just kept rolling!

Our journey had a bit of everything.

A perfect pit stop at the lovely Esper Petersen Park gazebo in Gurnee.

Cruising all the way up to Russell Road right by the Wisconsin border before turning back.

An extra loop around beautiful Sterling Lake.

Winding through the McArthur Woods Forest Preserve.

Dodging underpasses and conquering all the scenic bridges crossing the river!

Fifty-one miles later, we made it back to where it all began. That's 260 miles folded in so far, with just 40 more miles to go!

Posted 8 days ago
51.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Cadence - Friday, September 18, 2026

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17-Sep-2026 Evening Ride

18 Sep 2026

Squeezed in a 31 mile ride this evening. The breeze was cold and wet. It was an enjoyable time. Looking forward to a group ride with my colleagues in the Des Plaines River Trail tomorrow afternoon.

Posted 9 days ago
31.2 mi ride - Evening Ride - Cadence - Thursday, September 17, 2026

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$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 11 days ago
12-Sep-2026 Morning Ride. Avg Temperature 50.7 F

15 Sep 2026

It was a spectacular ride at the break of dawn. It was cold but the scenery was beautiful. I am half way through my goal and looking forward to finishing it soon.

Posted 12 days ago
25.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Cadence - Monday, September 14, 2026

Logged this ride 13 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!”
$115.72
Received this donation 17 days ago

Franklin

“Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.”

Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.
Dave & Laura Giese
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Franklin

“Dear Dave and Laura, thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.”

Dear Dave and Laura, thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.
Linda G

“Franklin, you leave me impressed and proud of you! I wish you the best.”
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Franklin

“Thank you Linda!!!”

Thank you Linda!!!
Livingston Hudson
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Franklin

“Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.”

Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.
Rene Tapia

“Great cause Franklin!”
$51.75
Received this donation 16 days ago

Franklin

“Hello Rene, Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.”

Hello Rene, Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.
James Hesse
$36.23
Received this donation 11 days ago

Franklin

“Hello James, thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.”

Hello James, thank you very much for your generous sponsorship. I am truly grateful for your partnership in this cause.
Jeffrey Morrison

“Great Job Franklin keep going!!!”
$36.23
Received this donation 18 days ago

Franklin

“Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship and encouraging words.”

Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship and encouraging words.
Anonymous

“Riding to fight kids' cancer!!!”
$25.88
Received this donation 38 days ago

Franklin