GARRY FORMAN

I am riding 500 mi in memory of my daughter, Valarie Robyn. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 532.6 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1285th
State: 90th in IL

I've raised $1,264 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Valarie Robyn

This is for my daughter Val. You will always be in my heart.

My Story

10 Sep 2026

It's that time of year and once again I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. It took my daughter Valarie when she was just 4½ years old. Over 15,000 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die every week. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I'm 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. Even if It's only a dollar or two, it all adds up.

If you can't make a donation, and this is really important, please share this fundraiser with your friends. Maybe they can help.

Your support WILL change their lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

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

535 mi Ridden

$501 Raised

2017
1,244 mi Ridden

$532 Raised

2018
1,171 mi Ridden

$303 Raised

2019
538 mi Ridden

$1,164 Raised

2020
Ridden

Raised

2021
Ridden

$745 Raised

2022
Ridden

Raised

2023
Ridden

$36 Raised

2024
465 mi Ridden

$562 Raised

2025
533 mi Ridden

$1,264 Raised

2026

4,907 mi

Ridden

$5,108

Raised

My Challenge

63.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
14.8 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge Ride #30 - Tuesday, September 29, 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 5 days ago
23.9 mi ride - Afternoon ride in the real world. - Monday, September 28, 2026

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12.6 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge Ride #28 - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
14.7 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge Ride #27 - Saturday, September 26, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
13.8 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge Ride #26 - Friday, September 25, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
11.5 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge Ride #25 - Thursday, September 24, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
25.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
8.5 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Lyle Holmes

“Keep on Riding Garry!”
$258.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

GARRY

“Wow Lyle, Thank You! It was great spending time together last week, despite the reason. Cancer sucks. Your generous donation will change lives.”

Wow Lyle, Thank You! It was great spending time together last week, despite the reason. Cancer sucks. Your generous donation will change lives.
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!”
$175.72
Received this donation 24 days ago

GARRY
Paula Hoer, Buzz and Lynn Oatman
$155.25
Received this donation 29 days ago

GARRY

“Wow! Thanks for this generous donation. I know you know what it means, with all you do for Saint Jude’s. It really makes a difference and means so much to the kids’ fighting cancer. Once again, thanks.”

Wow! Thanks for this generous donation. I know you know what it means, with all you do for Saint Jude’s. It really makes a difference and means so much to the kids’ fighting cancer. Once again, thanks.
Mary Piekarski

“Happy to support such a worthy cause. Enjoy the ride!”
$103.50
Received this donation 24 days ago

GARRY

“Thank you Mary. I mostly love the rides, but sometimes it gets to be a bit hard. Knowing I have your support, and the kids have your support makes it easier.”

Thank you Mary. I mostly love the rides, but sometimes it gets to be a bit hard. Knowing I have your support, and the kids have your support makes it easier.
Susan Wisbey-Smith

“Great job! I’m honored to have ridden with you on day 1.”
$103.50
Received this donation 32 days ago

GARRY

“Thank you Susan! Your support means the world to me, and to all the kids fighting cancer. Please know your donation WILL make a diofference in their lives.”

Thank you Susan! Your support means the world to me, and to all the kids fighting cancer. Please know your donation WILL make a diofference in their lives.
Avant Cycles

“You’ve got this!”
$51.75
Received this donation 29 days ago

GARRY

“Thank you so much Ann. Once again you support this cause which means so much to me. You are a hero.”

Thank you so much Ann. Once again you support this cause which means so much to me. You are a hero.
Frank Cintula Jr
$51.75
Received this donation 31 days ago

GARRY

“Thank you Frank. You are a warrior in the battle against cancer.”

Thank you Frank. You are a warrior in the battle against cancer.
Bill Forman

“Doing this in my Dad's name, because he always supported my rides when he was still with us.”
$35
Received this donation 10 days ago

GARRY
Ronald Boi

“Once around the block,,,,,”
$33.22
Received this donation 11 days ago

GARRY

“Thank you Ron for the donation, and thank you for the share. It means a lot to the kids' just fighting for a better day.”

Thank you Ron for the donation, and thank you for the share. It means a lot to the kids' just fighting for a better day.
Patricia Friss

“Gary, Thanks for riding!!”
$31.05
Received this donation 25 days ago

GARRY

“Thank you Patti. I’m keeping up with the leg work. You have just helped with the paperwork. This is a true partnership.”

Thank you Patti. I’m keeping up with the leg work. You have just helped with the paperwork. This is a true partnership.
Tracy Lombardo

“Great getting to know you and thanks for supporting the kids.”
$31.05
Received this donation 7 days ago

GARRY
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$30
Received this donation 7 days ago

GARRY
Beth Tregay

“Thank you for your willingness to lead the way. Best wishes!”
$25.88
Received this donation 24 days ago

GARRY

“Thanks Beth. When I was in service, we had a saying: "Lead, follow or get out of the way." I choose always lead the way.”

Thanks Beth. When I was in service, we had a saying: "Lead, follow or get out of the way." I choose always lead the way.
Michael Dudek

“Gary Good job on your goal! Im not sure you know , but my name is Mike Dudek from Woodstock. Happy to support your cause! See you soon.....”
$25.88
Received this donation 26 days ago

GARRY

“Thank you Mike. You are a champion, a hero and an inspiration for the community. I know you know it, but I still have to say this donation will positively help kids’ fighting cancer.”

Thank you Mike. You are a champion, a hero and an inspiration for the community. I know you know it, but I still have to say this donation will positively help kids’ fighting cancer.
Robert Keller
$25.88
Received this donation 5 days ago

GARRY

“Thanks Bob. This really makes a difference to the kids fighting to just be kids. Ride on.”

Thanks Bob. This really makes a difference to the kids fighting to just be kids. Ride on.
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!”
$21.99
Received this donation 10 days ago

GARRY
GARRY FORMAN

“I’m making this donation in my Dad’s name. He always supported my challenge, and I’m sure he would have contributed again. Unfortunately, cancer took his life too, just a week ago. Cancer Sucks, in every color. Fuck Cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 25 days ago

GARRY
GARRY FORMAN

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 101 days ago

GARRY