James Ballif
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden
479.7 mi
to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
- National: 1190th
- State: 9th in UT
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Bella McDonald
My friends daughter Bella just finished chemo treatment this year and is currently cancer free. She is is an amazing young woman who is fighting cancer with all she has. She is my hero!! Go Bella!
My Story
13 Aug 2026
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? My friends daughter Bella is fighting bone cancer and now has been declared cancer free. She is amazing and strong and I admire her for all she has gone through!
Also, 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. I was in the hospital 2 years year receiving a heart transplant, so I know some of what they are going through. Today I am healthy and happy and ready to help them.
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 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
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501 mi Ridden$539 Raised2019
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423 mi Ridden$749 Raised2020
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579 mi Ridden$674 Raised2021
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1,040 mi Ridden$1,126 Raised2022
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404 mi Ridden$800 Raised2023
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409 mi Ridden$1,684 Raised2024
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449 mi Ridden$1,817 Raised2025
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480 mi Ridden$1,300 Raised2026
4,285 mi
Ridden
$8,690
Raised
My Challenge
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31.3 mi ride - Languish to Mt Carmel - Saturday, September 26, 2026
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39.9 mi ride - Nephi to Ephraim - Friday, September 25, 2026
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19.9 mi ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026
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37.4 mi ride - Saturday, September 19, 2026
Logged this ride 7 days ago -
14.1 mi ride - Friday, September 18, 2026
Logged this ride 8 days ago -
30.0 mi ride - Friday, September 18, 2026
Logged this ride 8 days ago -
19.0 mi ride - Thursday, September 17, 2026
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17.6 mi ride - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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27.9 mi ride - Little Cottonwood Canyon - Sunday, September 13, 2026
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29.5 mi ride - Bridal Veil Falls - Friday, September 11, 2026
Logged this ride 13 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$492.30Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“You are amazing 👏🏼 Thank you for donating so generously. It is such an amazing boost on Kick Cancer's Butt Day!”
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Steven Quinn
“You go Jimmy. You are an inspiration for us all!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks Steve!! I appreciate your generosity each year!”
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Andy Misco
“Way to go James!”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks Andy! You're a good man, no matter what Stephanie says. LOL”
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Branden Anderson
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
James
“Thanks Branden and Chelsea. You always show up when needed!”
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Brandon Lewis
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks for the support Brandon. Much appreciated 👏🏼 Hope to see you tonight at 🏀”
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Brent McDonald
“Great cause! Ride hard!”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks Brent! You are amazing!!”
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John Smith
“Ride Jimmy Ride 😍🚴♀️”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks Johnny! Glad to hear retirement is treating you alright 👍🏼”
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Marc and Marie Ballif
“You’re amazing Jimmy!”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks Brother! Love you and your family for all the support ❤️”
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Michael Hakkarinen
“Thank you, James, for recruiting me to participate in this awesome event!”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks for joining. You have raised more that me! Let's keep kicking cancer's butt!!”
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Mike and Gaye Duffin
“Go Jimmy! Go Bella!”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thank you so much for all your support! Thanks again for being with us and Kayli yesterday!!”
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Nate Stout
“Keep it up bro!”
$51.75Received this donation 25 days ago
James
“Nate, you are the best. Thank you for supporting me every year!”
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Stephanie Evans
“Thanks James for doing this! You are the best!”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“I appreciate the support Stephanie!”
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Wendy Johnson
“Let’s go Jimmy!!!! 🧡🧡🧡”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago
James
“Thanks Wendy and Dennis. I appreciate your support. You guys are great 👍🏼”
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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!”
$32.51Received this donation 3 days ago
James
“Thank you for your generous donation!”
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Jennifer Motzkus
“Amen to all you said, it is heartbreaking that so many children have to battle cancer! To your friend Bella and my 5 yr old friend Ben who has beaten leukemia!”
$25.88Received this donation 8 days ago
James
“Thanks Jenn! Ben and Bella are fighters. I appreciate the support.”
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Utah Vision Solutions
“Way to go Jim!”
$25.88Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks James! Appreciate the support every year!!”
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William Lyells
“Please support Jimmy!”
$25.88Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks Bill! You just never give up!”
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Dave Bennett
“Go Jimmy!”
$20Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks for helping every year Dave!!”
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Nate Speirs
$5.18Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks Nate! Appreciate the support! See you at basketball!!”