James Worobe

Well, I have to cut my take a break from riding. During my last long ride, the Ride to the Beach, I sorta tweaked my back. Doc said I have to take a break.

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I've Ridden 409.2 mi My goal is 500 mi

My Rankings

National: 3624th
State: 76th in WA

I've raised $585 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Gauge Reo Thornton 2/14/2013 - 10/21/2021

Gauge was the best kid, he loved all animals, and was down to try anything at least once, especially if it was outdoors. He loved being outdoors. Just after he turned 6 years old, on 3/05/2019 Gauge was diagnosed with Stage 3 Group 3 Rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate/bladder. He immediately started 42 weeks of chemotherapy, and 5 weeks of radiation to try and destroy his cancer. After completing treatment in July 2020 we were only going in for maintenance scans to see if it was staying stable or growing again. By the scan in April of 2021 they believed it had grown just enough to be concerned, so we did a full body scan to confirm it had indeed moved into his lungs. Gauge spent the last summer of his life (2021) traveling, shooting guns, fishing, playing and enjoying everything we possibly could. He was seemingly a normal 8 year old, happy and full of energy up until the last month of his life when he was on hospice and his body started shutting down. He was a goofball up to the very end even when he wasn't able to get up and do much. His mother Jamie and brother Trexler miss Gauge very much but they know he is guiding them from the cosmos. We love you Gauge!

My Story

24 Jun 2024

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This will be the 8th year I have participated in this ride and this year I am riding not only in memory of Nan, Don, and Joy, but I am also adding Gauge to my list of those who fought and lost their battle with cancer.

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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

158 mi Ridden

$172 Raised

2017
223 mi Ridden

$82 Raised

2018
97 mi Ridden

$152 Raised

2019
69 mi Ridden

$281 Raised

2020
214 mi Ridden

$316 Raised

2021
202 mi Ridden

$173 Raised

2022
297 mi Ridden

$477 Raised

2023

1,669 mi

Ridden

$2,238

Raised

My Challenge

55.4 mi ride - The Last One of the Season - Sunday, October 6, 2024

Logged this ride 42 days ago
97.3 mi ride - Ride to the Beach - Saturday, September 28, 2024

Logged this ride 50 days ago
24.9 mi ride - Short Ride to Witlock - Thursday, September 26, 2024

Logged this ride 52 days ago
54.5 mi ride - Catching Up - Sunday, September 22, 2024

Logged this ride 56 days ago
29.4 mi ride - Foothills Trail - Sunday, September 15, 2024

Logged this ride 63 days ago
43.1 mi ride - Chilly Ride with Charlie - Thursday, September 12, 2024

Logged this ride 66 days ago
19.4 mi ride - Willapa Trail Ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024

Logged this ride 70 days ago
35.2 mi ride - Napavine Morning Ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024

Logged this ride 73 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 76 days ago
50.0 mi ride - First Ride of the Challenge - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Logged this ride 77 days ago
I Finished the STP (Seattle, WA to Portland, OR) Ride

16 Jul 2024

I did it Guage. I managed 208 miles in 2 days just to start increasing awareness in Children's Cancer. With your mom's help I have already raised $390 and I am sure before the Cancer Ride begins, I will have to raise my goal for this year.

Posted 123 days ago
$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 127 days 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 144 days 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 145 days ago

My Sponsors

Jamie Thornton

“Hoping you blow past your goal for donations this year!”
$124.20
Received this donation 88 days ago

James

“Jamie, thank you so much for allowing me to represent Gauge and for your generous donation.”

Jamie, thank you so much for allowing me to represent Gauge and for your generous donation.
Robin (Nana) Harman

“We miss our little giggle monster Gauge! Thanks for honoring him and good luck on your ride!”
$124.20
Received this donation 144 days ago

James

“Thank you so much for supporting the efforts. I will do you all proud!”

Thank you so much for supporting the efforts. I will do you all proud!
Kelly Jeske
$103.50
Received this donation 76 days ago

James

“Kelly, thank you so much for the contribution. Thanks for cheering me on!”

Kelly, thank you so much for the contribution. Thanks for cheering me on!
Carol Walsh

“Good for you, Jim... praying for all.”
$72.45
Received this donation 127 days ago

James

“Thank you so much, Carol. Pray for me tomorrow as I attempt the STP.”

Thank you so much, Carol. Pray for me tomorrow as I attempt the STP.
Jamie Thornton

“James, Thank you for showing your support to the kiddos going through cancer treatment! Gauge would be so proud to help support others through their journey. After rough times during his treatment, he would say he wished no other kid would have to go through what he was going through. It's an honor to know my friend!”
$72.45
Received this donation 145 days ago

James

“Thank you Jamie for allowing me the opportunity to hear about Gauge and ride in his memory. I am honored. Thank you for sharing my page on you network. I look forward to a great ride.”

Thank you Jamie for allowing me the opportunity to hear about Gauge and ride in his memory. I am honored. Thank you for sharing my page on you network. I look forward to a great ride.
Cheryl Montgomery

“Thanks for riding on behalf of the kiddos!”
$36.23
Received this donation 95 days ago

James

“Thanks again for your donation. It is much appreciated.”

Thanks again for your donation. It is much appreciated.
Valerie Byers

“Many happy trails and thanks for raising money to help kids fighting cancer.”
$36.23
Received this donation 145 days ago

James

“Thank you Valerie. Your donation is gratefully accepted and will be put to good use.”

Thank you Valerie. Your donation is gratefully accepted and will be put to good use.
Ruth Aldana-Ricketts

“An Important Mission and Cause!!! Way to go Jim!”
$15.53
Received this donation 75 days ago

James

“Ruth, Thank you for supporting the kids and for supporting the ride.”

Ruth, Thank you for supporting the kids and for supporting the ride.