Jeff Ferris

4years
Jeff Ferris
I am riding 500 mi for the children in honor of my dear friend Jim Cunningham. Please sponsor me and support my challenge
I've Ridden 366.4 mi My goal is 500 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 844th
  • State: 11th in NE
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $1,906 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jim Cunningham

Jim fought a long, brave battle against this terrible disease. Through it all he remained an ardent supporter of the Great Cycle Challenge, riding for the kids and encouraging others to do the same. I miss my dear friend and ride every mile in his memory.

My Story

15 Sep 2024

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.

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 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 595 mi Ridden
    $2,778 Raised
    2021
  • 409 mi Ridden
    $577 Raised
    2022
  • 706 mi Ridden
    $2,201 Raised
    2023
4years
2,077 mi
Ridden
$7,462
Raised

My Challenge

  • 6.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, October 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.2 mi ride - Field Club Sunday Ride - Sunday, October 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.1 mi ride - Saturday Ride pick up Carmen - Saturday, October 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.0 mi ride - Keswick UK - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 13.5 mi ride - Field Club Loop - Friday, September 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago
  • 6.8 mi ride - Wednesday Morning Coffee - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • 14.8 mi ride - Field Club Loop - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • 3.1 mi ride - Errands - Monday, September 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - Med Ctr loop - Monday, September 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 8.4 mi ride - North Omaha loop - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • 17.8 mi ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 32 days ago
  • 12.5 mi ride - Vinton Street Gallery - Friday, September 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago
  • 20.9 mi ride - Cunningham Lake - Friday, September 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.0 mi ride - Lake Cunningham Loop - Friday, September 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago
  • 6.6 mi ride - Loop de NMC - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 34 days ago
  • 14.5 mi ride - Med Ctr Loop - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • $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 35 days ago
  • 6.4 mi ride - Med Ctr and back - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 37 days ago
  • 23.2 mi ride - Sunday Morning Harold's - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 38 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - Visit Peg - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 39 days ago
  • 17.1 mi ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 39 days ago
  • 8.4 mi ride - Ride around Omaha Benson to Aksarben, Sonny's and back - Friday, September 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 40 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Keystone to Field Club - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 40 days ago
  • 19.6 mi ride - Part of GCC - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 42 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.6 mi ride - Wednesday Morning -Molly and the boys - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 42 days ago
  • 4.0 mi ride - Bucks and Back - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 44 days ago
  • 1.9 mi ride - Bucks - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.9 mi ride - Field Club Loop Backwards - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago
  • 9.2 mi ride - Singlespeed Des Moines - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago
  • 2.8 mi ride - Pickleball Run - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago
  • 9.3 mi ride - Waterbury Loops - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 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 46 days ago
  • Jeff's Journey Great Cycle Challenge 2024
    31 Aug 2024

    This will be the fourth year I've participated in the Hreat Cycle Challenge (GCC). I do it for three reasons.

    1) Selfishly- I had a malignant tumor removed in 1981. To me, I wasn't a child, but I benefited from well trained dedicated cancer specialists. Without research, I might not be here.

    2) My friend and hero, Jim Cunningham started riding in this program over a decade ago, while fighting cancer himself. I joined his team: Team Honeylamb. Unfortunately Jim succumbed to this evil disease a couple of years ago.

    3) For the kids. Children aren't supposed to get sick. They should not have to fight a life or death battle before going to college.

    I fight because I can and I want to help. Anyway I can.

    Jeff's Journey Great Cycle Challenge 2024
    Posted 46 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 51 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 51 days ago

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!”
    $301.40
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you”
  • J.R. REALING
    “Go Jeff go.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you JR and Carla. I'll buy the pizza next time. Your support is the wind at my back.”
  • Jude Hobza
    “You go man. Pump those lungs and legs”
    $207
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you Jude I've been pushing hard. I appreciate your support”
  • Tim Divis
    “A good cause in the name of a good man. Thanks Jeff!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you Tim. I appreciate your support.”
  • CJ Brown
    “There is far too little research for children’s cancers. Thank you for riding in Jim’s memory and for the kids who deserve a chance to beat this disease.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you CJ. I appreciate your support.”
  • John and jessie Brumbach
    “Thanks for the ride!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you for your support. This means a lot to me. I ride for the kids as well as all my cancer surviving friends and family.”
  • Pat & Betsy Flood
    $103.50
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you so much for supporting me and the GCC. You will both be inspiration on the hills.”
  • Peter Bock
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you Peter. I appreciate your support and will keep riding to meet and exceed my goal for the year.”
  • Jim & Bess Winner
    “Go get 'em, Harrison!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you Jim and Bess. I couldn't do this without your love and support.”
  • Mike Abramson
    $72.45
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you Michael. I appreciate your support.”
  • Nancy Salisbury
    $72.45
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you Nancy. It was great seeing you and Scott at the reunion. I appreciate your support.”
  • Andy Bock
    $51.75
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thanks Andy and Boo. This helps push me up those hills.”
  • Gary Zellweger
    $51.75
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thanks Gary. I hope you are well. I appreciate your support.”
  • Brian Ferris
    “We are so proud of you! Thank you for riding for such a wonderful cause! Love you!”
    $50
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you Brian. Your the wind at my back.”
  • Go
    $36.23
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you for your support. It helps me get on the bike and go the extra miles.”
  • Diane Crann
    $25.88
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you dear friend. This will push me up the hills the rest of the month.”
  • Anne Bouldoukian
    $20.70
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thanks Meert. I couldn't do it without your help.”
  • Ferris Family
    “Molly, Grace, Joe and Jackson. Keep going dad. You make us proud.”
    $74.52
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thank you family. I appreciate your support.”
  • Jeff Ferris
    “I ride for the children who are facing this dreaded disease and in honor of my dear friend Jim Cunningham who rode in the challenge while fighting his battle with cancer too.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Jeff Ferris
    Jeff
    “Thanks Molly”
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