Jon Clayton

4years All Star
Jon Clayton
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 321.6 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 193rd
  • State: 5th in VA
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $4,517 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Caroline

Caroline

This year I am riding in memory of Caroline. Sadly she departed this world in 2023. Here is her story: In 2012, Caroline was diagnosed with Primitive Neuro-Ectodermal Tumors (PNET) a rare type of brain cancer, when she was only 3 years old. There was no standard treatment for her type of cancer so she started on a treatment for a similar kind of cancer called Medulloblastoma. She went through 6 round of intense chemo therapy that didn’t do anything but cause side effects that she is still dealing with. When she finished the chemo-therapy, she went on to have radiation that was the most effective in shrinking her tumors. After all that, she was then stable for five years but would have MRI’s every three months just to make sure nothing changed. Everything was always stable! Then in March of 2020, while she was getting an MRI, she learned that her school was not doing in person learning anymore because of covid. Later that day she met with her doctor to look at the scans and they revealed that her cancer had started growing again. Everyone was shocked, that after all this time the cancer had come back. Sadly, even after 7 years there was still no standard treatment for her type of cancer. Their only option was to look for a clinical trial. They searched the entire country and learned there was only 1 trial that she was eligible for but it wasn’t even for her type of cancer. Thankfully, she has been in this trial for the past 2 years and doing well. Because of Caroline’s experiences, she was always passionate about advocating for better treatment options for kids with cancer. She participated in several pediatric cancer fundraising events even gave speeches in front of hundreds of people and helped to raise money to support childhood cancer research.

My Story

24 Apr 2024

This September, for my fourth year, I will be riding with the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This campaign has raised over $72 Million Dollars since its inception in 2017. Last year we raised over $9 Million! Each year thousands of riders sign up to pedal and petition their friends, family, and network to support this worthy cause. I am proud to be part of the GCC Champions.

Why all of this effort? 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. Most of you reading this probably know someone who has a child diagnosed with cancer or worse have lost a child to cancer.

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. Did you know that Children's cancer treatments have a very high efficacy rate? Let's continue to support safer treatments and even higher rates of success.

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.
  • 153 mi Ridden
    Raised
    2021
  • 268 mi Ridden
    $4,150 Raised
    2022
  • 250 mi Ridden
    $7,356 Raised
    2023
4years
993 mi
Ridden
$16,625
Raised

My Challenge

  • 31.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, November 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 49 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 54 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 55 days ago - View on Strava
  • 34.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 56 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 57 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 65 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 65 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 66 days ago
  • 16.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 67 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 67 days ago
  • 26.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 69 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.8 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 69 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 70 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 70 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.1 mi ride - Evening Ride - Friday, September 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 70 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 108 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 114 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 121 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 133 days ago
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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!”
    $1,059.67
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Hurray!!”
  • 1 Sync Technologies
    “Continue the excellent work!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “THANKS SO MUCH!! I appreciate you brother”
  • James Matney
    “Hey Brother - Thanks for doing this. Someday we will ride together!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 85 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you so much for your support my friend!”
  • Pegasus Support Services, LLC
    “Happy to support you again this year! Make every mile count!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 112 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you Pegasus for the second year of support!”
  • Dolly Odom
    “Proud of you Jon.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Dolly, once again you are giving so deeply. Thank you very much.”
  • Nathan Bonds
    $274.28
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you so much for your kind gift neighbor. I do so much appreciate it”
  • Entellect, LLC
    “Always here to support your fundraising campaign. Thanks for your commitment!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Tan thank you so much for your support again this year. I still have your logo for this years jersey”
  • Theresa Pines
    “Way to go, Jon!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Theresa, I am so humbled and grateful for your gift and support”
  • breent1@comcast.net
    “God bless you. Such a wonderful thing you are doing.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 79 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you so much for the support Aunt Tess. Love you”
  • DollyDolly Odom Odom
    “So proud of you.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 121 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you for your ongoing support Dolly. Blessings”
  • Ginny Rollman
    “You are awesome, and your support for kids with cancer is exemplary. Good on you, Jon. G”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 108 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you so very much Aunt Ginny for your support and encouragement. I couldn't do it without the support.”
  • Marvin Langston
    “Thank you Jon for continuing to help to fight kids cancer.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Marv and Treva thanks so much for your generous support.”
  • Garrett
    “Go Jon Go!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 67 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you so very much Garrett!! Let’s hear it for matching day!”
  • Jason Fernstrom
    $103.50
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thanks so much for your support brother!!”
  • Lisa and Jerry Hayes
    $103.50
    Received this donation 133 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you so very much friend for your kind support.”
  • Steve Goldsby
    $72.45
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you my friend!”
  • Emma Swatman
    “Jon thank you for supporting this charity and carrying on Caroline’s legacy.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 145 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you Emma. Your gift is so very appreciated.”
  • Nanette Patton
    $36.23
    Received this donation 115 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you so much for your support Nanette.”
  • Yvonne Cohen
    $36.23
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you so much Yvonne”
  • Jan Prillaman
    $20.70
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    Jon Clayton
    Jon
    “Thank you so very much Aunt Jan.”
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