MaryElla Jones
- National: 138th
- State: 5th in MI
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
In Memory of Jake Pennar
A very brave warrior has earned his angel wings! He is forever flying high! And in his 9 years on this Earth, Jake inspired countless people with the way he embodied his love and faith. Jake lived by these words "I grow in relationship with God by loving and caring for others." He genuinely loved everyone especially the kids at Children's Hospital Detroit where he was a patient. In September 2020, he rode his bike for Team Jake because he wanted to help kids with cancer have a better future. His legacy will live on when we ride again in September 2024 as we pay it forward for other kids fighting this disease. We salute YOU Brave Sweet Warrior Jake! Your light continues to shine on!
My Story
This will be my 8th year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. This year, I am again riding in memory of Jake Pennar, my sweet 9 year old friend who passed away in Jan 2021 after his 2 year battle with brain cancer. I learned about Jake in my local community during the 2019 GCC and was inspired by his immense love and faith. Team Jake began in 2020, and Jake even rode with us for 24 days raising over $6,000 so other kids battling cancer could have a better future. In 2024, Team Jake will continue to honor Jake's legacy and pay it forward for other kids fighting this disease. Jake your brilliant light will shine on! This year my goals are to ride 300 miles and to raise $5,285 - $1 more than I raised in 2023. Your support means the world to me as we ride raising money to save little lives.
Blessings & Love to you and yours!
Mary Ella
My Legacy
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336 mi Ridden$851 Raised2017
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307 mi Ridden$1,752 Raised2018
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395 mi Ridden$3,032 Raised2019
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451 mi Ridden$3,527 Raised2020
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522 mi Ridden$4,069 Raised2021
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308 mi Ridden$4,590 Raised2022
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361 mi Ridden$5,284 Raised2023
My Challenge
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21.2 mi ride - Jake #21 Ride! - Monday, September 30, 2024
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5.9 mi ride - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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9.8 mi ride - Swan Ride - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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5.8 mi ride - Friday Ride Tigers Clinch - Friday, September 27, 2024
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8.3 mi ride - Tiger’s Ride! ⚾️🚴🏻♂️🐅 - Thursday, September 26, 2024
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12.6 mi ride - Errands Tide - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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12.5 mi ride - Swan Ride! 🦢🚴🏻♂️ - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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14.2 mi ride - Monday Ride 230 Miles! - Monday, September 23, 2024
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9.8 mi ride - Rainy Ride! - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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4.0 mi ride - Water Tower/EMU Ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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16.0 mi ride - Wildlife Ride! 5 Deer+ 7 Turkeys - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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1.4 mi ride - Chuckie Ride - tech diff - Friday, September 20, 2024
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15.3 mi ride - Friday, September 20, 2024
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16.2 mi ride - Gloves Found Ride! - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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16.0 mi ride - Share a Starbucks Ride! Halfway There 150! - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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10.1 mi ride - Party Ride! - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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13.2 mi ride - Trinity Health Ride - Monday, September 16, 2024
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10.1 mi ride - Jelly Bean Lane Ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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10.2 mi ride - Sat Ride Soccer Game! - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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3.7 mi ride - Friday - Friday, September 13, 2024
From Ypsi to Trinity Health
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7.8 mi ride - Friday Ride! - Friday, September 13, 2024
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14.0 mi ride - Turn Key Ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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13.2 mi ride - Jake’s Ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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$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.
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12.3 mi ride - Windmill Pointe Kick Cancer”s Butt - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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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.
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$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.
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$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.
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5.3 mi ride - U-Haul Starbucks - Monday, September 9, 2024
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7.1 mi ride - EMU MB Ride! 🚴🏾♀️🥁🙌 - Friday, September 6, 2024
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10.3 mi ride - Deer Ride!!! 6 - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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7.1 mi ride - C H Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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11.2 mi ride - 1st Ride B 2 B Ypsi A2 - Monday, September 2, 2024
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$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
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!”
$1,593.20Received this donation 65 days ago
MaryElla
“Dearest Matching Sponsors! Thank you for your generosity…truly a blessing!! 💙🧡🙌🚴🏻♂️🌅🤜🤛🏽🙏”
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Linda Torakis
$958.34Received this donation 53 days ago
MaryElla
“Hi Lovely, Such a beautiful thing!! You have put me over the top! I am so grateful, so appreciative, so touched! 🙌🙏💓🥰. Thank you for supporting my ride to fight Kids Cancer! 🚴🏻♂️💓🎗️”
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Anthony Iaquinto
“You are a shining star. Keep up the great support!!”
$517.50Received this donation 66 days ago
MaryElla
“Hey Yogi! You are my rock! So touched by your amazing support for the kids! 🧡💙💓🙌😘”
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Thomas Dooley
“Keep peddling for a great cause!”
$207Received this donation 66 days ago
MaryElla
“Thanks Tom! I’ll do my best for sure! Appreciate your continued support!”
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Aleksandra Miziolek
“Keep up the great work MaryElla. You are a wonderful role model for all of us!”
$124.20Received this donation 66 days ago
MaryElla
“Sweet Lovely! Appreciate your kind words & support! I’ll do my best! It’s so hilly out here! 🧡🚴🏻♂️💙”
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Michele Nichols
$124.20Received this donation 58 days ago
MaryElla
“Truly appreciate your support Lovely! 💕 And Happy Birthday to your Sweetie, Buster! 🐾🙌🦴”
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Christopher Davis
“Ride On Mary Ella for the kids! 🚴🏻♂️💓🚴🏻♂️”
$103.50Received this donation 58 days ago
MaryElla
“Appreciate your support so much Gongolier! 💓🙌💓”
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Donna Coughlin
“You got this Maryella”
$103.50Received this donation 65 days ago
MaryElla
“So appreciate your donation & words of support! 🙏😘🙏 It’s so hilly in Ypsi!🤣”
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Laura Revenko & Mike Dooley
“Good luck with the 320 mile bike challenge. We are so proud that it’s your 8th year of the Graatcycle challenge. Go team Jake”
$103.50Received this donation 66 days ago
MaryElla
“Laura & Mike, Thank you! I appreciate your donation as well as your words of support! I’ll give it my best! 🙌💓🙌”
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martin.betsy@yahoo.com
“Great cause ! Happy to support Mary Ella as she continues to support Team Jake. Thank you Mary Ella for your spirit and dedication to making a difference … one mile at a time!! Hugs ~ Betsy”
$103.50Received this donation 66 days ago
MaryElla
“Sweet Betsy! So appreciate your continued support of this worthy cause for the kids and in memory of Jake. Kicking into a higher gear with riding as I finish closing the studio! And it’s a LOT hilly’er in Ypsi! 🤣! Thanks for the encouragement Lovely! 😘🚴🏻♂️💙🧡🙏”
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Nicole Dimuzio
$103.50Received this donation 61 days ago
MaryElla
“Sweet lovely, Appreciate your support so much! Have a great time!”
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Nina Barlow Glover
$103.50Received this donation 66 days ago
MaryElla
“Hi Lovely, Thank You! Appreciate your loyal support every year for the kids! 🙌🤗🙌”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53Received this donation 133 days ago
MaryElla
“Sweet Lovely Michele, You are my very 1st donor! Every year you sponsor me and I am truly grateful for your support! I hope you and Buster have a wonder-filled Summer!”
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Dana Wakiji
“Go, Mary Ella! You're awesome!”
$100Received this donation 66 days ago
MaryElla
“Sweet Dana! You are wonderful! 😘🌺🙌”
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Ruth Sliva
“I too previously have ridden in honor of Jake! I followed his story on facebook and it touched my heart! His story is inspiring and his love and kindness was truly remarkable! I still think of him and wish I would have had the honor to meet him. Best wishes to you God bless u”
$72.45Received this donation 62 days ago
MaryElla
“Dear Ruth, We both have been touched by Jake - his kindness, compassion & love for others! And we will both carry him in our hearts forever. Thank you for your kind donation and for sharing this with me. With Blessings . 🙏💓😘”
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Tim Couillard
$70Received this donation 66 days ago
MaryElla
“Thanks for always remembering me & supporting the kids! 🙌💓🙌”
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Anonymous
“Ride, Mary Ella, ride! Xoxo”
$51.75Received this donation 46 days ago
MaryElla
“Appreciate your support! Thank you sooo much! 🎗️🚴🏻♂️☄️💓”
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Gold & Braid
“Go Mary Ella!!”
$51.75Received this donation 53 days ago
MaryElla
“Appreciate you Lovely! Thank You! 🙏💓🙏”
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shana sine cameron
$51.75Received this donation 59 days ago
MaryElla
“So appreciate your support Shana! Thank You! 🙌🙏🙌”
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Shannon Marsh
“You’re Amazing! Go MaryElla 🤍🤸🏼♀️🌸”
$51.75Received this donation 66 days ago
MaryElla
“Lovely Yogini, I so appreciate your support! Thank you! 🙏”