Michael Igno

2years
Michael Igno
I am riding 200 miles in memory of my friend, Connie Jo Stepnitz. Please sponsor me and support my 2024 challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives!
I've Ridden 203.4 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1430th
  • State: 120th in CA
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $1,253 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Connie Jo Stepnitz

Connie Jo Stepnitz

I am riding 200 miles in memory of my dear friend, Connie Jo Stepnitz. She was a beautiful, and loving soul that passed just this May from a long fight of several years against cancer. She was a great leader, and mentor as an Air Force recruiter and a city community services director in her lifetime. She always had a warm smile, unwavering kindness, and a positive impact on everyone she knew. She was a proud military veteran who held the honor of being the "First female F-15 crew chief" in the US Air Force. She was my recruiter when I was 18 years old, but for the next 40 years, she was also one of my best and dearest of friends. Please sponsor and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

My Story

28 Jul 2024

Hello Friends & Family, on September 2024 I am participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! That gives me 4 weeks to train and prep for the official kick-off bike challenge.

Why? Because I have personally lost many close friends and family to cancer, and a few are battling it as I write this.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support the 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 donating any amount to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart, Michael

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 278 mi Ridden
    $1,037 Raised
    2018
2years
482 mi
Ridden
$2,290
Raised

My Challenge

  • 17.4 mi ride - I pushed it for my #8 and final 2024 GCC ride of the month! 😊 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.6 mi ride - This is my GCC ride #7 on a chilly misty morning. I was shooting for a longer ride this time... - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.9 mi ride - A drizzly ride #6 for my 2024 GCC outing today. No spills or power slide on this morning effort... - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.3 mi ride - GCC ride #5, this was a fast and furious run today. I wanted to get a quick 20 miles in before... - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 32 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.7 mi ride - GCC ride #4 - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 35 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 36 days ago
  • 20.9 mi ride - Ride #3 of GCC 2024, tackled a few Ft.Ord trails on a warm sunny Saturday and got to visit an... - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 39 days ago - View on Strava
  • 31.1 mi ride - GCC ride #2! - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 42 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.5 mi ride - 1st ride of Great Cycle Challenge 2024 - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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
  • $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 80 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 80 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Susan Martin
    “You have a kind and thoughtful ❤️ heart; safe riding🙏🏻”
    $105
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Antoinette Igno
    $104.54
    Received this donation 36 days ago
  • Kathy Youngquist
    $103.50
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Sandra Teeples
    “You’ve got a big heart Michael! Safe riding and have fun!”
    $100
    Received this donation 77 days ago
  • 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!”
    $96.42
    Received this donation 35 days ago
  • Tracy Deitschman
    “Michael- thank you for bringing awareness to this cause. Be safe on your bike and enjoy the journey.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 44 days ago
  • Walter Stepnitz
    $72.45
    Received this donation 12 days ago
  • Aileen Teren-Foster & Dale Foster
    “It is a beautiful tribute to your dear friend!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 80 days ago
  • Gail
    “Michael, best of luck to you on your awesome ride! Thank you for doing this for the kids .”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 75 days ago
  • Kathryn Schaad’s
    $36.23
    Received this donation 77 days ago
  • Madelynn Perez
    “Wishing you a great ride for a great cause”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $36.21
    Received this donation 38 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $26.01
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $26.01
    Received this donation 42 days ago
  • Al Pena
    $25.88
    Received this donation 41 days ago
  • Joan Yim
    “You got this Cuz. 🫶🏻 So proud if you you’re doing this for great cause..”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 39 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $25
    Received this donation 42 days ago
  • Lydia Sanchez
    $20.70
    Received this donation 76 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $20
    Received this donation 40 days ago
  • Raul Y
    “Hood things!!!”
    $10.35
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Michael Igno
    Michael
    “Gracias Raul for your support to help fight against children's cancer!”
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