Micheal McIntyre
- National: 6th
- State: 1st in PA
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Brianna Eileen Bailey
For the past few years, I have dedicated my riding to a child battling cancer. I am so happy to say that each of those kids won their fight. This year, I am riding for five-year old Brianna who did not survive her fight. Brianna battled Neuroblastoma since she was just about 3 years old with the courage and grace of someone 20 times her age and life experience. Her adoring parents, Emily McGilton and RB Bailey, were by her side every step of the way. She spent many of her days at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Ronald McDonald House of New York City, where her courage and charm won the hearts of doctors, nurses, and staff alike. Her journey was one of bravery and resilience, and her spirit touched so many lives. Brianna was universally adored by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was smart and spunky, precious and precocious, witty and wise beyond her years. She loved princesses, rainbows and unicorns; anything pink and purple; ice cream and crab legs; yellow rice, butter noodles spicy and Lay’s potato chips; kitties and puppies of both the real and stuffed animal variety, monsters, and her family. She had a variety of catch phrases but one in particular stood out: “No hate. Just love.” Brianna espoused this principle every day of her life.
My Story
UPDATE: I reached the donation goal I originally set ($22,000). Thanks to the generosity of my donor's, I have been able to move it a bit higher. While the Great Cycle Challenge has ended, donations received in October are still counting towards one's total. Let’s see how much we can EXCEED, what was set as my final goal ($25,648)! No kid deserves to be in a fight with cancer.
This is my 10th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. I have to admit that as I age the pedaling is getting a bit harder each year. Yet, I am fortunate to be able to still ride. There are many kids that will never share that experience, as cancer will end their life much too early.
While there have been tremendous progress in fighting pediatric cancer, it is still impacting the health of lives of too many kids.
So I am once again raising funds for the Children's Cancer Research Fund to help find a cure . The money you donate will allow them to continue their work in funding lifesaving research. Every dollar will bring us one step closer to helping another child beat this disease.
Your support does, and will, change little lives for the better. Thank You!
Mike
P.S. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy often have a critical need blood and/or platelet transfusions. I now give platelets (see the picture) every two or three weeks. Platelets only have a five day shelf life resulting in a constant demand. Please give if you can.
My Legacy
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677 mi RiddenRaised2015
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3,295 mi RiddenRaised2016
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1,734 mi Ridden$5,206 Raised2017
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1,040 mi Ridden$6,565 Raised2018
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1,477 mi Ridden$9,272 Raised2019
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1,052 mi Ridden$12,564 Raised2020
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877 mi Ridden$23,295 Raised2021
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833 mi Ridden$25,647 Raised2022
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1,000 mi Ridden$21,834 Raised2023
My Challenge
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22.2 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #17 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
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It's not a hypothetical. It is real.
8 Oct 2024It is not conjecture, nor a hypothetical. It is still very much a harsh reality. Cancer kills children, regardless of how pure their heart or how sweet their disposition. If we don't personally experience the heartache of losing a child, we may feel distanced from cancer's cruelty. Sometimes a tangible, physical object like a grave marker helps us to realize cancer is taking the life of children everyday. It is real, It needs to be stopped. For Brianna, there was no effective treatment for her cancer. It cost her her life. Thank you for helping to fund the research needed to someday allow a child to play on the grass, rather than be buried below it.
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46.2 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #16 - Sunday, October 6, 2024
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25.7 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #15 - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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26.2 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #14 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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Not all Monsters are friendly
26 Sep 2024Brianna is standing in front of Scully. He is a mischievous but friendly character from Monster's Inc. Cancer, however, is a real monster. It sucked the life from this five year old child. The riders in the Great Cycle Challenge pedal their bikes to raise funds to eliminate that monster and let kids live a full life. Thank you for supporting me and for helping to find a cure.
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3 weeks down, 1 to go
23 Sep 2024We are three quarters of the way through the Great Cycle Challenge. I had set two individual goals: 1) to have 200 donors, 2) from 35 different states. The charts show I am on target to meeting them. However, the last quarter is always the most difficult to reach. So, I could use your help in spreading the word to others that may want to donate, and/or live in one of the states I do not yet have. Here is the link to the state map: www.BikeOnMike.com.
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25.5 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #13 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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31.2 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #12 - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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20.5 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #11 - Friday, September 20, 2024
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"I'm strong to the finish, cause I eat my..."
20 Sep 2024As you may know, I collect Pez dispensers. To encourage donations, I will have a raffle for ones that I can connect with the GCC. For instance, I had a raffle for two pony dispensers that I called "Pony Up to beat Kids' Cancer." As the end of Childhood Cancer Awareness nears, I am holding another raffle. This one is to remind me to stay strong to finish (Popeye) to meet my mileage goal and recognize that all of my donors are "champions"(Olympic and Paralympic dispensers). If you have already donated, and want in on the raffle, just make ANOTHER donation. For every $10 you donate, you receive one entry. The drawing will be 9/30. Keep them for yourself or give them to some one who would like them. The winner receives all three!
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26.2 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #10 - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Six Degrees of Separation
16 Sep 2024Six degrees of separation is the idea that all people are six or fewer social connections away from each other. As a result, a chain of "friend of a friend" statements can be made to connect any two people in a maximum of six steps. This concept means you, and all of your friends, have a connection to a child who has fought, or is fighting, a battle with cancer. So, PLEASE SHARE my Great Cycle Challenge participation with your own friends and encourage them to share it as well.
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$20,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $20,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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22.6 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #9 - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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26.2 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #8 - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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21.6 mi ride - GCC Ride #7 - Friday, September 13, 2024
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21.1 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #6 - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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17.7 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #5 - Monday, September 9, 2024
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Unicorn and Rainbows
9 Sep 2024From Brianna's obituary:
"Brianna was universally adored by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was smart and spunky, precious and precocious, witty and wise beyond her years. She loved princesses, rainbows and unicorns; anything pink and purple..." Brianna passed in June, a couple of months before the Great Cycle Challenge. Sadly, I now ride in her memory. To keep her spirit with me, I found a cycling outfit that has what she liked - unicorns and rainbows!
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26.5 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #4 - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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21.8 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #3 - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Let's color it Orange!
4 Sep 2024It seems everyone is speaking of how divided the country has become. Talking heads are labeling states as being ether red or blue, which depending on who is talking, has an implied good or bad connotation. However, when it comes to the "common good," I find most people will forego their own political biases and will come together. Making a donation to help fund the research needed to find better treatments for pediatric cancers is one such example So, on my own map, I am coloring states orange, (A color in the Great Cycle Challenge logo.) When I receive a donation, I will color the state the donor resides in orange, if it hasn't already been filled. Here is what my map looks like as of today (Sept. 4). There are already 22 orange states, Please spread the word about the GCC and help me completely fill in the map. Together we can do it!
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24.2 mi ride - 2024 GCC Ride #2 - Monday, September 2, 2024
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20.2 mi ride - 2024 Great Cycle Challenge kick-off ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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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!”
$4,683.12Received this donation 35 days ago
Micheal
“This is a wonderfully generous contribution that is much appreciated. I am sure your offer to match donations on Kick Cancer's Butt Day motivated many to support both my riding in the Great Cycle Challenge and the mission of the Children's Cancer Research Fund!”
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Anthony & Christine
“Great cause Mike proud of you brother !! Hope othe AXP crows help out thiese kids”
$1,035Received this donation 49 days ago
Micheal
“I know that is suppose to be "Anthony & Christine," After all these years I am used to interpreting your ADHD driven writing! I am also very appreciate of your years of generous support to support this cause. We are so fortunate that none of our own children or grandkids have had a life or death fight with cancer. (Keep reminding Caroline to use her sunscreen!)”
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Mike McIntyre
“To kick of my fundraising this year, I am matching the first $1,000 in donations. I was so honored to see that total surpassed within hours of sending the email announcing my match offer.”
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Anonymous
“keep up the good work”
$1,000Received this donation 66 days ago
Micheal
“Wow! Thank you for the generous donation. It will aid researchers in doing their "good work" to find better treatments for childhood cancers.”
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AcademyOne
“Way to go Mike!”
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Clint Lawson
“Mike - Keep up your efforts for a great cause! I am glad to help. Clint”
$517.50Received this donation 13 days ago
Micheal
“Clint, you have been a great supporter of this cause. I appreciate you making a donation again this year! You have been added to the donor map. If you hover over Texas, you will see there are a few Texans that have donated to my riding this year. www.BikeOnMike.com”
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David Moldoff
“Mr Pez is the new energizer spokesperson who rides and rides and rides !!!”
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Donald Nawrocki
$517.50Received this donation 35 days ago
Micheal
“Oh, my goodness! Thank you Don and Daria for the generous donation! All I can say is WOW! I hope to see you in the neighborhood so I can thank you in person.”
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John O'Rourke
$517.50Received this donation 28 days ago
Micheal
“John, your generosity is truly appreciated. Thank you for supporting the GCC again this year. As you know, Rex is sidelined with a arthritic hip issue. So, you might consider me his surrogate pedaler. Regardless of which of us is cycling, your donation will help fund the needed research to find safer treatments for childhood cancers.”
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Kaplers Pharmacy
$517.50Received this donation 35 days ago
Micheal
“A huge THANK YOU to Kapler's Pharmacy and its owner Sam Kelly. Sadly Sam you know too well the cruelty of cancer, having lost a mother and brother to the disease. You also know the severe toxicity of the drugs to treat cancer are almost as bad as the disease itself. This is particularly true for the tiny, still developing bodies of children. Your donation will help fund the research to find safer and more effective treatments for pediatric cancers.”
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Anonymous
$310.50Received this donation 48 days ago
Micheal
“Thank you the donation! I am having a drawing for a Great Cycle Challenge jersey, custom sized to the winner. Everyone making a donation by September 1st is eligible. If you would like to be in the drawing, email at MrMcPez@gmail.com.”
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Anonymous
“Your commitment is inspiring, Micheal!”
$310.50Received this donation 50 days ago
Micheal
“Donations like yours "inspire" me to continue participating in the Great Cycle Challenge. Over the ten years I have been riding, the support continues to build. It is wonderful to see people come together for a common cause. Check out the message to the donor above. Let me know if you are interested in the being in the drawing.”
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Julia Race
“My dad would want me to tell you thanks. Lots of love xx”
$310.50Received this donation 35 days ago
Micheal
“Thank you, Julia. Unfortunately you know first hand the devastating outcome a cancer diagnosis may have. My condolences on your father's passing. Your donation will help fund research, so kids with cancer may have the chance to beat it. I agree. Your dad would have supported this cause.”
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Michael Cuneo
$274.28Received this donation 64 days ago
Micheal
“Thank you Michael, not only for this donation, but all the others you have made over the past several years. Your support has is greatly appreciated.”
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Ellen Knight
“Even though Rex Saffer is unable to ride with Mike's team this year, the kid's cancer fight goes on. Hope you beat your goals. Sham Knight”
$258.75Received this donation 34 days ago
Micheal
“Thank you, Ellen ( Sham) Knight. I appreciate that since Rex isn't able to ride this year, you are still supporting the Great Cycle Challenge. I agree with you completely. The fight goes on! We need to find better and safer treatments to help kids beat cancer. I will let Rex know off your generous support.”
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Mary Lou Price
“Go Mike Go!!!! Another awesome campaign for the Great Cycle Challenge. Love your enthusiasm, persistence and positivity in your fight to help kids with cancer.”
$258.75Received this donation 16 days ago
Micheal
“Thank you so much, Mary Lou. After ten years raising funds through the Great Cycle CHallenge, it really has NOT been hard to keep my passion. Kids need a chance at life. To be able to reach an age where they can retire like you and Tony!”
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Nancy Glasgow
$258.75Received this donation 35 days ago
Micheal
“Nancy, you have been a wonderful supporter over the years. Thank you! It has been many years, but I will never forget the day Sue told me you were in a cancer fight yourself. I am so glad you have beat the disease. It was great you were able to find such a wonder support group like Hope Afloat. The Children's Cancer Research Fund, the organization running the Great Cycle Challenge, also provides resources and support activities for families of children battling cancer. This is another reason why I continue to ride in the event.”
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Christian Newcomer
“Our commitment to others is our greatest treasure. Keep cycling Michael!”
$207Received this donation 61 days ago
Micheal
“I couldn't agree with comment more, Chris. Thank you for your commitment to aid in the fight against childhood cancers. In this age of "me, me, me," the support this cause receives from classmates, friends, family and even strangers shows their are still many who care about others less fortunate than themselves. It truly motivates to ride for the kids.”
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David Epler & Karen Della Torre
“Go Mike!”
$207Received this donation 33 days ago
Micheal
“Thank you Dave and Karen for the donation. It is much appreciated. You donation also enabled me to add another orange state to my map: www.BikeOnMike.com”
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Anonymous
$207Received this donation 23 days ago
Micheal
“Your donation is very much appreciated, Mr/Ms Anonymous! Thank you for the generous support to help find safer and more effective treatments for childhood cancers. I would love to add you to my map of donors. www.BikeOnMike.com. I could keep your name "Anonymous" when I add you to the state. So, if this okay, please email me with the state your reside in. MrMcPez@gmail.com”