Micheal McIntyre

I am riding 750 miles in this year's Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer to help save children's' lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 0.0 mi My goal is 750 mi

My Rankings

National: 392nd
State: 24th in PA
My Team: 6th

I've raised $110 My goal is $35,520 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Niko Henry Chernyshov

Niko was diagnosed with brain cancer in June 2024. During his two-year battle with the disease, he underwent 13 rounds of chemotherapy, six brain surgeries, nine weeks of radiation, and a stem cell transplant before passing away on March 23 of this year. While fighting cancer, Niko completed all the requirements to become an Eagle Scout—an achievement earned by only about 4% of Scouts. Reaching this rank requires exceptional dedication, including earning at least 21 merit badges, serving in a leadership role, and planning and leading a significant community service project, all before turning 18. Most of Niko's treatments took place at the University of Vermont Health's Golisano Children's Hospital. During his hospital stays, LEGO® sets provided comfort and distraction, giving him something positive to focus on during some of his most difficult days. Niko was deeply empathetic and always thought of others. A lifelong LEGO enthusiast, he found building sets to be therapeutic throughout his treatment. Wanting other children in the hospital to experience that same sense of comfort, he created an Eagle Scout service project to collect LEGO sets for pediatric patients. Expecting to receive around 70 donated sets, Niko ultimately collected and delivered more than 800. His project was recognized as Eagle Scout Project of the Year by the National Eagle Scout Association's Green Mountain Council. Niko's mother shared, "He was always in good spirits and did a good turn daily, living the Scout Oath and Scout Law with hope and a smile throughout his cancer journey." As a fellow Eagle Scout, riding in Niko's memory is a deeply personal honor. His courage, compassion, and commitment to helping others embody the very best of what it means to be a Scout, and I am proud to ride in celebration of his remarkable life and lasting legacy. If you click on the "Post" button on the MY CHALLENGE bar, you can learn more about this amazing young man.

My Story

13 Jan 2026

I am participating in my 12th Great Cycle Challenge. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. I have to admit that as I age (I am 75 years young) 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 have the opportunity to reach my age, or even have the chance to ride a bike, as cancer will end their life much too early.

While there has been tremendous progress in fighting pediatric cancer, it is still impacting the health and 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!

A word about my goals. My riding goal is 750 miles, 10 miles for each of my orbits around the sun. If I reach that goal, I will have ridden 13,800 miles during the Great Cycle Challenges I have participated in. More importantly, if I can reach my fundraising goal, I will have raised $200,000 to beat kids' cancer. A HUGE thanks to everyone who has donated in the past, to those that will donate again this year, and to those who will be donating for the first time this year.

With sincere gratitude,

Mike

P.S. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy often have a critical need blood and/or platelet transfusions. I now give platelets 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

Here's my personal impact over 12 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

677 mi Ridden

Raised

2015
3,295 mi Ridden

$1,876 Raised

2016
1,734 mi Ridden

$5,206 Raised

2017
1,040 mi Ridden

$6,565 Raised

2018
1,477 mi Ridden

$9,272 Raised

2019
1,052 mi Ridden

$12,564 Raised

2020
877 mi Ridden

$23,295 Raised

2021
833 mi Ridden

$25,647 Raised

2022
1,000 mi Ridden

$21,834 Raised

2023
522 mi Ridden

$27,283 Raised

2024
544 mi Ridden

$30,312 Raised

2025
Ridden

Raised

2026

13,051 mi

Ridden

$164,589

Raised

My Challenge

Minnesota Viking fan

2 Jul 2026

Niko was a huge Minnesota Vikings fan. You may have noticed the Viking blanket on his hospital bed. Niko had the opportunity to attend a Viking's game in person this past January. The Vikings beat Green Bay that day 16-3. Sadly, a few months later Niko lost his battle with cancer.

Posted 4 days ago
Eagle Scout

2 Jul 2026

Here is Niko in his Boy Scout uniform, prior to earning his Eagle Scout award and before treatments took his hair. On his sash he has 35 merit badges. Only 21 are required for Eagle. He was such an over achiever!

Posted 4 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 169 days ago

My Sponsors

Moe Twomey

“Donating a portion of my 2025 football pool winnings to support your fundraising to beat childhood cancers.”
$40.50
Received this donation 174 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you, Moe. We might just have to ban you from next year's football pool. You win too often!”

Thank you, Moe. We might just have to ban you from next year's football pool. You win too often!
Jake Roberts

“Hi Mike, Holli and I are donating our football pool winnings to support your fundraising efforts.”
$21.67
Received this donation 173 days ago

Micheal
David Epler

“My football pool name is Somewhat Random. I am donating my football pool winnings to the Great Cycle Challenge. Outcomes for childhood cancer should NOT be "somewhat random" in their efficacy. I am happy to support the research needed for better treatments.”
$15
Received this donation 169 days ago

Micheal
Patrick Kelly

“Thanks for running the football pool. I am donating the money won to the Great Cycle Challenge. Keep riding for the kids!”
$10
Received this donation 174 days ago

Micheal
Paul McAndrew

“Mike, I am happy to donate ALL of my football pool winnings to your Great Cycle Challenge fundraising efforts. Cancer Sucks!”
$6.66
Received this donation 174 days ago

Micheal
Katie O'Neil

“Let's donate my football pool winnings to your Great Cycle Challenge. Thanks for running the pool and for your efforts to raising funds for childhood cancer research.”
$5
Received this donation 173 days ago

Micheal
Tobias Emms

“I would like to donate my football pool winnings to your charity.”
$5
Received this donation 173 days ago

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Kaitlin Honeycutt

“Happy to contribute my football pool winnings to your cause.”
$2.50
Received this donation 172 days ago

Micheal
Paul McAndrew

“This donation is the rest of my winnings from the 2025 Play2Win football pool. You always say, "every dollar counts." So, here are a couple more bucks.”
$2.50
Received this donation 173 days ago

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Jackson Hyland

“This was not my best year in the football pool. Please donate my winnings to the Great Cycle Challenge.”
$1.25
Received this donation 172 days ago

Micheal