Richard C. Grahn

8years
Richard C. Grahn
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 100.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 3625th
  • State: 182nd in TX
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $634 My goal is $750 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Megan

Megan

Riding for family and friends impacted by the ravages of cancer and to fund research for eliminating children’s cancer!

My Story

30 Sep 2024

This September, I am again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? 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.

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.

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 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 101 mi Ridden
    $385 Raised
    2017
  • 132 mi Ridden
    $503 Raised
    2018
  • 102 mi Ridden
    $286 Raised
    2019
  • 576 mi Ridden
    $732 Raised
    2020
  • 103 mi Ridden
    $564 Raised
    2021
  • 101 mi Ridden
    $880 Raised
    2022
  • 220 mi Ridden
    $842 Raised
    2023
8years
1,435 mi
Ridden
$4,826
Raised

My Challenge

  • 8th Year Finale
    30 Sep 2024

    Just completed my last portion of my mileage goal of 100 miles for this year - had to do all on an indoor recumbent due to doctor restrictions on riding with a spinal fracture.

    Unfortunately I had to reduce my fundraising goal as promised donations didn’t occur. I hope next year is better all around.

    Kudos to everyone who did donate this year - you are heroes to those kids fighting cancer!!!

    8th Year Finale
    Posted 46 days ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - GCC Finish (last 10)! - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 46 days ago - View on Strava
  • 9.0 mi ride - GCC - Closing In on goal (10 miles more)! - Thursday, September 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 50 days ago - View on Strava
  • 7.6 mi ride - Recumbent trainer - Saturday, September 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 55 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.6 mi ride - Recumbent - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 56 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 56 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.1 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 58 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 58 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.0 mi ride - PM Marcy Trainer - Saturday, September 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 62 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.6 mi ride - Marcy Trainer - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 63 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 63 days ago - View on Strava
  • Riding despite challenges
    11 Sep 2024

    Recovering from lumbar surgery (fracture) in a hard brace that won’t be removed until October 2nd, at the earliest, has kept me from riding a regular bicycle. I have obtained an indoor recumbent bicycle, approved by my physical therapist, and will attempt to hit my mileage goal with it. Harder than I initially anticipated.

    Posted 65 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - Recumbent - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 65 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 65 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 66 days ago
  • 5.0 mi ride - Marcy recumbent - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 66 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 66 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.0 mi ride - Trainer - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 69 days ago - View on Strava
  • 3.2 mi ride - Trainer - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 69 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 69 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.0 mi ride - Marcy Indoor Trainer - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 70 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.9 mi ride - Fitness Trainer - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 71 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 220 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 220 days ago
  • 2024 Ride Prep
    9 Apr 2024

    The 2024 ride season begins with accelerated degenerative arthritis in both hips. Not stopping me, but creating a more cautious approach to training/preperation…

    2024 Ride Prep
    Posted 220 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Peggy Grahn
    “I am so very proud of my husband for his desire to help support The Great Cycle Challenge. This is his 8th year. Even though he broke his lumbar area in July, had surgery with fusion of the L2 up to L5 and had been through rehab and is going through PT at home, his desire has not wavered. Although, his doctor won’t allow he to ride his bike, so we ordered a recumbent bike. He is still peddling miles on this recumbent and prays for more donations to help these precious children that are fighting for their lives.”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Richard C. Grahn
    Richard
    “Thank you, Sweetheart, your donation means tons!!!”
  • 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!”
    $130.29
    Received this donation 65 days ago
  • Carol Tiedt
    $36.23
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    Richard C. Grahn
    Richard
    “Thank you for your donation - you Rock!!!”
  • Jim McMahon
    $36.23
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Richard C. Grahn
    Richard
    “Thank you, Sir, for your kind donation to this wonderful cause - you rock!”
  • Sharon Yeary
    $36.23
    Received this donation 64 days ago
    Richard C. Grahn
    Richard
    “Thank you, Sharon, for your support! You Rock!”
  • Cynthia Scott
    $35
    Received this donation 90 days ago
    Richard C. Grahn
    Richard
    “Thank you, dear friend, your donation is greatly appreciated!”
  • Shelva Danel
    $35
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Richard C. Grahn
    Richard
    “Thank you, Shelva! Much appreciated!”
  • Carolyn Mechell
    $25.88
    Received this donation 62 days ago
    Richard C. Grahn
    Richard
    “Thank you, Carolyn, for your support! You Rock!!!”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $20
    Received this donation 77 days ago
    Richard C. Grahn
    Richard
    “Thank you, James Wilson, for your support! 😎”
  • Richard C. Grahn
    “2024 Kickstarter!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 220 days ago
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