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!

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I've Ridden 124.7 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

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

1,460 mi

Ridden

$4,826

Raised

My Challenge

5.0 mi ride - Marcy recumbent - Sunday, December 15, 2024

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0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, December 15, 2024

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10.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, December 2, 2024

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4.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, November 25, 2024

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5.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, November 24, 2024

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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!!!

Posted 86 days ago
10.0 mi ride - GCC Finish (last 10)! - Monday, September 30, 2024

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9.0 mi ride - GCC - Closing In on goal (10 miles more)! - Thursday, September 26, 2024

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7.6 mi ride - Recumbent trainer - Saturday, September 21, 2024

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12.6 mi ride - Recumbent - Friday, September 20, 2024

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0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 20, 2024

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10.1 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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0.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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11.0 mi ride - PM Marcy Trainer - Saturday, September 14, 2024

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8.6 mi ride - Marcy Trainer - Friday, September 13, 2024

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0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024

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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 104 days ago
6.0 mi ride - Recumbent - Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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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.

Posted 105 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 105 days ago
5.0 mi ride - Marcy recumbent - Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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5.0 mi ride - Trainer - Saturday, September 7, 2024

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3.2 mi ride - Trainer - Saturday, September 7, 2024

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0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024

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10.0 mi ride - Marcy Indoor Trainer - Friday, September 6, 2024

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1.9 mi ride - Fitness Trainer - Thursday, September 5, 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 260 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 260 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…

Posted 260 days ago

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 105 days ago

Richard

“Thank you, Sweetheart, your donation means tons!!!”

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 105 days ago

Richard
Carol Tiedt
$36.23
Received this donation 105 days ago

Richard

“Thank you for your donation - you Rock!!!”

Thank you for your donation - you Rock!!!
Jim McMahon
$36.23
Received this donation 80 days ago

Richard

“Thank you, Sir, for your kind donation to this wonderful cause - you rock!”

Thank you, Sir, for your kind donation to this wonderful cause - you rock!
Sharon Yeary
$36.23
Received this donation 104 days ago

Richard

“Thank you, Sharon, for your support! You Rock!”

Thank you, Sharon, for your support! You Rock!
Cynthia Scott
$35
Received this donation 129 days ago

Richard

“Thank you, dear friend, your donation is greatly appreciated!”

Thank you, dear friend, your donation is greatly appreciated!
Shelva Danel
$35
Received this donation 60 days ago

Richard

“Thank you, Shelva! Much appreciated!”

Thank you, Shelva! Much appreciated!
Carolyn Mechell
$25.88
Received this donation 101 days ago

Richard

“Thank you, Carolyn, for your support! You Rock!!!”

Thank you, Carolyn, for your support! You Rock!!!
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$20
Received this donation 117 days ago

Richard

“Thank you, James Wilson, for your support! 😎”

Thank you, James Wilson, for your support! 😎
Richard C. Grahn

“2024 Kickstarter!”
$124.20
Received this donation 260 days ago

Richard