Russell Ely

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 329.7 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1283rd
State: 106th in FL

I've raised $1,222 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

TOO MANY TO NAME

My Story

4 Aug 2026

This September, I am 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 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

252 mi Ridden

$503 Raised

2018
202 mi Ridden

$1,021 Raised

2020
820 mi Ridden

$832 Raised

2023
330 mi Ridden

$1,222 Raised

2026

1,604 mi

Ridden

$3,578

Raised

My Challenge

21.9 mi ride - Afternoon Activity - Friday, September 25, 2026

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20.4 mi ride - Afternoon Activity - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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22.7 mi ride - Lunch Activity - Monday, September 21, 2026

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14.7 mi ride - Afternoon Activity - Thursday, September 17, 2026

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$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.

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2.5 mi ride - Afternoon Activity - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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20.3 mi ride - Morning Activity - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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15.9 mi ride - Afternoon Activity - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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4.7 mi ride - Afternoon Activity - Monday, September 14, 2026

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19.6 mi ride - Lunch Activity - Monday, September 14, 2026

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My Sponsors

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!”
$107.15
Received this donation 17 days ago

Russell

“thank you all for the matching donation today.”

thank you all for the matching donation today.
Evelyn Stultz

“Proud to know such a caring, kind person.”
$103.50
Received this donation 30 days ago

Russell

“thank you Amy. now its my turn to rides”

thank you Amy. now its my turn to rides
Kelly Brand
$103.50
Received this donation 30 days ago

Russell

“totally awesome of you to donate for these kids. tell Stacy i said hello”

totally awesome of you to donate for these kids. tell Stacy i said hello
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 49 days ago

Russell

“thank you for this generous donation. you are totally awesome”

thank you for this generous donation. you are totally awesome
Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$81.29
Received this donation 3 days ago

Russell
Art Salow
$51.75
Received this donation 4 days ago

Russell

“thank you Art, very kind of you. i look for you at NMB when i am around there.”

thank you Art, very kind of you. i look for you at NMB when i am around there.
Donna Ragland Greene & family

“Thanks for fighting!”
$51.75
Received this donation 31 days ago

Russell

“thank you Donna, it means a lot to me and these kids”

thank you Donna, it means a lot to me and these kids
Jean Davis

“You've always got my support, Russ!”
$51.75
Received this donation 100 days ago

Russell

“Thank you jean, sadly I have more inspiration lately, tho not technically children, well second childhood”

Thank you jean, sadly I have more inspiration lately, tho not technically children, well second childhood
Jeff and Elaine Musich

“Great effort Russ! Thanks for supporting this important effort”
$51.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

Russell

“HEY GUYS, THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AND SOME SNOW SOON ISH”

HEY GUYS, THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AND SOME SNOW SOON ISH
Laurie Jeanine Dodgen

“Thank you, we stand united to fight cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 100 days ago

Russell

“Thank you, It means so much to me and even more to those kids dealing with cancer”

Thank you, It means so much to me and even more to those kids dealing with cancer
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 3 days ago

Russell

“thank you”

thank you
Megan & Seth
$51.75
Received this donation 18 days ago

Russell

“THANK YOU MEGAN, OR IS IT FROM KAIA?”

THANK YOU MEGAN, OR IS IT FROM KAIA?
Rob & Adrienne Adams

“Go Russ, go!”
$51.75
Received this donation 25 days ago

Russell

“THANK YOU ROB. WILL RETURN THE FAVOR”

THANK YOU ROB. WILL RETURN THE FAVOR
Roberta Dzubin
$51.75
Received this donation 24 days ago

Russell

“THANK YOU MRS. DZUBIN. HOPE TO SEE YOU AND THE CLAN NEXT MONDAY. I NEED A BREAK FROM THESE LONG RIDES”

THANK YOU MRS. DZUBIN. HOPE TO SEE YOU AND THE CLAN NEXT MONDAY. I NEED A BREAK FROM THESE LONG RIDES
Sophie Schemer

“Go Russ!”
$51.75
Received this donation 18 days ago

Russell

“thank you Sophie, it was so great to chat with you the other day. if we ever get near the miami river we will give you a shout”

thank you Sophie, it was so great to chat with you the other day. if we ever get near the miami river we will give you a shout
Leslie Matthews
$50
Received this donation 24 days ago

Russell

“THANK YOU LESLIE. YOU ARE THE BEST! I WISH IT WAS A WEE BIT COOLER THO”

THANK YOU LESLIE. YOU ARE THE BEST! I WISH IT WAS A WEE BIT COOLER THO
Angela Scott

“Thank you for doing this. I'm happy to support you and pray for continued progress in treating (and hopefully finding a cure for) cancer, especially in children.”
$25.88
Received this donation 30 days ago

Russell

“thank you angela!!!”

thank you angela!!!
Gayle Ayers

“Keep up the great work!”
$25.88
Received this donation 11 days ago

Russell

“THANK YOU GAYLE FOR THE DONATION. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!”

THANK YOU GAYLE FOR THE DONATION. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!
Michael Schmeltzer

“Go get 'em Big Guy !!”
$25.88
Received this donation 18 days ago

Russell

“thank you mike!!! are you riding the dcc this time? i might try again”

thank you mike!!! are you riding the dcc this time? i might try again
Pamela PelkeyRose
$25.88
Received this donation 4 days ago

Russell

“totally awesome!!! thank you soooo much!!! if you come down again give me a shout out”

totally awesome!!! thank you soooo much!!! if you come down again give me a shout out