Ryan Ogata

I am riding 300 miles to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 276.5 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 2140th
State: 172nd in CA

I've raised $966 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

30 Sep 2024

This September will be my fourth year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge.

Why do I ride? Because I lost my sister Laura to Breast cancer back in 1991. In 2023 I lost my wife Sharon and my brother-in-law Neal. Both passed a couple months apart from cholangiocarcinoma a very aggressive cancer. Today 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.

858 mi Ridden

$779 Raised

2018
904 mi Ridden

$1,095 Raised

2019
Ridden

Raised

2020

2,056 mi

Ridden

$2,891

Raised

My Challenge

26.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, November 2, 2024

Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
9.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 30, 2024

Logged this ride 48 days ago - View on Strava
32.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 19, 2024

Logged this ride 59 days ago - View on Strava
46.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024

Logged this ride 63 days ago - View on Strava
9.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024

Logged this ride 65 days ago - View on Strava
30.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Logged this ride 67 days ago - View on Strava
25.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 9, 2024

Logged this ride 69 days ago - View on Strava
20.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024

Logged this ride 71 days ago - View on Strava
20.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Logged this ride 74 days ago - View on Strava
15.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Logged this ride 75 days ago - View on Strava
40.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Logged this ride 77 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 124 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 126 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 128 days ago

My Sponsors

Seigo & Helen Ogata

“We’re proud of you for supporting cancer research! In memory of Laura, Sharon & Neal. We love you, mom & dad”
$207
Received this donation 123 days ago

Ryan

“Thanks mom and dad for all of your support. Truly appreciate it! Love you guys”

Thanks mom and dad for all of your support. Truly appreciate it! Love you guys
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!”
$106.37
Received this donation 68 days ago

Ryan
Deborah Inouye

“Go Ryan Go! I’m so proud of you! Cancer has taken too many of our family members.”
$103.50
Received this donation 124 days ago

Ryan

“Thanks sis! I appreciate your support. We have lost Laura, Neal and Sharon to cancer. When riding in the month of September I will be thinking of our lost ones as well as all the kids currently battling cancer.”

Thanks sis! I appreciate your support. We have lost Laura, Neal and Sharon to cancer. When riding in the month of September I will be thinking of our lost ones as well as all the kids currently battling cancer.
Ron Ogata

“Too many in our family have been taken from us by cancer. I hope that we find a cure soon. Let me know if you're going to come up short and I'll put you over the top. Be safe.”
$103.50
Received this donation 128 days ago

Ryan

“Thank you very much for your support uncle. And for the other years you supported me for the cause”

Thank you very much for your support uncle. And for the other years you supported me for the cause
Cindy Yamanaka

“Go Ryan! Thank you for always thinking of others and your big heart. We are proud of you. I’m sure Shar, Neal, Janet, Laura and our loved ones will be with you and are so proud of you. We 💜 you Ryan!”
$75
Received this donation 68 days ago

Ryan

“Thanks Cindy and Chris for your support. So relaxing getting out in the mornings and riding along the coast! And it's for a great cause!!!”

Thanks Cindy and Chris for your support. So relaxing getting out in the mornings and riding along the coast! And it's for a great cause!!!
Dennis & Lisa Bradley

“Go Ryan!!!”
$70
Received this donation 126 days ago

Ryan

“Thank you Dennis and Lisa! I appreciate both of your support”

Thank you Dennis and Lisa! I appreciate both of your support
Erika M.

“You can do it! Thank you for supporting this important cause that is so close to you. Sending you love and support!”
$51.75
Received this donation 128 days ago

Ryan

“Thank you cousin! I did this in 2018 and 2019. This is going to push me to start training again. I did a 15 mile ride on Wednesday and today I drove down to Oceanside to do a 26 mile ride with a couple of friends”

Thank you cousin! I did this in 2018 and 2019. This is going to push me to start training again. I did a 15 mile ride on Wednesday and today I drove down to Oceanside to do a 26 mile ride with a couple of friends
Erika Masaki

“Boosting your support today! Thanks for all you do for this cause!”
$51.75
Received this donation 68 days ago

Ryan

“Thank you for your support! I'm enjoying getting back on my bike and just riding. Great exercise too!”

Thank you for your support! I'm enjoying getting back on my bike and just riding. Great exercise too!
Loraine Leatherwood

“You got this !”
$51.75
Received this donation 125 days ago

Ryan

“Thank you Lorraine! For your donation. Last week I did a 15 and 26 mile ride. It felt good to be back on my bike. Hope you and your family are doing good. Enjoy your summer! Thanks again”

Thank you Lorraine! For your donation. Last week I did a 15 and 26 mile ride. It felt good to be back on my bike. Hope you and your family are doing good. Enjoy your summer! Thanks again
Steve Bautista

“Glad you are riding again!”
$51.75
Received this donation 128 days ago

Ryan

“Thank you very much Steve! Going to start training 2 to 3 times per week for now”

Thank you very much Steve! Going to start training 2 to 3 times per week for now
Lauren Fukuzawa Wong

“Go Mr. Ogata!🎉💕”
$20.70
Received this donation 128 days ago

Ryan

“Thank you Lauren. Hope you and your family are doing fine”

Thank you Lauren. Hope you and your family are doing fine
Ryan Ogata
$72.45
Received this donation 126 days ago

Ryan