Well everyone this was the final Day of the 2024 kids cancer bike challenge
It didn't quite end how I would have wanted but God has the final say with this morning's bad weather an this afternoon half of my routine route having sewer repairs we were able to end with a 5.7 mile ride combined
Bringing us to a 30 day total ride mileage of 340 miles on a goal of 200
An we were able to raise with everyone's help
$711 on a goal of $500
In total thanks to each an every person who has donated to help me help these kids
We have raided over $5,000 nearly $5,100
In just 4 short years
An ridden just in the month of September
Nearly 2,000 miles
Again I cannot thank each of you enough for all your love an support
An a special shoutout to my wife for all the love an support she gives me each year during this month long challenge
I truly have the best wife God could have ever given me
From bike accident an Dr's to bike rebuilds an bike repairs from injured stumic muscles
To severe migraines to bad weather
In every step of the way this bike challenge season God had his hand on this an I could not have done it without him all credit an glory goes to him
As we look forward to the 2025 kids cancer bike challenge An new goals new bike routes in planning an possibly new merch available to take up proceeds for kids cancer
We look to God with excitement
Stay tuned in 2025
Be well an be blessed
Sincerely Shawn
Kids cancer Rider
Well guys we've come to the end of another Kids Cancer Bike Challenge Tommorow is the final Day I can't thank each an everyone of you
Enough who has donated to the cause to help these children thank you to those who bought wrist bands from me an to everyone who cheered me on throughout this entire month
A special shout out to my wife an our small circle of family an friends thank you for always being the loudest voices in my corner each an every year my wife puts up with my early morning rides works her schedule around my rides and is always there to cheer me on an to ask how my ride was for that day
I love each an everyone of you an I know these kids love an appreciate each of you
1 more ride to go bright an early tommorow morning
We are already in the mapping an planning stages for the next kids cancer bike challenge
An looking forward to 9-1-2025
An our 5th year supporting the cause an riding for kids cancer research
Until tommorow stay tuned an be blessed
Sincerely
Shawn
Kids cancer Rider
Hey everyone taking a few days off due to bad weather an pulling some muscles in my stomach
Hoping to get back riding a few days before the challenge ends I'd like to finish with 330
2 miles above last year
Thanks an stay tuned
Shawn
You may or may not like Chesterfield County police or sherriffs but I am extremely greatful for these guys an the job they do daily this morning while on my morning 25 mile bike ride I was pulled over by a nice officer just to make sure I was doing OK as he had never seen anyone out riding at that early in the morning 3am to be exact with my ptsd it was hard to keep my nerves under composure an I calmly explained that I was riding for kids cancer an the edge of chesterfield County was part of my bike route oddly enough where he stopped me just happened to be across the street from the last house my aunt Eileen lived in before she passed from cancer into eternity with God
I was able to speak to the officer about kids cancer an show him the kids cancer jersey I was wearing under my reflective vest he was amazed at the coincidence of the house being right there an my compassion for the children an he even told me that if I ever needed anything from them or if I ever see anything while I was out riding to please feel free to reach out
Thanks chesterfield County police
Greatly appreciated an I appreciate you officers
For all you do each an everyday!!!
So the challenge has officially began thanks so much to everyone who has sponsored me so far this year
Currently we are sitting at $475
With all the wristbands it brings our current total to $556 yay 🎉
Mileage ridden we ate at 71 miles in the first 3 days
I'm really enjoying these early morning cool breeze rides
So much fun this time of year
Will keep you posted as time progresses
Thanks so much
Shawn
As some of you know nearly 2 weeks ago I was out riding an mapping for the bike challenge an it had just rained the night before
I hit a slick spot the bike slid an flipped upon getting up I realized 2 things the bike was severely damaged an that I too had been injured I tried to play it off for 24hrs but the pain insisted come to find out when the bike flipped the handle bar spun an went up under my ribs so with scans I found out I had severely bruised my ribs an my back
Back to the bike when I got up off the ground the bike was folded in half the latch that locks the frame was swisted an open the front fender was swisted an the headlight had come unhooked an was now sideways
I was no where near home an it was 330am so no one was awake
I got myself up temporarily fixed the bike through the pain leaned on the bike an used twist throttle on the bike to get home
Another thought that runs through my head just seconds earlier I had come down a hill doing nearly 18 mph had I not slowed down I honestly don't know what shape I'd be in or if I would even be here
I'm still dealing with some residual pain in the ribs an back but just something that takes time to heal
With 8 days left till the start of this year's bike challenge for kids cancer the parts are in the bike is rebuilt an custom designed by yours truly(me)
I'm so excited to share it an how it turned out
Wich will be later tommorow
We still have an are sitting on about a hundred wristbands they are on sale for $1 each
Please let me know of your interested thanks so much for your support
Shawn
Ps I almost forgot we've got 2 donation box locations
1 at bennys tavern or sports bar in colonial heights(across from carrini's italian)
The other coming soon
At El caporal in colonial heights(Next to the wal mart)
We also take cash donations In person!!!
8-18 update
Thank you everyone
For all your continued support
We have about 100 wristbands left if you would like some please reach out to me
We also have donation boxes going out to a few businesses around colonial heights
Those locations will be announced later this week or next week
There will also be pictures in the next week or so as our bike parts did finally come in with bike rebuild scheduled for this upcoming weekend with a special design just for the children at children's cancer research
Stay tuned thanks again
Shawn
These bands are going quick
Get yours today 140 left
$1 each
If you would like one please reach out to me or see me in person
All proceeds go to children's cancer research
Thanks
Shawn
These bands are going quick
We are down to 185 left
If you would like to help us an our cause
Please message me or let me know in person.
They are $1 a piece An all profits from sales goes directly to children's cancer research
Thanks so much for looking An have a wonderful day
Shawn
If you would like 1 of these arm bands or a few please let me know we are selling them for $1 a piece
An all donations from them
Will be going to children's cancer research Thanks so much for looking
An for supporting
Shawn
