Bob Lemke

I am riding 400 mi for Friends and Family. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 82.9 mi My goal is 400 mi

My Rankings

National: 4634th
State: 272nd in IL

I've raised $72 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Friends and Family

Riding to support all of our friends and family members who have had life altering experiences with any form of cancer.

My Story

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.

Bob

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

706 mi Ridden

$1,888 Raised

2016
1,116 mi Ridden

$1,618 Raised

2017
740 mi Ridden

$1,255 Raised

2018
715 mi Ridden

$1,778 Raised

2019
483 mi Ridden

$861 Raised

2020
502 mi Ridden

$1,416 Raised

2021
534 mi Ridden

$1,717 Raised

2022
256 mi Ridden

$766 Raised

2023
346 mi Ridden

$2,023 Raised

2024
Ridden

$72 Raised

2025

5,481 mi

Ridden

$13,394

Raised

My Challenge

36.3 mi ride - Grand Haven State Park loop - Sunday, September 14, 2025

Logged this ride 1 day ago
46.3 mi ride - Lakeshore Harvest 2025 - Saturday, September 13, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago
12.1 mi ride - Holland shorty - Friday, September 12, 2025

Logged this ride 3 days ago
DALMAC 2025 5 Day West

10 Sep 2025

The week prior to Labor Day this year I was able to ride in Michigan's 350 mile, 5-day cycling event, DALMAC. We started at Michigan State and cycled to the Mackinac Bridge, generally around 75 miles each day. Challenging rolling hills led us to the beautiful towns of Charlavoix, Harbor Bay and Petoskey. Ask me about this the next time we meet up!

Posted 5 days ago
$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 5 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 6 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 6 days ago
17.2 mi ride - Yorky shorty - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Logged this ride 6 days ago
19.1 mi ride - York Hinsdale Loop - Monday, September 8, 2025

Logged this ride 7 days ago
18.7 mi ride - Beer run to 424 Brewery - Thursday, September 4, 2025

Logged this ride 11 days ago

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!”
$482.53
Received this donation 5 days ago

Bob
Cheryl Albrecht

“Thanks for doing this for the KIDS! We Love YOU! Cheryl & Nelson”
$124.20
Received this donation 5 days ago

Bob

“Cheryl n Nelson, appreciate your support and so glad to have it over so many years. Need some bbq soon!”

Cheryl n Nelson, appreciate your support and so glad to have it over so many years. Need some bbq soon!
Patrick Shelton

“As a cancer survivor I’m most happy to support those that continue the fight-ride on!!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Bob

“Pat, your support and encouragement means so much in so many ways. Thank you.”

Pat, your support and encouragement means so much in so many ways. Thank you.
Larry Koehler

“Congrats”
$100
Received this donation 17 hours ago

Bob
Kevin Forouhi

“Great to see you continue with this ride, Bob. Well done, Wish you the best”
$72.45
Received this donation 6 days ago

Bob

“Kevin! My bikes are not like yours! Are you still riding, or did that era come to a close? All the best to you and your family.”

Kevin! My bikes are not like yours! Are you still riding, or did that era come to a close? All the best to you and your family.
Marilyn Lemke

“Ride on, Bob! Enjoy seeing these activities and your cycling”
$72.45
Received this donation 6 days ago

Bob

“Happy to make you happy!”

Happy to make you happy!
Mary Kurnik

“Bob, Congrats!! Ten years of riding and raising money for kids cancer research. Way to go!! Keep up the good work!! Mary&Kevin”
$72.45
Received this donation 5 days ago

Bob

“Mary n Kevin, thank you! I truly appreciate your support of this adventure and glad to keep it going.”

Mary n Kevin, thank you! I truly appreciate your support of this adventure and glad to keep it going.
Ray Muehlhauser

“Glad to be of support!”
$72.45
Received this donation 6 days ago

Bob

“Ray, thank you for all your support over the years, we'll keep riding on until the hills become too much !”

Ray, thank you for all your support over the years, we'll keep riding on until the hills become too much !
Vivian Romaniszak

“Congrats on riding another year for a great cause!!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 4 days ago

Bob

“Nothing says Summer like bicycling! So glad for your support!”

Nothing says Summer like bicycling! So glad for your support!
Janet Green

“Ride on Bob! Kudos to you for doing the Challenge!”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Bob

“Thank you, Janet! I'll keep it going until the tires no longer roll!”

Thank you, Janet! I'll keep it going until the tires no longer roll!
Chuck & Debi Thompson

“Best of luck reaching your goal for such a worthy cause.”
$25.88
Received this donation 6 days ago

Bob

“Chuck n Debi, thank you! Glad to keep the wheels spinning and helping with this event. Your sponsorship means a lot, thank you.”

Chuck n Debi, thank you! Glad to keep the wheels spinning and helping with this event. Your sponsorship means a lot, thank you.
Bob Lemke

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$72.45
Received this donation 52 days ago

Bob