Dirk Cushing
I am riding 1,100 mi for Samuel, Logan and Lucas. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden
1,100.4 mi
to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
- National: 24th
- State: 2nd in IN
I'm Riding For
Samuel, Logan and Lucas
This year I am teaming up once again with Lucas, Samuel and Logan because their battle continues.
My Story
19 Sep 2025
This month I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? Because over 15,700 children are diagnosed with some form of cancer every year.
This will be my tenth year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. And throughout the years I have teamed up with Joe, Avery, Lucas, and Samuel. And the one thing all of these young people have in common is that they all kicked cancer's butt! Two years ago I rode for Aubrey. This courageous young lady lost her fight with this terrible disease. For Logan, the brother of Samuel and Lucas, the battle is ongoing. You can follow his fight as well as the most recent updates on Samuel and Lucas at https://www.facebook.com/keepingSamuelStrong or "Logan, Lucas and Samuel fight on"
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
Your support will change lives.
Thank you.
My Legacy
Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
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576 mi Ridden$1,634 Raised2016
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973 mi Ridden$2,600 Raised2017
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933 mi Ridden$3,676 Raised2018
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763 mi Ridden$10,748 Raised2019
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855 mi Ridden$6,214 Raised2020
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651 mi Ridden$9,252 Raised2021
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1,010 mi Ridden$27,831 Raised2022
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650 mi Ridden$14,598 Raised2023
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771 mi Ridden$10,611 Raised2024
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1,100 mi Ridden$12,993 Raised2025
8,283 mi
Ridden
$100,157
Raised
My Challenge
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28.6 mi ride - Rode 28.65 mi on 09/30/25 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Logged this ride 10 days ago -
15.0 mi ride - Rode 15.04 mi on 09/30/25 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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27.1 mi ride - Rode 27.1 mi on 09/29/25 - Monday, September 29, 2025
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13.3 mi ride - Rode 13.35 mi on 09/28/25 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
Logged this ride 12 days ago -
41.6 mi ride - Rode 41.55 mi on 09/28/25 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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45.1 mi ride - Rode 45.12 mi on 09/27/25 - Saturday, September 27, 2025
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31.5 mi ride - Rode 31.53 mi on 09/26/25 - Friday, September 26, 2025
Logged this ride 15 days ago -
20.4 mi ride - 20.39mi Road Cycling - Thursday, September 25, 2025
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17.1 mi ride - Rode 17.09 mi on 09/25/25 - Thursday, September 25, 2025
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32.7 mi ride - Rode 32.72 mi on 09/24/25 - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Logged this ride 16 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$4,601.78Received this donation 30 days ago -
Mary Jo Pepper and Family
“Dirk, Thank you for again riding for our family, Logan, Lucas & Samuel. You are awesome for riding for Childhood Cancer for a decade. It is much appreciated.”
$776.25Received this donation 30 days ago -
Logan, Lucas & Samuel love and thank you!
“As the mother of five, three with pediatric cancers, I can’t thank you all enough for donating. One and five children lose their battle to cancer. I am very well aware of how lucky we are to have our boys.We must have current research to support their survival efforts. So that I thank you for every penny you give.”
$500Received this donation 30 days ago -
Mark Horwitz
“Hope that this helps getting you to your goal of raising $100K over 10 years.”
$345.69Received this donation 11 days ago -
Cory Drum
“Thank you Dirk for all you do! Praying for my buddies Samuel, Lucas and Logan! Love you boys 🥰”
$310.50Received this donation 31 days ago -
Marc & Susie Adams
“Thanks for riding to help our children in fighting cancer.”
$310.50Received this donation 31 days ago -
Michelle & Bill Waymire
“Go Dirk! What an incredibly wonderful thing you are doing to kick cancer's butt! Keeping these 3 young men in our prayers. Safe pedaling and good luck.”
$258.75Received this donation 31 days ago -
Ann Baker
$207Received this donation 14 days ago -
Bob and Chris Broering
“We’re so grateful for your continued efforts to raise money to fight Childhood Cancer and improve the quality of life for survivors!”
$207Received this donation 30 days ago -
Gus & Monica Pulos
“Keep pedaling for a great cause!!”
$207Received this donation 31 days ago -
Lisa Cushing Davis & Mark Horwitz
“You are amazing! You have raised, by yourself, almost $100,000 over ten years! Amazing! Keep up the good work :)”
$207Received this donation 30 days ago -
Anonymous
$183.20Received this donation 11 days ago -
Anne Frangos
“Thanks for all your hard work!!”
$155.25Received this donation 10 days ago -
Kim Krause
“What a great cause!!!”
$155.25Received this donation 30 days ago -
Brady Lory
$124.20Received this donation 30 days ago -
CHERYL KERNS
$124.20Received this donation 17 days ago -
hpickoward@gmail.com
“Go Kirk Go!”
$124.20Received this donation 13 days ago -
Joan & Joe Costenero
“Congratulations on a ride well done!”
$124.20Received this donation 11 days ago -
Anonymous
$124.20Received this donation 22 days ago -
Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 29 days ago
