Don Kelchen

I am riding 250 mi in memory of All who struggle and fight cancer on a daily basis.. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 112.4 mi My goal is 250 mi

My Rankings

National: 313th
State: 5th in IA

I've raised $3,202 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

All who struggle and fight cancer on a daily basis.

My Story

22 Aug 2024

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.

Don

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

206 mi Ridden

$840 Raised

2018
288 mi Ridden

$1,531 Raised

2019
347 mi Ridden

$1,504 Raised

2020
308 mi Ridden

$2,792 Raised

2021
189 mi Ridden

$1,519 Raised

2022
202 mi Ridden

$2,079 Raised

2023
279 mi Ridden

$2,501 Raised

2024
112 mi Ridden

$3,202 Raised

2025

1,931 mi

Ridden

$15,968

Raised

My Challenge

30.0 mi ride - Hiawatha-CP fat tire loop - Monday, September 29, 2025

Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
24.5 mi ride - Fate Bike to Children's Hospital and Hawkeye pre-game - Saturday, September 27, 2025

Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
20.7 mi ride - Macbride north loop fat tire ride - Friday, September 26, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
11.4 mi ride - Woodpexker Trail single track ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025

Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
31.7 mi ride - Hiawatha-CP Fat tire ride - Friday, September 19, 2025

Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
13.8 mi ride - Fat tire ride - Thursday, September 11, 2025

Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 20 days ago
$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.

Posted 20 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 20 days ago
18.5 mi ride - Shueyville Fat Tire GCC ride - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
$1,089.46
Received this donation 19 days ago

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Utility Lines Construction Services

“Good Luck!!!!”
$517.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

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“Tahnk you so much for the ongoing support. Your donation goes to such a great cause.”

Tahnk you so much for the ongoing support. Your donation goes to such a great cause.
ITC Midwest

“Check is being mailed to CCRF.”
$500
Received this donation 20 days ago

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Kyle Whisner
$200
Received this donation 20 days ago

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John Kelchen
$124.20
Received this donation 20 days ago

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“Thanks Dad. Love you and the support. I will make you proud.”

Thanks Dad. Love you and the support. I will make you proud.
Laurie Kelchen

“So proud of your hard work and dedication to this cause! Love you 💞”
$124.20
Received this donation 20 days ago

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Jim Redmond

“Keep those wheels turning Donny boy. Thank you for making a difference.”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Don

“Thanks Jiiiiimmmmmmyyyyy. Much appreciated.”

Thanks Jiiiiimmmmmmyyyyy. Much appreciated.
John and Kelli Kelchen

“Great job Don! Love that you accomplish this challenge every year.”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Don

“Thanks for your support over the years. It is great to have the family support for such a great charity.”

Thanks for your support over the years. It is great to have the family support for such a great charity.
Patricia Price
$72.45
Received this donation 20 days ago

Don

“Thanks Aunt Patty. I appreciate your support and donation.❤️”

Thanks Aunt Patty. I appreciate your support and donation.❤️
Sandy Cummings
$72.45
Received this donation 23 days ago

Don

“Thanks Aunt Sandy. Your donation helps a great cause. Love you, Don”

Thanks Aunt Sandy. Your donation helps a great cause. Love you, Don
Darrell Andersen
$51.75
Received this donation 20 days ago

Don

“Thanks for your donation Darrell.”

Thanks for your donation Darrell.
Phyllis Gogel and Karen Phillips

“GreatvCause”
$51.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

Don

“Phyllis and Karen, Thank you for your support and believe I am continuing my Mom's Legacy in supporting great causes. Don”

Phyllis and Karen, Thank you for your support and believe I am continuing my Mom's Legacy in supporting great causes. Don
Andrew Tran

“You've got this!”
$36.23
Received this donation 21 days ago

Don

“Thanks for your donation to such a great cause.”

Thanks for your donation to such a great cause.
Cody and Madison Sanders

“Go Don Go!!”
$36.23
Received this donation 29 days ago

Don

“Thanks for your support. Your donation helps strive for a cure.”

Thanks for your support. Your donation helps strive for a cure.
Scott Hamlin

“Go Don!”
$36.23
Received this donation 27 days ago

Don

“Thanks Scott, I appreciate your support for this great cauae.”

Thanks Scott, I appreciate your support for this great cauae.
Amelia

“Go Papa Don!”
$25.88
Received this donation 20 days ago

Don

“Thanks Amelia (Colin/Ashley)❤️”

Thanks Amelia (Colin/Ashley)❤️
Christina Alliger

“This is such a gift you are able to do keep it up!!”
$20.70
Received this donation 20 days ago

Don

“Thank you for your donation to such a great cause.”

Thank you for your donation to such a great cause.
Mike Webb
$20.70
Received this donation 20 hours ago

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Don Kelchen

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$36.23
Received this donation 93 days ago

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