Doug Matkins

7years
Doug Matkins
I am riding 250 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 300.1 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 529th
  • State: 33rd in TX
I've raised $2,671 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

22 Aug 2024

For the 6th consecutive year, 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.

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 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 770 mi Ridden
    $725 Raised
    2017
  • 440 mi Ridden
    $516 Raised
    2020
  • 212 mi Ridden
    $1,038 Raised
    2021
  • 164 mi Ridden
    $820 Raised
    2022
  • 209 mi Ridden
    $712 Raised
    2023
  • 329 mi Ridden
    $895 Raised
    2024
  • 300 mi Ridden
    $2,671 Raised
    2025
7years
2,423 mi
Ridden
$7,377
Raised

My Challenge

  • 9.5 mi ride - Trek - Monday, September 29, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 18.0 mi ride - CCK - Sunday, September 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 12.0 mi ride - WBU - Saturday, September 27, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 5.0 mi ride - Lake Houston - Friday, September 26, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 5.0 mi ride - Lawn - Friday, September 26, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - Dermatologist - Thursday, September 25, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 11.1 mi ride - East End Park - Thursday, September 25, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - Starbuck’s - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 7.0 mi ride - Judy - Monday, September 22, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - Shadow Cliffs - Sunday, September 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Anonymous
    “You're an inspiration doug!”
    $1,078.47
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “I’m stunned at this donation. I am so grateful that you cared so much for the fight against children’s cancer. God bless you and everyone else who contributes to this cause.”
  • Michael Tucker
    $258.75
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Very generous of your support of a great cause. Thank you very much, Michael & Heather.”
  • Terez Matkins
    $207
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Thank you, my dear, for supporting my efforts to raise funds to fight children’s cancer. I love you, Terez.”
  • 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!”
    $167.84
    Received this donation 23 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Whoever you are, thank you from me and, more importantly, from the researchers who are fighting children’s cancer and the children they are treating/curing.”
  • Jeff & Leah Brown
    “Go Doug!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Thank you, Jeff & Leah, for supporting a valuable cause. Enjoy the last of August.”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Thank you for this donation, which amazingly means that I’ve received over $2500 this year — far exceeding my $500 goal. Thanks to all who have contributed to this worthy cause.”
  • Anonymous
    “Roll on Doug!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
  • Summit Financial Group
    “Way to go Doug!!! What a great cause! - Kim Damiani and the team!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Thank you, Kim & Summit, for supporting my challenge. You put me over the top of my goal … and I haven’t started riding yet.”
  • Go get'em Doug!
    “Thank you for supporting this noble cause!”
    $100
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “You were very generous, Fazzinos. Thank you very much. And I’ll ride the extra 10 miles just for you, Greg.”
  • Brock Roby
    “Way to go, Doug!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Dear Brock and Ann, Thank you for joining me and supporting the fight against children’s cancer. Terez and I look forward to seeing you both soon.”
  • Geoffrey Cave
    “Keep on Peddlin'”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 37 days ago
  • Samir Kashou
    “Where are you riding?”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Thank you, Sam! I was surprised to see a couple donations so quickly. I’ll be riding the green belts in Kingwood and the wide roads with bike lanes in CA. We’ll be in mid-September for two weeks.”
  • Beverly Matkins
    “Keep up the good work! Love you, Son.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Thanks, Mom. I love you, too.”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 29 days ago
  • Annie Mancini
    “I love that you are still doing this challenge after all these years. What a wonderful cause, thank you so much for everything you continue to do to raise money and awareness for childrens cancer.”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    Doug Matkins
    Doug
    “Thank you, Annie! I don’t know how much longer I’ll be doing this but I have three bicycles and still enjoy biking — even in the heat and humidity of south Texas. I’ll be in CA next month (9/10-22). Maybe I’ll bike in to say “hi”.”
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