Doug Clare

I am riding 100 mi in memory of Douglas Clare. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 125.2 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 3590th
State: 157th in MI

I've raised $523 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Douglas Clare

My dad was a modest man and a good father. His life was ended eventually by cancer, as tough as he was. Although his lifestyle probably contributed to his health's descent, he lived it with gusto and was a very hard worker. His quick wit and dry sense of humor entertained me and uncountable others. He instilled in me humility, good morals and could communicate much with a facial expression and well timed silence. Dad, these miles are for you.

My Story

19 Aug 2023

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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

156 mi Ridden

$1,259 Raised

2023
157 mi Ridden

$775 Raised

2024
125 mi Ridden

$523 Raised

2025

439 mi

Ridden

$2,557

Raised

My Challenge

11.3 mi ride - My GCC Final Ride - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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Final Day of the GCC

30 Sep 2025

First, I and the kids are humbled and very appreciative for you donors and your donations, most of you being repeat contributors. You really came through again and are considered heroes in our eyes!

I'm trying to get out and tack a few more miles on today. Our weather has been amazing lately and I want to ride everyday I can, until it ends, but especially today, as my gesture of gratitude to all of you. BTW, FYI, Donations will continue to be excepted through October, if you know someone whom may be inclined to help out.

Please be in prayer for the kids, this organization, medical caregivers and scientists trying to find cures and successful aids to minimize and even erase the suffering being endured by these little ones. It's heart wrenching to imagine, or know what they are going through. Thank you! And thank you again!!

Sincerely,

Doug

Posted 19 days ago
11.0 mi ride - Catch Up Miles Estimation (that GPS didn't record) - Monday, September 29, 2025

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6.0 mi ride - GCC Challenge Completing-Goal Surpassing-GPS Freezing-Joy Ride - Monday, September 29, 2025

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$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 21 days ago
20.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 25, 2025

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17.9 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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14.7 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025

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13.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, September 18, 2025

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$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 32 days ago

My Sponsors

John Penrice

“Go DC! Thanks for riding for this great cause!”
$124.20
Received this donation 32 days ago

Doug

“And JP, thanks for giving me encouragement with your generous contribution (for the third time.) I and the kids are very grateful!”

And JP, thanks for giving me encouragement with your generous contribution (for the third time.) I and the kids are very grateful!
John Sobolak
$103.50
Received this donation 21 days ago

Doug

“John, you made my day, my friend! Thank you so very much! That's awesomely generous of you and well appreciated by many. Let's celebrate with a jam session, soon.”

John, you made my day, my friend! Thank you so very much! That's awesomely generous of you and well appreciated by many. Let's celebrate with a jam session, soon.
Daniel kafcas

“Prayers for endurance on your journey doing God's work.”
$51.75
Received this donation 33 days ago

Doug

“Dan, thanks so much! It's good to hear from you! I hope all is well with you.”

Dan, thanks so much! It's good to hear from you! I hope all is well with you.
David Clare

“Go for it Bro!”
$51.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

Doug

“I went for it and trying to add a few more miles today, if I can get my deeds done soon. Thanks Dave!”

I went for it and trying to add a few more miles today, if I can get my deeds done soon. Thanks Dave!
Debra Wright

“Good luck Doug. And Bless you for doing this. Doug and Debby”
$51.75
Received this donation 34 days ago

Doug

“So grateful!.. and bless you for doing this, also. Thanks D&D!”

So grateful!.. and bless you for doing this, also. Thanks D&D!
DONNA MCKINNEY
$51.75
Received this donation 32 days ago

Doug

“Hey Rich & Donna! I'm so grateful for your commitment to help the kids multiple times now. Thank you very much!!”

Hey Rich & Donna! I'm so grateful for your commitment to help the kids multiple times now. Thank you very much!!
Jordan Clare
$51.75
Received this donation 34 days ago

Doug

“Awesome Son! It's really appreciated, buddy.”

Awesome Son! It's really appreciated, buddy.
Doug Clare

“Well, I'm finally and officially off and riding. I'm running behind due to a beautiful British Columbia vacation including the first 11 days of this month. I haven't been using my riding muscles much this Summer, either. It has much to do with exchanging pickleball exercise time for riding time, which I miss. I hope those muscles aren't going to hamper my pickleball play tomorrow. I'm feeling it already. :-D Come back to see my progress and comments. Thank you, my gracious friends!”
$36.23
Received this donation 33 days ago

Doug