Eric Wood

8years All Star
Eric Wood
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 149.8 mi My goal is 200 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 662nd
  • State: 10th in OR
I've raised $2,173 My goal is $3,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sarah

Sarah

Sarah passed away 11/1/2020. We miss her everyday. It still feels like yesterday. I am not in the best shape and thought about taking this year off But, Sarah had so much hope and wanted solutions for her illness. I am hoping that by raising money for the fight against children's cancer there will be some solutions for children in the future. Sarah went through so much. As a parent you feel helpless because you can't protect them from cancer. To watch her go from a 16 year old with her life ahead of her to a young adult fighting to live that life is daunting. Sarah was full of love for all creatures and people. She relived her story in front of Northwest dignitaries to help raise money to build a family pavilion in Portland. That pavilion now houses not only the Ronald McDonald house but facilitates adults needing to travel to and from Portland for treatment.

My Story

10 Sep 2025

Hello All

This September, I am riding 200 miles again in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

First of all I want all my friends to know how much your support has meant to me. When Sarah was diagnosed we never imagined the support we would receive from so many. We were overwhelmed with the how much Love we received. It is hard to believe that Sarah would be 28 years old this month.

I am hesitant to even continue to ask for anything. Obviously this cause is close to my heart and it helps me so much to participate in this challenge that helps families going threw what we went threw. I have raised over over $18,000 in the last 7 challenges. This charity has given over $72 million to, The Children's Cancer research Fund (http://childrenscancer.org)

We received so much from so many and wanted to say thank you. If this is something that you want to support I will appreciate it. If not thank you for reading this and thank you for what you have done for us in the past.

My challenge starts this week.

Right now, cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in the United States - 38 children die every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Please support my 200 mile challenge by making a donation through my fundraising page:

https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/EricWood1/m

Thank you.

Eric

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 277 mi Ridden
    Raised
    2017
  • 249 mi Ridden
    $1,264 Raised
    2019
  • 357 mi Ridden
    $2,219 Raised
    2020
  • 317 mi Ridden
    $5,740 Raised
    2021
  • 209 mi Ridden
    $2,505 Raised
    2022
  • 210 mi Ridden
    $789 Raised
    2023
  • 279 mi Ridden
    $5,467 Raised
    2024
  • 150 mi Ridden
    $2,173 Raised
    2025
8years
2,048 mi
Ridden
$20,156
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 29, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 hours ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 1 day ago
  • 16.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 27, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.2 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 25, 2025
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.9 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 18, 2025
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 3.2 mi ride - Evening Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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
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My Sponsors

  • Kristin and Dave Gannon
    “So happy to help such a great cause and amazing family !”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you, Kristin and Dave. I guess i need to get on the bike and do this! great motivator!”
  • 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!”
    $888.69
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you for your amazing boost to this great cause!”
  • Anonymous
    $517.50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Anonymous! Really great for you to support this cause. We appreciate 🙏 you.”
  • Jason Melillo
    $155.25
    Received this donation 18 hours ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Wow, thank you Jason! I am now really motivated for my last 14 miles. And had a great time at your place for our reunion.”
  • Gary Lievre
    $100
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you Helen and Gary for your support 🙏”
  • Nathan Rust
    “We love you Eric!”
    $57.96
    Received this donation 9 hours ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Nate, you are a man, a myth, and a legend, all wrapped up in a hero. You pushed me over my goal. For that I am grateful. I will finish strong my friend. Love you.”
  • Julie Ehret
    “Such a wonderful tribute to your beautiful Sarah💜”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • Cathie Seeley
    $36.23
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you so much, Cathie.This means a lot to us. Hope everything is well with you and yours.”
  • Erika Clement
    “Sending love and light in the memory of Sarah.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Really appreciate your ongoing supprt Erica. Means alot to us.”
  • Rob Engelbach
    $36.23
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you, Rob. I really appreciate it 🙏”
  • Scott Oakes
    “The wheels keep turning, mile by mile, Though every hill steals breath and smile. Legs burn hot, the saddle stings, Yet onward still his spirit clings. Cars drift wide with screens in hand, But Eric rides—he makes his stand. For every ache, for every pain, There’s someone’s hope, someone’s gain. So let the soreness, the scrapes, the strain— He pedals through the sweat and rain. A man on a mission, steady and good, The road bends forward for Eric Wood.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Wow Scott, thank you! The poem means more to me than you know. That helps me put my belly on wheels and roll it down the road. I really appreciate your support. I hope you and yours are well.”
  • Tracy Fisher
    “Blessings! Ride safe.”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 23 hours ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank Tracy for your support. Motivated me to ride 20 miles this afternoon.”
  • Paula Miller
    “Remembering Sarah's courage.”
    $24.84
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Eric Wood
    Eric
    “Thank you, Paula, we appreciate you helping kids fight this despicable disease.”
  • Eric Wood
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
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