Hal Ballard

3years
Hal Ballard
I am riding in honor of my mother, Laura Edwards. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 136.5 mi My goal is 200 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 2071st
  • State: 27th in OR
I've raised $831 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Laura Edwards

Laura Edwards

I lost my mom 30 years ago to lung cancer. I also lost other family members to several forms of this insidious killer. I have cancer too, but I'm not riding for me. This picture was taken when she was 18. She died at 60. Waaaay too young!

My Story

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.

Hal

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 381 mi Ridden
    $265 Raised
    2018
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2019
  • 136 mi Ridden
    $831 Raised
    2025
3years
517 mi
Ridden
$1,107
Raised

My Challenge

  • 47.0 mi ride - September to Remembet - Saturday, September 27, 2025

    From Clackamas, Or to Ridgefield, Wa

    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 11.0 mi ride - Veterans Circle - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 14.0 mi ride - Intel Campus Loop - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 3.1 mi ride - Orenco stroll - Sunday, September 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 1.0 mi ride - To market - Saturday, September 20, 2025

    From Home to Home

    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 21.0 mi ride - Airport loop - Friday, September 19, 2025

    From Home to Home

    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 40.2 mi ride - Devine ride - Monday, September 15, 2025

    From Home to Home

    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • Training while healing pedal
    15 Sep 2025

    “I’ve been been better”, it’s been said by many. Myself not the least.

    I’m recovering from a recent bike crash and that is the last thing I want to encounter.

    To that end, in order to keep my part of the bargain, I’m including the time I spin on the “stable-like-an-eleven-speed-tricycle” divided by the average speed of my city style 21 speed bike when I spend ½ hour pedaling steadily.

    It’s good for my health, too!!

    It’s also good math. 😄

    Thank you again for your support.

    Training while healing pedal
    Posted 15 days ago
  • 6.7 mi ride - In garage trainer workout. - Sunday, September 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 33.5 mi ride - Teeth today? - Thursday, September 11, 2025

    From Home to Vancouver Dentist

    Logged this ride 18 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Tualatin Valley Garden Club
    “We support Hal! Ride on!”
    $207
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you all for your generous support. I vow to remain in saddle wherever and whenever I ride. I only ask that you allow a safe distance between your vehicle and that cyclist you encounter. It could be me. Hal on Wheeeeels!!!”
  • Victoria Saager
    $124.20
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thanks Vic.”
  • Robin Dale
    “I'm not putting ANY miles on my Ten GSD due to the issues with circulation, nerve dmg and inflamation around L hip and femoral artery. Talk soon.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “From the bottom of my heart, thank you, brother.”
  • ellen young
    “thanks Hal, wtg”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you, Ellen. Your support is precious.”
  • Anonymous
    $50
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you, whoever you are. ✌🏼❤️🚴🏻‍♂️”
  • Tim Devine
    “From a brother from another mother.”
    $50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
  • Budshelmetmirrors.com
    “Keep the rubber side down, my friend!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “And air in those inner tubes. 🚴🏻‍♂️”
  • Colleen Hampton
    “Don't fall!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “I'll keep the rubberside down. Colleen. Thanks for your support.”
  • Daniel Brewer
    “Go get 'em, Hal!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you, Daniel. There’s a speech in there somewhere.”
  • judith shortt
    $36.23
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Crash sends his regards and will keep his rubberside down.”
  • Curtis Roth
    “Go Hal!”
    $26.91
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you Curtis.”
  • Mike Ballard Sr
    “Keep on Keeping on”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Thank you, brother.”
  • Hal Ballard
    “Kids should be enjoying life, not having to fight for it. Help me help them win!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 54 days ago
    Hal Ballard
    Hal
    “Help me help them.”
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