I am pleased and blessed to be part of the Great Cycle Challenge. This is my sixth year riding to help fight kids' cancer, which is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. More than 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. Which is where you and I come in.

I've ridden 3,187 miles so far, which is good for an old man, but four accidents have left me with a knee that may become uncooperative. So my goal this year is only 400 miles, but I will surpass that if the knee allows.

You, my friends, have donated $3,513 so far, and I thank you. My goal this year is $800. I started us off with $51.75 and will make a similar donation mid-September.

Please support us by making a generous donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Your support will change little lives, maybe someone you know.

Again, thank you so much.

John