John Townsend

I am riding 78 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 38.6 mi My goal is 78 mi

My Rankings

National: 906th
State: 58th in IL

I've raised $611 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

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.

John

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

79 mi Ridden

$541 Raised

2021
129 mi Ridden

$535 Raised

2022
102 mi Ridden

$2,019 Raised

2023
126 mi Ridden

$2,113 Raised

2024
39 mi Ridden

$611 Raised

2025

475 mi

Ridden

$5,819

Raised

My Challenge

9.7 mi ride - Friday, September 5, 2025

Logged this ride 54 minutes ago
19.4 mi ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Logged this ride 3 days ago
$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 4 days ago
9.5 mi ride - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago
$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 9 days ago
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 73 days ago

My Sponsors

Andrita Hammond

“We are so happy that you are doing this. Love ya!”
$124.20
Received this donation 9 days ago

John

“Thank you, Andrita for your generous support every year I have made this ride. I hope you feel how much Luv I have in my heart for you and Rod.”

Thank you, Andrita for your generous support every year I have made this ride. I hope you feel how much Luv I have in my heart for you and Rod.
Lucius Bell

“Proud of you, John. Thanks for being an inspiration for us all.”
$103.50
Received this donation 4 days ago

John

“Thank you, Brother Lu, for your generous donation. I must say that I am inspired by Kids and The Cause.”

Thank you, Brother Lu, for your generous donation. I must say that I am inspired by Kids and The Cause.
Barbara Townsend

“You're doing a great job of riding and raising money this year, Honey!! I'm sorry I can't ride with you but it's my pleasure to donate to such a worthy cause!! Keep on riding 🚴‍♂️❣️🚴‍♂️❣️”
$72.45
Received this donation 44 minutes ago

John

“Thank You, my Luv..WYFS ❤️”

Thank You, my Luv..WYFS ❤️
Joseph Marshall

“WAY TO GO, BIG JOHN !!! LOOKING GOOD !!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 8 days ago

John

“Thanks, Joe, for your generous support of the Kids. Spread the word to my 'House buddies down your way. I know that your gift will be blessed. I'll be thinking of you when I ride.”

Thanks, Joe, for your generous support of the Kids. Spread the word to my 'House buddies down your way. I know that your gift will be blessed. I'll be thinking of you when I ride.
Toya Williams

“Many blessings to you John as you continue to fight the good fight. Keep going as you continue to help the children. Thank you”
$51.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

John

“Thank you, Toya.. You've always helped in the my "Fun Raising" for the Kids. I know your gift will be blessed.”

Thank you, Toya.. You've always helped in the my "Fun Raising" for the Kids. I know your gift will be blessed.
Cheryl Dugan

“Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause. Good luck. Cheryl”
$36.23
Received this donation 15 days ago

John

“Thank you much, Nurse Cheryl! You are so kind.”

Thank you much, Nurse Cheryl! You are so kind.
Sergio & Felicia Sosa

“It’s our pleasure to support you & the fight against Kids Cancer. Ride like the wind.”
$25.88
Received this donation 9 days ago

John

“Thanks to you guys for your support of The Cause each and every year. It's a pleasure and a blessing to have become friends and neighbors.”

Thanks to you guys for your support of The Cause each and every year. It's a pleasure and a blessing to have become friends and neighbors.
Randall Clark

“Go all the way John.”
$20.70
Received this donation 3 days ago

John

“Thank you so much, Randal. I'm so inspired by all the kindness and support that folks like you show my efforts!”

Thank you so much, Randal. I'm so inspired by all the kindness and support that folks like you show my efforts!
John Townsend

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 73 days ago

John