Mary Ella Jones
- National: 128th
- State: 6th in MI
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Jake Pennar
A very brave warrior has earned his angel wings! He is forever flying high! And in his 9 years on this Earth, Jake inspired countless people with the way he embodied his love and faith. Jake lived by these words "I grow in relationship with God by loving and caring for others." He genuinely loved everyone especially the kids at Children's Hospital Detroit where he was a patient. In September 2020, he rode his bike for Team Jake because he wanted to help kids with cancer have a better future. His legacy will live on when we ride again in September 2025 as we pay it forward for other kids fighting this disease. We salute YOU Brave Sweet Warrior Jake! Your light continues to shine on!
My Story
This will be my 9th year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge in memory of Jake Pennar, my sweet 9 year old friend who passed away in Jan 2021 after his 2 year battle with brain cancer. I learned about Jake in my local community during the 2019 GCC and was inspired by his immense love and faith. Team Jake began in 2020, and Jake even rode with us for 24 days raising over $6,000 so other kids battling cancer could have a better future. In 2025, Team Jake will continue to honor Jake's legacy and pay it forward for other kids fighting this disease. Jake your brilliant light will shine on! This year my goals in the Great Cycle Challenge are to ride 400 miles and to raise $5,370. Every year for the past 8 years I have strived to raise more money than the year before to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
Your support truly means the world to me as we ride for these brave and precious kids.
Blessings & Love to You & Yours,
Mary Ella
My Legacy
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336 mi Ridden$851 Raised2017
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307 mi Ridden$1,752 Raised2018
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395 mi Ridden$3,032 Raised2019
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451 mi Ridden$3,527 Raised2020
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522 mi Ridden$4,069 Raised2021
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308 mi Ridden$4,590 Raised2022
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361 mi Ridden$5,284 Raised2023
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305 mi Ridden$5,369 Raised2024
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410 mi Ridden$5,456 Raised2025
My Challenge
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10.5 mi ride - Celebration Ride! Both Goals Met! 💓🙌💓 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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13.9 mi ride - 400 Mile Mark Ride!🙌🚴🙌 - Monday, September 29, 2025
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13.1 mi ride - Yoga for a Cause Ride! 🙏🎗️🙏 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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10.7 mi ride - Last Friday Nite Ride! 🚴🏿🙌🦌🏈 - Friday, September 26, 2025
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10.3 mi ride - Flock of Geese Ride! 🚴🏿🙌🚴🏿 - Thursday, September 25, 2025
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10.5 mi ride - Deer Ride 🦌🚴🦌 - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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10.8 mi ride - EMU Geese Ride - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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10.2 mi ride - Hutch & CS Mott Kids! 💙🎗️🚴 - Monday, September 22, 2025
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9.4 mi ride - 2nd Ride Today! Finished @320 Mile Mark! 🚴💪🚴 - Sunday, September 21, 2025
Logged this ride 9 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$1,916.09Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Such a wonderful way to inspire sponsors and riders alike to make a difference in the fight against kids’ cancer! You all are such a blessing! 🙌🧡💙🎗️🚴👫”
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Anthony Iaquinto
“Thank you for your continuous support.”
$517.50Received this donation 21 days ago
Mary
“Hi Yogi! YOU are the best! Every year YOU are here to support my efforts and the kids! Thank YOU!”
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Linda Torakis
“❤️❤️❤️”
$388.99Received this donation 15 hours ago
Mary
“Hi Lovely! You put me over the top again! So grateful for your support of the kids. 🙏👫🎗️”
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Thomas Dooley
“Great effort for a worthy cause! Love, Tom & Elisa”
$258.75Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Tom and Elisa, Your support means the world! Thank you both!”
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Amy Wilson
“Go Mary Ella!! Ride for the kids!! Team Jake!!”
$124.20Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Hi Lovely, So appreciative of your support for the kids! Thank you!”
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Laura and Mike Dooley
“We’re cheering you on Mary!!! Wishing you safe cycling on behalf of Jake.”
$124.20Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Thank you both for having my back! I appreciate your support!”
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Anonymous
$124.20Received this donation 28 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much for my 1st donation! I truly appreciate your support! You made my day! 💓🙌💓”
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Nina Barlow Glover
$124.20Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Hi Lovely, Thank you for your continued support every year! It means a lot to me!”
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Sharon N
“Thank you for doing this Mary Ella! Jake would be so happy. So strong. So powerful. See you at yoga!”
$124.20Received this donation 2 days ago
Mary
“Hello Lovely, Thank you for your kind words! Jake is always there riding with me! I truly appreciate your support…it means a lot! 🙏😘🎗️👫”
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The Prana Yoga Studio
$122Received this donation 16 hours ago
Mary
“Grateful for your donation to support Kids Cancer Research Fund! 🙏💓🙏”
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Tim Couillard
$120Received this donation 21 days ago
Mary
“Hey Timbo, Appreciate your continued support!”
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Nicole Dimuzio
$103.50Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Hi Lovely, Thank you so much for your donation for the kids!”
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Dana Wakiji
“What a fantastic thing to continue to do for Jake and his beautiful legacy, Mary Ella!”
$100Received this donation 21 days ago
Mary
“Hi Lovely, Thank you for always being so generous and kind!”
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Ursula Henry
$72.45Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Hi Lovely, I appreciate your continued support every year for the kids.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$71.92Received this donation 15 days ago
Mary
“Hi Jim, Very much appreciate your support! Thank You! 💪🧡💙”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$56.62Received this donation 21 days ago
Mary
“Thank You! 💓🚴🏿💓”
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Betsy Martin
“Thank you for riding and supporting this great cause! Proud of you for always helping those in need! Hugs- Betsy”
$51.75Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Hi Lovely, I am so appreciative of your support of Team Jake and the kids & families bravely fighting this disease! And for supporting me with your kind words of encouragement!”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 21 days ago
Mary
“Appreciate your donation very much! Thank You!”
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Gold & Braid
“Go Mary Ella!!!👏👏👏❤️”
$51.75Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Hi Lovely, I appreciate YOU! Thank you for your support! 🥰”
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MaryElla Jones
“Riding in Memory of Jake Pennar who also loved to ride his bike! 💓🚲💓 Here’s to Team Jake 2025! 🙌🤩👏”
$50Received this donation 53 days ago
Mary
“💓🙌💓”