james backenson

2years
james backenson
I am riding 200 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 245.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 815th
  • State: 29th in NJ
I've raised $2,035 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.

james

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 293 mi Ridden
    $1,676 Raised
    2024
  • 245 mi Ridden
    $2,035 Raised
    2025
2years
538 mi
Ridden
$3,711
Raised

My Challenge

  • 10.6 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Saturday, December 27, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 16.1 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Friday, December 26, 2025
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    Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
  • 15.2 mi ride - Morning ride - Thursday, December 25, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.2 mi ride - Morning ride - Saturday, December 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.1 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Saturday, December 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.8 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Saturday, November 29, 2025
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.0 mi ride - Morning ride - Thursday, November 27, 2025
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 75 days ago
  • $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 75 days ago
  • 12.9 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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    Logged this ride 88 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

  • THE WILLIS LAW GROUP
    $1,035
    Received this donation 75 days ago
    james backenson
    james
    “Thank you for your support”
  • Peter Backenson
    “Proud of your efforts Jim!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 90 days ago
  • Terrance Henne
    “Congratulations Jim.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 87 days ago
  • 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!”
    $83.93
    Received this donation 108 days ago
  • Tim Delaney
    “Great work Jimmy!”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 108 days ago
  • Jay Nistad
    $72.45
    Received this donation 120 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 120 days ago
  • Bryon BACKENSON
    “Muck those stalls!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 128 days ago
  • Greg Biche
    $51.75
    Received this donation 120 days ago
  • michele mattio
    “Good Luck!!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 110 days ago
  • Rita Carns
    “Jim: Enjoy the challenge (you got this) and thank you for helping to support childhood cancer. Cancer awareness if very dear to my heart as I am also a survivor. Live Love Laugh & Faith”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 110 days ago
    james backenson
    james
    “Thank you”
  • Alex Krasnitsky
    “Jim, great job on all the miles you’re riding to fight kids’ cancer! Proud to support you and the cause!”
    $35
    Received this donation 100 days ago
  • Victor Zarrilli
    “Stay upright buddy”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 120 days ago
  • Mark Hodgson
    $26.91
    Received this donation 120 days ago
  • Jack Bondi
    $25.88
    Received this donation 120 days ago
  • Kristin Conlon
    “I wish you the best on reaching your goal!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 108 days ago
  • james backenson
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 155 days ago
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