Bob Sylverne
- National: 926th
- State: 60th in IL
I'm Riding For
Willy Griffin
This is year 3 I will be riding for Willy. Willy will officially complete treatment for childhood leukemia this fall. After countless appointments, medications, hospital stays, blood transfusions (the last one two weeks ago), platelet transfusions, blood clots, allergic reactions, chemo holds and so many more ups and downs, it's hard to believe that we are here. He was diagnosed in 6th grade and will be a Freshman this fall. His parents worry now about him finding his “new normal". They worry about the late effects all the chemotherapy will have on his growing body. They worry about his friendships, as he has spent all of middle school in treatment. They worry about his future adult relationships - will he be able to have kids. They worry the most about relapse. Will is the grandson of of our neighbors and good friends Jane and Andy Carponelli. This years ride is personal.
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.
This year I am once again riding for Travis “Will” Griffin, who will be celebrating his 14th birthday this month.
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.
My Legacy
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305 mi Ridden$1,509 Raised2016
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328 mi Ridden$1,089 Raised2017
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240 mi Ridden$541 Raised2018
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176 mi Ridden$558 Raised2019
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226 mi Ridden$954 Raised2021
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286 mi Ridden$616 Raised2022
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328 mi Ridden$1,749 Raised2023
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298 mi Ridden$1,269 Raised2024
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Ridden$604 Raised2025
My Challenge
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15.0 mi ride - Ride No 3 - Thursday, September 4, 2025
Logged this ride 1 day ago -
13.9 mi ride - Ride No 2 - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
16.5 mi ride - First ride of the challenge - Monday, September 1, 2025
Logged this ride 4 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 31 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 32 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 32 days ago
My Sponsors
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Joe Fiorentino
“Have a great ride Bob!”
$124.20Received this donation 32 days ago
Bob
“Thanks Joe!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$108Received this donation 31 days ago -
Steve Staszak
“Go Bob.”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Bob
“Thanks Steve!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53Received this donation 32 days ago -
Terry Smith
“For all the cancer patients and all the cancer survivors.”
$36.23Received this donation 32 days ago
Bob
“Thanks Terry!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$26.01Received this donation 32 days ago -
Bob Sylverne
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$103.50Received this donation 32 days ago