David Gugel

I am riding 300 miles in support of 3 yr old Owen and children like him. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 97.4 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 610th
State: 15th in AZ

I've raised $780 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Owen Klemm

This is my 9th year of riding in the Great Cycle Challenge and I thank those who have pitched in, in previous years to support this worthwhile cause of fighting childhood cancer. This year I’m riding for Owen Klemm, in June of 2024, just after celebrating his 2nd birthday, Owen was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. His diagnosis turned the Klemm family’s world upside down, as they learned the cancer had metastasized throughout his body. He’s fighting hard and enduring aggressive treatments and will be treated again this month to more aggressive radiation treatment. My ride may not benefit him directly, but his fight is reason enough for me to ride and bring attention to his plight and those of children like him. All proceeds from your contributions go to the Children’s Cancer Research fund and all donations are tax deductible. Children should not have to go through this, their parents shouldn’t have to go through watching their child struggle and suffer. Please help by donating - a little goes a long way. Thank you!

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.

David

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

326 mi Ridden

$1,025 Raised

2017
390 mi Ridden

$1,490 Raised

2018
433 mi Ridden

$842 Raised

2019
468 mi Ridden

$1,149 Raised

2020
371 mi Ridden

$2,276 Raised

2021
358 mi Ridden

$2,678 Raised

2022
305 mi Ridden

$2,582 Raised

2023
405 mi Ridden

$3,189 Raised

2024
97 mi Ridden

$780 Raised

2025

3,153 mi

Ridden

$16,010

Raised

My Challenge

33.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 5, 2025

Logged this ride 9 hours ago - View on Strava
32.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
$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 3 days ago
32.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
$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 16 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

John B

“Stay out of the heat and be careful.”
$120
Received this donation 4 days ago

David

“John, thank you so much for your generous support! It is heartbreaking what these kids have to go through in the fight for their lives, but the research is helping to find better and more effective treatments, thanks to generous folks like you! Thank you making a difference in these little lives! Blessings to you!”

John, thank you so much for your generous support! It is heartbreaking what these kids have to go through in the fight for their lives, but the research is helping to find better and more effective treatments, thanks to generous folks like you! Thank you making a difference in these little lives! Blessings to you!
Janine Haley

“Your dedication and faithfulness to the cause is much appreciated ♥️”
$103.50
Received this donation 16 days ago

David

“Janine, Thank you so much for your continued support! I think it’s more important than ever, your gift will certainly help in the fight against childhood cancer and is a blessing to so many children and their families! Thank you!”

Janine, Thank you so much for your continued support! I think it’s more important than ever, your gift will certainly help in the fight against childhood cancer and is a blessing to so many children and their families! Thank you!
Rick and Lisa Sawin

“Thank you David for your unwavering commitment and focus on supporting this. We are happy to support you and what you are riding for. Good luck and stay safe.”
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

David

“Thank you Rick and Lisa for your support again this year! You guys are making a difference in these little lives, myself and their families are grateful for your generosity!!! Thank you!!!”

Thank you Rick and Lisa for your support again this year! You guys are making a difference in these little lives, myself and their families are grateful for your generosity!!! Thank you!!!
Fred Domenigoni

“Do David, GO!!!”
$70
Received this donation 3 days ago

David

“Fred, Thank you for your perseverance to support me in this challenge along with your generous gift! It will fund research that will come up with cures and better treatment for these children which is so desperately needed! Thank you again for being a difference maker in their lives!”

Fred, Thank you for your perseverance to support me in this challenge along with your generous gift! It will fund research that will come up with cures and better treatment for these children which is so desperately needed! Thank you again for being a difference maker in their lives!
Alice Coronado-Hernandez

“David this is such a great cause. Thank you for your dedication. I'm happy to support you all these years.”
$51.75
Received this donation 16 days ago

David

“Alice Thank you so much for your support again this year! It is appreciated more than you know and this year is no exception. Your gift will help researchers find those cures these children need and are waiting for. Thank you for making a difference in these little lives.”

Alice Thank you so much for your support again this year! It is appreciated more than you know and this year is no exception. Your gift will help researchers find those cures these children need and are waiting for. Thank you for making a difference in these little lives.
Anonymous

“Thank you David for all you do to help the children! God bless you 🙏 ❤️”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

David

“Thank you so much for your generous donation and supporting research to help these children. I appreciate your contribution and I know these families and their children are so thankful for the outpouring of generous people like you! Thank you!”

Thank you so much for your generous donation and supporting research to help these children. I appreciate your contribution and I know these families and their children are so thankful for the outpouring of generous people like you! Thank you!
Mark and Jen

“God Bless you and all the years you have done this great act!”
$51.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

David

“Thank you Mark and Jen for your continued generosity and support all these years! Your gift to this cause means a great deal to these families whose children are fighting literally for their lives. Thank you for making a difference!”

Thank you Mark and Jen for your continued generosity and support all these years! Your gift to this cause means a great deal to these families whose children are fighting literally for their lives. Thank you for making a difference!
Paul Cooper

“RIDE LIKE THE WIND!”
$51.75
Received this donation 3 days ago

David

“Paul, thank you for your support again this year - It is appreciated more than you know and this year is no exception. Your gift will help researchers find those cures these children need and are waiting for. Thank you for making a difference in these little lives.””

Paul, thank you for your support again this year - It is appreciated more than you know and this year is no exception. Your gift will help researchers find those cures these children need and are waiting for. Thank you for making a difference in these little lives.”
Cheryl Goodyear

“Go get ‘em Dave!”
$36.23
Received this donation 3 days ago

David

“Thank you Cheryl for your generous support and making a difference in little lives. Your gift will help researchers find those cures and better treatments these children need and are waiting for. It is so appreciated by their families and me! Thank you!”

Thank you Cheryl for your generous support and making a difference in little lives. Your gift will help researchers find those cures and better treatments these children need and are waiting for. It is so appreciated by their families and me! Thank you!
Linda Anderson

“Blessed to support your challenge ❤️🙏🏻”
$36.23
Received this donation 4 days ago

David

“Thank you Linda for your support year after year! It is so appreciated by these families and their children, and by me as well. Thank you!”

Thank you Linda for your support year after year! It is so appreciated by these families and their children, and by me as well. Thank you!
David Gugel

“Here is my personal kick off to this year’s ride to fight childhood cancer! Please join me in helping to save these little lives.”
$103.50
Received this donation 32 days ago

David