James LeBlanc
- National: 444th
- State: 2nd in LA
I'm Riding For
Paul Danna (1961-2019)
This year, I am riding in memory of Paul Danna. Paul was my next door neighbor growing up and, even after we both moved out of our parents' homes, we still lived around the corner from each other for several more years. But Paul was always more than a neighbor, he was much more like my older brother. Whenever I was sick as a kid (which was VERY often), I'll never forget how Paul would record movies off of HBO and bring the VHS tapes over for me to watch. When I was in the hospital, he was usually there with a puzzle or deck of cards to keep me entertained. There was no bigger Tiger fan in the world, whether it was our Neville Tigers or the big boys down in Baton Rouge. Everyone that knew Paul could count on him to have all the latest stats or recruiting gossip, even before the internet put all of it at our fingertips. Even at Paul's funeral, we all listened and smiled as the LSU band played their marches and fight song! He would have turned 64 this year (just a few days prior to my writing this) and there's still not a trip through the old neighborhood, or to a Tiger football game, that doesn't bring back good memories of Paul. Geaux Tigers!
My Story
For the 5th year in a row, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? In 1993, I lost a really close friend named Brian to leukemia. And after all these years, more kids still die from cancers than from any other disease. More than 15,700 families receive a terrifying diagnosis every year.
So after raising over $3500 last year (and OVER $11000 since 2021!!) I am trying to raise even more money through this challenge to help kids who are suffering, along with their families, and support the Children's Cancer Research Fund. This fundraiser allows them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support me once again 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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202 mi Ridden$1,746 Raised2021
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258 mi Ridden$2,600 Raised2022
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360 mi Ridden$3,425 Raised2023
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422 mi Ridden$3,554 Raised2024
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Ridden$973 Raised2025
My Challenge
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11.2 mi ride - Bending, but not breaking - Thursday, September 4, 2025
Logged this ride 1 day ago -
10.0 mi ride - (im)Perfect 10 - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
13.2 mi ride - Unlucky 13? - 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 9 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 17 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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Chuck & Denise McIntosh
$207Received this donation 9 days ago
James
“Thank y'all so much, Chuck & Denise. I'm honored to ride in Paul's memory. #TeamGuate 🇬🇹”
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G. Robert Huffstutter
$155.25Received this donation 4 days ago
James
“Thanks, Doc, for always supporting me...in whatever crazy idea I come up with! Love you! #TeamGuate 🇬🇹”
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Nana & Paw
“So proud of you! And appreciative of everything you’ve been doing for us. ❤️”
$77.63Received this donation 16 days ago
James
“Thank y'all so much. It's been a privilege to support y'all during this time, and I'm so glad that both of you are a little stronger every day!”
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Kayla Vidallier
$72.45Received this donation 20 days ago
James
“Thanks, cuzzin!! If I can still walk when this month is over, I'll see y'all at the family reunion!”
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Kelly Greenwood
$72.45Received this donation 32 days ago
James
“Thank you, Kelly, for always being so generous with your time and resources. I can't wait to make the trip with y'all next summer. #TeamGuate 🇬🇹”
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Vicki Bennett
“Thank you for caring for others and doing something about it! 🥰”
$72.45Received this donation 16 days ago
James
“I appreciate it so much, Vicki! Thanks for always being there to support me.”
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Mike & Jan McGrew
“Go get em Jay!!”
$51.75Received this donation 32 days ago
James
“Thank y'all so much. I know y'all have had a rough time lately, and I appreciate your support!”
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Jada Babcock
“Happy birthday, Bubba! Proud of you!”
$36.23Received this donation 17 days ago
James
“Thanks, Gus! These August birthdays seem to come around sooner & sooner...and they're making these September rides harder & harder!”
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Jessi Henson
“So proud of you Jay!!”
$36.23Received this donation 6 days ago
James
“Thank you, Jessi!! Miss our "work" time spent watching Jonas Vingegaard & his Vinge-baby. 😂”
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Kelly Hill
“Let’s gooooo!!!”
$36.23Received this donation 6 days ago
James
“Thanks, KHill! It was great being on a shift with you again for all of 9½ seconds. 🙄”
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LaDonna Smith
$36.23Received this donation 6 days ago
James
“Thank you so much, LaDonna! I hope I can be back on the Westside to work with y'all some soon!”
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Dianne Young
“You are an inspiration!!!! Thank you for your hard work for this cause!!”
$25.88Received this donation 5 days ago
James
“Thank you so much, Dianne! I really appreciate that. I hope you and all the family are doing well!! ❤️”
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Donna Schaitel
“Way to geaux, Jay!”
$25.88Received this donation 16 days ago
James
“Thank you, Ms Donna! And thanks for always being willing to help my parents while they've been down. ❤️”
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Anonymous
“<3”
$25Received this donation 38 days ago
James
“Thanks, Ivy...I mean, Ms. Anonymous!! #TeamGuate 🇬🇹 ¡Gracias Ivy...quiero decir, Señorita Anónima!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$22Received this donation 36 days ago -
Anonymous
$20.70Received this donation 6 days ago
James
“Thank you for supporting me, whoever you are! 💜”