John Soyster

3years All Star
John Soyster
I am riding 300 mi for Jackson Soyster. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 60.0 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 41st
  • State: 3rd in MI
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $3,048 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jackson Soyster

Jackson Soyster

Jackson, age 11, has been living with a brain tumor since he was four years old. And to make his life still more challenging, his dad died in August 2023.

My Story

11 Jul 2025

I had planned to ride the Great Cycle Challenge in 2024, but on August 1st I fell on a training ride and broke my femur. With a little (no, a LOT) of help from some friends, over 400 miles were ridden and about $15,000 raised. I'm healed and ready to ride again this year. I created Team Jack, in support of my grandson who has an inoperable brain tumor. I invite you to join the team. It is very easy: you pick your mileage goal and see if you can get people to sponsor you. Any number of miles and any amount of money. If you would like to join Team Jack, email me and I'll help you get signed up. Peace!

John

www.johnsoyster.com

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 319 mi Ridden
    $6,820 Raised
    2023
  • Ridden
    $12,328 Raised
    2024
  • 60 mi Ridden
    $3,048 Raised
    2025
3years
401 mi
Ridden
$22,196
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.0 mi ride - Pere Marquette Rail Trail - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Saginaw Valley Rail Trail - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 3 days ago
  • 20.0 mi ride - Tittabawassee Township Path - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • $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 18 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 34 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 39 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 45 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 45 days ago

My Sponsors

  • DENISE SOBOLIK
    “Safe rides this year!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Denise, Thank you for your generous support. Today I rode the same route that I did last year, August 1, when I broke my leg. Today I went home in my own car instead of an ambulance. Rarin' to go.”
  • Stan Deines
    “It's a worthy path you and your bike are on!”
    $207
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Stan, Thank you for your continued, generous support. Jack thanks you, too.”
  • Job Steele
    $200
    Received this donation 45 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Jon, Thank you for your support of my grandson and all the kids that are fighting cancer.”
  • Cy and Gayle Johnson
    “May the wind be at your back. We support you all the way!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Cy & Gayle, Thanks for your support. I've got my first 20 miles accomplished. A few more to go to hit my goal. It is fun riding knowing so many are supporting me and this important cause.”
  • Marilyn Gardner
    “Good luck and hope you have a safe ride!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Marilyn, So far so good. I went back to the route where I fell last year (on the anniversary) and went home in my own car instead of an ambulance. Thanks for the support. Jack thanks you, too.”
  • Wolfgang HEIM
    “From one grandfather to another. Wishing you injury-free riding!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Thank you for your support of Jack and all the kids that are fighting cancer. And say hi to my friends at Trinity.”
  • Aimee and Bill Stoll
    “So happy to see you riding again! We keep your family in our prayers always. Enjoy the journey!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Aimee and Bill, Thank you for your support. Training has been going very well (18 miles this morning). I am eager to officially get started.”
  • Connie Spahr
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Connie & Dale, Thanks fo the support. I'll feel you encouraging me when the official riding begins.”
  • Dave & Jan Thorson
    “Continued prayers for Jackson & all his family”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Dave & Jan, Thank you for your generous support. Today I rode the same route that I did last year, August 1, when I broke my leg. Today I went home in my own car instead of an ambulance. Rarin' to go and can't wait for September to get here.”
  • Julie Castongia
    “So happy to hear you're back out riding for Jack!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Julie, Thank you for your support of Jack and all the kids that are fighting cancer. I'm looking forward to finishing the ride this year ;-)”
  • Robert Bowers
    “Glad your recovery allows you to ride for Jack and for all kids with childhood cancer.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Robert, Many thanks for your support. Two days and forty miles so far. And I appreciate the push I'm getting from all my sponsors. Jack says thanks, too.”
  • Barbara Hare
    $100
    Received this donation 45 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Barb, Thank you for your support of Jack and all the kids that are fighting cancer.”
  • Eric Kramer
    $100
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Jean Schluckbier
    $100
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Judith Rawluszki
    $100
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Judy, Thanks for being part of the team. Your support means everything.”
  • Marilyn Taipale
    $100
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Betty Nagel-Cribbins
    “May your journey be safe and your grandson's future be bright. God bless you both!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Betty, Thank you for your support of Jack and all the kids that are fighting cancer. It helps to know I've got people pushing me to reach the goal. Tomorrow I return to the route where, on August 1, 2024, I crashed and broke my leg. I'll be more careful this time.”
  • Karil Drake
    “Keep in Moving!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Karil, Thank you for your support of Jack and all the kids that are fighting cancer. It helps to know I've got people pushing me to reach the goal.”
  • Matthew Johnson
    $72.45
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Matt, Thanks for your support of this ride. It means a lot to have so many people behind me as I ride again this year. And Jack says thanks, too.”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    John Soyster
    John
    “Thank you for your support of my grandson and all the kids that are fighting cancer.”
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