Micheal McIntyre

I am riding 493 mi to help find better treatments for childhood cancers. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 543.9 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 5th
State: 1st in PA
My Team: 2nd

I've raised $29,154 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Elliot Kelley

Elliot is in a fight with leukemia and he has the spirit to beat it. He is one tough cookie. His joyous spirit and positive disposition have never diminished, despite his many health issues. Elliot was born with Down Syndrome, during the world’s Covid pandemic. Unfortunately, he contracted Covid when he was a couple months old and was hospitalized for several weeks. He has had issues with his kidneys, stemming from Megaureter. He required surgery to fix that issue. He has had Speech, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and even Music therapy. Some of these services since he was just several months old. When old enough to walk, he required a walker to support himself. This is typical with kids who have Down syndrome. They struggle to walk because of weaker muscles. As he got stronger, he transitioned from the walker to wearing leg braces. Elliot was hospitalized for pneumonia and para flu. It was while being treated for pneumonia, that he was diagnosed with leukemia. The kid can't catch a break.

My Story

28 Oct 2025

I am participating in my 11th Great Cycle Challenge. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. I have to admit that as I age (I am 74 years young) the pedaling is getting a bit harder each year. Yet, I am fortunate to be able to still ride. There are many kids that will never have the opportunity to reach my age, or even have the chance to ride a bike, as cancer will end their life much too early.

While there has been tremendous progress in fighting pediatric cancer, it is still impacting the health and lives of too many kids.

So I am once again raising funds for the Children's Cancer Research Fund to help find a cure . The money you donate will allow them to continue their work in funding lifesaving research. Every dollar will bring us one step closer to helping another child beat this disease.

Your support does, and will, change little lives for the better. Thank You!

A word about my goals. My riding goal is 493 miles. If I reach it, I will have ridden 13,000 miles during the Great Cycle Challenges I have participated in. More importantly, if I can reach my fundraising goal, I will have raised $160,000 to beat kids' cancer. It would be even better if we can SURPASS that goal and give kids like Elliot a better chance at beating cancer. A HUGE thanks to everyone who has helped me reach these numbers.

With sincere gratitude,

Mike

P.S. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy often have a critical need blood and/or platelet transfusions. I now give platelets every two or three weeks. Platelets only have a five day shelf life resulting in a constant demand. Please give if you can.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

677 mi Ridden

Raised

2015
3,295 mi Ridden

$1,876 Raised

2016
1,734 mi Ridden

$5,206 Raised

2017
1,040 mi Ridden

$6,565 Raised

2018
1,477 mi Ridden

$9,272 Raised

2019
1,052 mi Ridden

$12,564 Raised

2020
877 mi Ridden

$23,295 Raised

2021
833 mi Ridden

$25,647 Raised

2022
1,000 mi Ridden

$21,834 Raised

2023
522 mi Ridden

$27,283 Raised

2024
544 mi Ridden

$29,154 Raised

2025

13,051 mi

Ridden

$163,320

Raised

My Challenge

A crap shoot.

27 Oct 2025

For many children with cancer, their treatments are a "crap shoot." Why, because the treatments they are given are with drugs created for adults, not specifically for a child's body. As a result, more than 90% will have health issues later in life. And at worst, they won't survive their treatment. When you play craps, a 7 or 11 on your first role is a winner. That got me thinking about those numbers. This is my 11th year riding in the GCC. So, I have one of the winning numbers. What would represent the 7? Well, I am currently the 8th highest fundraiser this year. With a week left in the fundraising period, I am now aiming to get to 7th. I am close. If you click on the individual leaderboard menu option, you can see the standings. Your donation will support the pediatric cancer research to one day help all kids become winners,

Posted 4 days ago
Will your name be on my back?

25 Oct 2025

To honor those that donate to the Great Cycle Challenge, I am having a custom jersey made with the names of my 2025 supporters. You had my back, and now I will be wearing your name on mine. There is still time to have your name added. A donation of ANY amount will put your name on the jersey. I did this a few years ago. This is a picture of that jersey. You can see that I have been wearing the jersey as ride with Woody this year. Let's see how far we can EXCEED my fundraising goal.

Posted 6 days ago
A cancer journey takes many turns

15 Oct 2025

Elliot needed to go back to the hospital to have his G-tube (gastrostomy tube) replaced. A G-tube is used in cancer treatment primarily to provide nutrition and hydration when a patient cannot eat or drink enough due to side effects like pain, nausea, or difficulty swallowing. Using a G-tube helps patients maintain strength, better tolerate treatment, and recover more quickly, as malnutrition can negatively impact the treatment's effectiveness and a patient's recovery. Elliot is one tough cookie. He never complains, regardless of what he has to endure in his fight with cancer.

Posted 16 days ago
20.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, October 11, 2025

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Woody has been with me every mile

9 Oct 2025

How do I connect with a four-year old that I am riding for when he is in the hospital more than one hundred miles away? I do it by finding out his favorite movie or cartoon character. I then buy two dolls of that character. I send one to the child, and keep one for myself. In Elliot's case, that character is Woody from Toy Story. I will carry my "Woody" on each of my rides. It is my way of having Elliot with me on every mile I pedal. Woody and I have now biked together for more than 500 miles. This includes rides in on gravel roads in Vermont (see picture).

Posted 22 days ago
22.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, October 9, 2025

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20.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 29, 2025

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Taco Tuesday anyone?

29 Sep 2025

I reached out to Chipotle to ask about doing a fundraiser...and it is on!

25% of purchases made on September 30th from 4:00-8:00 PM will be donated. You must use the code in attached flyer when ordering on line. You enter code in the Promo section. If ordering in the store, tell the cashier before paying. The code is: VXB8CXD Note: This is only valid at the King of Prussia location. The address is on the flyer.

Posted 32 days ago
54.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025

Logged this ride 34 days ago - View on Strava
31.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 27, 2025

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My Sponsors

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!”
$7,269.24
Received this donation 51 days ago

Micheal

“The THANKS goes to you and all my other donors that are supporting the research needed to find better treatments for childhood cancers. I am simply a conduit pedaling a bike to help spread the word about this cause.”

The THANKS goes to you and all my other donors that are supporting the research needed to find better treatments for childhood cancers. I am simply a conduit pedaling a bike to help spread the word about this cause.
Anonymous

“Ride safely, Mike! Carol and Rob Robinson”
$1,035
Received this donation 51 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you SO MUCH Carol and Rob for the generous donation!”

Thank you SO MUCH Carol and Rob for the generous donation!
edward antoian

“michael, glad that you continue to do this all the best and thank you”
$1,035
Received this donation 52 days ago

Micheal

“Ed, thank you for the generous donation again this year. I really appreciate your support. I will continue to ride in the Great Cycle Challenge for as long as I am physically able. Kids should have the opportunity to ride bikes as well. Childhood cancers delay or eliminate that possibility. Donations to the GCC will help fund the research needed to find safer and more effective treatments.”

Ed, thank you for the generous donation again this year. I really appreciate your support. I will continue to ride in the Great Cycle Challenge for as long as I am physically able. Kids should have the opportunity to ride bikes as well. Childhood cancers delay or eliminate that possibility. Donations to the GCC will help fund the research needed to find safer and more effective treatments.
Ken Ewell

“Mike, I’m glad to support your worthwhilecause and hop you have a great ride.”
$538.20
Received this donation 4 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you, Ken. I was so glad to hear you are doing okay. What a scare! My brothers and I were all praying for you. Life can take some strange twist. From living at 1928 North Broad Street on the Temple campus to a room at Temple Hospital. You never where life will take you. Your donation will help kids who are also facing a health issue. Their challenge is happening just as their life is beginning. It is so sad. Thanks again for your generosity.”

Thank you, Ken. I was so glad to hear you are doing okay. What a scare! My brothers and I were all praying for you. Life can take some strange twist. From living at 1928 North Broad Street on the Temple campus to a room at Temple Hospital. You never where life will take you. Your donation will help kids who are also facing a health issue. Their challenge is happening just as their life is beginning. It is so sad. Thanks again for your generosity.
Clinton Lawson

“Great Job Michael!”
$517.50
Received this donation 56 days ago

Micheal

“Clint, what is "great" are the individuals who donate to fund the research to better treat, or end, childhood cancers. You have been "great" for many years now. Thank you for your continued support.”

Clint, what is "great" are the individuals who donate to fund the research to better treat, or end, childhood cancers. You have been "great" for many years now. Thank you for your continued support.
David Moldoff

“Great to support such a worthy cause!”
$517.50
Received this donation 22 days ago

Micheal

“Dave, you have always been such a giving person. I truly admire your "service" approach to life, forever working for the good of others. You are a true role model.”

Dave, you have always been such a giving person. I truly admire your "service" approach to life, forever working for the good of others. You are a true role model.
Doane Family McDonald's

“Thank you for all you do, Mike!!”
$517.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you SO MUCH for the generous donation. My go to McDonald's is your Wayne location. It is unlike most fast food establishments. The manager, Veronica, and her staff work hard at creating a neighborhood, family-like atmosphere. This is something not found in many other places these days. Your donation reinforces my feeling that you indeed consider "community" an important part of a business' success.”

Thank you SO MUCH for the generous donation. My go to McDonald's is your Wayne location. It is unlike most fast food establishments. The manager, Veronica, and her staff work hard at creating a neighborhood, family-like atmosphere. This is something not found in many other places these days. Your donation reinforces my feeling that you indeed consider "community" an important part of a business' success.
Don, Daria, Lydia, and Nikolai Nawrocki

“Go Mike!!!! Such a great thing you do each year, and we are glad to contribute.”
$517.50
Received this donation 52 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you Nawrocki's! With Don being a childhood cancer survivor, I am truly honored by your support. Not all kids survive pediatric cancer. The young girl for whom I dedicated my GCC riding last year lost her battle with the disease, which makes my riding this year even more personal for me.”

Thank you Nawrocki's! With Don being a childhood cancer survivor, I am truly honored by your support. Not all kids survive pediatric cancer. The young girl for whom I dedicated my GCC riding last year lost her battle with the disease, which makes my riding this year even more personal for me.
Anonymous
$517.50
Received this donation 51 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you Sam for the donation. It was great to see you at Max's wedding. Your donation will have Kapler's and Hot Yoga or Not logos on this year's custom GCC jersey!”

Thank you Sam for the donation. It was great to see you at Max's wedding. Your donation will have Kapler's and Hot Yoga or Not logos on this year's custom GCC jersey!
Nancy Glasgow

“September 10th is an important date in our family, very glad it is match day this year. Thank you Mike for your compassion and your commitment. Difficult to think of a worthier cause.”
$510.26
Received this donation 51 days ago

Micheal

“Nancy, September 10 is you mom's birthday. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Clearly it will remain a special day for the Glasgow's. She lived a long life - 100 years! Hopefully, kids fighting cancer will have the opportunity as research for more effective and safer treatments are found. Your donation will help make that possible.”

Nancy, September 10 is you mom's birthday. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Clearly it will remain a special day for the Glasgow's. She lived a long life - 100 years! Hopefully, kids fighting cancer will have the opportunity as research for more effective and safer treatments are found. Your donation will help make that possible.
John Kuhla

“I will be using a Qualified Charitable Distribution to help meet my RMD requirements and to support your continuing fight against childhood cancer.”
$500
Received this donation 17 days ago

Micheal

“John, what a wonderful idea! Using a QCD to meet a Required Minimum Distribution is something that never occurred to me. Our cohorts are nearly all retired, so this is truly an strategy I will be suggesting next year. So appreciative of your generosity!”

John, what a wonderful idea! Using a QCD to meet a Required Minimum Distribution is something that never occurred to me. Our cohorts are nearly all retired, so this is truly an strategy I will be suggesting next year. So appreciative of your generosity!
Chipotle

“Chipotle was happy to help you raise funds for the Great Cycle Challenge to benefit the research needed to better treat childhood cancer.”
$375.81
Received this donation 30 days ago

Micheal

“Chipotle has been my "go to" lunch spot. When I saw the notification about applying to host a fundraiser, I immediately applied. The crew at the King of Prussia location were wonderful allowing me to set up and greet my supporters as they came in. It was truly a success. Thank you!”

Chipotle has been my "go to" lunch spot. When I saw the notification about applying to host a fundraiser, I immediately applied. The crew at the King of Prussia location were wonderful allowing me to set up and greet my supporters as they came in. It was truly a success. Thank you!
Anthony McIntyre

“Go Mike”
$274.28
Received this donation 51 days ago

Micheal

“Thanks for donating again this year, Anthony. You have been a very generous supporter over the years. I also appreciate you submitting a matching gift form to your employer. Not everyone whose employer offers a matching gift program takes the time to do so.”

Thanks for donating again this year, Anthony. You have been a very generous supporter over the years. I also appreciate you submitting a matching gift form to your employer. Not everyone whose employer offers a matching gift program takes the time to do so.
Anthony McIntyre

“Ride Mike Ride”
$274.28
Received this donation 7 days ago

Micheal

“Thanks, Anthony for the SECOND donation! And, much appreciation for sharing my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge with your friends and business associates. Their donations have pushed me over my fundraising goal. Hopefully, in the week that is left in the GCC fundraising period, we can really EXCEED that goal.”

Thanks, Anthony for the SECOND donation! And, much appreciation for sharing my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge with your friends and business associates. Their donations have pushed me over my fundraising goal. Hopefully, in the week that is left in the GCC fundraising period, we can really EXCEED that goal.
Arthur J. Gallagher

“Matching Anthony McIntyre's donation made on Oct. 24, 2025.”
$274.28
Received this donation 3 days ago

Micheal
Arthur J. Gallagher

“Matching the donation made by Anthony McIntyre on Sept. 10, 2025.”
$274.28
Received this donation 3 days ago

Micheal
Gregory Weinberg
$274.28
Received this donation 4 days ago

Micheal

“Hello, Gregory. Thank you for your generosity! I will be sure to let Tony know you responded to his email by making a contribution to help fight childhood cancer.”

Hello, Gregory. Thank you for your generosity! I will be sure to let Tony know you responded to his email by making a contribution to help fight childhood cancer.
Meg's Quilted Memories

“Keep up the good work! Elliott is very lucky to have you riding for him. Many blessings on your goal.”
$274.28
Received this donation 37 days ago

Micheal

“Your donation is truly appreciated! We need to find better treatments for childhood cancer so kids like Elliot will be able to live a long life. Meg's Quilted Memories logo will be on the jersey being created to commemorate those companies that supported my participation in this year's Great Cycle Challenge.”

Your donation is truly appreciated! We need to find better treatments for childhood cancer so kids like Elliot will be able to live a long life. Meg's Quilted Memories logo will be on the jersey being created to commemorate those companies that supported my participation in this year's Great Cycle Challenge.
Michael Cuneo
$274.28
Received this donation 51 days ago

Micheal

“Thank you for donating to this cause again this year, Mike. I truly appreciated your continued support to help find better treatments for childhood cancers.”

Thank you for donating to this cause again this year, Mike. I truly appreciated your continued support to help find better treatments for childhood cancers.
Sandy Nolt

“Thank you Michael for being a part of this wonderful charity!”
$274.28
Received this donation 7 days ago

Micheal

“The "thanks" goes to you Sandy! I so appreciate your donation to help beat childhood cancers. I will be sure to let my brother know that you donated to the cause.”

The "thanks" goes to you Sandy! I so appreciate your donation to help beat childhood cancers. I will be sure to let my brother know that you donated to the cause.