Jeffrey Ehlinger

I am riding 150 mi in memory of David Saj. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 66.9 mi My goal is 150 mi

My Rankings

National: 3371st
State: 196th in NY

I've raised $405 My goal is $500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

David Saj

My GACC journey started with my brother-in-law David Saj who cared deeply about children battling cancer. David passed away of multiple myeloma in late 2016. When David could no longer safely ride his bicycle, he gave it to me and only asked that I "use it as much as you can"... So, I have been using that bicycle ever since to fundraise for children's cancer research. David used to pray for children with cancer and so I can honor his memory by helping to prevent children from experiencing cancer. That is my goal here... and I'm doing it the best way I know how - by pedaling the bike David gave me and raising money for GCCUSA.

My Story

18 Jun 2026

September 2026 marks my 11th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer...

Why? Because cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the US. Sadly, over 15,000 children are diagnosed every year. Please support my ride by making a donation to GACC. Your support will change young lives. Thank you.

My Legacy

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

194 mi Ridden

$220 Raised

2016
303 mi Ridden

$603 Raised

2017
261 mi Ridden

$76 Raised

2018
270 mi Ridden

$298 Raised

2019
204 mi Ridden

$650 Raised

2020
97 mi Ridden

$500 Raised

2021
201 mi Ridden

$672 Raised

2022
164 mi Ridden

$558 Raised

2023
119 mi Ridden

$182 Raised

2024
155 mi Ridden

$1,013 Raised

2025
67 mi Ridden

$405 Raised

2026

2,035 mi

Ridden

$5,177

Raised

My Challenge

Week Two Complete!

17 Sep 2026

How are we halfway through September already?!

The #GCCUSA challenge personally is going well this year. My completed mileage is about 50% of what I was aiming for and the month is about half over.

Here’s hoping that the weather conditions hold out so I can get some more rides in.

Thank you to anyone who has pledged me thus far, and anyone who is following along on my progress. I really appreciate your support!

-Jeff

Posted 1 day ago
26.9 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 13, 2026

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12.7 mi ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026

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9.3 mi ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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Vaccine Weekend

8 Sep 2026

Wow I felt crummy after getting two vaccines on the same afternoon. Feeling better now… time to get “back in the saddle” again.

Posted 11 days ago
3.9 mi ride - Evening Ride - Monday, September 7, 2026

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14.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Logged this ride 17 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 24 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 77 days ago

My Sponsors

Anonymous

“Cheers to safe, healthy happy riding, AND ENDING CANCER! God bless you, sweet Jeff!”
$155.25
Received this donation 24 days ago

Jeffrey

“Thank you anonymous benefactor. I can’t believe this is my 11th year of doing the #GCCUSA ride. Thank you for your continued support over the years! -Jeff”

Thank you anonymous benefactor. I can’t believe this is my 11th year of doing the #GCCUSA ride. Thank you for your continued support over the years! -Jeff
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 77 days ago

Jeffrey

“Thank you, (anonymous donor) for pledging me for the great cycle challenge! -Jeff”

Thank you, (anonymous donor) for pledging me for the great cycle challenge! -Jeff
Scott Emerling

“Way to go Jeff!”
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

Jeffrey

“Scott, thank you so much for the donation. Also, thank you for reposting my fundraising link on your Facebook! -Jeff”

Scott, thank you so much for the donation. Also, thank you for reposting my fundraising link on your Facebook! -Jeff
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!”
$42.86
Received this donation 8 days ago

Jeffrey

“Thanks Kick, for the matching donation!”

Thanks Kick, for the matching donation!
Jeffrey Ehlinger

“I couldn’t resist the opportunity to double my pledge to myself…”
$51.75
Received this donation 9 days ago

Jeffrey
Jeffrey Ehlinger

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 92 days ago

Jeffrey