Joan Edwards

I am riding 100 mi in memory of my son, Nathan Edwards. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 134.2 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 3117th
State: 97th in VA

I've raised $473 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Nathan Edwards

My Story

1 Sep 2026

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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. My oldest son, Nathan, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma when he was 13 years old. Nathan died a little over a year after his diagnosis.

Kids should be living life, not dying.

I am riding to raise awareness about childhood cancer.

I am riding for Nathan, his brothers, and his dad.

I am riding for kids and their families that are enduring cancer right now.

I am riding for kids that made it to the point where there is no evidence of disease.

I am riding for the families who's child has died as a result of cancer.

I am riding in thanks of those who helped us along this journey, family, friends, doctors, nurses, surgeons, therapists, therapy dogs and their owners, and all of those running support organizations, their employees, their donors and their volunteers, and finally the childhood cancer researchers.

The funds raised through the Great Cycle Challenge support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

No donation is too small from $1, to $14-- the number of years Nathan lived.

Thank you for your consideration.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

396 mi Ridden

$1,305 Raised

2022
255 mi Ridden

$952 Raised

2023
180 mi Ridden

$948 Raised

2024
187 mi Ridden

$1,075 Raised

2025
134 mi Ridden

$473 Raised

2026

1,153 mi

Ridden

$4,753

Raised

My Challenge

10.0 mi ride - back inside - Thursday, September 17, 2026

Logged this ride 13 hours ago
5.3 mi ride - ride 3 outside - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
5.4 mi ride - 2nd day outside!!! - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago
5.0 mi ride - first day outside!!! - Sunday, September 13, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago
10.0 mi ride - inside - Sunday, September 13, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
11.5 mi ride - inside - Saturday, September 12, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago
8.0 mi ride - inside - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago
8.0 mi ride - inside - Thursday, September 10, 2026

Logged this ride 8 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 9 days ago
8.5 mi ride - inside - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago

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!”
$214.30
Received this donation 8 days ago

Joan
Elizabeth Devitt
$103.50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Joan

“Thanks so much for sponsoring me again this year!”

Thanks so much for sponsoring me again this year!
Jill & Chris Kinnison

“Way to go, Joan! I bet you'll surpass 100 miles just so you can get some outdoor biking in.”
$103.50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Joan

“Thank you for your support again this year!!”

Thank you for your support again this year!!
Anonymous
$25.88
Received this donation 9 days ago

Joan

“Thank you so much for sponsoring my ride!”

Thank you so much for sponsoring my ride!
Katie Karnes
$25.88
Received this donation 9 days ago

Joan

“Hi Katie! Thank you so much for sponsoring my ride!”

Hi Katie! Thank you so much for sponsoring my ride!