John Ball
Just before summer Hannah Grace finished a years long grind of treatments but for a 3rd time rang that bell showing her strength and determination! 🚴♂️
I've Ridden
179.3 mi
My goal is
250 mi
My Rankings
- National: 662nd
- State: 26th in OH
I'm Riding For
Hannah Grace
Hannah Grace is now 10 and cancer free for the 3rd time. This girl is a fighter and is stronger than I will ever be. Continue to pray for the Family and years of good scans…. 🙏🙌🏻
My Story
6 Aug 2026
This is my 10th year riding and seeing Hannah grow throughout the years has been a blessing. Thank you everyone for anything you can do and God Bless.
My Legacy
Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
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1,115 mi Ridden$2,104 Raised2017
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1,296 mi Ridden$4,155 Raised2018
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248 mi Ridden$905 Raised2019
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Ridden$3,100 Raised2020
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517 mi Ridden$1,880 Raised2021
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250 mi Ridden$2,506 Raised2022
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501 mi Ridden$1,521 Raised2023
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250 mi Ridden$1,171 Raised2024
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252 mi Ridden$1,365 Raised2025
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Ridden$1,862 Raised2026
4,620 mi
Ridden
$20,569
Raised
My Challenge
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Day 15 - Indianapolis - over half way….
15 Sep 2026With temperatures in the 90s, I tried staying in the tree lined trail canopy as much as possible after work today. Staying ahead of pace
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21.9 mi ride - Day 15 B@O & Bicentennial Trail Indianapolis - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Day 14 IU -Indianapolis
15 Sep 2026A cool Monday ride after work and 20 was the goal and got a little more riding the B&O Trail to downtown - Indiana University
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23.9 mi ride - Day 14 B&O trail Indianapolis - Monday, September 14, 2026
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Day 13 Break in the rain
13 Sep 2026Last few days were showers and Saturday allowed some good rest. 15 miles this afternoon and I will be riding in Indianapolis this coming week. Thank you again to everyone for donations and prayers.
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15.4 mi ride - Day 13 Sunday Trail - Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Day 10 Rain Rain Rain
10 Sep 2026Looks like rain the next several days….
In 10 years you have helped me raised over $20,500 towards Children’s Cancer Research! 👏👏👏 Huge Thank You!!!
Posted 8 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.
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Day 9 - Kick Cancer Butt Match Day
10 Sep 2026Late ride in Lexington - long day at work and didn’t get to hotel until 7:30pm so got back from short ride after dark. This pic is what it would look like on the North Lexington trails which I sadly didn’t get to ride this trip.
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7.8 mi ride - Day 9 Lexington -Kick cancers butt day! - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Logged this ride 8 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$819.99Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you!”
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Bryon Zambello
“God bless your efforts John and all the professionals taking care of sweet Hannah Grace. Let’s kick cancer’s BU🏝️🏝️!”
$165.60Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you my friend!!! 🚴♂️”
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Debbie Billman
“In honor of our sweet granddaughter Hannah Grace. Love, Oma and ope”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you! Hannah is such a warrior - Her strength inspires us all!!!”
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Greg Stoughton
“You go, John! Keep pedaling, my friend. Blessings in Christ.”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you my friend…. Giving feels so good and warms the heart and soul ☺️”
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Larry Winchowky
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you my friend!!! See you hopefully this winter again… not a fan of this snow!”
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Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you whoever you are for your giving heart.”
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Tony Sucato
“John - I love that you do this and have been so consistent through the years! You’re a great example, putting ACTION above ideas! Go get em, and stay hydrated my friend!”
$100Received this donation 9 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you my Brother! Good luck with Lifewise and with your determination, I’m sure it will thrive and grow quickly!”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 36 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you! Not sure if your first year or if you followed for all 10 but thank you for being a part.”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you! Not sure if your first year or if you followed for all 10 but thank you for being a part.”
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Mike Billman
“Thank you for all your support of Hannah over the years.”
$51.75Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you! Mike we really need to spend some time with your Family - gets harder as kids get older! Send us a schedule of events if you have one please.”
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Sally Gollnitz
“Thank you John for your continued support for Hannah Grace and for Childhood Cancer! You rock [ride]!!”
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you! More coupons for Tazikis and Barrel House so time to switch it up for Saturday nights with you girls.”
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Tom Kauzrich
“Good luck John! Your mom will be watching you ride.”
$51.75Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you! Wish all the best for you both and here’s to another Packer season!”
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Valerie Held
“So proud of your dedication and hard work to make this happen in honor of Sweet Hannah Grace the past 10 years!”
$51.75Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you and I have a ride of xx miles in mind…. Let’s roll! 😘”
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Brian Wagner
$25.88Received this donation 8 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you! Looking forward to Thanksgiving and having Rex over!”
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Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 9 days ago
John
“Helped take the totals to over $20k in 10 years. Every donation helps - thank you! Not sure if your first year or if you followed for all 10 but thank you for being a part.”