Rex Saffer

I am riding 350 mi in memory of my loved one, Brayden John Chandler. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 263.3 mi My goal is 350 mi

My Rankings

National: 23rd
State: 2nd in PA
My Team: 4th

I've raised $12,712 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Brayden John Chandler

My Story

29 Mar 2026

Friends and Family,

This year, I am again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge (GCC) to fight kids' cancer! This will be my sixth year to take up the Challenge, in which we set mileage and donation goals for the month of September. Our fundraising provides vital support (literally vital!) for the Children's Cancer Research Fund, a highly rated national foundation.

Why? Because right now, 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. One of these was my 3–year old step–grandson Brayden, who died of Wilms' Tumor, the most common form of childhood kidney cancer. Most kids with Wilms that get an early diagnosis go on to survive and lead normal lives. Brayden never got that chance. On March 24 of this year, he would have been twelve years old.

In 2026, the National Cancer Institute has earmarked about $300 million for pediatric cancer research. That sounds like a huge investment, but it is only 4% of a total budget of over $7.3 billion! This is an abomination. For this year's Challenge, I have made the first donation of $500. Please join me by making a generous donation of your own to support the Children's Cancer Research Fund and give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Kids should be living their lives, not fighting for them.

I rode 271 miles and raised $178 in 2021, 304 miles and $2,034 in 2022, 361 miles and $6,869 in 2023. I was unable to ride in 2024 due to an arthritic hip, which has since improved. In 2025 I rode 430 miles and pledged to raise $7,500, but due to your astonishing generosity the total was an amazing $13,774. This year I will try to coax another 350 miles out of my aging, delapidated body. The rest depends on you! I have set a goal of $10,000 and hope you will help me to reach or even exceed it.

Thank you so much,

Rex

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

271 mi Ridden

Raised

2021
304 mi Ridden

$2,034 Raised

2022
361 mi Ridden

$6,869 Raised

2023
Ridden

$518 Raised

2024
430 mi Ridden

$13,774 Raised

2025
263 mi Ridden

$12,712 Raised

2026

1,630 mi

Ridden

$36,084

Raised

My Challenge

30.1 mi ride - SRT Pawlings to Schuylkill Center - Thursday, September 17, 2026

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31.7 mi ride - PT SRT Bike Rack to Mowere - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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30.3 mi ride - PT Longford Park to Schwenksville - Saturday, September 12, 2026

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28.3 mi ride - SRT KOP to Exton - Thursday, September 10, 2026

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30.2 mi ride - SRT Schuylkill Center to Pawlings - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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$10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 11 days ago
27.4 mi ride - SRT Phoenixville to Pottstown - Sunday, September 6, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days ago
30.9 mi ride - CVT KOP to Exton - Saturday, September 5, 2026

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23.5 mi ride - PT Bike Rack to Lock 60 - Thursday, September 3, 2026

Logged this ride 14 days ago
31.0 mi ride - SRT Schuylkill Center to Pawlings - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Carol Vorchheimer
$1,000
Received this donation 28 days ago

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Jane Hileman

“Go Rex!!!”
$517.50
Received this donation 30 days ago

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John O'Rourke
$517.50
Received this donation 26 days ago

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Mary Elizabeth Pfeil
$517.50
Received this donation 30 days ago

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Mike McLelland
$517.50
Received this donation 13 days ago

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Allan Struzinski
$258.75
Received this donation 10 days ago

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Diane Basile
$258.75
Received this donation 29 days ago

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Ellen Knight

“Congrats Rex! You are an inspiration. Sham Knight”
$258.75
Received this donation 11 days ago

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Nan Ward

“Keep up the good work!”
$258.75
Received this donation 31 days ago

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Robin Fischer
$258.75
Received this donation 3 days ago

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Anonymous
$258.75
Received this donation 4 days ago

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Andrew Kaufman
$207
Received this donation 30 days ago

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Doug Chaney
$200
Received this donation 21 days ago

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John Early

“Proud to sponsor Rex Saffer as he takes on this 350-mile challenge! It's a big goal for Rex, but fighting kids' cancer is an ever bigger mission. Cheering you on every mile of the way, Rex! Ride safe, and let's kick cancer's butt!”
$181.13
Received this donation 8 days ago

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ken kirschner

“Pedal hard and ride strong! So proud to support you in the fight against cancer.”
$180
Received this donation 10 days ago

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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!”
$125.68
Received this donation 8 days ago

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Ala Hamilton-Day
$103.50
Received this donation 28 days ago

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Angela Masterson
$103.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

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Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

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Bev Cutler

“The time and effort you put into training and pedaling to make a difference in children’s lives is inspirational.”
$103.50
Received this donation 29 days ago

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