Joel Falter

This is my eleventh year raising funds in the fight against cancer. Riding over 8,000 miles the last ten years is a choice. The battle against cancer is not.

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I've Ridden 99.8 mi My goal is 700 mi

My Rankings

National: 10th
State: 1st in CA

I've raised $17,893 My goal is $20,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jason K.

Keep on fighting Jason!

My Story

23 Aug 2026

Hello Friends,

This is my eleventh year raising funds to fight kids’ cancer. I am riding for everyone affected by this disease first and foremost, kids and their families. I have seen family and friends suffer, and lost friends and loved ones to this disease. I can assure you it is a heart breaking experience. The only thing I can do to help people fighting cancer is to raise much needed funds for research, treatment, and support facilities to help ease the pain and challenges faced by those engaged in this battle. For me, riding over 8,000 miles is a choice. The battle against cancer is not.

Please do not wait. Donate now.

Thank you,

Joel

My Legacy

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

632 mi Ridden

$13,476 Raised

2016
744 mi Ridden

$15,425 Raised

2017
803 mi Ridden

$23,542 Raised

2018
852 mi Ridden

$20,043 Raised

2019
868 mi Ridden

$20,406 Raised

2020
861 mi Ridden

$20,762 Raised

2021
769 mi Ridden

$27,277 Raised

2022
819 mi Ridden

$27,003 Raised

2023
842 mi Ridden

$28,924 Raised

2024
842 mi Ridden

$17,405 Raised

2025
Ridden

$17,893 Raised

2026

8,131 mi

Ridden

$232,157

Raised

My Challenge

$10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

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

Posted 13 hours ago
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 18 hours ago
36.2 mi ride - Really hot and humid. - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Logged this ride 19 hours ago
32.1 mi ride - Holy Headwinds! - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
31.5 mi ride - Fighting Kids' Cancer All Month - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 12 days ago
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 16 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 16 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 16 days ago
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 18 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!”
$6,062.68
Received this donation 4 hours ago

Joel
Wifey

“Ride faster and ride harder. Chop, chop!”
$3,622.50
Received this donation 16 hours ago

Joel

“Of course. Right away!”

Of course. Right away!
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$1,500
Received this donation 16 days ago

Joel

“Thank you Michael. I appreciate your generous donation and support.”

Thank you Michael. I appreciate your generous donation and support.
Carolyn Hemann

“I support you today and every year to kick cancer in the butt!”
$500
Received this donation 14 hours ago

Joel

“Thank you for your generous donation and support. I appreciate it very much.”

Thank you for your generous donation and support. I appreciate it very much.
Katherine Padiila Otanez

“Respect, Joel! For your continuing commitment and hard work. Thank you, Kathy”
$310.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

Joel

“Thank you for your kind donation Kathy.”

Thank you for your kind donation Kathy.
Barry

“Always proud of you bro for doing this every year!”
$258.75
Received this donation 18 days ago

Joel

“Thanks for supporting me again and for the last ten years bro.”

Thanks for supporting me again and for the last ten years bro.
Mike Kirchner

“Joel, you da man! Our sincere thanks for your ongoing commitment to such an important initiative.”
$258.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Joel

“Thanks Mike. I appreciate your support.”

Thanks Mike. I appreciate your support.
Ron Klein

“Put on those miles, but don't get lost. You wouldn't want to make that left at Albuhkoykee and wind up in Pismo Beach. Proud of you brother!”
$258.75
Received this donation 17 hours ago

Joel

“Actually, Pismo Beach is very nice. Thanks for your support bro.”

Actually, Pismo Beach is very nice. Thanks for your support bro.
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$255.58
Received this donation 3 days ago

Joel

“Thank you very much.”

Thank you very much.
Robert Harris

“Keep pushing!”
$250
Received this donation 2 days ago

Joel

“Always. Thank you very much.”

Always. Thank you very much.
Kurt Gahnberg

“Thank you Joel. Donating to support memory of my brother Loren Gahnberg, taken too early by colon council.”
$207
Received this donation 2 days ago

Joel

“Thank you Kurt. I will be dedicating one of my rides to Loren as I do every year.”

Thank you Kurt. I will be dedicating one of my rides to Loren as I do every year.
Kathy & Steve

“Way to go Joel. Ride safe, and as always, may the wind always be at your back.”
$200
Received this donation 20 hours ago

Joel

“Thank you Kathy and Steve. Emphasis is on the wind at my back!”

Thank you Kathy and Steve. Emphasis is on the wind at my back!
Ben & Lisa

“Stay strong and safe, Joel! We're cheering for you!!”
$155.25
Received this donation 9 days ago

Joel

“Thanks for the support every year. It means a lot.”

Thanks for the support every year. It means a lot.
Elaine & Marty

“Go Joel! A very necessary fundraiser! Keep riding! 🚴🏼🚴🏼 We’re proud of you!”
$155.25
Received this donation 18 days ago

Joel

“Thank you for your very nice fundraising donation. I appreciate your support every year.”

Thank you for your very nice fundraising donation. I appreciate your support every year.
Jason and Barbara

“We'll always have your back, Joel! Thank you for doing this. I believe donations helped us when we needed it the most. Godspeed!!”
$155.25
Received this donation 22 hours ago

Joel

“This is why I ride. Thank you for supporting me again this year. Don't forget to keep fighting.”

This is why I ride. Thank you for supporting me again this year. Don't forget to keep fighting.
Kathleen Galas

“Joel: You are more than a hero to all of us! You are the BEST! Thank you!”
$155.25
Received this donation 14 hours ago

Joel
Ann Brown

“Aaayyyyyuppp! 11 years of riding, SO inspiring. You bring strength, hope and love to these beautiful children. Annie, Richie & family XOXO”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Joel

“Thank you Annie & Dr. Brown. I appreciate your ongoing support!”

Thank you Annie & Dr. Brown. I appreciate your ongoing support!
Barbara Vineis

“This is a wonderful thing that you are doing. Kudos, my friend. ☺️”
$103.50
Received this donation 12 hours ago

Joel
Bob Brann

“One more year 👍”
$103.50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Joel

“Thanks Bob. I appreciate your support.”

Thanks Bob. I appreciate your support.
Hannah, James, Lenny and Penny

“Go faja go!!! We’re so proud of you. Love you so much!”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 hours ago

Joel