This September, for the seventh year in a row, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! I'm going to ride at least 1000 miles (I do have electric assist, but I'm no spring chicken) and I have set a fundraising goal of $1500.

Last year I reached my goals of 800 miles and $1000. I've increased my goals just about every year so I decided to try a big challenge this time. I doubt I'll be able to increase it any more after this - my 74 year old body complains after long rides. I'll keep participating in this annual challenge just as long as I'm able, though.

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.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support the Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.