philip harrell
- National: 421st
- State: 7th in TN
I'm Riding For
Abram Harrell
At age 4 my son Abram was diagnosed with B-Cell Leukemia. After 2.5 years of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and whole list of other treatments and infusions, he is thriving, healthy and happy. Due in part to research.
My Story
This will be my second time riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. It’s not until September, but I’m starting early.
Back in 2017, I started cycling. In 2018, I completed my first Great Cycle Challenge — riding 200 miles, raising $500, and earning my first jersey. At the time, I had no idea just how close to home childhood cancer would soon hit.
In 2019, we welcomed a healthy baby boy named Abram into our family. Then, in January 2024, at just 4 years old, Abram was diagnosed with High-Risk B-Cell Leukemia.
After a long and difficult journey, Abram completed his final dose of chemotherapy on May 6, 2026.
Today, he is healthy, thriving, and full of life.
That outcome is possible in part because of research, funding, and newer treatments developed specifically for childhood leukemia. Research saves lives. It saved our son’s.
So why am I riding?
Because cancer remains the #1 disease-related killer of children in the United States. Every week, 38 children lose their lives to cancer.
And now… this fight is personal.
My challenge may be tough, but it’s nothing compared to what kids like Abram and their families endure every single day while battling these horrible diseases.
Kids should be living life — not fighting for it.
This year, my goal is to ride 200 miles during the month of September and raise $500. I’m asking friends and family to consider donating just 10¢ per mile — only $20 total.
But you know me… why stop there?
If we reach $2,500 raised, I’ll DOUBLE my mileage goal and ride 400 miles instead! Plus, I’ll earn a pretty rad limited-edition jersey in the process. 😎
Every dollar raised supports Children’s Cancer Research Fund and helps fund better treatments, safer therapies, and hopefully one day, a cure for childhood cancer.
Thank you so much for your support, encouragement, prayers, and donations. It truly means the world to our family.
— Phil
My Legacy
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316 mi Ridden$522 Raised2018
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466 mi Ridden$3,038 Raised2026
My Challenge
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18.9 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, October 9, 2026
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18.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, October 8, 2026
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16.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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12.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, October 5, 2026
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46.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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60.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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25.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 25, 2026
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26.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026
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40.5 mi ride - OTHER - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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1.7 mi ride - Wahoo died. Picked up the reminder with the Strava app - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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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!”
$814.31Received this donation 32 days ago
philip
“Wow!! Thank you!!”
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Dustin Smith
$517.50Received this donation 33 days ago
philip
“Wow!! Thank you so much Dustin!!”
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Anram’s Army
“Donation from Abrams own donation money given to us for his own treatment.”
$207Received this donation 45 days ago -
Anonymous
$207Received this donation 33 days ago
philip
“Thank you so much!”
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Janet Harrell-Fox
“Good Luck Philip 🧚♂️🍀! Do not injure yourself.”
$103.50Received this donation 47 days ago
philip
“Thank you so much sis!! I got this!”
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Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 33 days ago
philip
“Thank you sooo much!”
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Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 33 days ago
philip
“Thank you!”
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Deidra McGill
“Let’s Goooo!”
$51.75Received this donation 31 days ago
philip
“Thank you so much Deidra!!”
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Janet Fox
“Congratulations Philip ! Lets see if we can get some more $$ dollars rolling”
$51.75Received this donation 12 days ago
philip
“You rock!! Thank you sis!!”
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Paula Hux
“Such a great cause.”
$51.75Received this donation 33 days ago
philip
“Thank you so much Paula!”
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Wendy L McGlothlin
“You got this!!”
$51.75Received this donation 47 days ago
philip
“Thank you Wendy!!”
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Matthew Beckner
$31.05Received this donation 36 days ago
philip
“Thanks broski!!”
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$26.01Received this donation 137 days ago