Blood and Sweat for no more Tears
- National: 8th
- Category: 3rd
6 Members
6 team members
Our Challenge
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$20,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $20,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
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$10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 102 days ago -
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 113 days ago -
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 137 days ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $2,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 138 days ago -
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
We just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 140 days ago -
Do you donate at a Red Cross Center?
25 Jan 2023If you use the Red Cross mobile Blood Donor app, you can click on "Impact" button in the lower right side of the page, and then join the Great Cycle Challenge - BSY team. If you don't yet have the app, scan the QR Code in the image.
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What's in a name?
24 Jan 2023This September, Blood and Sweat for no more Tears is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Our team name has special meaning. Our riders are literally donating their BLOOD and pouring out their SWEAT (and hearts) as they pedal hundreds of miles in the Great Cycle Challenge. Why, because they hope to add YEARS to the lives of kids in a battle with cancer.
Let's talk about BLOOD. Kids with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy have a huge need for blood, platelets and plasma. As the chemo and cancer plays havoc with their own bodies to produce what they need. Did you know that donated platelets, which are critical for blood clotting, only have a shelf life of 5 to 7 days. Their is a constant demand for platelets, and a no less important need for whole blood and plasma. So, our team riders each pledge to make one donation during the Great Cycle Challenge.
Now the SWEAT. The team's riders are working hard and pedaling far more than is comfortable. They are sweating as a sign of their commitment, in the hope it will motivate you to make a financial donation to support this cause. Afterall, the Great Cycle Challenge was created to raise funds to support the research needed to find better treatments for pediatric cancer.
And most importantly, no more TEARS. The whole purpose of this event is to find ways to help kids with cancer extend their lives, and hopeful have the full and rich ones that we as riders have had the good fortune to live ourselves. Our fundraising can help avoid the tears that come with a cancer diagnosis. With your support, that can be possible! So, please consider making a financial donation, a donation of life giving blood, or joining our team and riding with us.
Posted 311 days ago
Our Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“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!”
$3,239.67Received this donation 79 days ago
Micheal
“WOW! Thank you SO MUCH for matching the donations my supporters made on Kick Cancer's Butt Day. Your generosity is truly appreciated.”
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Micheal
“I LOVE the 9's, Ed, and the very generous donation to the cause. We have been so fortunate that our kids and grandkids have not had to fight a battle with cancer. For those that have, I am sure they too express their gratitude for your support. (I hope your Jets will have a good season. The defense looks great.)”
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Micheal A McIntyre sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“I offered to match donations, up to $999, made by supporters who had a "9" somewhere in the their donation amount. I did this to help kick off my fundraising for the 2023 Great Cycle Challenge. The significance of the "9" is that this is my 9th year riding in the event.”
$999Received this donation 136 days ago -
Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation sponsored Ric Snead
“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!”
$712.76Received this donation 79 days ago -
Victoria Sarlo sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“Thank you so much for honoring Callen for this challenge!! we are grateful for this amazing cause and everything it has done to help our son and every other kid cursed with this disease.”
$700Received this donation 138 days ago
Micheal
“It is my honor to ride for Callen. He is such a cute, outgoing, loving kid. It is horrible he, and any other child, has to fight cancer, which is why I participate in this event. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it! Friends and family know I will dedicate my riding for a child and will suggest someone for me to champion - just as Olivia did for Callen this year. Unfortunately, each year there is always another child for whom I am asked to ride. Hopefully, with the funds raised by this and other pediatric research fundraising events, there will come the day when that will not be true. Thank you for raising funds for this event through your bracelet sales. Together we can make a difference!”
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T-shirt Donation sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“I offered individuals who donated $100 or more, or who made a $50 or more donation on Match Day, a customized t-shirt as a thank you for their support. I also offered to donate the cost of the t-shirt, if they elected not to receive one. Quite a few of the donors eligible for a t-shirt selected the later option. Most said something along the lines of "I have too many t-shirts already. I would rather see the money go to the GCC." This donation is made in accordance with those wishes.”
$569.25Received this donation 23 days ago -
William Hamilton sponsored Michael OBrien
“You ride, I’ll support! Thanks for caring so much and giving your time and energy to such an important cause. Deb and I really appreciate all you do!”
$538.20Received this donation 88 days ago
Michael
“Wow! That’s amazing! Thanks for your support, Bill. I really appreciate it.”
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Clinton Lawson sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“Keep up the good work! Clint”
$527.85Received this donation 79 days ago
Micheal
“It is so nice to see your support, Clint. That frat house we lived in more than 50 years ago is no longer standing, but many of the bonds and relationships remain. Thank you for the generous donation and try to stay cool. Texas has had a awfully hot summer. I so glad I don't need to ride in 100+ degree weather.”
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Academy One, Inc. sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“We are proud of your continued commitment to helping kids beat cancer and are happy to support your efforts. Pedal on!”
$517.50Received this donation 79 days ago -
Anthony McIntyre sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“Mike proud of your efforts AJG will match .Ride on .”
$517.50Received this donation 43 days ago
Micheal
“Thanks for the support again this year, Anthony. And, I am very impressed that you were able to handle the matching gift process without involving Nan. One of these years perhaps you will join and ride in the Great Cycle Challenge too. We are very fortunate that our grandchildren have not had to battle cancer. So many others are not so lucky.”
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David Moldoff sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“Good luck Mike!”
$517.50Received this donation 79 days ago
Micheal
“Dave, you set a very high bar in regard to “giving back” for the benefit of the greater good. I admire your philanthropic and service activities and am greatly appreciative of your generous donation.”
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Rex
“Thanks so much for your donation! The generosity of my friends touches me deeply. Rex”
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McDonalds, Doane Family Enterprises sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“Thank you for all you do, Mike!”
$517.50Received this donation 40 days ago
Micheal
“Your "giving back" to the communities where you do business in wonderful. I let all of my contacts know of your support and encourage them to patronize one of you locations. For me, that is the Wayne location for my daily stop, and the West Chester store after each of every-other-week platelets donation at the nearby Red Cross donation center, Thank you for the generous donation!”
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sam kelly sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“You are an amazing inspiration!! Thank You!”
$517.50Received this donation 80 days ago
Micheal
“Thank you, Sam for the generous donation! I will be sure to include the Kapler's Pharmacy logo on the "thank you" jersey I have made for those that have supported my riding this year.”
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Matching gift from the Arthur J Gallagher Foundation via YourCause on behalf of Anthony McIntyre sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
$500Received this donation 35 days ago -
Cheryl Plotts sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“Awesome job as always!”
$274.28Received this donation 53 days ago
Micheal
“Cheryl, your support is what is "awesome!" You have been a wonderful supporter of this cause and of my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge. Please accept this huge virtual hug. I hope you have been able to get some use our of your e-bike. I am seeing more and more of them when I ride...and I keep looking for you.”
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Rex
“Devika, thanks so much for your very generous support! See you soon. Rex”
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Joyce Selke sponsored Micheal A. McIntyre
“And I've known you for 9 years!! You are an inspiration!!”
$274.28Received this donation 137 days ago
Micheal
“Joyce, for nine years you have supported this cause. Your ongoing support to help the kids is an inspiration to me and truly motivates me to continue to ride, even when I don't feel like it! THANK YOU.”
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Micheal
“Thank you Michael for your ongoing support of this cause. I hope I have a few more years of riding left in my legs. Donors like you keep me motivated to keep participating in the event. I know it might sound trite, but your donation is truly appreciated.”