Larry Gaines

I am riding 200 mi in memory of Pierce Gaines successful cancer battle. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 225.9 mi My goal is 250 mi

My Rankings

National: 64th
State: 7th in FL
My Team: 1st

I've raised $7,816 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Pierce Gaines

In August 2019, Pierce heard the words no family ever expects: leukemia. Since then, he has faced every season with courage—completing ninth grade away from campus, navigating a tenth grade overshadowed by COVID, turning sixteen, and now graduated high school and stepping into a new chapter of his young life healthy! Patty and I have watched him meet each day with a remarkable spirit—never complaining, never asking “why me,” and somehow keeping his sense of humor through it all. By the grace of God, Patty’s steadfast love, and the extraordinary doctors and nurses at Nemours and Baptist, cancer is now just a memory. Pierce’s strength and faith have humbled and inspired us. Our scars are our testimony. Now it’s our turn to give back—to honor those who carried us and to stand with the next generation of kids determined to kick cancer’s butt. Please join us in this effort. Your prayers, generosity, and support truly make a difference.

My Story

16 Aug 2025

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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.

Our son Pierce was diagnosed with Leukemia and has successfully battled this disease throughout his high school years! Patty and I saw him fight this disease with the best attitude. Never complaining or asking why. It is but for the grace of God and the great doctors and nurses at the Nemours and Baptist that he has made it through his treatment and is now cancer free!!

So, I am raising funds through my challenge to help other kids like Pierce and support 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.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

347 mi Ridden

$14,942 Raised

2021
100 mi Ridden

Raised

2022
264 mi Ridden

$3,163 Raised

2023
252 mi Ridden

$15,197 Raised

2024
226 mi Ridden

$7,816 Raised

2025

1,188 mi

Ridden

$41,118

Raised

My Challenge

14.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, October 12, 2025

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11.4 mi ride - 45 min Low Impact Ride with Sam Yo - Monday, October 6, 2025

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0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, October 6, 2025

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16.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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12.4 mi ride - 45 min 90s Rock Ride with Sam Yo - Monday, September 29, 2025

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0.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 29, 2025

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16.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025

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20.4 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 27, 2025

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13.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 15, 2025

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23.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025

Logged this ride 38 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
$1,623.81
Received this donation 41 days ago

Larry

“Wow, thanks”

Wow, thanks
Capital Analysts of Jacksonville

“Hey Larry, we are happy to support this! It sounds like a great cause! Glad we could help!”
$1,035
Received this donation 42 days ago

Larry

“Thank you to Joseph and the rest of the Capital team!!!”

Thank you to Joseph and the rest of the Capital team!!!
Anonymous
$1,000
Received this donation 41 days ago

Larry

“Thank you!!”

Thank you!!
BCJS enterprises
$538.20
Received this donation 22 days ago

Larry

“Appreciate it Joe!!”

Appreciate it Joe!!
Eurovac

“A great cause that we are very happy to support That is a lot of miles - good luck with the big ride”
$517.50
Received this donation 49 days ago

Larry

“Huge thanks Charlie & Team!!!”

Huge thanks Charlie & Team!!!
Sheryl Hunter

“Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has". Thank you Larry Gaines for being that thoughtful, committed citizen.”
$517.50
Received this donation 42 days ago

Larry

“Sheryl thank you and what an inspiring quote!”

Sheryl thank you and what an inspiring quote!
Larry & Patty Gaines

“LET"S GO!!!!!!”
$274.28
Received this donation 67 days ago

Larry
The Bridges Family

“We are proud to support Larry in this great cause to honor Pierce in winning his battle with childhood cancer! You ride so that one day, no child or parent will have to endure what Pierce did.”
$274.28
Received this donation 42 days ago

Larry

“Huge thank you fam!!”

Huge thank you fam!!
Chris Compton

“Let’s Go!”
$155.25
Received this donation 59 days ago

Larry

“Big thanks Compton! Let's GO”

Big thanks Compton! Let's GO
Arlington Toyota
$124.20
Received this donation 54 days ago

Larry

“Thanks for the support!”

Thanks for the support!
Chris Hannaka

“As a survivor and thriver, totally support what you are doing and much appreciated.”
$124.20
Received this donation 53 days ago

Larry

“Stay Strong Chris!!!!”

Stay Strong Chris!!!!
Gary Yeomans Yeomans
$124.20
Received this donation 57 days ago

Larry

“Thanks Gary!!!!!!!”

Thanks Gary!!!!!!!
Jack Joyce
$124.20
Received this donation 54 days ago

Larry

“Appreciate you Jack!!!”

Appreciate you Jack!!!
Rick & Maddie Gonzalez

“Stay hard!”
$124.20
Received this donation 50 days ago

Larry

“Love it!! I’ll try Thank you both for the support!”

Love it!! I’ll try Thank you both for the support!
Scott Crawford

“Glad to watch Pierce grow into the man he is today!!”
$124.20
Received this donation 57 days ago

Larry

“Big thanks brother!! You can still join the team????”

Big thanks brother!! You can still join the team????
Aaron Machado

“Love the support for the children! Thank you Larry.”
$103.50
Received this donation 42 days ago

Larry

“Thanks Aaron, miss those Fort Caroline hills!”

Thanks Aaron, miss those Fort Caroline hills!
Robert Johnson

“Get er Done Larry!”
$100
Received this donation 37 days ago

Larry

“Thanks Rob, I’m a trying”

Thanks Rob, I’m a trying
Brendan Harrington

“Happy riding! Love the great cause. Cheers, Brendan”
$72.45
Received this donation 30 days ago

Larry

“Big thanks Brendan”

Big thanks Brendan
Joerg Schlueter
$72.45
Received this donation 46 days ago

Larry

“Thanks Joe, appreciate it!!”

Thanks Joe, appreciate it!!
Anonymous
$72.45
Received this donation 58 days ago

Larry

“Many thanks”

Many thanks