Ray Gilley Jr.
- National: 189th
- State: 46th in Vic
I'm Riding For
Rob, Julie, Mike & John
I am riding this fund raiser in memory of my cousin James Dunsmore III and my brother in-law Robin Beaman, his wife Julie Beaman and Mike Hiltman. The left us too early.
My Story
I am riding in memory of my cousin John Dunsmore. John was the same age as me and growing up he was another brother. At 17 john was diagnosed wtih lukemia. His leg was amputated to try to stop the spread of lukemia. I spent the next year with him at the childrens hospital in Denver Colorado, while he underwent chemotherapy. While in the hospital I saw plenty of children with serious illnesses.
John lived in Durango which was where I attended college. I have many great memories of spending time with John, as he was learning how to take on the world with one leg. He was fearless and would try anything. I will always admire him for that.
At age 22 the lukemia came out of remisson and took John's life. I think of him often and named my only son after him. Every year I do this ride in his memory and hoping that the money raised by all of you AWESOME sponsors, makes a difference in some child's life.
Thanks for your support.
My Legacy
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1,011 km Ridden$958 Raised2015
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1,204 km Ridden$1,432 Raised2016
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5,229 km Ridden$1,500 Raised2017
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5,988 km Ridden$953 Raised2018
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3,088 km Ridden$1,660 Raised2019
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2,750 km Ridden$850 Raised2020
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2,734 km Ridden$822 Raised2021
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3,857 km Ridden$1,084 Raised2022
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3,437 km Ridden$2,560 Raised2023
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2,335 km Ridden$1,965 Raised2024
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1,718 km Ridden$4,468 Raised2025
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Ridden$2,937 Raised2026
My Challenge
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44.6 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Friday, October 30, 2026
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43.4 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Thursday, October 29, 2026
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28.3 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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38.7 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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21.1 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Monday, October 26, 2026
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10.0 km ride - Coffee This week - Monday, October 26, 2026
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$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.
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30.5 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Thursday, October 22, 2026
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$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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36.2 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$900.45Received this donation 25 days ago -
Matched Day Matching Donation
“Here's your matched donation from our generous supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to fight kids' cancer!”
$212.07Received this donation 11 days ago -
Ben
$103.50Received this donation 11 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Ben & tracy! I appreciate the help.”
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Dave Nesci
“Hey Ray. You will reach your target within hours. Good on you for helping and raising funds for such a worthy cause. May the wind always be on your back and if it’s not, I’ll be pushing you along. Cheers mate.”
$103.50Received this donation 26 days ago -
Deb Doherty
“Well done Ray, such a great cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 26 days ago -
Duane & Steph Gilley
“Way to Go, Ray!”
$103.50Received this donation 12 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Duane and Steph. I appreciate it.”
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Neil and Bern Bouvier
“Congratulations Ray on doing this activity each year. Very worthy cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 12 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Neil and Bern! I appreciate the help.”
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Ray Gilley
“Go Ray Go”
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Pops! I will call you this week.”
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Renee Bouvier
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Renee! I appreciate the donation!”
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Vivian Bratt
“Good luck! Great cause!!”
$103.50Received this donation 26 days ago -
Childs Family
“Epic work champ”
$100Received this donation 12 hours ago
Ray
“Thanks Pete. I really enjoy the posts of your endurance runs. You know they wouldn't take as long on a bike. LOL Keep on running!”
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Kelli & Julia
“Well done Ray”
$100Received this donation 2 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Kelli and Julia! I appreciate the support.”
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BEAMAN SALLY
“May all your riding days be sunny ones😊”
$72.45Received this donation 26 days ago -
chris and barb grealish
“All the way Ray! Cheers, Chris + Barb”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Chris & Barb. I hope you guys are doing well. Hope to catch up with you next time I am in colorado.”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Ray
“Thanks for the donation!”
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Doug M Granbery
$51.75Received this donation 12 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Doug! looks like you had a good summer of riding.”
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Good luck my man!
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago -
Joe Kavanagh
“Well done Ray, great effort, great cause.”
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Ray
“Thanks buddy! Nice to have a warm spring to ride.”
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John and Lynn Shearer
“Thank you for your effort and for being a genuinely good human. We miss you and hope to catch up soon.”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Ray
“Thanks John & Lynn I hope you and your daughters ar doing well.”
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Leanne Davies
“Well done Ray, good job xo”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago