Ray Gilley Jr.

12years All Star
Ray Gilley Jr.
I am riding 600 km in memory of Rob & John. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 119.3 km My goal is 600 km
My Rankings
  • National: 302nd
  • State: 76th in Vic
I've raised $900 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Rob & John

I am riding this fund raiser in memory of my cousin James Dunsmore III and my brother in-law Robin Beaman.

My Story

3 Oct 2026

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

Here's my personal impact over 12 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,011 km Ridden
    $958 Raised
    2015
  • 1,204 km Ridden
    $1,432 Raised
    2016
  • 5,229 km Ridden
    $1,500 Raised
    2017
  • 5,988 km Ridden
    $953 Raised
    2018
  • 3,088 km Ridden
    $1,660 Raised
    2019
  • 2,750 km Ridden
    $850 Raised
    2020
  • 2,734 km Ridden
    $822 Raised
    2021
  • 3,857 km Ridden
    $1,084 Raised
    2022
  • 3,437 km Ridden
    $2,560 Raised
    2023
  • 2,335 km Ridden
    $1,965 Raised
    2024
  • 1,718 km Ridden
    $4,468 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $900 Raised
    2026
12years
33,470 km
Ridden
$19,152
Raised

My Challenge

  • 16.0 km ride - Coffee GB to start and back - Wednesday, October 7, 2026
    Logged this ride 8 hours ago
  • $500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 16 hours ago
  • $250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 18 hours ago
  • $100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 23 hours ago
  • 36.1 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Tuesday, October 6, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
  • 67.3 km ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Sunday, October 4, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

  • 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.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 hours ago
  • Deb Doherty
    “Well done Ray, such a great cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 hours ago
  • Vivian Bratt
    “Good luck! Great cause!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 23 hours ago
  • BEAMAN SALLY
    “May all your riding days be sunny ones😊”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 14 hours ago
  • chris and barb grealish
    “All the way Ray! Cheers, Chris + Barb”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 23 hours ago
  • Good luck my man!
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 hours ago
  • 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.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 12 hours ago
  • Leanne Davies
    “Well done Ray, good job xo”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 hours ago
  • Mark McCulloch
    “Great work Ray for a worthwhile cause and what away to kick it off with Gears and Beers!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 hours ago
  • Nancy & Paul Segall
    “Go, Ray, Go!!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 hours ago
  • Vincent Snell
    “Cheers to u mate! What a wonderful thing ur doing!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 11 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 hours ago
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