Ray Gilley Jr.
- National: 214th
- State: 53rd 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$2,582 Raised2026
My Challenge
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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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10.0 km ride - Coffee wek - Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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42.8 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Sunday, October 18, 2026
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2.5 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Sunday, October 18, 2026
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40.2 km ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Saturday, October 17, 2026
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2.0 km ride - Gym - Friday, October 16, 2026
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6.0 km ride - Coffee for week - Wednesday, October 14, 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 18 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 4 days ago -
Ben
$103.50Received this donation 3 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 19 days ago -
Deb Doherty
“Well done Ray, such a great cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 19 days ago -
Duane & Steph Gilley
“Way to Go, Ray!”
$103.50Received this donation 5 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 4 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Neil and Bern! I appreciate the help.”
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Ray Gilley
“Go Ray Go”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Pops! I will call you this week.”
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Vivian Bratt
“Good luck! Great cause!!”
$103.50Received this donation 19 days ago -
BEAMAN SALLY
“May all your riding days be sunny ones😊”
$72.45Received this donation 19 days ago -
chris and barb grealish
“All the way Ray! Cheers, Chris + Barb”
$51.75Received this donation 19 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 19 days ago
Ray
“Thanks for the donation!”
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Doug M Granbery
$51.75Received this donation 5 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 19 days ago -
Joe Kavanagh
“Well done Ray, great effort, great cause.”
$51.75Received this donation 4 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 18 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”
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Mark McCulloch
“Great work Ray for a worthwhile cause and what away to kick it off with Gears and Beers!”
$51.75Received this donation 19 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Mark enjoy seeing you and Bec in Wagga. Tess's birthday doesn't fall on the Gear beers weekend for 2027 so I should be able to make it. Are you and bec planning on going next year?”
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Nancy & Paul Segall
“Go, Ray, Go!!!”
$51.75Received this donation 19 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Aunt Nancy and uncle Paul. I enjoyed seeing your pictures on facebook this weekend. You guys look great.”
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Ted Gutshall Gutshall
“Keep going fast. Thanks for driving me from Denver to Durango in 4 hours. Thanks for sharing a MTB & helmet and taking me on my first MTB ride ever. Thanks for listening to De La Soul. Thanks for riding bikes and fighting cancer. Ride safe.”
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Ray
“Thanks Ted and keep on posting shit about Trump. I love it.”