Jeff Mulder
- National: 183rd
- State: 10th in MI
I'm Riding For
As Many As Possible
My Story
In July of 2022 I was bitten by a horse fly while riding. I did not crash but it did hurt. (Dang thing bit me twice and then flew away unharmed!) I cursed that fly for months. In January of 2023 I discovered that my horse fly likely saved my life. I do not curse that fly any more.
When I braked after that fly bit me, I arched way back to keep from falling as I braked. Pulled lots of muscles and felt something pop. Most of the pain went away after 4-5 months. But in January I found out the “pop” was likely my T4 (vertebrae between my shoulder blades). It was broken. The break was caused by a tumor. The tumor was caused my Multiple Myeloma. Holy crap! I have cancer. (If you want to see more about my story, visit www.TheRoadRider.net and watch the Option B videos.)
So my goals for this year are way different than in the past. I cannot ride outside - still have a broken T4. I am in treatment which significantly reduces my energy. And on September 7 I do a stem cell transplant which means 2+ weeks in the hospital. But I still have goals and they will still be a challenge.
August & September
*Bike 610 miles on a trainer.
*610 hours of strength training.
*Post 61 items on eBay and sell 30.
*Be the best patient ever in the transplant center.
*Raise $29,000
August Only
*3100g of protein consumed in August.
*<310 of added sugar.
September Only
*Post a status update including my fundraising everyday.
My Legacy
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2,121 mi Ridden$34,102 Raised2019
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1,153 mi Ridden$28,082 Raised2020
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1,295 mi Ridden$21,425 Raised2021
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844 mi Ridden$37,831 Raised2022
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620 mi Ridden$36,942 Raised2023
My Sponsors
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Jeff Mulder
$72.45Received this donation 33 days ago