Ray Gilley Jr.

12years All Star
Ray Gilley Jr.
I am riding 600 km in memory of Rob & Jule Beaman, Mike Hiltman & John. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 347.8 km My goal is 600 km
My Rankings
  • National: 244th
  • State: 62nd in Vic
I've raised $1,956 to fight kids' cancer 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, his wife Julie Beaman and Mike Hiltman. The left us too early.

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
    $1,956 Raised
    2026
12years
33,699 km
Ridden
$20,208
Raised

My Challenge

  • 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
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 6.0 km ride - Coffee for week - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 46.1 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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  • 1.9 km ride - Gym home - Monday, October 12, 2026
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  • 1.9 km ride - To gym - Monday, October 12, 2026
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  • 35.5 km ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Sunday, October 11, 2026
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 49.5 km ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Thursday, October 8, 2026
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My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $900.45
    Received this donation 12 days ago
  • 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 13 days ago
  • Deb Doherty
    “Well done Ray, such a great cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
  • Ray Gilley
    “Go Ray Go”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Ray Gilley Jr.
    Ray
    “Thanks Pops! I will call you this week.”
  • Vivian Bratt
    “Good luck! Great cause!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
  • BEAMAN SALLY
    “May all your riding days be sunny ones😊”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 13 days ago
  • chris and barb grealish
    “All the way Ray! Cheers, Chris + Barb”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Ray Gilley Jr.
    Ray
    “Thanks Chris & Barb. I hope you guys are doing well. Hope to catch up with you next time I am in colorado.”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Ray Gilley Jr.
    Ray
    “Thanks for the donation!”
  • Good luck my man!
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days 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 13 days ago
    Ray Gilley Jr.
    Ray
    “Thanks John & Lynn I hope you and your daughters ar doing well.”
  • Leanne Davies
    “Well done Ray, good job xo”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days 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 13 days ago
    Ray Gilley Jr.
    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?”
  • Nancy & Paul Segall
    “Go, Ray, Go!!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Ray Gilley Jr.
    Ray
    “Thanks Aunt Nancy and uncle Paul. I enjoyed seeing your pictures on facebook this weekend. You guys look great.”
  • 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.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Vincent Snell
    “Cheers to u mate! What a wonderful thing ur doing!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Ray Gilley Jr.
    Ray
    “Thanks vince, hope I can keep up with you on the next ride!”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
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