Miles for the cause

09/11/2026

The crew!!!!!

09/07/2026

Sorry I did not post yesterday at the end. We finished around 7pm. Started as three of us and 4 more joined. I know I keep saying this but thank you so much to everyone that help. The ones who housed us. Fed us. Honked. Drove up and dropped off drinks and supplies. It all means so much. It goes to show that there are many ways to help. Not necessarily donating. Met a lot of new people. Got a lot of thank you. That’s why we do this. To boost morale. I’m going to do my best to keep up on post on this page. But next year is September 3rd 4th and 5th. Already looking forward to it even though I sit here writing this with my feet on fire. So worth it!!!!!

Frank Gates, Art Gates, Jim Cookinham, Steve Wagner, Debbie Peppenelli, and Stoch Nodine

These are a few of my reasons. What are yours.

If there is someone who you love or care about that has this horrible disease feel free to comment their name.

Thank you again.

TILL NEXT YEAR!!!!!

And if you have any pictures of us walking feel free to send them over.

09/06/2026

Made it to Stewart’s in barneveld. The absolute worst 10 miles of the trip are next. Please honk, wave, or even throw a water at us. We are going to need it!!!!!!

09/06/2026

GOOD MORNING — LAST DAY! 💪

Well, here we are. The morning of the last day of the Miles for the Cause 50-mile walk.

The legs are sore. The feet are covered in blisters. Every step is starting to hurt a little more than the last. But we’ve made it this far, and there’s no turning back now.

Today we’re walking from stingers in remsen to Applebees in north Utica, finishing up the final stretch of this 50-mile journey. And let me tell you… today is going to be a LONG day. 😂

But every sore muscle and every blister is worth it when I think about why we’re doing this — to raise awareness and support the fight against cancer, and to honor the people who have had to fight through their own pain.

I also want to take a minute to say THANK YOU to everyone who has helped make this year absolutely incredible.

A huge shoutout to Max’s Print Shop, WKTV, and Big Frog 104 for helping spread the word and supporting what we’re doing.

And to my family — thank you for the rides, the support, and those occasional drink drops when I’m running on fumes. 😂 You guys have kept me going more than you probably realize.

And to EVERYONE who has liked, shared, followed, donated, checked in, sent a message, or simply cheered us on from the sidelines — THANK YOU. The amount of support we’ve received this year has been absolutely massive.

So here we go. One more day. One more long stretch of road. One more step at a time.

Let’s finish this damn thing. 🥾💪

Miles for the Cause — 50 Miles for Cancer.

09/05/2026

So close

09/05/2026

Final stretch for the day heading into remsen on old route 12 to finish at stingers a few blisters some pouring rain and enough pain

09/05/2026

Three miles until the wigwam!!!!

09/05/2026

This is the link to donate. Thank you everyone

Help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

09/05/2026

This is the link for shirts and hoodies. Keep in mind part is being donated back to the cause

09/05/2026

Let’s goooooooo!!!!!!!!