Grace Blackburn

10 Rides
$100,000 Raised
The ride is over — but it's not too late! You can still pledge and give Grace a nice post-ride surprise.

Money Raised:

Sponsorship Goal: $20,000.00

Mileage:

Mileage Goal: 200

  • Update - Aug. 2, 2026, 8:34 p.m.

  • Update - July 31, 2026, 8:23 a.m.

    Thank you for your encouraging support and sponsorship of the CER students and my rides. Brief summary: I rode only 169 miles. The wind blew hard, 23-25 mph is what I was told. I made 2 rookie mistakes that were the real reasons I rode less than 200. My first lap was the worst of my 11 years of Agony Riding. I was blessed to make an acquaintance into a solid friend as we rode together and got to share details of our lives, the hard times and good times. It was another blessing to have friendly & helpful people at every station . It was awesome to have the students and interns encouraging us all 24 hours. Yes, Agony Ride is physically agonizing, but I had fun and kept smiling...blessed to be surrounded by loving care and the presence of God.

This will be my 11th year riding Christian Encounter Ranch’s (CER) Agony Ride. In past years, I have shared that: 1) CER is a worthy cause that supports youth who have hit rock bottom—abused, surrounded by bad influences, failed by the system, or made difficult choices. 2) CER and its staff use your donations wisely to support these children. They receive no government funding. During lean times, the staff made personal sacrifices, and in recent years they have been able to grow the program because of your donations and support. 3) CER has an over 80% success rate. Their goal is not only for students to graduate from high school, but also to become contributing leaders in our communities. CER continues to support them until age 25 through its transition houses and staff. 4) CER is Christian-based, and students are taught faith by example. The hope is that these children will choose to accept help along a Christ-led path. However, CER accepts and helps youths of all faiths and not all who succeed come to believe in Christ. 5) The Agony Ride is CER’s major fundraiser. They accept no government funding. 6) I grew up in a financially poor, single-parent home and personally know people who could have been these students, but there was no CER for them. 7) My mom taught me to be grateful and to volunteer. No matter how poor we are or what difficulties life places in our path, there are always others who are less fortunate.

With each Agony Ride, I learn more about the areas of my life that still need work. Over the past year, I have been in physical therapy, addressing the wear and strain that have built up over time and relearning how to walk properly. It takes both physical and mental strength—and above all, it depends on God. For God to accept me as I am,

Please sponsor these youth and my ride. As I ride, it is these students and interns who encourage and support the riders. While I ride and you sponsor, we show them that they are loved and that their lives are worthwhile. Please also pray that there will be no fires or smoke while we train and during the 2026 ride.

Thank you for your support, prayers, and encouragement! Message me if you would like to join the ride or help SAG (support the riders)!
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Lifetime Achievements

Number of Rides
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Money Raised
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$10,000
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$25,000
$50,000
$75,000
$100,000
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Miles Ridden
500
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Grace's Previous Rides

10 rides, 1,843 miles ridden, $101,520.07 raised

  • 2025: 183 miles, $17,327.25 raised

  • 2024: 223 miles, $22,924.91 raised

  • 2023: 190 miles, $14,636.20 raised

  • 2022: 176 miles, $11,163.67 raised

  • 2021: 140 miles, $8,451.00 raised

  • 2020: 217 miles (virtual), $7,899.35 raised

  • 2019: 212 miles, $6,165.50 raised

  • 2018: 202 miles, $6,514.69 raised

  • 2017: 190 miles, $4,376.50 raised

  • 2016: 110 miles, $1,811.00 raised

Note: All results on this site are unofficial.

Christian Encounter Ranch, PO Box 1022, Grass Valley, CA 95945 / 530-268-0877