Gregory Thomas
Current Money Raised:
Sponsorship Goal: $11,000.00
Current Mileage:
Mileage Goal: 250
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Update - April 19, 2025, 12:18 p.m.
Dear friends and family,
I believe in the excellent programs of Christian Encounter Ministries and the work they are doing with young people aged 16 to 21—that’s why I am participating in this 24-hour Agony Ride. Please join me in raising funds to help this ministry.
I plan to ride my bicycle as far as I can in 24 hours from 1:00 PM Friday, July 25,2025 until 1:00 PM Saturday, July 26 2025. The money raised will help young people who are enrolled in the residential discipleship and counseling program at Christian Encounter Ranch in Grass Valley, California, where they receive education, counseling, Bible study, and discipling, as well as training in life-skills. The Ranch has been helping kids since 1970 without receiving government funding.
Please be my partner and support this worthy cause with a per-mile or flat pledge. Maybe we can’t change the whole world, but together we can help some kids start over. All the money raised goes to this program, not just a small percentage. I provide my own equipment and transportation. Even though my weary body and sore muscles are not tax-deductible, your contribution is.
The ride is at 5,000 feet of elevation in the Sierra Valley, north of Lake Tahoe. It is always possible to have extreme temperatures, high winds, and inclement weather. I don’t know how far I will ride this year. I had always had a goal of 300 miles and I rode 304 miles last year. My goal this year is to really depends on how my feet will let me do. I am hoping for 250 miles. . I f you have any questions or want more information please feel free to call me at (209) 679-7537.
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Gregory's Sponsors
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Anonymous
$0.25 per mile
May the Living God, give you all the strength and energy to succeed your goal.
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Debbie Sommerfeld
$25.00
Go Greg! You’ve got this! Scott and Debbie
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Jason Andrews
$40.00 per mile
Goooooo Greg!
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D n T Mattila
$100.00
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Kim Hood
$1.00 per mile
Way to go Greg, you are a true inspiration.
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Richard Thomas
$100.00
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Molly Hallidy
$25.00
Go Greg!! Amazing!
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Bruce Hunter
$100.00
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Anonymous
$50.00
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Jim and Linda Davis
$100.00
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Brian Thomas
$25.00
You got this Greg!!!
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Anonymous
$100.00
Greg Praying for your strength and His Peace and that your agony will turn to Joy as you go the next mile and on and on! Thank you for serving ! Dane
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John Vonhof
$0.50 per mile
Greg, I pray that you will ride strong and and stay focused to your goal and the youth you are supporting. Proud of what you are doing. John Vonhof
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Anonymous
$75.00
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Anonymous
$1.00 per mile
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John Kramer
$100.00
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Anonymous
$1.00 per mile
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Gina Leonard
$200.00
We are praying for you! You got this! Love, Chris and Gina Leonard
Gregory's Messages
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Chris Leonard
You met your goal, that is AWESOME! Great Job!
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Chris Leonard
Great job!
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Kevin & Marti
Getting close! You’re in the home stretch!
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John Kramer
Ok you’re through the night now. Keep your eyes on the goal and finish strong! You can do it!
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Brian T
Keep it up you are doing great!!!
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Kevin Ewing
You made it through the night! Hang in there! Keep going, Greg!
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Bella Fruzza
Hi Mr. Greg! This is Bella. I hope you’re doing good and I’m very proud of you. Keep going I believe you can do it!! Don’t forget to have fun and I’ll see you at church. Love Bella
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Fruzza Family
Hey Greg!! You got this brother!!! You’re an inspiration to us all. Keep going and praying for safety and a great finish. We love you!!! - Cris , Raquel, & girls
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Brian aT
Keep pushing Greg!!!
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A.J
Hey dad hope you’re doing alright out there, I’m glad you’re doing this for a good cause, and hopefully you aren’t too tired.
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Kevin & Marti
You’re doing great, friend! Praying for you!!!
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Sophie and Josh
You’re doing amazing, Uncle. YOU GOT THIS!!!
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Chris Leonard
Keep it going! You are doing great!
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Bruce and Krislyn
Godspeed Greg!
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John Golden
So proud of you!! Wish I was there to cheer for you! You are an inspiration to me!
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Brian Thimas
You are doing great, keep it up!!!
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Chris Leonard
Keep it up you are doing great!
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Dena
Keep up the great work! You can do this!!
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Kim Hood
Greg, You are such an inspiration. I am so very impressed by all that you do. I brag you up to all my friends, we're all cheering for you. Love you, Kim
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John Kramer
Looks like you’re off to a great start. Stay safe. Thanks for doing God’s work in those kids lives.
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Brian & Niki
You are doing great keep going!!!
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Dad
One lap done.
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Marti Ewing
Keep peddling, my friend!
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Kevin & Marti
We’ll be praying for you Greg!
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David Choban
Even hope may seem but futile, When with troubles you’re beset, But remember you are facing Just what other men have met. You may fail, but fall still fighting; Don’t give up, whate’er you do; Eyes front, head high to the finish. See it through!
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Kristie Golden
Thank you so much for doing this. The number of lives that you've changed with this single annual act is incredible. I'm proud to call you my friend. And I know that this is hard, but what a great sacrifice you're making for these campers. May the Lord give you peace and strength through the entire ride, and the rest needed afterwards. Love you brother Kristie Golden
Gregory's Previous Rides
5 rides, 1,215 miles ridden, $36,803.27 raised
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2023: 304 miles, $32,258.00 raised
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2022: 278 miles, $1,508.30 raised
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2020: 148 miles (virtual), $950.77 raised
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2016: 257 miles, $1,232.80 raised
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2015: 228 miles, $853.40 raised