The Grateful Team after a Wish-A-Mile ride, posing together with 'We Ride for Kai' and 'We Ride for Jeremiah' banners

We ride for kids.
We ride for the vibe.

~50 riders, all ages, all paces — one big mission for Make-A-Wish Michigan.

We ride for kids.
We ride for the vibe.

~50 riders, all ages, all paces — one big mission for Make-A-Wish Michigan.

Why we ride.

We ride for kids who need a miracle.

The Grateful Team raises money for kids fighting critical illnesses through Make-A-Wish Michigan. We're an eclectic bunch — first-timers, lifers, and everybody in between — bonded by bikes, music, and the belief that a wish granted is worth every mile.

Every dollar we raise turns into a moment a kid will never forget.

⭐ Proud fundraising team for Make-A-Wish Michigan

2026 Fundraising Goal

$115,000

All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Michigan

By the Numbers

Stuff We're Proud Of.

Three seasons in. A whole lot of miles, a few shiny trophies, and a fourth season already rolling.

$265,287
Raised All-Time
2
Top-Team Awards
49
Riders Strong in 2026

2023

Year One — laying the foundation.
$34,648 raised
Goal: $35,000 99%
12 riders

2024

Crushed
It!
Top Team — Large Div
Spirit of WAM
$115,027 raised
Goal: $100,000 115%
42 riders

2025

Goal
Met!
Top Team — Large Div
$115,612 raised
Goal: $115,000 100%
41 riders

2026In Progress

$11,884 raised
Goal: $115,000 10%
51 riders
Help us reach $115K →

Updated daily

Why We Ride

Every mile is for a kid.

Make-A-Wish Michigan grants life-changing wishes to kids fighting critical illnesses. When Wish kids line the road into Marshall at the finish line — cheering riders in after 300 miles — that's the moment nobody forgets. That's the whole reason.

We ride for Kai

A kid whose wish came true because our team showed up, raised the money, and pedaled every mile.

We ride for Jeremiah

A kid whose wish came true because our team showed up, raised the money, and pedaled every mile.

We ride for all of them

Since 2023, we've raised $265,287 for Make-A-Wish Michigan. That's real wishes, for real kids, across the state.

Help Grant a Wish → Learn About Make-A-Wish Michigan

The Riders

51 riders. One mission.

Every rider earns their spot by raising a minimum of $1,200 for Make-A-Wish Michigan.

Meet the Full Team →

Become a Member

Ready to grant some wishes?
Join the team.

Drop your name and we'll get you on the roster. You don't need a fancy bike or a Tour de France resume — just a willingness to show up, ride a little, and have a lot of fun doing it. We'll handle the rest.

You're in!

Check your inbox — we'll be in touch with everything you need to start riding with us.

Ride With Us

Where we're rolling next.

Group rides, training days, season kickoffs — this is where you'll find us.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Zoo de Mack 2026

Mackinaw City → finish line fiesta in northern Michigan
~51 miles, point-to-point
Mackinac Island for the night

Our official-unofficial season kickoff: a ~51-mile ride through northern Michigan, finish line fiesta in Mackinaw City, and the whole crew rolling over to Mackinac Island for the night.

Join the team to ride with us → See full event calendar →

Already on the team?

Everything you need is in the team Drive.

Schedules, fundraising tools, ride details — all in one place.

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Gear Up

Rep the team.

TGT merch — hats, tees, kits and more. Look the part. Show the world what you ride for.

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The team in the wild.

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