On June 17 2026, Travis Reinhold will take on the ultimate endurance challenge—an attempt to break the world record for completing The Great Loop, a roughly 6,000-mile journey through America’s waterways. But this isn’t just about speed—it’s about survival, resilience, and raising $500,000 for brain cancer research and treatment.
Brain cancer affects thousands of lives every year, yet funding remains critically low. Travis, a two-time brain cancer fighter, is taking this challenge head-on to prove that a diagnosis does not define a person’s future. Every mile he conquers will bring awareness, inspire hope, and fuel groundbreaking research.
Over the following weeks, Travis will navigate thousands of miles through rivers, lakes, and open waters—facing fatigue, extreme conditions, and mental challenges along the way. His goal? To complete The Great Loop faster than anyone ever has, setting a new world record and bringing national attention to the fight against brain cancer.
The journey will begin and end at the Mayport Jetties, a symbolic point where the St. Johns River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This powerful location represents the full-circle nature of Travis’s mission—fighting his way through every challenge and returning stronger, with renewed purpose and hope for all those battling brain cancer.
Every dollar raised will go toward research, treatment, and supporting those affected by brain cancer. Your donation is more than just a contribution—it’s fuel for hope, innovation, and survival.
Ways to support:
🎯 Donate – Help us reach our $500,000 goal! Every amount, big or small, makes a difference.
📣 Spread the word – Share Travis’s mission on social media and within your community.
🌊 Join the journey – If you’re near key checkpoints, come out to cheer Travis on and show support!
Brain cancer remains one of the most aggressive and underfunded cancers. The survival rate is only 33.0% over five years, and for the most severe form, glioblastoma, the five-year survival rate is just 6.9%. Travis knows the battle firsthand, and this journey is his way of turning pain into purpose.
By taking on this challenge, he hopes to:
• Raise $500,000 to fund brain cancer research, treatment advancements, and patient support.
• Challenge misconceptions surrounding brain cancer, proving that patients can fight, adapt, and thrive.
• Show the power of resilience and community, as his friends and family join him at various points along
the journey—just as they did during his battle with cancer.
This isn’t just an attempt to break a record—it’s a statement to the world. It’s proof that survival is possible, that perseverance is powerful, and that together, we can make a difference in the fight against brain cancer.
Join Travis. Join the mission. Join the fight.