$202,391 Raised

As we wrap up our most successful Spin Away the Sun fundraiser to date, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our riders, sponsors, donors, and supporters from all our locations this year.

Your contributions propel us forward!

2026 Spin Away the Sun

About Spin Away the Sun

Spin Away the Sun is an exhilarating charity event, similar to a bike-a-thon or a walk-a-thon but on stationary bikes, designed to support the Shadow Jumpers nonprofit organization. What started as a single ride in Los Angeles has grown into a national movement, now spanning rides in New Jersey, California, and Boston. Now entering its sixth year, riders, donors, and supporters of Spin Away the Sun have raised over $230,000 to help families impacted by photosensitivity, reaching an incredible milestone of $116,000 fundraised last year.

Shadow Jumpers is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides meaningful experiences and a sense of community to individuals and families living with photosensitive conditions. Since 2017, we have provided sun-proof vacations, home renovations, financial assistance, and transportation services, along with a safe camp experience tailored specifically for photosensitivity. Founded by patients, caregivers, and medical professionals specifically from the rare photosensitive community, our mission isn’t to find a cure for these conditions but to be the leading voice in living with these unique circumstances regarding the sun and harmful light.

Help Shadow Jumpers reach its new goal of $200,000 in 2026!

For questions, email us at info@shadowjumpers.org

Thank you to our platinum sponsors

Learn more about our 2026 Sponsors

Spin Teams

$88,354 Raised
$66,501 Raised
$47,535 Raised

Top Fundraisers

Craig Leppert

Team Los Angeles
$35,699 Raised

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Alivia Abreu

Team Los Angeles
$15,096 Raised

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The Lepperts

Team New Jersey
$10,093 Raised

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Cayla Danko

Team Boston
$8,109 Raised

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Ginger Gonsalves

Team Boston
$6,710 Raised

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The McGraths

Team Los Angeles
$5,513 Raised

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All Riders

From One Spin to the Next, We Keep Raising the Bar

2020 - $11,095 Raised
2021 - $13,825 raised
2023 - $29,125 Raised
2024 - $58,042 Raised
2025 - $116,421 Raised

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A Sun Safe Best Friend Getaway

Shadow Jumpers surprised XP best friends Alivia and Emma with a joint, sun-safe getaway to Rocking Horse Ranch, giving them the rare chance to experience a true best-friend vacation without fear.

A Vacation Worth Taking Twice

After a 2023 vacation was cut short by a medical emergency, the Wilt-Helmick family returned to Tennessee with Shadow Jumpers to experience it the way they always hoped. What they found was healing, happiness, and a whole lot of joy.

Paradise for this Xp Family

For Lila, seeing the ocean had always been a dream. Through Shadow Jumpers that dream became a sun safe, joy-filled reality, creating memories, and moments of togetherness her family will carry for a lifetime.

Happy Birthday to Us

What started as a small idea to make life safer, more inclusive, and more fun for kids living with EPP has grown into a full photosensitive wide community that proves limits don’t define possibility.

Restoring Stability for a Photosensitive Mother

When a mother living with Solar Urticaria found herself unable to work and facing eviction after her condition worsened, Shadow Jumpers stepped in to help restore stability and hope.

Accepting 2026 Applicants

Shadow Jumpers and the United Porphyrias Association are looking for 32 photosensitive families (and 40 photosensitive related adult volunteers) for our 4 days, 3 nights at Victory Junction in Randleman, North Carolina. Application window now open