At the heart of Great Cycle Challenge's mission to fight kids' cancer are our childhood cancer ambassadors. These brave young fighters and inspiring survivors remind us all why we ride…to help them kick cancer's butt!
Our ambassadors help raise awareness, inspire action, and drive support for vital childhood cancer research. Their courage fuels the determination of thousands of riders across the country, pushing through every mile to make a difference.
Whether you're a rider, donor, supporter, or just curious to learn more, we invite you to explore the journeys of our 2025 ambassadors below. Let their strength move you and their stories remind you of the importance of hope, community, and action.
Together, we ride for a future free from childhood cancer. And with every pedal stroke, we're getting closer.
Meet Zander
On February 13th, 2023, Zander was diagnosed with stage 2 Wilms’ tumor.
At the time of his diagnosis, his tumor was the size of a football. He underwent major abdominal surgery to remove the tumor, which also required one of his kidneys to be removed. He then started treatment and underwent 21 weekly outpatient chemotherapy treatments from February to June 2023, along with regular scans.
Zander handled it all like an absolute trooper, and everyone celebrated when he was given the “all-clear” following his final chemotherapy treatment. His parents could breathe again, and Zander could go back to just being a kid.
Meet Kylie
At Kylie's 6th birthday party in January 2022, her mom noticed that something was wrong. Her typically bubbly and chatty daughter was tired and lagging behind her friends on their way to the movie theater.
Over the next few weeks, more signs appeared – Kylie complained of hip and leg pain, and she became too sore to walk. Her mom wheeled her into appointment after appointment in a stroller.
After multiple tests and scans, an official diagnosis finally came... Kylie had stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma.
Meet Joel
Joel’s parents knew that something was wrong, they just didn’t know exactly what. At first they thought it could be a virus, then after blood work and a urine test, the doctor thought he was anemic.
It took 5 trips to the emergency room before they finally received an answer…
On March 7, 2023, Joel was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Meet Bryleigh
Bryleigh presented with a rash leading up to her diagnosis. Seeing the severity of the rash, her mom first took her to urgent care and then the emergency room.
On April 7, 2024, Bryleigh’s family received the devastating news…
Their sweet Bryleigh was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Meet Kane
After 4 days of high fevers, Kane’s parents took him to the emergency room. The heart-breaking news came shortly after…
Kane was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia on November 27, 2023.
This brave boy was given an urgent blood transfusion due to low counts of platelets and white blood cells. He was then ready to begin chemotherapy treatment, and he spent 25 long days in hospital for that first admission. Kane was discharged a few days before Christmas 2023.
Meet Rubi
Rubi’s mom noticed that her daughter’s face was swollen and that she was breathing heavier than normal. Concerned by these symptoms, Rubi’s parents rushed her to the emergency room.
After further testing, they were given devastating news…
On August 12, 2023, Rubi was diagnosed with T-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Your story matters.
Stories have the power to create change. If you’re interested in learning how to share your child’s cancer story with the Great Cycle Challenge and Children’s Cancer Research Fund communities, please reach out to Lisa Allie at lallie@childrenscancer.org.