Arden Virnig

11years All Star
Arden Virnig
I am riding 750 mi in memory of Mary Catherine Virnig. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 89.8 mi My goal is 750 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 468th
  • State: 18th in MN
I've raised $873 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mary Catherine Virnig

Mary Catherine Virnig

Mary was my daughter, she died on Thanksgiving day 2010 from complications of the treatment for ganglionueroblastoma. Mary fought hard for 41/2 years after her diagnosis. She was a great athlete and student, she loved her family and friends. These young people left never to spend their lives with their families. You can still visit Mary's Caring bridge site and learn of her battle.

My Story

2 Sep 2024

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 722 mi Ridden
    $9,231 Raised
    2015
  • 984 mi Ridden
    $18,672 Raised
    2016
  • 1,048 mi Ridden
    $13,734 Raised
    2017
  • 1,110 mi Ridden
    $12,907 Raised
    2018
  • 1,140 mi Ridden
    $12,529 Raised
    2019
  • 1,083 mi Ridden
    $13,145 Raised
    2020
  • 833 mi Ridden
    $13,693 Raised
    2021
  • 1,091 mi Ridden
    $15,829 Raised
    2022
  • 1,011 mi Ridden
    $16,656 Raised
    2023
  • 1,001 mi Ridden
    $26,449 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $873 Raised
    2025
11years
10,113 mi
Ridden
$153,718
Raised

My Challenge

  • 31.4 mi ride - Commute to Nei-Ah-Shing - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 23.9 mi ride - Race the rain - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 34.5 mi ride - Coounty 25 Cutoff - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • $500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 71 days ago
  • $250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 71 days ago
  • $100 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 71 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Dave and Norine Plastow
    “Your efforts to raise money for cancer research in Mary Catherine's memory is a beautiful way to change the future of so many young people. We so admire you and the amazing impact you are making. Much love to you, Patti and the family.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 71 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Dave and Norine, it was so good to reconnect and to finally meet you Norine, Patti has her TRX equipment”
  • Jim Olson
    “Stay Safe in your travels.”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Jim I have just really started training miles the weather and smoke along with work have been making it tough.”
  • Dwight and Lavanne Hagman
    “Thank you for your donation, in our current environment and it's impacts on research all of the private funds we are getting are even more vital.”
    $100
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thank -you Dwight and Lavanne”
  • Keith Vanderpoel
    “Keith thank you for the donation. Abel is another young person who I think of often when I am riding. We continue the fight.”
    $100
    Received this donation 52 days ago
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