Chad Velta

7years All Star
Chad Velta
I am riding 800 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 600.8 mi My goal is 800 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 594th
  • State: 18th in MN
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $2,300 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

My Story

1 Sep 2025

I lost a great friend and person to this horrible disease. I never really understood the whole impact of her passing...until I became a parent. I think about her often and still miss her. Riding for you Holly Peterson.

With this being my 7th year, I’ve also met kids who have or are in the middle of this battle. My heart aches for them. I also ride for them so maybe someday, they can go back to being a kid with no worries!

I have also have many family member who are currently battling or have lost their battles to cancer.

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

Right now, 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 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 358 mi Ridden
    $7,242 Raised
    2019
  • 849 mi Ridden
    $4,865 Raised
    2020
  • 719 mi Ridden
    $3,054 Raised
    2021
  • 332 mi Ridden
    $3,815 Raised
    2022
  • 1,298 mi Ridden
    $2,848 Raised
    2023
  • 840 mi Ridden
    $2,550 Raised
    2024
  • 601 mi Ridden
    $2,300 Raised
    2025
7years
4,998 mi
Ridden
$26,674
Raised

My Challenge

  • 27.9 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 17 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 1.8 mi ride - Evening Ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
  • 65.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 80.3 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, September 19, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.8 mi ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.9 mi ride - Outdoor Cycling - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 6 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 7 days ago
  • 29.7 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

  • West Star Avaition
    $500
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Thank you so much West Star for being such a big contributor. We thank you at Ton.”
  • Jennie Ator
    “Thank you Chad for sharing your story and continuing to support this wonderful cause.”
    $207
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “You are the best Jennie thank you so very much!”
  • Salon jubilee
    “Got you this!!”
    $207
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Awesomeness. I’ll be knocking on your business windows to say hi here shortly.”
  • Bruce VELTA
    $124.20
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Outstanding father!!”
  • Laura Bel Fadel
    $124.20
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Sweet Laura! Very generous ❤️”
  • Adam Erickson
    “Go Chad Go!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Adam, you’re always one of my top generous contributors. Appreciate it so much.!!”
  • Jill Domangue
    “As a mama of a leukemia warrior, THANK YOU!! 🧡”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “My heart goes out for you and your family as I watched Mason’s battle. This is exactly why I push so hard for this organization so that kids like Mason don’t have to suffer. Thank you so much for your contribution!❤️”
  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
    “Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $83.92
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “❤️”
  • Cargill matching gift on behalf of Ryan Barette
    $72.45
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Well played Ryan. Matching gifts are a huge way to increase a donation amount. Thank you!”
  • Ken & Karen Hartman
    “We continue to be so proud of you son for raising funds for such an important cause. Keep riding and fighting for our kids.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Thank you so much Hartman’s for your generous and annual contribution to this cause! Thanks Momma!”
  • Ryan Barette
    “Keep on pedalin’!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Oh awesome to see you donate to this awesome cause Ryan. Much appreciated!”
  • Samantha Catanzaro
    $72.45
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Samantha coming in with an outstanding donation from Denver. You rock!”
  • Richard Bristol
    $70
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Super cool to have the Bristol support for this cause. Thank you for the generous donation.!”
  • Billie Riemer
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “So awesome to have the support of the Riemer’s!!! Thanks a ton and miss you guys.”
  • Dave Becker
    “Given er Hell in the rain ☔️ nice work awesome goal of 800 miles we should ride next week one night”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “You’re awesome, Dave!”
  • Kim Wendt
    “Chad, It is so great that you participate in this event every year in memory of Holly. Keep on riding to help with the research.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Thank you Kim and it’s great to have the Wendt’s support!”
  • Mike Pawloski
    $51.75
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “You are the best Mike. Thank you so much for the donation.”
  • Shannon Score
    “You got this Chad!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Outstanding to have the financial and riding support from you Shannon! Let’s put in the miles.”
  • Bill Feeser
    $36.23
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Outstanding Feeser’s. Much appreciated.”
  • Rosey J
    “Unfortunately, my family has had to endure the awfulness of childhood cancer two times!! We are so grateful for everyone who supports the research to end childhood cancer. Thank you, Chad!! We appreciate you!!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Chad Velta
    Chad
    “Thank you for sharing that Rosey. This is just one little thing that I can do with all my heart. Thank you!”
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