Chris Guarraia
- National: 2084th
- State: 163rd in FL
I'm Riding For
Madeline Grace Guarraia & Tara Lynn Orlowski
Madeline – You were a brave girl and fought your battle with cancer with the strength of a tiger. You're now free, but your roar lives on. Tara – Even with your fight with cancer as an adult, you always showed concern for others and cared how our families were doing, being one of the biggest cheerleaders for my kids' growth and achievements.
My Story
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.
In 2016, my cousin and his wife lost their daughter Madeline to cancer. She was only a few months younger than our daughter Madeline (then 10 years old). Our Madeline was hoping to one day meet their Madeline. This year, Madeline Grace would have been 19 years old. She is survived by her younger sister, younger brother, and her parents.
In 2025, my boss Tara lost her life recovering from a kidney stone operation. As a young girl, she battled and won her battle with childhood cancer. The treatment, however, may have caused the more aggressive form of cancer that manifested itself during the COVID years and while she was working on her Ed.D. Through the ongoing battle, she continued to manage our team and successfully earn her Ed.D. with grace. While the kidney stone operation was a success, her body couldn't handle the recovery and the cancer.
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
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1,243 mi Ridden$2,502 Raised2021
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1,373 mi Ridden$2,578 Raised2025
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707 mi Ridden$691 Raised2026
My Challenge
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3.3 mi ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride with Maria - Monday, September 14, 2026
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20.7 mi ride - Great Cycling Challenge, Day 14, Part 2 - Zwift - Group Ride: ZNL International (D) - Monday, September 14, 2026
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20.7 mi ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride with Miguel - Monday, September 14, 2026
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20.7 mi ride - Zwift - Group Ride: BMTR Short Adventure (D) - Sunday, September 13, 2026
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100.8 mi ride - Great Cycling Challenge, Day 12 - Zwift - D-Pacer Group Ride + Descent Fun - Saturday, September 12, 2026
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45.1 mi ride - You're in my world now, grandma. - Friday, September 11, 2026
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21.8 mi ride - Great Cycling Challenge, Day 10, Part 2 - Zwift - D-Pacer Group Ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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21.8 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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41.1 mi ride - Great Cycling Challenge, Day 9 - Zwift - Climb Portal: Cote de Trebiac at 100% Elevation, 2x at... - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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36.2 mi ride - Great Cycling Challenge, Day 8 - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride with Miguel - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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My Sponsors
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$200Received this donation 14 days ago -
Kirk Bucynski
“Ride on Chris.”
$103.50Received this donation 9 days ago
Chris
“Thank you so much for the donation, Kirk!”
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Michelle Immekus
“You are amazing for taking on this challenge for such an important cause. Wishing you a safe ride! The Immekus Fam”
$103.50Received this donation 11 days ago
Chris
“Thank you and the family for the support, Michelle!”
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Doug Marker
“Ride strong brotha 💪🏻😎”
$51.75Received this donation 12 days ago
Chris
“Thank you for your donation, Doug! Ride strong as well, brotha!”
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Talia Hunter
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Chris
“Thank you for your donation, Talia!”
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Thomas McDonald
“Great job!”
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Chris
“Thank you for your donation, Tom!”
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Tiffiny Hewitt-Brown
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Chris
“Thank you for your donation, Tiffiny!”
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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!”
$42.86Received this donation 5 days ago -
Jan Bubbert
“I know from personal experience that research to try to cure cancer is very necessary still. You have my support on your challenge.”
$23.81Received this donation 18 hours ago -
Mark Smith
$10.35Received this donation 18 hours ago