Dave Carta

5years All Star
Dave Carta
I am riding 1,000 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 1,020.3 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 146th
  • State: 12th in IL
I've raised $5,102 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

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.

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.

Dave

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 2,011 mi Ridden
    $4,308 Raised
    2020
  • 1,051 mi Ridden
    $3,067 Raised
    2021
  • 1,121 mi Ridden
    $3,132 Raised
    2023
  • 2,250 mi Ridden
    $4,621 Raised
    2024
  • 1,020 mi Ridden
    $5,102 Raised
    2025
5years
7,453 mi
Ridden
$20,230
Raised

My Challenge

  • 19.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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  • 40.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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  • 50.4 mi ride - Zwift - Tick Tock in Watopia - Saturday, September 27, 2025
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  • 16.4 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, September 26, 2025
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  • 34.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 26, 2025
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  • 40.4 mi ride - Zwift - Tick Tock in Watopia - Thursday, September 25, 2025
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  • 40.4 mi ride - Zwift - Tick Tock in Watopia - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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  • 40.8 mi ride - Zwift - Tick Tock in Watopia - Monday, September 22, 2025
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  • 9.7 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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  • 11.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $1,781.59
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Thank you everyone for all that YOU DO for these kids.”
  • Janet Bujalski
    “Grateful to Dave Carta for all he is doing to fight cancer”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Aunt Janet, I cannot thank you enough for your amazing donation. All your support and generosity means so much to these children and their families. And I am so grateful to be able to do whatever I can to help. God bless you.”
  • Jim Malone
    “Make Kids Untouchable. Kick Cancer's Butt early and often. " It's The Chicago Way"”
    $232.88
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Jim, I hear you. When cancer brings a knife, we need to bring a gun. What are we prepared to do? We're prepared to do whatever it takes! And THANK YOU!!”
  • Dennis Carta
    $207
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Dennis, Thank you so much for your donation. I know all the support means a lot to these kids.”
  • Karen and Bob Miller
    “What a great cause!”
    $207
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Karen and Bob, Thank you for your generous donation. It means so much to these kids.”
  • Vinny Gambini
    “After due consideration, let's go with Plan B. Kick the Crap out of Cancer and donate the $200. " I rest my case "”
    $207
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Vinny, I love Plan B, and so will all the 'yutes' you're helping out with such a generous donation. With all the support you're giving, we'll turn "win some, lose some" into "win 'em all."”
  • Audolf Wanderone
    “Dave, keep racking up the miles and donations to support The Great Cycle Challenge's effort to break the hold cancer has on kids. " Cue up the butt kicking "”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Audolf, These kids are all behind the 8-ball with their struggle, but with support from people like you, they'll hopefully be able to run the table on cancer. Thank you!!!”
  • Dana Messina
    $103.50
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Dana! Thank you so much for the generous donation. I know these kids really appreciate all the support. Ride on!”
  • Mark and Trish Zurawski
    “Keep riding, Dave! It's amazing what you're doing. Looks like there are a lot of people behind you, deservedly so.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Mark and Trish, Thank you so much for your generous donation for this cause. It means a great deal to me, and I know it means even more these kids. Still a long way to go in this fight, but every step taken is a step closer. Thank you!!”
  • Mark Rask
    “Always an honor to support you in raising money for such an important cause! Looking forward to joining you on a few of the miles.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Mark, Thank you (again) for all the support and encouragement. I'm grateful for the opportunity to get out there and help these kids. And I'm definitely looking forward to teaming up for a good chunk of miles this weekend.”
  • Pietru Clemenza
    “Calciari lu culo du cancru e picciriddi. Lassati la scarpa e purtati li cannoli. " Capisci "!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Sì! Una volta finita questa battaglia, mi rilasserò e mangerò tanti cannoli. Ti amo!”
  • Vito Andolini
    “Dave, I want you yo use your powers and all your skills to ride in The Great Cycle Challenge to fight kid's cancer. Diu ti benedica!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Vito, Thank you for the donation, and God Bless You, Too. This challenge is definitely an offer I couldn't refuse.”
  • Oscar Mayer
    “Hot Dog your ridding in The Great Cycle Challenge again. Proud to be a sponsor. " No Bologna "”
    $91.08
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Oscar, Thank you for the generous donation (with all the fixings). These kids need all the help we can give 'em, even if it means adding ketchup (regardless of what Jimmy says...). Ride On!”
  • Sgt. Hulka
    “Putting my big toe into my AR670-1s and start kicking stripes in cancer's butt. " HOOAH "”
    $87.98
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Sgt. Hulka, Thank you so much for your generous donation. It takes an army (and one lean mean fighting machine) to stand up and help these kids! Boom-chugga-lugga-lugga-boom!”
  • Gene Enroy
    “Back in the saddle again riding The Great Cycle Challenge. Happy trails to you Dave. " Yippee Ki-Yay "”
    $82.80
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Rogers that! Your generous donation will go a long way to helping these kids win their battle. You 'Autry' be proud of the good you've done.”
  • Carnac Muhtesem
    “✉️ ; Dave and The Great Cycle Challenge. 📃 ; Who lit up Times Square to Fight Kids' Cancer ? " Sim Sala Bim "”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Carnac, A: My Dad Q: Who is the hero who always has my back and is always there for the big stuff? Sim Sala Bim, indeed. I love you!”
  • Rev. Bob Richards
    “Congratulations fellow ILLINI for clearing the bar of your GCC goals and vaulting to a 💰 PB. You lit up Times Square too. I guess the next is front of the Wheaties box. "Bless you My Son"”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Ell Mafudd
    “Kick that Looney Wascle Kids' Cancer in the Butt! " Good Widdence to bad Wubbish "”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Ell, Thank you again for stepping up and helping these kids. It's usually the ones who are vewy vewy qwiet that make a big difference. Thank you!!!”
  • John Sciabica
    “Ride like the wind!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “John, Thank you for your donation! The support and encouragement means so much to these kids.”
  • Michael Pastorelle
    “Go Dave!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Dave Carta
    Dave
    “Thank you, Michael! This means a lot to these kids, and to me. Thank you for the support!”
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