Dianne Kappes

4years
Dianne Kappes
I am riding 100 miles in memory of my husband, Denny. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 0.0 mi ? My goal is 100 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 46th
  • State: 1st in MD
I've raised $1,065 My goal is $1,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Denny

Denny

My Story

14 May 2025

I'm Back!!

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

I am riding in memory of my husband Denny who left us way too young. Here we are cycling in sync with Mt. Hood in the background. This image of him being right along side me will guide me as I cycle and raise funds to fight pediatric cancer.

Great Cycle Challenge, established in 2015, is a month-long national cycling challenge that raises funds in support of a cure for childhood cancer. Proceeds benefit lifesaving research through Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Great Cycle Challenge brings people across the United States together to end childhood 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.

Dianne

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 302 mi Ridden
    $712 Raised
    2018
  • 554 mi Ridden
    $362 Raised
    2019
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2021
4years
856 mi
Ridden
$2,139
Raised

My Challenge

  • 8.1 mi ride - MistyMorning - Monday, July 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 hours ago
  • 12.1 mi ride - WEEEEEEE! - Saturday, July 19, 2025
    Ride image
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 11.2 mi ride - ANOTHERHOTRIDE - Saturday, July 12, 2025
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - TOOHOTOUTAGAIN - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 16 days ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - HAPPYJULY4th - Friday, July 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - HAPPYBIRTHDAYRIDE - Thursday, July 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 9.5 mi ride - ANOTHERHHHDAY - Monday, June 30, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - TOOHOTOUTAGAIN - Tuesday, June 24, 2025
    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • 9.0 mi ride - OUTSIDE90DEGREESHOT! - Saturday, June 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - HazyHotHumidOut - Thursday, June 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 33 days ago
  • 5.0 mi ride - InsideRide - Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • 6.6 mi ride - BIKELIKENEW - Saturday, June 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 38 days ago
  • 8.5 mi ride - BACKOUTSIDE - Thursday, June 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 40 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - Bikestillintheshop - Monday, June 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 43 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 44 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - BIKEREPAIR/TUNEUPNEEDED - Thursday, June 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 47 days ago
  • 6.3 mi ride - FINALLYNOTARAINYDAYRIDE! - Monday, June 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 50 days ago
  • 6.0 mi ride - AnotherRainyDay - Friday, May 30, 2025
    Logged this ride 53 days ago
  • 4.0 mi ride - VERYRAINYDAYINSIDE - Wednesday, May 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 55 days ago
  • 9.3 mi ride - RIDEFORHOPEFORTHESEKIDS - Monday, May 26, 2025
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    Logged this ride 57 days ago
  • 11.2 mi ride - LOCALVIEW-SNAPPINGTURTLE! - Saturday, May 24, 2025
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    Ride image
    Logged this ride 59 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 63 days ago
  • 9.2 mi ride - SUNNYDAYRIDE - Monday, May 19, 2025
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    Logged this ride 64 days ago
  • 9.2 mi ride - WindyRide - Saturday, May 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 66 days ago
  • 3.0 mi ride - FoggyAMInside - Thursday, May 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 68 days ago
  • 7.0 mi ride - Indoor ride/rainy outside - Wednesday, May 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 69 days ago
  • 12 May 2025
    Posted 70 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 70 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Mark & Susan Norton
    “Dianne, We’re happy to help bring you the rest of the way to your $1K goal. It’s a great cause and we appreciate your commitment to the fight against Children’s cancer. Keep on ride’in and be safe out there! Cheers, Mark & Susan Norton”
    $111.78
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “Thank you so much Mark & Susan for your support! I feel like my donors are a Team riding right along with me to help these children.”
  • Paula Deflavis
    “Sis, you're wonderful and I am proud to support you. Keep those legs moving. 🙂”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 63 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “Thank you Sis! I greatly appreciate your support and I know that Denny does too!”
  • Stephen Sussman
    $103.50
    Received this donation 64 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “Thank you so much for your donation! ! I remember when we all rode together in 2003 for the Tour of Hope around (car-less) DC! Your support is much appreciated!”
  • Kathryn Higbee
    “A great cause. Thanks for your efforts!”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 44 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “I thank you so much Kathy for your support for these kids!”
  • Bethany Shelbourne
    “Way to go Dianne!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “These kids & I greatly appreciate your support Bethany! Thank you!”
  • Karen Pierzga
    “Great effort for a wonderful cause - keep it up Dianne!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “It IS a great cause - & still in my field! Thanks so much for helping these kids!”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 62 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “Thank you so much Anonymous. These kids and I greatly appreciate your support!”
  • Vickie Baldwin
    $72.45
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “Thank you so much for helping these kids Vickie! I’m very grateful for your support!”
  • Patricia Tuma
    $50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “Thanks so much Patty. Remembering all the times we biked together, helping others. And now helping kids with cancer! Much appreciated!”
  • ANDREA GAUGER
    $40
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Dianne Kappes
    Dianne
    “Thank you so much Andrea. These kids and I greatly appreciate your support!”
  • Anonymous
    “Dianne - In honor of Denny, pedal strong to help these kids with cancer. You can do it!”
    $25
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Dianne Kappes
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 70 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Happy Birthday Denny! You lead an amazing life of love, integrity and service to our Country, guided by a True Moral Compass! You are missed very much.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 20 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Bloom where you are planted! You Go Girl!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 49 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Life Begins at the Edge of Your Comfort Zone. I know you can do this for these children!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 3 days ago
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