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.

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I've Ridden 76.5 mi My goal is 100 mi

My Rankings

National: 432nd
State: 10th in MD

I've raised $2,726 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

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
Ridden

$2,726 Raised

2025

932 mi

Ridden

$3,800

Raised

My Challenge

8.7 mi ride - SAMEROADSAMEREASON - Saturday, September 20, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago
6.0 mi ride - HEALTHESEKIDS - Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Logged this ride 5 days ago
10.4 mi ride - GIVEITALLYOUGOT - Sunday, September 14, 2025

Logged this ride 8 days ago
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 8 days ago
10.6 mi ride - BIKETOFIGHTFORTHESEKIDS - Friday, September 12, 2025

Logged this ride 10 days ago
6.1 mi ride - RAINEDOUTRIDE - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago
9.3 mi ride - GOHEARTTOLEGS - Monday, September 8, 2025

Logged this ride 14 days ago
8.2 mi ride - RIDINGTOWARDHOPEANDHEALING - Friday, September 5, 2025

Logged this ride 17 days ago
8.2 mi ride - SMILESANDSMILESTOGO - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Logged this ride 19 days ago
9.0 mi ride - Let’sKickCancer’sButt - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 21 days ago

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!”
$302.10
Received this donation 10 days ago

Dianne

“To the Generous Donors behind the scenes. Thank you so much for being part of this amazing team and supporting these kids with cancer. With much appreciation for your contribution. It is truly Visible!”

To the Generous Donors behind the scenes. Thank you so much for being part of this amazing team and supporting these kids with cancer. With much appreciation for your contribution. It is truly Visible!
Debbie Kanarek

“Dianne is AWESOME! I have admired her ever since high school. How wonderful to honor your husband, Denny, and help save the lives of so many children. Kudos!”
$124.20
Received this donation 10 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much for "joining" my team in support of these kids in their cancer battle. The Pediatric Cancer Research Fund gives them Hope!”

Thank you so much for "joining" my team in support of these kids in their cancer battle. The Pediatric Cancer Research Fund gives them Hope!
Delores McBirney
$124.20
Received this donation 6 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you Delores for getting me to $2700! Your contribution is greatly appreciated by me, the kids and their families. Sending Love and Hope their way.”

Thank you Delores for getting me to $2700! Your contribution is greatly appreciated by me, the kids and their families. Sending Love and Hope their way.
Jane Higgins

“Go Dianne! So proud of you.”
$124.20
Received this donation 11 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you Jane for being a part of this amazing team and supporting these kids with cancer. You are Awesome! I remember all those years ago working together with you in the Peds Pharmacy outside the PICU!”

Thank you Jane for being a part of this amazing team and supporting these kids with cancer. You are Awesome! I remember all those years ago working together with you in the Peds Pharmacy outside the PICU!
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 78 days ago

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.”

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.
Dominic Anello
$108
Received this donation 24 days ago

Dianne

“Thanks. You made my Goal! For me it feels great to be “part of a team” doing good for the world…in this case the children. Heading out now on a training ride. 🚴”

Thanks. You made my Goal! For me it feels great to be “part of a team” doing good for the world…in this case the children. Heading out now on a training ride. 🚴
Margaret Gutgesell

“Keep riding Dianne!”
$103.50
Received this donation 26 days ago

Dianne

“Thanks so much Margaret! These kids and I are so grateful for your donation! Love that photo of you and miss riding with you. I am so glad I did and have these amazing memories of our journeys during the Best and Worst of times. Your support is much appreciated!”

Thanks so much Margaret! These kids and I are so grateful for your donation! Love that photo of you and miss riding with you. I am so glad I did and have these amazing memories of our journeys during the Best and Worst of times. Your support is much appreciated!
Paula Deflavis

“Sis, you're wonderful and I am proud to support you. Keep those legs moving. 🙂”
$103.50
Received this donation 125 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you Sis! I greatly appreciate your support and I know that Denny does too!”

Thank you Sis! I greatly appreciate your support and I know that Denny does too!
Stephen Sussman
$103.50
Received this donation 126 days ago

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!”

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!
Susan Derr

“enjoying watching your progress. keep it going❤️”
$103.50
Received this donation 23 days ago

Dianne

“Thanks so much Sue for donating! These kids and I appreciate your support. I love being a part of an awesome team doing good things for childhood cancer.”

Thanks so much Sue for donating! These kids and I appreciate your support. I love being a part of an awesome team doing good things for childhood cancer.
Barbara A Mullikin

“Such an Awesome Cause! Go Dianne!”
$100
Received this donation 43 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Barbara for your donation. The Children's Cancer Research Fund and these kids are so very grateful!”

Thank you so much Barbara for your donation. The Children's Cancer Research Fund and these kids are so very grateful!
Sandra Miller

“Kudos to you for your devotion and dedication! Keep it up!”
$100
Received this donation 8 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Sandy for supporting these kids in their cancer battle. I get my inspiration to bike from their courage to fight! The Pediatric Cancer Research Fund gives them HOPE!”

Thank you so much Sandy for supporting these kids in their cancer battle. I get my inspiration to bike from their courage to fight! The Pediatric Cancer Research Fund gives them HOPE!
Kathryn Higbee

“A great cause. Thanks for your efforts!”
$77.63
Received this donation 106 days ago

Dianne

“I thank you so much Kathy for your support for these kids!”

I thank you so much Kathy for your support for these kids!
Bethany Shelbourne

“Way to go Dianne!”
$72.45
Received this donation 99 days ago

Dianne

“These kids & I greatly appreciate your support Bethany! Thank you!”

These kids & I greatly appreciate your support Bethany! Thank you!
Karen Gladden
$72.45
Received this donation 34 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Karen for your donation! The Children's Cancer Research Fund and these kids are so grateful for your support!”

Thank you so much Karen for your donation! The Children's Cancer Research Fund and these kids are so grateful for your support!
Karen Pierzga

“Great effort for a wonderful cause - keep it up Dianne!”
$72.45
Received this donation 96 days ago

Dianne

“It IS a great cause - & still in my field! Thanks so much for helping these kids!”

It IS a great cause - & still in my field! Thanks so much for helping these kids!
KAREN VON KOECKRITZ
$72.45
Received this donation 11 days ago

Dianne

““Thank you Karen for being a part of this amazing team and supporting these kids with cancer. Your contribution is very much appreciated.”

“Thank you Karen for being a part of this amazing team and supporting these kids with cancer. Your contribution is very much appreciated.
Kathryn Higbee

“You are an inspiration!”
$72.45
Received this donation 11 days ago

Dianne

“Thinking about what these kids are going through keeps me pedaling and "on the job" to raise funds to Kick Cancer's Butt! With much appreciation for your support! Thank You!!!”

Thinking about what these kids are going through keeps me pedaling and "on the job" to raise funds to Kick Cancer's Butt! With much appreciation for your support! Thank You!!!
Katie Bentley

“Cheering for you Diane!”
$72.45
Received this donation 8 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Katie for “joining” my team in support of these kids in their cancer battle. These children, their families & I truly appreciate your contribution. I get my Inspiration to bike from their Courage to Fight! The Pediatric Cancer Research Fund gives them Hope!”

Thank you so much Katie for “joining” my team in support of these kids in their cancer battle. These children, their families & I truly appreciate your contribution. I get my Inspiration to bike from their Courage to Fight! The Pediatric Cancer Research Fund gives them Hope!
Anonymous
$72.45
Received this donation 123 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Anonymous. These kids and I greatly appreciate your support!”

Thank you so much Anonymous. These kids and I greatly appreciate your support!