Eileen Bruno
- National: 451st
- State: 28th in IL
I'm Riding For
TOMMY/DAD/JO/MOM/CINDY/SHARON/TOM/JOE
For family and friends!
My Story
This September, I am once again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This is my TENTH year riding! I wish I didn't have to, but until there is a cure I will ride.
I am hoping to reach a total of $20,000 total for all the years of riding. That means I need to raise $505 dollars this year! Hope you all can help.
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. (My great-nephew Tommy is a survivor from birth! How blessed!) But let's help all children live!
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.
Recovering from a broken tibia/plateau in late March will affect how many miles I can ride this September. I am going to have to do it on a stationary bike. And I’ll have to cut back on miles since I am going through my own treatment until the end of the month. Despite that I WILL RIDE!!!!!
Thank you.
In tribute to family members, Jo (my mother-in-law) and Don (my dear father), who have been lost to cancer, and Bern and Cindy (my mother and sister) and Sharon, Tom, and Joe (sister-and brothers-in-law cancer survivors and cancer fighters) but in special honor to my great-nephew Tommy, who was born with cancer and has triumphed and is a joy to the family! You are all HEROES.
My Legacy
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262 mi Ridden$852 Raised2017
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301 mi Ridden$2,150 Raised2018
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303 mi Ridden$1,777 Raised2019
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305 mi Ridden$2,726 Raised2020
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356 mi Ridden$3,778 Raised2021
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401 mi Ridden$3,011 Raised2022
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206 mi Ridden$1,862 Raised2023
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216 mi Ridden$1,642 Raised2024
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301 mi Ridden$1,697 Raised2025
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73 mi Ridden$2,412 Raised2026
My Challenge
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10.0 mi ride - KICK CANCER'S BUTT EVENING RIDE - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Logged this ride 22 hours ago -
7.5 mi ride - KICK CANCER'S BUTT MORNING RIDE - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Logged this ride 1 day 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 1 day ago -
3.7 mi ride - Short and Sweet - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
7.6 mi ride - Labor Day Holiday - Monday, September 7, 2026
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
11.3 mi ride - Sunday Beauty - Sunday, September 6, 2026
Logged this ride 4 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 5 days ago -
5.6 mi ride - Saturday Morning - Saturday, September 5, 2026
Logged this ride 5 days ago -
10.0 mi ride - Friday Fun - Friday, September 4, 2026
Logged this ride 6 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 7 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$681.46Received this donation 12 hours ago
Eileen
“Bless you all!”
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Sarah Gemeiner
“You are a warrior! Sending love from Florida 💛”
$207Received this donation 1 day ago
Eileen
“This is so wonderful! Wish I could give you a huge hug in person. Know I am doing this for the kids! Sending love right back from IL.”
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Bernadette Daley
“Ride safely, my daughter. So proud of you for doing this every year for a cause dear to your heart. Love you!”
$103.50Received this donation 1 day ago
Eileen
“Love you!”
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sheryl schulze
“Eileen, here's to your success in completing your goal and continuing to make a difference in the lives of others!”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Eileen
“Sheryl, I and the kids are so blessed by your generosity and words of support. God bless!”
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Todner Family
“Rooting for you and everyone fighting this battle!”
$103.50Received this donation 20 hours ago
Eileen
“Sending much love your way. Thank you for your support and hugs!”
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Hollie O’Hara
$77.63Received this donation 22 hours ago
Eileen
“Love you lots. Always supporting me and being so generous. So grateful you are in my life ❤️”
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Laura Eckard
“With all the things trying to keep you down this past year, I'm so proud of you for continuing to rise back up and fight and ride for the kids. Love you!”
$77.63Received this donation 1 day ago
Eileen
“I am proud of you! Thank you for your love and support. You are so giving! XOXOX”
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Ann King
“You are such an amazing advocate for children! Have a great season riding.”
$51.75Received this donation 19 hours ago
Eileen
“So happy you have supported me in this cause. Say hi to the "kids." Matt and Drew and hubby too.”
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Cindy & Marty Nothhelfer
“Thank you for your riding for the children with cancer. I know your health is not allowing you to ride like you have in the past but you have found a way to adapt. Bless you for the funds you have raised to fight & find a cure.”
$51.75Received this donation 7 days ago
Eileen
“Bless you and Marty right back for all the blessings you show me. Thank you for the support ALWAYS! xoxo”
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Colleen Murphy
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Eileen
“Always cheering me on. Thank you so much for the love and support!”
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Debbie Kornacker
“Admire your strength and motivation to support this wonderful group.”
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Eileen
“I am blessed by you. Thank you for supporting me and giving me lots of hugs!”
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Diana Ondracek
$51.75Received this donation 5 days ago
Eileen
“Such a wonderful donation. Thank you for the support. I am so grateful.”
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Donna Bourdage
“Thank you for always thinking of others! Bless you!”
$51.75Received this donation 8 hours ago
Eileen
“Thank you for always caring for us! Thanks for this wonderful donation for the kids. God bless!”
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Gloria Yakes
“Thank you for doing this year after year Eileen!”
$51.75Received this donation 1 day ago
Eileen
“Thank you for supporting and cheering me on every year. God Bless you!”
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Joe & Becky Vucko
“What an inspiration!”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago
Eileen
“Thank you so much for the support and love! It definitely makes me stronger!”
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Kelly Schields
$51.75Received this donation 1 day ago
Eileen
“This is just awesome. Thank you for your blessings and donation! [The Holy Trinity in action!]”
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Kristy Regan
“You are such an inspiration! Through all your own challenges, you still think of everyone else. Best of luck!”
$51.75Received this donation 8 days ago
Eileen
“Our family and love makes it possible. Thank you so much!”
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Marla McCarthy
“Stay strong and keep peddling. M&J”
$51.75Received this donation 5 days ago
Eileen
“Marla & John, What a blessing! Thank you for this generous donation. We love are niephews and nieces and this cause is for them. Xoxo”
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Pam Schobert
“Good luck to you!!! So dedicated, keep on peddling!!!. Pam and Ralph”
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Eileen
“Thank you and Ralph for your support over these years and especially this year! You are a blessing!”
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Patrick Clifton
$51.75Received this donation 5 days ago
Eileen
“Thanks so much for the support! Our family is good to me and the cause. Bless you! Love ya!”