Elizabeth Aversa
- National: 719th
- State: 65th in FL
I'm Riding For
family and friends we've lost to cancer
My Story
Call me crazy, but once again I will be riding my bicycle in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise money for research into causes, treatments, and cures for childhood cancer. During September, for the 6th consecutive year, I will join thousands of riders worldwide who are supporting the Children's Cancer Research Fund by asking our friends, colleagues, and relatives to support our rides with donations to the Fund.
This will be my last year to ride in the 70 to 79 age bracket, but I intend to keep riding until we have a cure for this disease that is the leading cause of death by illness in American children, taking nearly 2000 kids annually. I'll be thrilled if I can complete this challenge - if I do, my overall milage will surpass 1000 miles and my fundraising efforts will exceed $10,000 overall! Most important of all, we will help fund the research that is so important to the children and their families who anxiously seek better treatment protocols and a cure for the children's sake.
This year you can help me achieve my goal of raising $1900 while riding 200 miles. Please go to my page and click on "Donate Now." Here's the link: https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/ElizabethAversa
The children and I will be forever grateful!
Please wish me well on this September's challenge...between hot weather in the deep south and the constant threat of hurricanes - I'll need some luck!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
My Legacy
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213 mi Ridden$753 Raised2020
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152 mi Ridden$1,768 Raised2021
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150 mi Ridden$2,571 Raised2022
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201 mi Ridden$801 Raised2023
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206 mi Ridden$2,216 Raised2024
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170 mi Ridden$2,024 Raised2025
My Challenge
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7.0 mi ride - Tuscaloosa Downtown loop - Sunday, September 21, 2025
Logged this ride 4 days ago -
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 7 days ago -
10.5 mi ride - To Sarasota Opera House - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Logged this ride 9 days ago -
8.0 mi ride - IMG to IMG Loop from Legends Bay - Monday, September 15, 2025
Logged this ride 10 days ago -
Week 2 - September 8 - 13
14 Sep 2025I am happy to report that week 2 of the 2025 Great Cycle Challenge for kid's cancer research went well. I was able to cycle 58.27 miles since my last report, so I just have 62 miles to go! And on the fundraising front, thanks to so many generous friends and anonymous donors, I need less than $300 to meet the goal!
I'm going to try to ride the Legacy Trail in Florida this week and if I can do that I should finish up the riding this week or next! Unlike last year I've not had to work around hurricanes this time, and I hope nothing erupts this season at all.
Hoping for good weather and a clear bike lane. See you next week.
Posted 10 days ago -
17.0 mi ride - elcon loop - Sunday, September 14, 2025
Logged this ride 11 days ago -
17.2 mi ride - Sarasota and Back! - Saturday, September 13, 2025
Logged this ride 12 days ago -
4.5 mi ride - wd to lb home - Friday, September 12, 2025
Logged this ride 13 days ago -
7.9 mi ride - Lb to manatee a ve to wd - Friday, September 12, 2025
Logged this ride 13 days ago -
5.0 mi ride - Legends Bay & Legends Cove Circuits - Thursday, September 11, 2025
Logged this ride 14 days ago
My Sponsors
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Anne Brennan Davis
“Thank you for supporting a very good cause”
$124.20Received this donation 7 days ago -
Beth Riggs
“Thanks for your tireless efforts to support cancer research. We lost a sweet girl to childhood cancer.”
$124.20Received this donation 28 days ago -
Carol
“Thank you, Elizabeth, for your energy and dedication!”
$124.20Received this donation 28 days ago -
Kathy Grissom
“Keep peddling, Elizabeth!!”
$124.20Received this donation 28 days ago -
Pamela Mantle
“Kudos to Elizabeth Aversa!”
$124.20Received this donation 28 days ago -
Anonymous
$124.20Received this donation 16 days ago -
Stephanie Sundine
“Congratulations, Elizabeth! This is such a worthy cause! Best wishes for your ride!”
$103.50Received this donation 27 days ago -
Susan Fleming
“Go Elizabeth!”
$103.50Received this donation 28 days ago -
Sheila Snow
$100Received this donation 11 days ago -
Anne Edwards
“You go, girl!”
$72.45Received this donation 22 days ago -
Diane Safer
“Wishing you the best for completing this challenge. Thank you for championing my little warriors 🩷”
$72.45Received this donation 22 days ago -
Hallie Hull
$72.45Received this donation 27 days ago -
Joann Cook
$72.45Received this donation 27 days ago -
Patricia Dodge
“To my dear dear friend Elizabeth, So proud of you for taking on this very important challenge! I am pleased to contribute to your challenge and hope you and the other riders reach your goals! You never cease to amaze me! With love, Pat”
$72.45Received this donation 27 days ago -
Sallie Davidson
$72.45Received this donation 16 days ago -
Leanne Spencer
“Elizabeth, you inspire us all!”
$70Received this donation 28 days ago -
APTOR Physical Therapy
“So proud of you and your dedication to fundraising for this important cause. Go get 'em!!”
$51.75Received this donation 22 days ago -
Elizabeth Brock
“Go Elizabeth #1!”
$51.75Received this donation 28 days ago -
Julie Planck
“Good Luck Elizabeth! Bless you for “Riding to Fight Kids’ Cancer!””
$51.75Received this donation 8 days ago -
Martha Morgan
$51.75Received this donation 28 days ago
