Elizabeth Markiewicz

I am riding 200 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 0.0 mi My goal is 200 mi

My Rankings

National: 456th
State: 22nd in NY

I've raised $259 My goal is $500 Donate Now

My Story

2 Aug 2026

Every September, my friends and family ask the same question:

You're doing WHAT...again?"

Yep. 200 miles.

Not 20.

Not 50.

Not even 100.

Two. Hundred. Miles.

By now, my bicycle has accepted its fate. My legs have filed several formal complaints. My backside has hired an attorney. And somewhere around mile 150, I usually start negotiating with squirrels for a ride home.

So why on earth would I willingly do this for the 6th year in a row?

Because the kids fighting cancer don't get to tap out when things get hard.

They don't get to skip the tough days, take a shortcut, or say, "I'm done."

If they can face chemotherapy with courage, I can survive a few hours of sore legs, questionable bike shorts, and wondering why I ever thought this was a good idea.

So once again, I'm riding 200 miles for the Great Cycle Challenge to help fund childhood cancer research and support families who need it most.

I'm asking you to join me, not on the bike (unless you're feeling adventurous), but by making a donation.

I'll handle the sweating. You handle the clicking.

Together, we can help save little lives. ❤️🚴

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

118 mi Ridden

$590 Raised

2021
153 mi Ridden

$589 Raised

2022
103 mi Ridden

$1,027 Raised

2023
110 mi Ridden

$501 Raised

2024
171 mi Ridden

$588 Raised

2025
Ridden

$259 Raised

2026

656 mi

Ridden

$3,554

Raised

My Challenge

$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 5 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 5 days ago

My Sponsors

Alex Carrasquillo

“Never give up the fight against children's cancer. Always keep moving forward and god bless 👍🏼 💪🏼 🙏🏼”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Elizabeth

“Alex, Thank you so much for supporting my 200-mile Great Cycle Challenge ride and helping fight kids' cancer! Because of your generosity, I now have two choices: pedal 200 miles... or fake a flat tire. Since you donated, I guess I'm actually riding. Every mile is for kids battling cancer, and your support is helping fund lifesaving research and treatments. Thank you for making my sore legs worth it and for helping give these incredible kids a brighter future. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a bicycle seat that's determined to ruin my September. 🚴💙”

Alex, Thank you so much for supporting my 200-mile Great Cycle Challenge ride and helping fight kids' cancer! Because of your generosity, I now have two choices: pedal 200 miles... or fake a flat tire. Since you donated, I guess I'm actually riding. Every mile is for kids battling cancer, and your support is helping fund lifesaving research and treatments. Thank you for making my sore legs worth it and for helping give these incredible kids a brighter future. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a bicycle seat that's determined to ruin my September. 🚴💙
Joanne Salvado

“Good luck riders!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Elizabeth

“Joanne, Thank you for donating to my Great Cycle Challenge! Your donation means so much—and it also means I can't back out now. Every time my legs start negotiating with my brain to quit, I'll remember that you invested in this adventure, so I have no choice but to keep pedaling. Thank you for supporting my 200-mile ride and, more importantly, helping fight kids' cancer. Together we're making a real difference, one mile (and one aching muscle) at a time. 🚴💛”

Joanne, Thank you for donating to my Great Cycle Challenge! Your donation means so much—and it also means I can't back out now. Every time my legs start negotiating with my brain to quit, I'll remember that you invested in this adventure, so I have no choice but to keep pedaling. Thank you for supporting my 200-mile ride and, more importantly, helping fight kids' cancer. Together we're making a real difference, one mile (and one aching muscle) at a time. 🚴💛
Sheila Walsh

“Go for it Liz !”
$51.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Elizabeth

“Sheila, BREAKING NEWS: A very generous person (that's you!) has officially sponsored someone who voluntarily signed up to ride 200 miles. Questionable life choices aside, your donation is doing something truly incredible, helping fund research and treatments for kids battling cancer. Thank you for believing in this cause and for giving me the motivation to keep turning the pedals, even when my bike starts questioning my decisions. You're awesome!”

Sheila, BREAKING NEWS: A very generous person (that's you!) has officially sponsored someone who voluntarily signed up to ride 200 miles. Questionable life choices aside, your donation is doing something truly incredible, helping fund research and treatments for kids battling cancer. Thank you for believing in this cause and for giving me the motivation to keep turning the pedals, even when my bike starts questioning my decisions. You're awesome!
Anonymous

“CRUSH IT!”
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Elizabeth