Karen Borkosky

I am riding 50 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 53.8 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 2929th
State: 115th in OH

I've raised $598 My goal is $700 Donate Now

My Story

27 Jun 2025

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! Gary Pfeiffer has been doing this for several years and last year I decided to join him instead of just giving money towards his ride. Gary is truly an inspiration in how he sacrifices his body for others!

I have MdDS which makes me feel like I'm on a boat all the time. Riding a bike does tend to trigger symptoms, but so does just standing for a few minutes. I vividly remember the struggle to do this last year, including the fear of dogs (and one intense chase), but while my struggles are real, there are children who fight bigger battles than me every day. Their strength, perseverance, and courage to keep fighting instead of just giving in to a disease that wants to kill them...honestly, it makes me feel weak. So, I'm riding for them. I don't personally know any kids going through this right now, but I'm learning about some of them through this challenge.

I do know some adult warriors who have truly amazed me through their health battles, cancer or other. So, my rides are to honor or remember them as well: Amy Noel, Margaret Tallent, Carol Wintringham, Mary Goodenow, Helen Sullivan, Richard B. Sullivan, LouAnn Farmer, Holly Dyer, Joan Beardmore, Lacy Reinhart, Stephanie Barnes, Jill Schlarb, Kelly Rickle, Connie Weaver, Debbie Roerhle, Velma Miller, Matt Miller, Kristen Lindsay and so many more.

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.

I am raising funds through this 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.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

100 mi Ridden

$1,161 Raised

2024
54 mi Ridden

$598 Raised

2025

154 mi

Ridden

$1,759

Raised

My Challenge

12.5 mi ride - Delaware State Park - Monday, September 15, 2025

Logged this ride 10 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Sharon Woods Take 2 - Friday, September 12, 2025

Logged this ride 13 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 14 days ago
3.3 mi ride - Waiting for Bible study - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Logged this ride 16 days ago
13.8 mi ride - Sharon Woods - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Logged this ride 16 days ago
3.0 mi ride - Steelers half-time - Sunday, September 7, 2025

Logged this ride 18 days ago
5.2 mi ride - With Doug and the wind! - Saturday, September 6, 2025

Logged this ride 19 days ago
1.0 mi ride - Trial in the wind - Saturday, September 6, 2025

Logged this ride 19 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 41 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 89 days ago

My Sponsors

Roberta Rex

“You go girl! I’m happy to donate as I too know several of those names you posted… besides my dad and nephew! Hugs!”
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Bobbie!!”

Thank you, Bobbie!!
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!”
$75.53
Received this donation 13 days ago

Karen

“You all are amazing for matching today's donations, thank You!”

You all are amazing for matching today's donations, thank You!
eye black Scott

“Go Karen!”
$72.45
Received this donation 41 days ago

Karen

“Thank you so very much!!”

Thank you so very much!!
Jill Evans
$72.45
Received this donation 14 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Jill! Your support means a lot!”

Thank you, Jill! Your support means a lot!
Keith & Shirley Reynolds
$51.75
Received this donation 89 days ago

Karen

“Thank you so much for supporting me again this year!”

Thank you so much for supporting me again this year!
Anonymous

“Thank you for being such an inspiration.”
$36.23
Received this donation 42 days ago

Karen

“Thank you for the support! I hope I have your prayers as well!”

Thank you for the support! I hope I have your prayers as well!
Julie

“You got this!”
$36.23
Received this donation 17 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Julie!!”

Thank you, Julie!!
LouAnn Farmer
$25.88
Received this donation 28 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Lou Ann! Your support means a lot!!”

Thank you, Lou Ann! Your support means a lot!!
Shannon Lemmons
$20.70
Received this donation 14 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Shannon!!”

Thank you, Shannon!!
Karen Borkosky

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 89 days ago

Karen