Karen Borkosky

- National: 2929th
- State: 115th in OH
My Story
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
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100 mi Ridden$1,161 Raised2024
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54 mi Ridden$598 Raised2025
My Challenge
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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
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Roberta Rex
$103.50Received this donation 18 days agoKaren
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$75.53Received this donation 13 days agoKaren
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eye black Scott
$72.45Received this donation 41 days agoKaren
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Jill Evans
$72.45Received this donation 14 days agoKaren
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Keith & Shirley Reynolds
$51.75Received this donation 89 days agoKaren
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Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 42 days agoKaren
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Julie
$36.23Received this donation 17 days agoKaren
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LouAnn Farmer
$25.88Received this donation 28 days agoKaren
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Shannon Lemmons
$20.70Received this donation 14 days agoKaren
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Karen Borkosky
$103.50Received this donation 89 days ago