TODAY is Kick Cancer's Butt Day and ALL online donations will be MATCHED (up to $1.4M)!
Karl Carrigan
- National: 219th
- State: 2nd in ME
I'm Riding For
Charlie Gould
Remembering the kindness and joy you brought to so many with your spirit.
My Story
This September, I am taking part in my 9th Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This is my 9th Summer of Healing, my way to express gratitude for the support I received when I broke my back. Riding was one of the main ways I exercised as I regained my ability to walk.
This year, I am dedicating my ride to Chalie Gould. My friend lost his battle with cancer this year, and I'll be sharing his spirit over every mile. He shared joy with so many, and I want to honor him with this small act.
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 have lost friends and family to cancer and people I love are battling it now.
So, I am raising funds to support the Children's Cancer Research Fund. These funds will allow them to continue their work to develop life-saving treatments and find a cures for childhood cancer.
Please support me by donating to fund research for these kids and their families to give them the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will change little lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Peace.
My Legacy
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509 mi Ridden$1,447 Raised2018
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552 mi Ridden$2,188 Raised2019
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400 mi Ridden$1,101 Raised2020
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603 mi Ridden$2,897 Raised2021
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626 mi Ridden$2,797 Raised2022
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603 mi Ridden$2,346 Raised2023
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603 mi Ridden$3,528 Raised2024
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608 mi Ridden$3,996 Raised2025
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185 mi Ridden$1,936 Raised2026
My Challenge
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13.6 mi ride - Kick cancer’s Butt Day - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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13.6 mi ride - Staying on track - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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13.6 mi ride - Lovely morning - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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25.7 mi ride - Back in the saddle - Monday, September 7, 2026
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9.4 mi ride - Crash end - Monday, September 7, 2026
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14.7 mi ride - Over 100 Day 5 - Saturday, September 5, 2026
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18.6 mi ride - A beautiful ride day 4 - Friday, September 4, 2026
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16.2 mi ride - Foggy am - Friday, September 4, 2026
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16.0 mi ride - Motivation was pizza - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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The ride begins!!
2 Sep 2026The ride has begun! I want to thank all of you for supporting this effort and for supporting all of these kids. When you have a spare moment, send them some healing juju! They and their families need all of us. I have 43 miles completed of my 603! Still a bit to go, but I know all of you believe in this cause and me. If you have a moment, can you share the link to the page with your friends? Let's see if we can surpass that $2500 goal. We are just $36 short of the $1500 mark! The prework rides start before work in the dark, but the sunrise is beautiful. Share a shot form day 1 below. Hugs to all.
Be well,
Karl
Posted 7 days ago
My Sponsors
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CIty Theater Patrons
“Big shout-out to the City Theater Patrons in Biddeford, Maine. Their generosity not only supports the Arts but also fights kids' cancer. Hugs to all!!”
$344Received this donation 4 hours ago
Karl
“Thank you all!!!”
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Anonymous
“Keep going Karl!”
$310.50Received this donation 107 days ago
Karl
“You rock! Sending hugs and good juju from me and the kids!!”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$255.58Received this donation 39 days ago
Karl
“Sending a bunch of good juju and hugs for all the support you have given over the many years I have done this ride. Hope life is treating you well!!”
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Anthony
“Thank you for riding each year to support the cause!”
$103.50Received this donation 12 days ago
Karl
“Thank you for supporting this effort every year! Big hugs back to you!!”
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Elizabeth Mantis
“Good luck, Karl. I'm sure you'll raise more this year than ever!!”
$103.50Received this donation 31 days ago
Karl
“Thank you Liz, for supporting my ride and all of these amazing kids! Sending good vibes back to you!”
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Anonymous
“Happy to contribute to such an honorable human and cause! Keep up the great work Karl!”
$103.50Received this donation 108 days ago
Karl
“Sending hugs and good juju back to you! Thank you for supporting these kids!!”
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Greg Brackett
“Greg, Thanks for supporting me year after year!”
$100Received this donation 20 days ago
Karl
“You rock!! Thanks again for supporting this ride every year.”
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Eric Metzger
$72.45Received this donation 101 days ago
Karl
“Thank you! Sending hugs back to you and yours! Hope life is treating you well. Thanks for supporting these kids! Thanks to Melissa for sharing the request post!”
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Linda Sturdivant
$72.45Received this donation 107 days ago
Karl
“Always enjoy teaming up with you to make magic happen!! Thanks for supporting the kids! Good juju and hugs back to you !!!”
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Sandy Schultz
“May you encounter no headwinds and lots of level ground!”
$72.45Received this donation 107 days ago
Karl
“I’ll gladly take on those winds to help these kiddos! Big hugs and good juju to you! Thank you for the support!”
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Dani
“Go get 'em Karl!!”
$51.75Received this donation 108 days ago
Karl
“Thank you, Dani! Hugs right back! I really appreciate the support!!”
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Janice Toomey
$51.75Received this donation 1 day ago
Karl
“Thank you for supporting this cause and all these amazing kids! Sending big hugs back to you!!!”
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Jeffrey Thibert
“Keep pedaling! Well done on your commitment to this challenge each year.”
$51.75Received this donation 31 days ago
Karl
“Thank you Jeff, Appreciate the support for this ride , this cause and these kids. Good vibes right back to you! Hope life is treating you well!”
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Jennine Cannizzo
$51.75Received this donation 107 days ago
Karl
“Thanks a million! Sending hugs and good juju back to you for helping these kiddos kids!!! Peace”
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Karen Gallagher
$51.75Received this donation 40 days ago
Karl
“Thanks for helping to make a difference!! Sending good juju right back at ya!!”
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Brenda Edmands
“I'm in awe of all you do, Karl, on and off the bike, to make the world a better place. Ride on!”
$31.05Received this donation 14 days ago
Karl
“Sending good juju back to you! Thank you for supporting these kids! 😊”
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Nancy Durgin
$25.88Received this donation 31 days ago
Karl
“Greetings Nacy, thank you for the support and joining me to help kick cancer to the curb! Together we make the change we want to see! Sending good vibes back your way!”
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Amy Dillenbeck
$20.70Received this donation 5 days ago
Karl
“Thank you my friend! Sending love and hugs right back to you!”
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Karl Carrigan
“Let's stop childhood cancer together.”
$51.75Received this donation 5 hours ago -
Karl Carrigan
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$10.35Received this donation 240 days ago