Karla Benson

8years
Karla Benson
I am riding 100 mi for Grady. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 101.3 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 4345th
  • State: 53rd in OR
I've raised $386 My goal is $500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Grady

Grady

I'm honored to ride for my friend Grady!!!

My Story

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, 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.

So I am raising funds through my 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.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

Karla

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 253 mi Ridden
    $600 Raised
    2015
  • 304 mi Ridden
    $1,601 Raised
    2016
  • 200 mi Ridden
    $1,222 Raised
    2017
  • 150 mi Ridden
    $642 Raised
    2018
  • 151 mi Ridden
    $596 Raised
    2019
  • 102 mi Ridden
    $504 Raised
    2020
  • 100 mi Ridden
    $561 Raised
    2021
  • 101 mi Ridden
    $386 Raised
    2025
8years
1,362 mi
Ridden
$6,112
Raised

My Challenge

  • 30.2 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge- ride 4… challenge complete!! - Friday, September 26, 2025
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 35.6 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge- Ride 3 Banks/Vernonia Trail - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.1 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge-Ride 2 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 27 days ago
  • 25.5 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $121.69
    Received this donation 27 days ago
  • Lori Kintz
    “What a good way to help! Way to go Karla and Gary!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • Gary Parks
    “Way to go! Love that you are doing this and making a difference.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 27 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Ryan Benson
    “Eight years back to back! That's beyond inspiring, its incredible. Only 75 more miles to go for Grady! Ryan & Michaela”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 27 days ago
  • Marisa Santacroce
    “proud of you my friend! thank you for helping to kick cancer’s butt”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 27 days ago
  • Trisha Corcuera
    “Congratulations!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Karla Benson
    Karla
    “Thank you so much for your donation!”
  • Karla Benson
    $51.75
    Received this donation 27 days ago
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