Kathy Van Gundy

7years
Kathy Van Gundy
I am riding 100 mi in memory of Cindy, Kate, Nora, Andee, Jessica. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 101.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 956th
  • State: 13th in IA
I've raised $1,295 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Cindy, Kate, Nora, Andee, Jessica, Alan

Cindy, Kate, and Nora - you will forever be angels touching other's lives. Andee and Jessica - we lost you too soon. Alan - keep fighting

My Story

27 Jun 2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and I am biking in the Great Cycle Challenge to help raise funds to fight kids' cancer.

In September I will ride to honor all kids fighting cancer and especially those that had personally touched my life, Cindy Anderson, Kate Aarpano, and Nora Sellers, including adults Andrea Seaton and Jessica . Riding to create awareness and raise funds is the least I can do to love on these families and all children living with cancer.

Children's Cancer Research Fund is making success stories out of their work. You can read one of the stories here: https://childrenscancer.org/the-road-to-a-clinical-trial-for-childhood-brain-tumors/

Thank you.

Kathy

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 580 mi Ridden
    $833 Raised
    2020
  • 629 mi Ridden
    $675 Raised
    2021
  • 854 mi Ridden
    $1,115 Raised
    2022
  • 635 mi Ridden
    $813 Raised
    2023
  • 637 mi Ridden
    $925 Raised
    2024
  • 321 mi Ridden
    $1,142 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $1,295 Raised
    2026
7years
3,759 mi
Ridden
$6,798
Raised

My Challenge

  • 25.3 mi ride - Final ride for GCC goal. Finally doing something with one of my eyesores. Sculpting 2 Native... - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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  • $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 1 day ago
  • 26.2 mi ride - #3 GCC ride. Cool 62 and sunny to start. Ending at 80. 75 of 100 miles done. - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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  • $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 1 day ago
  • 24.7 mi ride - Another GCC ride in the books! Cloudy and 80. Humid but not bad with the wind in your face. - Sunday, September 6, 2026
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  • $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 6 days ago
  • 24.7 mi ride - First ride for Great Cycle Challenge. Goal is 100 miles in September. Good start! - Friday, September 4, 2026
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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!”
    $492.87
    Received this donation 18 hours ago
  • Kurt Asmussen
    “We just talked about elders. You should be proud to be able to do this at your age and after playing a speed bump earlier you got back up on the mechanical horse to do it again! I am searching for a policy that gives me double indemnity and an automatic psych evaluation for you. Until then, I wish you a shiny titanium suit of armor with matching high heels,a box of pink bandaids, and an intercessor Spirit you already have!”
    $207
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Kathy Van Gundy
    Kathy
    “You’re always so witty and full of it! That’s why I love you. Thank you for supporting my efforts! Keep watering that money tree. I may have a few more years in me.”
  • Dave Van Gundy
    “You go girl, proud of you😘”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Kathy Van Gundy
    Kathy
    “Thank you, hon! Your support and encouragement means the world to me. Love you!”
  • Del and Teri Preston
    “So happy to see you are doing this again Kathy! And I know how hot your first few rides have been so it can only get cooler, right! Great job for a great cause!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Kathy Van Gundy
    Kathy
    “Wow, thank you so much for your donation!!! I really appreciate your support and cheering. Let’s kick cancer’s butt!!!”
  • James Loucks
    $103.50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Kathy Van Gundy
    Kathy
    “Thank you for your donation and support!”
  • Kathy Logan
    “You are amazing!!! Love you :)”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 11 hours ago
  • Kathy Dallaire
    “You are such an inspiration!”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Kathy Van Gundy
    Kathy
    “Aw, thank you for your kind words and donation! YOU are an inspiration to me! Thank you for your friendship. Can’t wait to see you soon!”
  • Jennifer Kubal
    “So proud of your ability to keep on living in the moment!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Kathy Van Gundy
    Kathy
    “Aw, YOU make ME proud!!!! Thank you for your donation and your support! I love you! XO”
  • Jill Ford
    “Thank you Kathy! 🥰 You're awesome! I long for the day that cancer never takes loved ones away ever again.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Kathy Van Gundy
    Kathy
    “Hi Jill!! Thank you so much for supporting my cause. I agree, I hope someday there is a world without cancer. I always think of Andee while I’m riding. Hugs to you!!! ❤️”
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