KATIE MIHALENKO

9years All Star
KATIE MIHALENKO
I am riding 400 mi in memory of Lizzy. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 137.3 mi My goal is 400 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 60th
  • State: 3rd in NY
I've raised $3,816 My goal is $8,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Lizzy

Lizzy

Lizzy was a bright and fun-loving gem with the most contagious laugh! In August of 2012 she passed away after a battle against brain cancer. This year, she would have celebrated her 22nd birthday. It has now been 13 years since I had to say goodbye to her. She was a fierce and fun young person, sharing smiles and the best giggles with the world.

My Story

2 Sep 2025

In 2012, my family had to say goodbye to Lizzy, my 9-year old niece, after a brave battle against brain cancer. This is my 8th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge. This year my goal is to bike 400 miles and raise $8,000 towards conquering childhood cancer. Follow my story, sponsor me, donate to support research to find a cure, bike along with me, and/or share awareness. <3 Don't worry, be happy :)

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 943 mi Ridden
    $2,148 Raised
    2017
  • 608 mi Ridden
    $862 Raised
    2018
  • 739 mi Ridden
    $1,836 Raised
    2019
  • 854 mi Ridden
    $2,255 Raised
    2020
  • 616 mi Ridden
    $5,895 Raised
    2021
  • 325 mi Ridden
    $6,097 Raised
    2022
  • 200 mi Ridden
    $7,516 Raised
    2023
  • 837 mi Ridden
    $8,106 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $3,816 Raised
    2025
9years
5,259 mi
Ridden
$38,532
Raised

My Challenge

  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 4 hours ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 4 hours ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 5 hours 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 6 hours ago
  • 26.6 mi ride - Day5 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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    Logged this ride 22 hours ago - View on Strava
  • $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
  • $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 1 day ago
  • 25.5 mi ride - Day4 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Monday, September 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.4 mi ride - Day 3 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Thursday, September 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.8 mi ride - Day2 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
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My Sponsors

  • John & Erika
    “Way to go, Katie! 🎉”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 2 hours ago
  • Mom and Dad
    “Keep pedaling!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 5 hours ago
  • Emily and Ray
    “Pedal pedal pedal”
    $250
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • John Zilvinskis
    $207
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Anonymous
    $207
    Received this donation 5 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    $207
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • Steve
    “Go Katie GO! Thank you for riding for this great cause.”
    $207
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • Claire Sleigh
    “Go Katie!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 24 minutes ago
  • Anonymous
    “Go, Katie!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • Ethan Cecchetti
    “It's so great you do this every year. Get out there and ride!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 59 minutes ago
  • Alan Sharafi
    “Proud of you! Keep kicking butt!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 hours ago
  • Cindy Dolan
    “Go Katie Go! Kick Butt! For Lizzy and to find a cure!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • Dan Bell
    “Go Katie!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 hours ago
  • Lena DeTar
    $103.50
    Received this donation 14 minutes ago
  • Lindsay Jundt
    “Woohoo! GO KATIE GO!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • Matthew Chun
    $103.50
    Received this donation 5 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • Frank Adelstein
    $77.63
    Received this donation 6 hours ago
  • Alena Markmann
    “GO Katie GO! <3”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 2 hours ago
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