KATIE MIHALENKO
- National: 53rd
- State: 2nd in NY
I'm Riding For
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
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 9th 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
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943 mi Ridden$2,148 Raised2017
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608 mi Ridden$862 Raised2018
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739 mi Ridden$1,836 Raised2019
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854 mi Ridden$2,255 Raised2020
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616 mi Ridden$5,895 Raised2021
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325 mi Ridden$6,097 Raised2022
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200 mi Ridden$7,516 Raised2023
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837 mi Ridden$8,106 Raised2024
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353 mi Ridden$8,623 Raised2025
My Challenge
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31.3 mi ride - Day 12 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Monday, September 29, 2025
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15.2 mi ride - Day11 for Lizzy 💚💙 (part2) - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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17.2 mi ride - Day11 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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30.5 mi ride - Day10 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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30.4 mi ride - Day9 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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15.3 mi ride - Day8 for Lizzy (pt 2) - Monday, September 15, 2025
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19.5 mi ride - Day8 for Lizzy (pt 1) - Monday, September 15, 2025
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25.4 mi ride - Day7 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Friday, September 12, 2025
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30.5 mi ride - Day6 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Thursday, September 11, 2025
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$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 21 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$3,534.07Received this donation 20 days ago -
Jennifer Miller
“Hugs”
$274.28Received this donation 17 days ago -
John & Erika
“Way to go, Katie! 🎉”
$258.75Received this donation 21 days ago -
Mom and Dad
“Keep pedaling!”
$258.75Received this donation 21 days ago -
Emily and Ray
“Pedal pedal pedal”
$250Received this donation 21 days ago -
Nicholas Dzialo
“Dig deep! Cycle on! Kick butt!”
$211.14Received this donation 21 days ago -
John Zilvinskis
$207Received this donation 22 days ago -
Anonymous
$207Received this donation 21 days ago -
Anonymous
$207Received this donation 21 days ago -
Steve
“Go Katie GO! Thank you for riding for this great cause.”
$207Received this donation 21 days ago -
Anonymous
“Keep doing great things!”
$124.20Received this donation 21 days ago -
Claire Sleigh
“Go Katie!”
$124.20Received this donation 21 days ago -
Anonymous
“Go, Katie!”
$124.20Received this donation 21 days ago -
Ethan Cecchetti
“It's so great you do this every year. Get out there and ride!”
$124.20Received this donation 21 days ago -
Alan Sharafi
“Proud of you! Keep kicking butt!”
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago -
Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago -
Cindy Dolan
“Go Katie Go! Kick Butt! For Lizzy and to find a cure!!”
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago -
Dan Bell
“Go Katie!!”
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago -
Lena DeTar
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago -
Lindsay Jundt
“Woohoo! GO KATIE GO!”
$103.50Received this donation 21 days ago
