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 441.7 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 55th
  • State: 2nd in NY
I've raised $8,623 to fight kids' cancer 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

10 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 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

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
  • 442 mi Ridden
    $8,623 Raised
    2025
9years
5,563 mi
Ridden
$43,339
Raised

My Challenge

  • 14.3 mi ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.2 mi ride - Rolling out the squishy squashy boo boo knee - Sunday, October 12, 2025
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.6 mi ride - Day14 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Sunday, October 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 34.8 mi ride - Day13 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Saturday, October 4, 2025
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 31.3 mi ride - Day 12 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Monday, September 29, 2025
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.2 mi ride - Day11 for Lizzy 💚💙 (part2) - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.2 mi ride - Day11 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.5 mi ride - Day10 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.4 mi ride - Day9 for Lizzy 💚💙 - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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    Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.3 mi ride - Day8 for Lizzy (pt 2) - Monday, September 15, 2025
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    Logged this ride 38 days ago - View on Strava
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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!”
    $3,534.07
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Jennifer Miller
    “Hugs”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 39 days ago
  • John & Erika
    “Way to go, Katie! 🎉”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Mom and Dad
    “Keep pedaling!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Emily and Ray
    “Pedal pedal pedal”
    $250
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Nicholas Dzialo
    “Dig deep! Cycle on! Kick butt!”
    $211.14
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • John Zilvinskis
    $207
    Received this donation 45 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $207
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $207
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Steve
    “Go Katie GO! Thank you for riding for this great cause.”
    $207
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Keep doing great things!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Claire Sleigh
    “Go Katie!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Go, Katie!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Ethan Cecchetti
    “It's so great you do this every year. Get out there and ride!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Alan Sharafi
    “Proud of you! Keep kicking butt!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 44 days ago
  • Cindy Dolan
    “Go Katie Go! Kick Butt! For Lizzy and to find a cure!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Dan Bell
    “Go Katie!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Lena DeTar
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Lindsay Jundt
    “Woohoo! GO KATIE GO!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
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