Kayla Schmitz

2years
Kayla Schmitz
Riding to fight childhood cancer—honoring brave kids and supporting the cause that inspired me to become a nurse.
I've Ridden 91.6 mi My goal is 215 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 2962nd
  • State: 52nd in TN
I've raised $555 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

24 Jul 2025

Why I Ride

This September, I’m taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to end childhood cancer — because kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

When I was in high school, I did a venn diagram activity to explore potential career paths. One circle was labeled passions, and the other abilities. Right in the middle, where the two overlapped, was my calling: nursing. I’ve always had a deep heart for children fighting cancer, and I knew I wanted to use my skills to help make a difference in their lives.

While I didn’t end up working in pediatric oncology, that passion has never left me. Supporting the Great Cycle Challenge is my way of continuing to fight for these brave kids — to honor those we’ve lost, and stand with those still in the fight. Every mile I ride this September will be for them.

Please consider supporting my ride and helping fund life-saving research to find safer, more effective treatments — and ultimately, cures for all childhood cancers.

Thank you!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 210 mi Ridden
    $333 Raised
    2024
  • 92 mi Ridden
    $555 Raised
    2025
2years
301 mi
Ridden
$888
Raised

My Challenge

  • 7.6 mi ride - back on the early morning rides 🥳 - Monday, September 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 3.0 mi ride - catching up 🚴 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 7.5 mi ride - Sunday morning ride 🚴 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
    Ride image
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 8.0 mi ride - another kp ride - Thursday, September 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days 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 5 days ago
  • $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 6 days ago
  • 7.7 mi ride - wicked ride 💗💚 - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 7.0 mi ride - Week ✌🏼 let’s gooooo - Monday, September 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 8.5 mi ride - one week down 👊🏼 - Sunday, September 7, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 7.0 mi ride - Another day another ride 🤩 - Saturday, September 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
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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!”
    $114.14
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “thank you to the many donors that matched the efforts made today 💗”
  • Lynn Riebe
    “So very excited and proud of you as you continue to create awareness for this very important cause!!”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “Thank you so much for supporting and encouraging me in this cause 💛 love you!”
  • Connor Schmitz
    $52.79
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “Thank you for supporting me con🫶🏼 best brother!!”
  • Kristin Donnelly
    “YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “girl I think YOU are the BEST🥹 thank you thank you thank you for supporting me 💗”
  • Kristine Schiller
    “Proud of you!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “Thank you so much for supporting me 💗 it means a lot!”
  • Shelley Donnelly
    “You go girl!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “Thank you so much for supporting me and the great work that the great cycle challenge does! It means so much to me 💗”
  • Claire Meyer-Hagen
    “You’re amazing!! Go Kayla go🥳🥳🥳”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “Claire thank you so much for constantly supporting me and being in my corner 🫶🏼 forever thankful for you friend!”
  • Jill Winstanley
    “Go Kay!!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “forever my biggest cheerleader 🥹 love you forever bestie! Thank you so much🫶🏼”
  • Kim McCoy
    “I'm happy to donate to your Great Cycle Challenge ♥️”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “Thank you for supporting me in this great cause! Love and miss you! 🫶🏼”
  • Lisa Minetta
    $36.23
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “Thank you so much for supporting me and childhood cancer 🚲💗”
  • Grace Hornberger
    “Go Kayla 👏 you got this!! Great cause :)”
    $10.35
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    Kayla Schmitz
    Kayla
    “Thank you for supporting my grace🥹 let me know if you want to go on a bike ride in September 😉🫶🏼”
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