Kris Hofstedt
- National: 411th
- State: 13th in MN
I'm Riding For
Jacen
This is who I’m biking for. Not only is Jacen one of the nicest kids, he is also one of the toughest kids I know. 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️
My Story
Greetings all! As I have done in years past, I am once again participating in the Great Cycle Challenge in the month of September. In 10 years, our community of riders from all 50 states have ridden a total of 33,817,103 miles, and together we’ve raised $72,646,876 in support of research to develop better treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.
Two years ago I mentioned that this ride had become personal to me because of a neighbor boy of ours, Jacen (now 13 years old), who was diagnosed with 2 very rare forms of leukemia in November of 2021. He completed the chemo treatments in 2023 and had been doing well until earlier last summer when the cancer returned and was discovered in his spinal fluid. Thanks to cancer studies and research, the doctors thought he would be a perfect candidate for CAR T-cell therapy. T cells, which are part of the white cells, were taken from Jacen’s blood last summer. During several weeks in a lab, a receptor gene was added to them to supersize them in hopes that it would help fight the cancer once reintroduced into his blood last fall. Once they start binding with the bad cells, they start to increase in number and can help destroy even more cancer cells. Jacen is doing GREAT and is a living, breathing example of how important cancer research is. It makes me so happy to see him running and playing with all of his friends throughout the neighborhood and for what his body went through, I will continue to look at him as the strongest and toughest kid I have ever met!
I know that when I ride and raise funds in Great Cycle Challenge, I am helping Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments & find a cure for childhood cancer. Your donation would be greatly appreciated by me but most importantly by Jacen and all the other kids living with cancer that deserve brighter futures. Thank you
My Legacy
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250 mi Ridden$1,695 Raised2020
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121 mi Ridden$1,040 Raised2021
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110 mi Ridden$1,158 Raised2022
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251 mi Ridden$2,601 Raised2023
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223 mi Ridden$1,284 Raised2024
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155 mi Ridden$2,671 Raised2025
My Challenge
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14.0 mi ride - Saturday morning ride - Saturday, September 13, 2025
Logged this ride 2 days ago -
$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.
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13.2 mi ride - Friday morning ride - Friday, September 12, 2025
Logged this ride 3 days 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 4 days ago -
15.4 mi ride - Wednesday morning ride - Wednesday, September 10, 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 -
10.2 mi ride - Day after HUGE Vikings win against the Bears 🤗 - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Logged this ride 6 days 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.
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16.7 mi ride - Monday morning ride - Monday, September 8, 2025
Logged this ride 7 days ago -
12.1 mi ride - Sunday afternoon ride - Sunday, September 7, 2025
Logged this ride 7 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!”
$743.93Received this donation 4 days ago
Kris
“Thank you so much for being a major part of the Kick Cancer's Butt matching program. My story explains why cancer research is so important to me and I sooooo appreciate that you too see how important it is. Bless you all ❤️”
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David Fallek
$258.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Kris
“David, Thank you so much for your very generous donation to the Great Cycle Challenge. I really appreciate your support in the fight against kids' cancer through cancer research. Thanks again! Have a great rest of your week!”
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Nancy Freeman
“Good Job Kris !!!”
$155.25Received this donation 3 days ago
Kris
“Nancy, Thank you so much for your very generous donation and support for the fight against kid's cancer through cancer research. I sooooo appreciate it!!! Have a wonderful day!”
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Jodi Gearou
“Such a sweet thing to do Kris!!”
$124.20Received this donation 5 days ago
Kris
“Jodi and Bob, Thank you so very much for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge and supporting the fight against kid's cancer through cancer research. I sooo appreciate your support!! Have a wonderful day!!”
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Rick & Jodi Tappe
“Thanking GOD for all the ways he works through you Kris. You are a difference maker ❤️ We hope your neighbor along with many more kiddos will continue to be helped with continued research.”
$124.20Received this donation 2 days ago
Kris
“Jodi and Rick, Thank you so very much for your donation to help fight kids' cancer through cancer research. Your support is GREATLY appreciated!! Have a wonderful day!!!”
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Beth Sletta
“In honor, and memory, of students who have battled childhood cancer.”
$103.50Received this donation 6 days ago
Kris
“Beth, Thank you!!!! Your support/donation is GREATLY appreciated!! I'm always looking for a riding buddy if you are ever interested.”
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Lynn Lofrano
“Woo hoo Krissie!!”
$103.50Received this donation 6 days ago
Kris
“Hi Lynn, Thank you for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge. I so appreciate your generosity!”
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Barb beehler
“You are a rockstar! Thx for all you do❤️”
$72.45Received this donation 6 days ago
Kris
“Thank you soooo much for your donation!!”
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Jill & David
$72.45Received this donation 4 days ago
Kris
“Jill and David. Thank you so much for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge and helping to fight kid's cancer through cancer research. I greatly appreciate your support! Have a nice rest of your week!”
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Terri Robinson
“Go Krissy Go!!”
$70Received this donation 4 days ago
Kris
“Terri, Thank you so very much for introducing me to the Great Cycle Challenge six years ago. Your continued support and your donation for cancer research is GREATLY appreciated. Have a nice day!”
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Carla Jensen
“Happy riding Kris !! You rock ❤️”
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Kris
“Carla, Thank you so much for your support and donation to the Great Cycle Challenge which will go towards fighting kids cancer through cancer research. I greatly appreciate your help! Thanks again!”
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Kelly Osland
“Kris, you are an inspiration to so many! Your determination, kindness and love for this cause is so special.”
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Kris
“Kelly, Thank you so much for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge in support of fighting kid's cancer through cancer research. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!! If you ever feel like biking along with me just let me know 🚴. Have a great day!”
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Sheryl Tegtmeier
“Love you good luck!”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago
Kris
“Sheryl, Thank you so much for your support and donation to help fight kids cancer through cancer research. On behalf of the kids, those involved in the research and myself, WE APPRECIATE YOU!! Have a wonderful day!!”
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Dawn Lewis
“Keep up the good work for a great cause👍”
$36.23Received this donation 4 days ago
Kris
“Dawn, Thank you so much for your support of the Great Cycle Challenge. Your donation is very much appreciated!! Have a great day!”
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Jamie Hoyt
“You are amazing and thank you for your support of cancer research!”
$36.23Received this donation 18 days ago
Kris
“Thank you for your donation. Your son is proof on how important cancer research is.”
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Jill Smith
“Kris you are so generous with your time for others. We would love to support what you do.”
$36.23Received this donation 14 days ago
Kris
“Jill and Brad, Thank you for your donation to help fight kid's cancer. I truly appreciate your support!”
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Jim Sparrow
“Saint Kris rides again!”
$36.23Received this donation 4 days ago
Kris
“Jim, Thank you so very much for your donation to help fight kids cancer through cancer research. I appreciate your support!! Have a great day!!!”
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Joan Scharber
$36.23Received this donation 2 days ago
Kris
“Joany, Thank you so much for your support and donation to the Great Cycle Challenge to help fight kids' cancer through cancer research. On behalf of myself, the researchers and most importantly the kids fighting this disease, please know how much we appreciate you!! Have a wonderful day!!”
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Julie Johnson
“This is such a wonderful thing you do!”
$36.23Received this donation 5 days ago
Kris
“Julie, Thank you so much for supporting the Great Cycle Challenge with your donation to help fight kid's cancer through cancer research. I really appreciate it!! Have a great day!”
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Karen Konop
$36.23Received this donation 5 days ago
Kris
“Karen, thank you again and again for your additional donation!! Have a great day!”