Laura Crossman
- National: 1810th
- State: 114th in NY
I'm Riding For
Elliot
Elliott is my cousin and is a 10 year old boy from Lacassine, LA who was diagnosed with High Risk Pre B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) on November 27, 2015 at the age of 3. He spent most of December 2015 in the Children's Hospital of New Orleans. Elliott is in remission(Praise the Lord!) and finished treatment in 2019. Since boys can relapse in their testicles, they endure an extra year as opposed to girls. His treatment lasted a total of 3.5 years. He has had countless blood and platelet transfusions and several unplanned hospital stays due to fevers caused by viruses. The family has endured a lot in years since Elliott's diagnosis. He was Elliott’s Godfather and is missed tremendously. Childhood cancer does not only affect the child but the family as well. Only 4% of all cancer research funds are designated to Childhood cancer. There are HUNDREDS of types of childhood cancer but still only 4% funding.
My Story
Cancer has deeply impacted my family. We’ve lost two children to different types of cancer, and currently, my teenage cousin Elliot is in remission. He’s our survivor, and my biggest inspiration.
Beyond that, we’ve lost several adult family members to cancer: pancreatic, brain, breast, bone, kidney and lung. With such a strong family history, the fear that something could be found is always lingering. Just a year ago, we had a terrifying scare with our teenage daughter and an osteochondroma of her condyle. Thankfully, it turned out to be nothing, but it was a stark reminder of how close cancer always feels.
Every year, I dedicate my ride to my cousin Elliot who is now 13! He’s fought and survived and that strength pushes me to keep going.
But this year, I’m also riding in memory of my Uncle Bozo, who we lost to pancreatic cancer. From the moment of his diagnosis to when he passed, we only had a few short weeks. His sudden loss has driven me to push myself harder and ride longer than I normally would.
On long rides, I’m motivated by the companionship of friends who join me. Having someone to ride with, to talk to, and even to take a pull or two makes the miles feel lighter.
When I’m riding solo, I rarely have a destination in mind. I just let my legs take me wherever they want to go, making sure to pass a store or two for snacks; usually Sour Patch Kids and something to hydrate with. That little bit of spontaneity keeps it fun.
Know your limits—but don’t be afraid to push them. Have a backup plan, like a supportive partner who can pick you up if needed (shout out to my hubby!). But most of all, don’t get down on yourself. There's never a bad day when you're on two wheels.
Keep pedaling.
Keep searching for the answers.
Never let cancer win.
My Legacy
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Ridden$263 Raised2021
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335 mi Ridden$598 Raised2022
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850 mi Ridden$520 Raised2023
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1,737 mi Ridden$712 Raised2024
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1,240 mi Ridden$1,029 Raised2025
My Challenge
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0.2 mi ride - ROUVY - Cool down - Ironman World Championship Kona 25 km - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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15.5 mi ride - ROUVY - Ironman World Championship Kona 25 km - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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0.4 mi ride - ROUVY - Warm up - Ironman World Championship Kona 25 km - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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3.6 mi ride - ROUVY - Ramp Test - Sunday, October 19, 2025
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0.5 mi ride - ROUVY - Peguera to Santa Ponca | Mallorca - Saturday, October 18, 2025
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18.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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14.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, October 12, 2025
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23.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, October 10, 2025
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8.7 mi ride - Evening Ride - Monday, October 6, 2025
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14.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, October 6, 2025
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My Sponsors
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Darren Phaneuf
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Daniel Goldman
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Nicholas Marino
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Tina Kader
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Sandra Lopez
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Barbara Woodard
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
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Elizabeth Dubray
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