Maggie Lowe
- National: 237th
- State: 15th in NC
I'm Riding For
Grace Mullis
I smile when I see dogs. I smile when I see Elmo. I smile when I see sunsets. I smile when I think of you and you're precious smile. Another year another few hundred miles, Grace. Looking forward to taking you on some rides this September.
My Story
In 2019, because of a beautiful little girl, I hopped on a bicycle. Five years and thousands of miles later...here we are. The things that have improved in my life because of knowing Grace and refusing to let her and other pediatric cancer patients be forgotten are truly incredible. Every time I think I can't be luckier to have known her, she proves me wrong. Keep doing it Grace. And I'll keep pedaling.
My Legacy
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253 mi Ridden$3,153 Raised2020
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286 mi Ridden$9,000 Raised2021
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145 mi Ridden$4,040 Raised2022
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692 mi Ridden$3,612 Raised2023
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197 mi Ridden$2,882 Raised2024
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Ridden$3,469 Raised2025
My Challenge
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$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
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$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.
Posted 5 days ago -
33.6 mi ride - Dykes that Bike - Sunday, September 7, 2025
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6.1 mi ride - Commute Home - Friday, September 5, 2025
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Week 1: "Why Would I Care?"
5 Sep 2025We are one week into September and the challenge. As it always does, GCC is proving to be an incredible way to recenter myself around the things that matter most. I've seen deer, and fawn, and turtles, and opossums since we got started! I've smiled more and cried harder on rides this week than I have in a month or so. There are two moments that REALLY stand out to me about this week and I'd love to share one of them with you.
Cyclists have reached a point and time where we talk about "when" we get hit by a car not "if". I thought I had my time this week. I was heading out for a long ride after work on Wednesday and a car attempted to pass me to turn right when a dump truck was taking up most of the road and I was going straight ahead in the lane we were in. She honked the horn and through her hands up. I noticed her window was down and yelled "I have as much right as you to be here!" I had a couple other things happen that day that already had me on the fence and this had me asking if I should scrap the ride and just go home.
I have a GCC playlist. I am so thankful that's what I had playing that day. Because as I was trying to decide whether or not to pack it in and go home..."See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth came on. I caught my breath, immediately started to cry, and just thought...why would I care?
Why would I care that you were in a hurry. Why would I care that a stranger got mad at me. Why would I care about the trivial things that happened that day. Why would I care about any of the things that have been getting under my skin lately.
I care about Grace Mullis. I care about her family. I care about Randy Collins, my best friend's father who just died from cancer. I care about my college friend who has battled and beaten cancer twice now. I care about trans rights. I care about black lives. I care about a free Palestine, a free Congo, a free Puerto Rico, a free everywhere, and a free everyone.
There is a lot to care about out there and that is what I want to see and focus on. The rest of it is just noise. Pedal on.
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4.2 mi ride - Commute to Work - Friday, September 5, 2025
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5.3 mi ride - Commute Home - Thursday, September 4, 2025
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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!”
$1,405.65Received this donation 3 days ago -
Thane Norman
“Another great year of doing great things! Keep it up Maggie!!!”
$517.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Maggie
“Thank you, Thane! 💜 I'll be doing my best. Love and miss ya!”
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Carol Lowe
“So proud of who you are. So proud to be kin.”
$258.75Received this donation 3 days ago
Maggie
“🫶🏼”
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Sarah and Jared Mullis
“Thank you for bringing Grace to the forefront of everyone’s mind year after year! Love you! Sarah and Jared”
$207Received this donation 3 days ago
Maggie
“Thank you for letting me love your girl. 🫂💙 It's an honor to keep her on people's minds.”
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Becky Critz
“Way to go, Maggie! Thanks for riding for this important cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Maggie
“Thank you so much Mrs. Becky. 🧡”
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Sheryl Spainhour
“Way to go Maggie. So proud”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Maggie
“Thank you Sheryl! Love you much and miss you dearly!!! 🫶🏼”
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Tim and Tina Norman
“Doing our part to help you Kick Cancer's Butt as you ride your bike across the miles in memory of your Dear Grace. See you on September 20th for the CARE-EOKE Concert at Bloom Movement Artistry as you raise awareness for Children's Cancer Research.”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Maggie
“Thank y'all. 💜 They have not invented enough words for me to Thabo y'all.”
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Randy Mitchell
$72.45Received this donation 5 days ago
Maggie
“Thabj you so much, Randy. Love and miss you!!! 🫶🏼”
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JoLynn Johnson
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Maggie
“Jolynn! I've heard wonderful things about you. Thank you for your support. 🧡”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 5 days ago
Maggie
“Thank you for sharing your heart with me and kids everywhere. 💜”
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Anonymous
“Love the hair ❤️and YOU!”
$50Received this donation 4 days ago
Maggie
“Well my hair and I love you too!!! 😘”
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Jan Varney
$41.40Received this donation 3 days ago
Maggie
“Thank you Jan. 💜 Love you much.”
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Alex Martin
$36.23Received this donation 5 days ago
Maggie
“Thank you so much Alex. 🫶🏼 Your support and kindness are never lacking.”
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Amy Angel
“You go Magz. Love you and your dedication to this every year (& every day honestly). For Grace! For the kids! ❤️”
$36.23Received this donation 4 days ago
Maggie
“I love you so much and for so long. 🫶🏼🫂 Thank you.”
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Ann Marshall-Smith
“Roll on Maggie! You are an inspiration to us all❣️🙏🏼❣️”
$36.23Received this donation 5 days ago
Maggie
“I have had too many wonderful people in my life to keep rolling. You and your mom are high on that list. 🥰 Love and miss you!!!”
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Carol Lowe
“I love that this challenge continues to be important to you. I love Grace, and I love you and am proud to be your mom.”
$36.23Received this donation 6 days ago
Maggie
“Thanjs for raising a human that cares about the bigger things (and is learning to let the smaller ones go. Love you more. 😎”
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Debbie Howlett
“Way to go, Maggie! We are proud of your efforts to help in this important mission.”
$36.23Received this donation 3 days ago
Maggie
“Thanks Debbie. 🫶🏼 Love you.”
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Dot Andrews
$36.23Received this donation 4 days ago
Maggie
“Thanks so much, Dot. 💛”
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Jessie Zatwarnytsky
“Kick some butt Maggie! Wished I could be there but I’m cheering for ya from Delaware. Xoxo”
$36.23Received this donation 3 days ago
Maggie
“Thanks Jessie! 💜 Hope to see you soon!”
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Britt Diane
$25.88Received this donation 4 days ago
Maggie
“You beautiful human, you. 💜 I'm glad we're doing life together. The good and the bad.”