Maria Vargas

I am riding 200 mi in memory of Sandy Slomiany. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 97.4 mi My goal is 200 mi

My Rankings

National: 4157th
State: 249th in IL

I've raised $333 My goal is $500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sandy Slomiany

I'm riding in memory of my mother-in-law, Sandy. She fought cancer for more than 14 years! I cannot imagine how difficult it was for her to endure all the physical and mental challenges. She was a fighter, and I am proud and honored to have been part of her life. We will miss her dearly. R.I.P. April 2019

My Story

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and sadly, 38 children die of cancer every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

Maria

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

313 mi Ridden

$503 Raised

2017
332 mi Ridden

$191 Raised

2018
202 mi Ridden

$515 Raised

2019
212 mi Ridden

$225 Raised

2020
207 mi Ridden

$948 Raised

2021
203 mi Ridden

$1,156 Raised

2022
226 mi Ridden

$2,966 Raised

2023
200 mi Ridden

$1,265 Raised

2024
97 mi Ridden

$333 Raised

2025

1,993 mi

Ridden

$8,103

Raised

My Challenge

32.6 mi ride - GCCUSA ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
$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
$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 7 days ago
32.6 mi ride - Ride 2 GCCUSA - Saturday, September 6, 2025

Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
32.1 mi ride - 1st GCCUSA ride - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

Monty Mittelman
$103.50
Received this donation 7 days ago

Maria

“Thank you Monty! I appreciate your support ❤️”

Thank you Monty! I appreciate your support ❤️
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!”
$79.73
Received this donation 6 days ago

Maria

“Thank you so much for the support! ❤️”

Thank you so much for the support! ❤️
Teo Vargas
$36.23
Received this donation 6 days ago

Maria

“Thank you so much for your support Teo! ❤️”

Thank you so much for your support Teo! ❤️
Deanne Thrasher

“What an amazing thing you do each year for these kids!”
$20.70
Received this donation 6 days ago

Maria

“Thank you Deanne! I appreciate your support ❤️”

Thank you Deanne! I appreciate your support ❤️
Jocelyn Pantoja

“Keep up the amazing work!!🚴🏽‍♀️”
$20.70
Received this donation 6 days ago

Maria

“Thank you Jocelyn! I’m greatfull for your support ! ❤️”

Thank you Jocelyn! I’m greatfull for your support ! ❤️
Leslie Miranda
$20.70
Received this donation 6 days ago

Maria

“Thank you Leslie! I appreciate your support! ❤️”

Thank you Leslie! I appreciate your support! ❤️
Maria Vargas
$51.75
Received this donation 39 days ago

Maria