Mary Girouard

I am riding 100 mi in memory of Finley Tyson Carter. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 0.0 mi My goal is 100 mi

My Rankings

National: 197th
State: 6th in IN

I've raised $797 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Finley Tyson Carter

On January 21,2021 Finley Tyson Carter gained his angel wings. This is my 7th year to ride in his memory. No child should spend more days in the hospital then they do at home. It isn't an easy thing for them or the family. Last year I rode in his memory while fighting pancreatic cancer. I wasn't able to ride my bike, but rode a Stationary bike and got my 100 miles in. This year I will try to ride again, while getting stronger to keep healthy and hopefully keep the cancer from coming back. . I know Finley is with me every step of the way. These children are my hero. They endure so much and some never make it. So help me raise money for these children. If Finley were here, he would be riding a bike with me. I ride so more children can have that chance. Finley rides on my shoulder with me every year whispering in my ear. You can do this, don't give up. He is my encouragement as I ride when I get tired. Please consider donating and plus keeping me in your prayers to do this challenge.

My Story

19 Aug 2026

September 20,2024 I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I rode not even 50 miles because of it. I was hoping to ride 100 miles last year, but was only able to do 50 miles again, because I was so weak from treatment. This year I am going to try for 100 miles again. I trust God will get me through to do it. I know God has plans for me. I ride in memory of Finley Tyson Strong . No child should have to go through this . Last year I experienced some of what these children go through. It wan't an easy year. I have been out of treatment a year on July 3rd of this year. I pray God will give me strength to get stronger so that I can ride. We lose so many children to this disease. I am still riding for the kids, not me. Please consider sponsoring me this year by donating to this cause. I am now out of treatment but I still have many bad days. My heart hurts for these children. I can somewhat imagine what the children go through. I am 71 years old and have lived a good life. It is dear to my heart to ride and raise money for these children that aren't given a chance at life. Any amount is greatly appreciated. If you can help me raise money for this ride, it will be greatly appreciated. It isn't for me, it is for the children.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

301 mi Ridden

$3,591 Raised

2020
238 mi Ridden

$1,747 Raised

2021
301 mi Ridden

$4,135 Raised

2022
171 mi Ridden

$2,747 Raised

2023
161 mi Ridden

$4,394 Raised

2024
110 mi Ridden

$5,401 Raised

2025
Ridden

$797 Raised

2026

1,283 mi

Ridden

$22,811

Raised

My Challenge

5.9 mi ride - After the storm - Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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1.7 mi ride - Small ride - Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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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.

Posted 36 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 36 days ago
5.2 mi ride - Hot - Thursday, July 9, 2026

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5.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, July 9, 2026

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0.0 mi ride - Trike - Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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3.7 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Cancer update!

17 May 2026

The biopsy came back no cancer. I have more scans the end of this month. My prayer is that there still is no cancer. July 3rd week be a year since my last chemo. I will celebrate.

Posted 94 days ago
Cancer

9 Jan 2026

This year I will attempt to ride 100 miles again while fighting cancer as it has came back. It brings me closer to these kids a I have an idea of what they go through. Last year was very hard, but I beat the pancreatic cancer. This year will be harder as I fight this again as it has come back. I am weaker this time, but determined to do this again.

Posted 223 days ago

My Sponsors

Laurie Mullet

“Mary, I am so happy to see you continue to carry the torch for childhood cancer. I LOVE you new trike and am so happy you are riding free of cancer and burden! You are so loved!”
$103.50
Received this donation 35 days ago

Mary

“Thank you so much for the kind words and donation Laurie.”

Thank you so much for the kind words and donation Laurie.
Reg & Iris Gustafson

“Mary, you are such an inspiration. God is good all the time💗💗”
$51.75
Received this donation 36 days ago

Mary

“Thank you Iris. Good Bless you and Regi.”

Thank you Iris. Good Bless you and Regi.
Mary Girouard

“Today I turn 71. I am making my yearly donation to the children for my birthday. My gift to them.”
$517.50
Received this donation 36 days ago

Mary

“Give the kids a gift of life by donating to my ride.”

Give the kids a gift of life by donating to my ride.
Mary Girouard

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$124.20
Received this donation 223 days ago

Mary