Patricia Carroll
- National: 18th
- State: 1st in NV
I'm Riding For
Helen Carroll
I am dedicating my 9th year to my mother, Helen. She found out in March that she had lung cancer. She died on 6/25/25. She was one of the biggest badasses I know. I’ll try to match her badassary throughout this challenge in her honor. Year 9 is for you, mommy! #GCCStrong🚴♀️💪❤️
My Story
This June I am taking part in my 9th
Great Cycle Challenge to fight childhood cancer! I love participating in this event. It combines two of my favorite passions- cycling, and fighting for a worthy cause that will have an impact on kids. I hate to see kids suffering, and I just want to do my part to help kid's fighting cancer have a better chance to live a longer life.
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 from the bottom of my heart,
Trish
My Legacy
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501 mi Ridden$5,204 Raised2016
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1,022 mi Ridden$5,589 Raised2017
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1,001 mi Ridden$7,001 Raised2018
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700 mi Ridden$9,100 Raised2019
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600 mi Ridden$20,389 Raised2020
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700 mi Ridden$13,550 Raised2021
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700 mi Ridden$12,810 Raised2022
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800 mi Ridden$11,506 Raised2023
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Ridden$4,687 Raised2025
My Challenge
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15.0 mi ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
Tim Keheller
3 Sep 2025Meet Tim Keheller. Tim underwent a 12-hour surgery for tongue cancer last month and is recovering at home. He has a long road ahead of him with treatments, but we are hopeful it will end well, with an expected 85% survival rate.
Tim is my neighbor. I met him when I moved in with Pat in 2015. Pat used to stand on a hunk of wood to look over the fence to chat with Tim, a la Home Improvement. We would chitchat if I happened to be outside while they were chatting about yards and such.
Tim and I became closer friends in 2022. Buddy and I showed up on his doorstep asking for help. Pat was in the ICU, and I asked if he could let Buddy out while I was at the hospital. For the past three years, Tim has helped me with Buddy while I've been at work. Buddy loves him. When he hears Tim say, “hey, Buddy boy” he goes running. We have both depended on Tim's kindness as we have navigated life with just the two of us. Luckily, Buddy can come to work with me this year because we need to give Tim the space to heal. We both miss him as he is on the mend.
Today, I rode for Tim. For his kindness. For his selflessness. For being one of the best neighbors I've ever had. We're praying for you every day and anxiously await hearing, “hey, Buddy boy” across the fence. Stay strong, Tim! You got this! ❤️
Posted 3 days ago -
15.0 mi ride - For Tim - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Logged this ride 4 days ago -
Meet Helen Carroll
1 Sep 2025Meet Helen Carroll, or as I refer to her, Mommy. My mother had undiagnosed lung cancer. Her health decline began in November 2024 and ended on June 25, 2025. My mom was a badass; she was tough as nails in all aspects of her life. She had four kids in seven years in her early twenties. She went to work in 1968 when I went to kindergarten. She was a pioneer for working women in the 1970s. She started as a buyer for the China Department at Dey Brothers and held management positions throughout the rest of her 30-year career.
My mom was a fashion icon; she was always dressed in the latest styles, right to the bitter end. She wouldn’t even go to the ER without an outfit and her makeup on. She was always the hippest-looking mom around.
My mom was extremely intelligent. She read every encyclopedia edition from cover to cover as a child. Although she did not attend college, she was an expert on many subjects. My parents were the smartest people I knew.
My parents were married for 59 years when my dad died in 2015 after being diagnosed with leukemia. They were great role models for how to enjoy life together. They enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, traveling, jazz, eating out, cooking, SU sports, and were rarely seen doing any of these things without the other.
My mom taught me a lot about life. She taught me that I could do whatever I wanted as a career and should go for what I want. She taught me to be tough. She taught me the importance of family. She taught me about dignity. She supported me through many situations, particularly in losing my husband in '22 and getting through two total knee replacements on the same knee last year. I owe my mom a lot, and I am thankful and lucky to have spent the majority of my life with her. These last few decades of my time will not be the same without her.
Today, I ride for my mom, for everything she has done for me and my family, for being a positive role model and raising me to be a badass too. This ride is for you, Helen Carroll. I hope you and Dad are listening to jazz with all your cronies in heaven. 🚴♂️💪❤️
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50.1 mi ride - For mommy - Monday, September 1, 2025
Logged this ride 5 days ago -
$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.
Posted 41 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 69 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 166 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.
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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 166 days ago
My Sponsors
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CWM H2O LLC
“Go Trish!”
$517.50Received this donation 21 days ago
Patricia
“Thanks, Bob!! I really appreciate your continued support! 🐶Bulldogs4Life”
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Josh Weston
“Glad to support you!”
$517.50Received this donation 41 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you, Josh. I really appreciate your continued support.”
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Penn Mutual matching gift on behalf of Samantha Lippel via Benevity
$274.28Received this donation 35 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you for the support! I really appreciate it.”
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Samantha Lippel
“Go Trish! Love, Sam, Jon, Emy, Remy, Pierce & Callum”
$274.28Received this donation 41 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you, Lippel’s! I really appreciate your support!”
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Heather Weston
“Good luck!”
$258.75Received this donation 36 days ago
Patricia
“Thanks, Heather! I really appreciate your continued support!”
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Cathy Semenko
“Go Trish!!”
$124.20Received this donation 28 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you for the continued support! ❤️”
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Erika Richards
“You are an inspiration, Tricia! Ride on Bulldog!”
$124.20Received this donation 116 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you! I really appreciate you! ❤️”
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Hilary Joel
“Go Trish!! What an important cause to dedicate your time to over so many years! You’re an inspiration.”
$124.20Received this donation 41 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you for the years of support, Hilary! I appreciate it.”
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Michael Gueth
“Go Trish!!!”
$124.20Received this donation 22 days ago
Patricia
“Thanks, Michael!! I appreciate the continued support! Bulldogs4Life”
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Neil Rohrbacker
“great cause, good luck!”
$124.20Received this donation 22 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you, Neil! I appreciate you. Bulldogs4Life”
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Shannon Thompson
“You got this! I am already proud of you :) <3”
$124.20Received this donation 29 days ago
Patricia
“Awe, thanks partner in crime. I appreciate you!!”
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Susan Roberts
“You are absolutely amazing!!”
$124.20Received this donation 17 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you, Susan for your continued support! I appreciate and miss you! ❤️”
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Erika Richards
“Thanks for your commitment and dedication to fighting cancer! You are a star!”
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you! I really appreciate you. #Bulldogs4Life!”
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Julie Kirker
$103.50Received this donation 26 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you, Julie for your continued support. ❤️”
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Louis & Cindy DeCarolis
$103.50Received this donation 41 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you Lou and Cindy! I really appreciate your support!”
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Nicole Kattelman
“Go Trish Go!!”
$103.50Received this donation 7 hours ago
Patricia
“Thanks, Nicole! I appreciate you. ❤️”
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Paul Dugan
“Sorry to hear about your mom. As always, thanks for doing this and good luck in reaching your goal. Hope you are well.”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you for your continued support, Paul. I really appreciate it.”
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Jared & Linda Chaney
$72.45Received this donation 12 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you, Jari and Linda! I really appreciate the support!”
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Judy & Ed Quigley
“Thank you for all that you continue to do🩷”
$72.45Received this donation 117 days ago
Patricia
“Thank you! I appreciate the support. #Bulldogs4Life”
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Laura Dickson
“Go Trish!”
$72.45Received this donation 15 days ago
Patricia
“Thanks, Laura! I really appreciate you! ❤️”