Paul Dougherty

7years All Star
Paul Dougherty
I am riding 300 mi for Stella Waltemire. Please sponsor me! Support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. 1 Month. 1 Goal. Fight Kids Cancer
I've Ridden 330.1 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 136th
  • State: 8th in PA
I've raised $5,337 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Stella Waltemire

Stella Waltemire

This was Stella on April 12, 2024! She is doing very well this year! She is now 6 years old and graduated Kindergarten this past June! Please help Stella and me as we battle childhood cancers 1 mile at a time! #stellastrong

My Story

16 Sep 2025

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

I will be riding in The Great Cycle Challenge in honor of 6 year old Stella Waltemire. Stella was diagnosed with standard risk B cell ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia) on 3/1/2021! Doctors thought that she had beat cancer but it returned in December of 2023, just a few days before Christmas. Stella had a bone marrow transplant from her 6 year old brother last April. I am happy to report that even though it was touch and go for a while last year - Stella is thriving now! We have a lot more work to do! I am asking if anyone out there can help by donating to the Childhood Cancer Research Fund! Thanks to all that have helped me the past 6 years! God Bless! Your donations fund cancer research and helps develop new childhood cancer treatments with less toxic drugs to fight this rotten disease! We will do anything in our power to help bring that change to fruition. I am here to do my part to raise money for childhood cancer research and I hope my friends and family will do their part by donating to this cause! My dream is that we can find a cure for Stella's cancer and all the other children fighting cancer! Thank You!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 546 mi Ridden
    $4,155 Raised
    2019
  • 740 mi Ridden
    $5,156 Raised
    2020
  • 429 mi Ridden
    $1,435 Raised
    2021
  • 608 mi Ridden
    $6,329 Raised
    2022
  • 649 mi Ridden
    $5,572 Raised
    2023
  • 436 mi Ridden
    $934 Raised
    2024
  • 330 mi Ridden
    $5,337 Raised
    2025
7years
3,738 mi
Ridden
$28,918
Raised

My Challenge

  • 23.1 mi ride - Armstrong Trail Philipston to Templeton and back and then through Brady’s Bend Tunnel - Saturday, September 27, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 3 days ago
  • 32.0 mi ride - Ride # 10 for Great Cycle Challenge - Moraine State Park Trail 2X - Monday, September 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.2 mi ride - Ride # 9 for the Great Cycle Challenge Millvale to Penitentiary and back 2X - Saturday, September 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 38.3 mi ride - Forgot to turn on Strava at MetroParks Greenway, Niles, OH, but I have an odometer on my bike. - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 22.2 mi ride - September ride # 7 for GCC. Homestead to Port Vue and back - Sunday, September 14, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.3 mi ride - September ride # 6 for Fundraisers - Ohiopyle to just past Confluence and back - Friday, September 12, 2025
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    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.8 mi ride - September ride #5 on Kick Cancer’s Butt Day for the Great Cycle Challenge Homestead to Northside... - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 20 days ago
  • 28.2 mi ride - September Fundraiser Ride # 4 - Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail with Lynda - Sunday, September 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $1,086.76
    Received this donation 20 days ago
  • Chrissy
    “If not me, who? If not now, when? ☺️ Proud of all your philanthropy, Paul!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thanks Chrissy for the generous donation! If not me and you Right now, it's time for us to do something If not now, then when Will we see an end To all this pain It's not enough to do nothing It's time for us to do something”
  • Geet
    “Ride on PD! Stella 💪 PH 💪”
    $207
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Geet - you are truly a good friend to Stella, me and our cause! Who would have ever thought that we would keep in touch from way back in Washington Elementary days and lend a helping hand to each other whenever it is needed! Get better soon big guy!”
  • Sarge
    “I’m proud of you Luigi!”
    $207
    Received this donation 71 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you Sarge! You are always there to hook me up!”
  • Beth Hill DeLuca
    “Thank you, Paul, for all you do!! Our Stella is so lucky to have you in her corner ❤️”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Dear Beth, thank you for such a generous donation. After meeting your great niece Stella and her family, it was an easy decision to do this fundraiser! I wish the best for Stella and all the other kids battling cancer!”
  • Jeffrey Matthews
    $155.25
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you a tall 64! I can always depend on you during my fundraisers. You need to move back to Edgemead!”
  • Lynda Dougherty
    “You Never Ever give up in your efforts to raise money for the Great Cycle Challenge, year in and year out. It's amazing what you are doing and I'm so proud of you! Stella Strong! Ride to Finish!”
    $134.55
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you honey! I love you! Thanks for putting up with me and this fundraiser campaign to fight kids cancer!”
  • Anonymous
    “Go Uncle Paul!! Crush those miles!”
    $129.38
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you to whichever niece or nephew donated to my favorite cause. Cancer affects all of us, including your grandmother. That was so tough on all of us. I can't imagine what a parent must go through when they find out that their child has cancer! Hopefully we can help the researchers find less toxic treatments and eventually a cure for all childhood cancers! Thank you for helping your old uncle out!”
  • Jill Kessler
    $124.20
    Received this donation 68 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you for the donation Jill! I am thankful that I am part of the Flanick family!”
  • MICHELLE COOPER
    $124.20
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you for the generous donation Michelle! Your donation funds cancer research and helps develop new childhood cancer treatments with less toxic drugs to fight this rotten disease! I will do anything in our power to help bring that change to fruition, even riding my bicycle 200 miles! I am here to do my part to raise money for childhood cancer research! Thanks for your support!”
  • Sarah Patrick
    “Thank you for supporting Stella and raising awareness of childhood cancer.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    ““Thank you for the generous donation Sarah! Your donation funds cancer research and helps develop new childhood cancer treatments with less toxic drugs to fight this rotten disease! Stella and I will do anything in our power to help bring that change to fruition, even riding my bicycle 300 miles! I am here to do my part to raise money for childhood cancer research! Thanks for your support!””
  • Snyder Installations
    “🚴🚴🚴”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Justin - thank you so much for the donation. I can only pray that the doctors and researchers at the Childrens' Cancer Research Fund are as good at their job as you are! Your garage door business is the best! Price, selection and craftsmanship - you just can't beat Snyder Installations!”
  • Bernie and Johnny Flajnik
    “A great big thank you for all that you do to help Stella and others (including us)! We love you!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you Bernie and John for supporting this fundraiser. I am always here for you both - that is what family is for! God Bless!”
  • Buzz Wichmann
    “Bravo Paul on your devotion to this cause. Happy trails !!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thanks Buzz for the generous donation! Stella and I really appreciate it! Thanks for your supporting my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. 1 Month. 1 Goal. Fight Kids Cancer! I hope your friends like their new NON MOLLARE t-shirts!”
  • Donna Beavers
    “Stella Strong! Ride to Finish, Paul! Though I doubt you’ll EVER be done riding. 😉”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “A big thanks to my sisters (Chrissy and Donna) for being so generous when it comes to my fundraisers to battle children's cancers! Thank God that Stella is doing so well these days! She is the inspiration that keeps me pedaling! Our parents are proud at our willingness to help others!!! Thank you so much! Love YINZ!”
  • Anonymous
    “Paul is an amazing human with a heart as big as the sun, and this is a cause worthy of his time and energy. Keep on truckin' Paul!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you for the kind words and donation! But it is the people like you who donate to my this fundraiser that are the true heroes. Hopefully together we can help all the kids with cancer and eventually a cure!”
  • Leigh Flajnik
    “So proud of you and all the miles you ride for a good cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you Leigh for the wonderful donation. The miles are easy to do when I think about what Stella has gone through! Thank God she is doing well. Hopefully the research from this fundraiser will help another child like Stella beat this dreaded disease!”
  • Patrick Farabaugh
    “God bless Stella and PD!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you Hooch for the donation! We "Hills Brothers" stick together always! Stella is doing well these days and it's because of generous people like you who help support the research to find better treatments for kids and eventually a cure for leukemia!”
  • Rosemarie Peters
    “What a wonderful cause to dedicate your time and energy and devotion to. Making a difference in the lives of these kids is surely worth it all.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Dear Ro, thank you for the kind words and donation to my fundraiser for the Great Cycle Challenge. Nearly 15,000 American children are diagnosed with cancer every year. 1 in 7 of those will not survive 5 years past their diagnosis. Your support allow the Children's Cancer Research Fund to accelerate scientific discoveries for safer, more effective treatments and cures for kids with cancer! I am fighting kids' cancer 1 mile at a time!”
  • Tim & Karen Maier
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Paul Dougherty
    Paul
    “Thank you Tim and Karen! This year, my goal is to ride 300 miles and raise $5,000 this September. Every climb, every mile, and every ride is dedicated to the brave kids who are fighting every single day. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it. 1 Month. 1 Goal. Fight Kid's Cancers!”
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