Pennie Stafford
- National: 806th
- State: 33rd in NC
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.
Pennie
My Legacy
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119 mi Ridden$549 Raised2021
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50 mi Ridden$719 Raised2025
My Challenge
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19.0 mi ride - Woohoo!! - Friday, September 5, 2025
Logged this ride 4 days ago -
Heading towards Roadanthe, cycling to Hatteras
5 Sep 2025Hello friends and family. Yesterday was a wonderful ride from KDH to Corolla Lighthouse.
Today our ride starts at Roadanthe and will end at Hatteras Islanding. The Lord allowed me to make it to Hatteras. He kept me nourished and safe.
God is with her she will not fall. Psalm 46:5
Count your blessings one by one and see what God has done.
Blessings upon you and your family.
Pennie
Update. Even though I was plenty hydrated and had rehydrating fruits and electrolytes along with frequent stops to drink and eat the heat from the sun and vehicles still caused dehydration (electrolyte imbalances in my body) My muscles were all tingling and felt numb after the ride ended. I know when God puts me to something He will get me through it. He knows my limits. Today 8/6/25 I will be relaxing, refueling and doing light stretches to recover and rebuild. I also plan to stay out of the Sun. The traffic started picking up around 4 and not enough “sharing the road happened with vehicles cyclists and walkers(only a unmaintained narrow sidewalk for pedestrians and cyclists to stay safe.) I called the ride at the end of Hatteras before Buxton. We are half way through the ride!! Next week will finish the other 50 miles through short distances. Recovery is my main priority today through Monday. Always remember to count your blessings and give thanks to our Lord Jesus above first and foremost. Refocus, recenter.
One more note. As I was riding on the narrow stretch of biking path I continually felt God’s presence and protection surrounding me. Always ask, seek and knock. God will answer, you will find him when you keep seeking Him and for every knock God will open doors. His timing His way.
Recovery time!!!
People who have hope in the Lord will soar like eagles. Isaiah 41:30.
Posted 4 days ago -
30.9 mi ride - Corolla light house - Thursday, September 4, 2025
Logged this ride 5 days ago -
Hello friends, family and community
26 Aug 2025I am heading out to start my Rodanthe cycling training. Will write more later.
Did a one way stretch from Rodanthe to Avon. I could have come back but remember it’s a marathon not a sprint to the finish.My speed was 12 mph. I am looking forward to cycling with all of you to kick children’s cancer once and for all!!! For God and the Children!
-Isaiah 40:31
Those who have hope in the Lord will soar like eagles.
Posted 14 days ago -
Training and conditioning for charity cycling
11 Aug 2025Hello to all my friend and community that donated to this KICK Children’s cancer butt cause we all know CANCER SUCK!!!
Today August 11th 2025. @ 12 pm I started on a cycling journey from my home to Duck NC and wouldn’t you know it the sky opened up and it poured down and still pouring down. I am currently hunkered down at Sand Run Park in Kitty Hawk. When God decides to open up the heavens and kiss us with rain I find it beautiful and refreshing plus the sound of God’s rain is soothing from any burdens you might have. I started sing a Worship and Praise Him song while riding. I will spare you all the whole song. “Fall like rain Holy Spirit fall like rain. Let Your Spirit pour down, let Your Spirit pour down.” Thank You Lord.
Once it breaks I will be back on the road.
Update. I headed back to home. Still raining but nice.
Cycled 14.16MI. Average speed 10mph. Time 1:27:00 hrs.
Tomorrow is another new day. Let’s see what God has planned for it. Blessings upon blessings to my friends, family and community. Together we are united under God.
Posted 29 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 49 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 50 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 77 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 77 days ago
My Sponsors
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Linda Raper
“Go girl, go!”
$124.20Received this donation 49 days ago
Pennie
“Thank you so much for donating to help Kick children’s cancer in the butt!! I am so thankful and in tears!!! Thank you Linda and the children thank you even more!!!!”
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Brendrick inc
“Hey girl ride with your hair in the wind. Thank you for doing this for such a great cause”
$103.50Received this donation 50 days ago
Pennie
“Thank you Brenda and Ricky!! This is 100% for the children and I pray fervently to our Lord God that one day their will be a cure for all cancers and no child will ever have to face or parents have to face it.”
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Darlene Jones
$103.50Received this donation 77 days ago
Pennie
“Thank you so much Darlene!! The children fighting cancer sincerely thank you more!!!”
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Garage Band Charities
“Always for the the kids!”
$103.50Received this donation 49 days ago
Pennie
“Thank you so much!!! The children thank you even more!!!”
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Richard Quidley
“Riding for a reason!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 49 days ago
Pennie
“Thank you Ricky!! I am so very thankful for your support in this fight to kick children’s cancer in the butt!!! The children thank you even more!!!”
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Brenden Stafford
$51.75Received this donation 69 days ago
Pennie
“Thank you Brenden!! Your donation goes to fight an awesome cause. To kick cancers butt!!”
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Emily Umphlett
“Penny, this is so good of you. You go girl. I am gladly sponsoring you in this. yes every child is important. Now get peddling. 🙏🏻😀🙏🏻 Cammie❣️”
$51.75Received this donation 47 days ago
Pennie
“Thank you Emily!! today we are cycling from Roadanthe to Buxton. For the Children!!! Love you my sister!”
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Sara’s Backyard
“Great job!! Thanks for doing such a great fundraising project!”
$41.40Received this donation 49 days ago
Pennie
“Oh my goodness!! Thank you Sarah!!! My heart is over flowing in thanks to you and everyone who joined this fight to kick children’s cancers butt!!!”
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Emily Umphlett
“Thank you for doing this cycle Challenge. You are a good person. Love ya, girl.🙏🏻😘🙏🏻”
$36.23Received this donation 4 days ago
Pennie
“Thank you Emily!!”