Paula Smith

I am riding 100 mi in memory of my loved one, Amari. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 100.0 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 654th
State: 6th in UT
My Team: 21st

I've raised $2,504 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Amari

There are too many people among my friends and family, both adults and children, who have fought cancer or are currently fighting cancer. The most recent is a young great niece, who lived only 3 short years. This is a Good and Necessary Cause!

My Story

4 Feb 2024

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This year, I am riding for #TeamJoeStrong! Joe was just an average 3rd grader when he got the diagnosis that so many children continue to get. We desperately need research to help prevent and mitigate these diagnoses! That's why I am riding on Joe's Team this year.

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. Of those who survive, many undergo very difficult medicine regimes that are physically difficult and expensive. We need to do what we can to fund research so better and more inexpensive treatments can be found, so more of these children can enjoy childhood.

Kids should be enjoying life, not fighting for it. Parents should be able to enjoy it with them, too!

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund in their quest for a cure.

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

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

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

124 mi Ridden

$160 Raised

2015
Ridden

$250 Raised

2016
184 mi Ridden

$502 Raised

2019
400 mi Ridden

$689 Raised

2020
402 mi Ridden

$2,711 Raised

2021
315 mi Ridden

$2,336 Raised

2022
200 mi Ridden

$1,934 Raised

2023
Ridden

$2,998 Raised

2024
100 mi Ridden

$2,504 Raised

2025

1,784 mi

Ridden

$14,084

Raised

My Challenge

$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 19 days ago
5.0 mi ride - Morning ride to PT and home - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

From Home to Home

Logged this ride 21 days ago
10.0 mi ride - Evening ride - Monday, September 29, 2025

From Home to Home

Logged this ride 21 days ago
10.0 mi ride - Morning ride - Monday, September 29, 2025

From Home to Home

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10.0 mi ride - Sunday afternoon ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025

From Home to Home

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20.0 mi ride - To and from PT - Thursday, September 25, 2025

From Home to Home

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10.0 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025

From Home to Home

Logged this ride 27 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Tuesday, September 23, 2025

From Home to Home

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10.0 mi ride - Lunch time ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025

From Home to Home

Logged this ride 29 days ago
10.0 mi ride - Afternoon ride - Saturday, September 20, 2025

From Big O Tires (getting air in tires) to Home

Logged this ride 31 days ago

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!”
$1,033.55
Received this donation 40 days ago

Paula

“To the deep pocketed person or organization that offered this matching funds day, THANK YOU for helping me to motivate donors and for the actual donation (mind blowing as the amount is!!)!! This will do good work!! 💝”

To the deep pocketed person or organization that offered this matching funds day, THANK YOU for helping me to motivate donors and for the actual donation (mind blowing as the amount is!!)!! This will do good work!! 💝
Raymond and Janice Williams

“We’re so proud of you and your endeavors towards Children’s Cancer Research!”
$103.50
Received this donation 41 days ago

Paula

“Thank You So Much for your donation!! 💝”

Thank You So Much for your donation!! 💝
Sonja G Penttila
$100
Received this donation 41 days ago

Paula

“Thank you So Much!! 💝”

Thank you So Much!! 💝
Jeannette Briggs

“Thank you for doing this fundraiser!! You’re awesome!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 19 days ago

Paula

“Thank you for budgeting such that you could make this donation!! I really appreciate the effort. I know you have other uses to which you could put the money! 💙”

Thank you for budgeting such that you could make this donation!! I really appreciate the effort. I know you have other uses to which you could put the money! 💙
Pam Mclaughlin

“Thanks for helping save the kids.”
$36.23
Received this donation 41 days ago

Paula

“Thank you so much, Pam!! 💝”

Thank you so much, Pam!! 💝
Patsy Sympson

“My amazing sister! 9 years? Congratulations & kudos for the lovely person you’ve always been .”
$36.23
Received this donation 41 days ago

Paula

“Thank You So Much for your donation!! 💝”

Thank You So Much for your donation!! 💝
Sudha Yellapantula

“Hi Paula, you are so inspiring. Thank you for doing what you do! Keep riding on!”
$35
Received this donation 27 days ago

Paula

“Thank you so much for this donation!! I know there are many other causes we need to support, as well. I appreciate your donation SO MUCH!! 🩵”

Thank you so much for this donation!! I know there are many other causes we need to support, as well. I appreciate your donation SO MUCH!! 🩵
Paula Smith
$1,035
Received this donation 41 days ago

Paula
Paula Smith

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 234 days ago

Paula