Roberta Troyan

I am riding 300 miles in Sept. for Jacob, Asher & Branson. (Their stories below) Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight Kids' Cancer, FOR GOOD!

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I've Ridden 303.0 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 763rd
State: 43rd in IL

I've raised $2,149 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jacob, Asher, & Branson

Dedicating my ride this September to three absolutely AMAZING young men. Jacob (left) was diagnosed July, 2024, at age 11, with Fibrolamellar Carcinoma (variant of Hepatocellular Carcinoma), a very rare, aggressive primary liver cancer, primarily affecting adolescents/young adults with healthy livers, with tendency to travel to other parts of the body. Jacob was a 6th grader with a gentle heart & goofy personality. He had a love for science & experiments, enjoyed the school's aftercare program, he called "his fun time". He loved playing video games on his PS5 & Nintendo Switch, lots of outdoor sports, but, most of all, he loved spending time with his friends. Jacob had a heart of gold & loved his parents & sisters with everything he had. Jacob lost his battle with cancer on May 8, 2025, just shy of his 12th birthday. The community, families, and friends threw a FANTASTIC "Paint the Town Green" event to celebrate his life. He may have lost his battle, but his legacy to fight Kids'Cancer, until no other child has to fight it, lives on. Asher (right), & Jacob's friend, was diagnosed with FLHCC, in his liver, October 24, 2023 at age 12. Doctors took 46% of his liver, but found that it had also spread to his lungs. Asher had a relapse in November, 2023. It was found in his bones and Knee. Doctors have replaced his femur and one of his knees, with chemotherapy regimen for 2 years. Asher has such a kind soul, is, actually, "thankful" HE is the one, and not his parents or sisters, dealing with this cancer! He is an adventurous foodie, loves to play on his Xbox, and a real cat lover. He's a class act, and is not one to complain. Asher plans on being THE ONE to defeat this cancer. His goal? In his own words...."To live!" These boys, and all children with cancer, are the reason I ride, and will continue to ride, until a cure for Kids' Cancer has been found! Let's Kick Cancer's Butt!! WE RIDE; WITH PRIDE!!

My Story

9 Sep 2025

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge, for their, and my, 11th year, in order 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.

This year, I'm riding for 3 young men, each with very different stories, yet, they share the same thing... Kid's Cancer. Jacob & Asher's stories I have, highlighted in my Tribute section below. To hear about Branson's story, please go to his Facebook page "Branson's Brave Battle". All 3 of these young men have been incredible throughout their battles, and we pray for each of them, daily, along with ALL children battling/fighting, when they should be living their lives!

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

Your support will change little lives.

With sincere thanks,

Roberta/Berta/Bobbi/Bertie/Big Bird/....😁

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

210 mi Ridden

$1,056 Raised

2015
225 mi Ridden

$1,020 Raised

2016
301 mi Ridden

$566 Raised

2017
255 mi Ridden

$1,038 Raised

2018
301 mi Ridden

$569 Raised

2019
301 mi Ridden

$1,135 Raised

2020
180 mi Ridden

$1,403 Raised

2021
301 mi Ridden

$1,431 Raised

2022
331 mi Ridden

$1,284 Raised

2023
301 mi Ridden

$1,996 Raised

2024
303 mi Ridden

$2,149 Raised

2025

3,009 mi

Ridden

$13,647

Raised

My Challenge

18.0 mi ride - Across the finish line...an extra lap for each boy🧡💚❤️ - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Logged this ride 31 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Finish line is in sight!! 😁 - Monday, September 29, 2025

Logged this ride 32 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Day 28- Home Stretch! - Sunday, September 28, 2025

Logged this ride 33 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Day 25...almost there!! - Thursday, September 25, 2025

Logged this ride 36 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Day 24...Back, again. Staying on pace🤗 - Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Logged this ride 37 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Day 21...WeeHoo - Sunday, September 21, 2025

Logged this ride 40 days ago
15.0 mi ride - 2/3rds+ complete 🤗 - Saturday, September 20, 2025

Logged this ride 41 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Keep on keepin' on! - Friday, September 19, 2025

Logged this ride 42 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 43 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Back on track💚 - Thursday, September 18, 2025

Logged this ride 43 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!”
$721.14
Received this donation 50 days ago

Roberta

“THANK YOU, SO, SO MUCH for supporting this Challenge and these children. I'm very greatful that there are folks like you that take on this Challenge with us by matching donations...I don't have enough words to thank you, except, just that; Thank you! God bless you 🙏❤️”

THANK YOU, SO, SO MUCH for supporting this Challenge and these children. I'm very greatful that there are folks like you that take on this Challenge with us by matching donations...I don't have enough words to thank you, except, just that; Thank you! God bless you 🙏❤️
Charlotte, Cheryl, & Rhonda

“We're so very proud of you and pray that God blesses you for all you're doing for these kids. Let's KICK CANCER'S BUTT! Go, Bertie, go!”
$414
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you all, SO SO much for your generosity and support for my ride & this cause. It means SO much to me. Sending all my love, hugs, prayers, and, again, my Thanks! God bless❣️🙏”

Thank you all, SO SO much for your generosity and support for my ride & this cause. It means SO much to me. Sending all my love, hugs, prayers, and, again, my Thanks! God bless❣️🙏
Beth Stibgen

“You are truly an inspiration to all!”
$124.20
Received this donation 43 days ago

Roberta

“Thanks, Beth, Mike, & Jake for your generous support for this Challenge every year. It means so much. Love, hugs, & kisses (Give my man Jake a hug ..hope he's feeling better❤️)”

Thanks, Beth, Mike, & Jake for your generous support for this Challenge every year. It means so much. Love, hugs, & kisses (Give my man Jake a hug ..hope he's feeling better❤️)
Cheryl Herbster

“Awesome lady supporting a great cause!!! Thank you Roberta ❤️”
$124.20
Received this donation 86 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Cheryl, for your very generous support, and for introducing me to Jacob & Asher's families & stories. Your support for this cause is so greatly appreciated. May God bless ❤️🙏🦋💚💚”

Thank you, Cheryl, for your very generous support, and for introducing me to Jacob & Asher's families & stories. Your support for this cause is so greatly appreciated. May God bless ❤️🙏🦋💚💚
Jennifer Skaathun

“Such an amazing thing you’re doing Roberta!! The Skaathun family wishes you all the best!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 77 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Jenny, Carl, & family, for your continued support for this challenge. May God bless🙏💚”

Thank you, Jenny, Carl, & family, for your continued support for this challenge. May God bless🙏💚
Ellen Cielocha

“Great Job Berta, an awesome thing you are accomplishing”
$72.45
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Aunt Ellie & Uncle Mike, for helping to make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day such a fantastic one. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated 🙏❤️”

Thank you, Aunt Ellie & Uncle Mike, for helping to make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day such a fantastic one. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated 🙏❤️
Joanne Carnes
$72.45
Received this donation 38 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, SO much, Joanne, for your kind & continued support. I love you & look forward to "seeing you", soon. Love, Bertie ❣️❤️😘”

Thank you, SO much, Joanne, for your kind & continued support. I love you & look forward to "seeing you", soon. Love, Bertie ❣️❤️😘
KC Battisfore

“It’s wonderful how you support the kids !! Great Job Bobbie!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Karen, THANK YOU for supporting my ride & this cause. Your generosity helped in making this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best, yet! Love & prayers”

Karen, THANK YOU for supporting my ride & this cause. Your generosity helped in making this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best, yet! Love & prayers
From the Wesel Family

“Thanks for riding!!!!!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Thank You Wesley Family!! Your generosity & support on this KICK CANCER'S BUTT DAY the best, yet. Your continued support in this Challenge is so greatly appreciated. Love you❣️🙏”

Thank You Wesley Family!! Your generosity & support on this KICK CANCER'S BUTT DAY the best, yet. Your continued support in this Challenge is so greatly appreciated. Love you❣️🙏
Julie Butler

“Way to go!! Love you Berta!! 😍”
$51.75
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Jewels & Rob, thank you so much for your support in my ride & helping to make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best, yet. Love & miss you. God bless❣️🙏”

Jewels & Rob, thank you so much for your support in my ride & helping to make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best, yet. Love & miss you. God bless❣️🙏
Kenneth Troyan

“So proud of you and love your passion for these kids. Your hard work is helping in the fight to save young lives...go Kick Cancer's Butt, today! Love you, Honey”
$51.75
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta
Chris Nelson

“You got this sweetheart!! So proud of you and keep up the great job! Love ya 💜”
$36.23
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Aunt Chris for your continued support for this challenge and my ride. Your generosity helped make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best, yet! Love & miss you! God bless ❤️🙏”

Thank you, Aunt Chris for your continued support for this challenge and my ride. Your generosity helped make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best, yet! Love & miss you! God bless ❤️🙏
Anonymous
$36.23
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, so much, for your support in my ride & this challenge. Your generosity helped make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet. God bless❤️🙏”

Thank you, so much, for your support in my ride & this challenge. Your generosity helped make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet. God bless❤️🙏
Julie Lawrence
$36.23
Received this donation 83 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Julie, for your kind sponsorship of my ride this year, and helping to raise the funds to fight Kid's Cancer ❣️. May God bless🙏💚💚”

Thank you, Julie, for your kind sponsorship of my ride this year, and helping to raise the funds to fight Kid's Cancer ❣️. May God bless🙏💚💚
Kim Beck

“So proud of you Roberta! Keep it up!!”
$36.23
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you SO much, Kim, for your support on this challenge and my ride. Your generosity helped make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet. Sending love, hugs, & prayers! ❤️🙏”

Thank you SO much, Kim, for your support on this challenge and my ride. Your generosity helped make this Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet. Sending love, hugs, & prayers! ❤️🙏
Thomas Bucolic

“This for my whole family.”
$36.23
Received this donation 50 days ago

Roberta

“Tom & Ellen, thank you, so much, in your continued support for this challenge and my ride this year. Thank you, also, for helping make this year's Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet! Love & miss you❤️🙏”

Tom & Ellen, thank you, so much, in your continued support for this challenge and my ride this year. Thank you, also, for helping make this year's Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet! Love & miss you❤️🙏
Linda Mortensen

“Bobby - you are an inspiration to all. Keep up the good work in supporting those that need our prayers.”
$25.88
Received this donation 58 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Linda & Wayne, for your generous support over these 11 years. Much love and, on behalf of all children fighting, "Thank you"!!”

Thank you, Linda & Wayne, for your generous support over these 11 years. Much love and, on behalf of all children fighting, "Thank you"!!
Linda Eplin

“Go get em Roberta!!”
$20
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Aunt Linda, for your continued support in my ride & this challenge. Your generosity helped make this year's Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet! Much love, hugs, & prayers❤️🙏”

Thank you, Aunt Linda, for your continued support in my ride & this challenge. Your generosity helped make this year's Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet! Much love, hugs, & prayers❤️🙏
Linda Mortensen

“Good luck Bobby! I know you’ll succeed”
$10.35
Received this donation 51 days ago

Roberta

“Linda!! Thank you, SO, SO much for your generosity and helping to make this year's Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet! Love you & God bless❤️🙏”

Linda!! Thank you, SO, SO much for your generosity and helping to make this year's Kick Cancer's Butt Day the best yet! Love you & God bless❤️🙏
Roberta Troyan

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 129 days ago

Roberta