Starla Maurer

8years All Star
Starla Maurer
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 856.6 mi My goal is 1,056 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 128th
  • State: 3rd in MD
I've raised $5,165 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Alhena Martinez

Alhena Martinez

On December 17, 2015, Alhena was diagnosed with HLH, a rare autoimmune disease where her immune system attacked her body. She needed two bone marrow transplants, chemo, and high-dose steroids just to survive. Her odds weren’t good—only 30%—but she beat them. She fought harder than most people ever will in their whole lives. For 9 amazing years, she lived in remission. We thought we were done with life-and-death battles. We were wrong… It started with a small pain under her right breast. We thought it was muscle pain or scar tissue from her transplant line. She was in high school now, carrying heavy books—we weren’t overly worried. But to be safe, we went in for a scan. That’s when they found two small nodules in her lung.
 Pneumonia, they said.
A round of antibiotics helped—for a little while. But she wasn’t getting better.
And suddenly everything moved fast. Another scan. A planned biopsy. Then a cold pushed things back.
 On December 23, 2024, we landed in the ICU for the first time ever. Not even during her HLH battle had we experienced that. She could barely breathe. Her back hurt. We thought it was that backpack again. But it was fluid—filling her chest, crushing her lung and heart. Within minutes of emergency surgery, she’d filled an entire container with fluid. But she came out of it smiling, cracking jokes like the rockstar she is. It wasn’t over.
Another biopsy. Another surgery.
And then, the news no parent ever wants to hear: Cancer.
Not just any cancer—CIC-DUX4 sarcoma, an extremely rare and aggressive tumor in her chest wall. And just like that, we were back in a battle we thought we had already fought and won. Alhena doesn’t deserve this …no kid does. But she’s a fighter!!!!!!! She CAN and WILL beat this!!!

My Story

25 Jun 2025

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.

Starla

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 251 mi Ridden
    $592 Raised
    2016
  • 501 mi Ridden
    $1,030 Raised
    2017
  • 807 mi Ridden
    $1,663 Raised
    2018
  • 812 mi Ridden
    $1,929 Raised
    2019
  • 1,048 mi Ridden
    $2,042 Raised
    2020
  • 547 mi Ridden
    $1,114 Raised
    2022
  • 1,054 mi Ridden
    $2,721 Raised
    2024
  • 857 mi Ridden
    $5,165 Raised
    2025
8years
5,879 mi
Ridden
$16,256
Raised

My Challenge

  • 40.0 mi ride - Gettin it done on a Tuesday. - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 hours ago
  • 25.3 mi ride - Not big miles - but miles - Monday, September 22, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 58.0 mi ride - Sunday - quads be blowing up - Sunday, September 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 33.0 mi ride - Overcast Saturday. - Saturday, September 20, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 45.5 mi ride - Through laughter & tears - Friday, September 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 34.2 mi ride - Wednesday full of wind and rain - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 36.3 mi ride - Rainy Tuesday Ride - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 38.2 mi ride - Hello Monday!!! Nice to see you - Monday, September 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

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

    Posted 9 days ago
  • 55.0 mi ride - Sunday evening ride and I’m cooked. ❤️ - Sunday, September 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 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!”
    $1,486.47
    Received this donation 13 days ago
  • Cathy Farmer
    “Our love and support to you Starla as you ride for your niece!!”
    $700
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “😮😮😮😮😮. Omg Cathy !!!!! Wow!!!!! Thank you and Teresa and ALL MY CHARLOTTE HALL JAZZERCISE FAMILY!!! I can’t tell you how much this means to me but especially the kids. Thank you again!!!!!!”
  • Molly & Josh
    $274.28
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Hey Molly & Josh … thank you so much for donating to such an amazing cause. I love you both so so much. 🩷🩷🩷”
  • Anne Jurek
    “Thank you for doing this Starla.”
    $207
    Received this donation 54 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Anne Jurek - thank you so so so much for your donation!!!! Love you bunches !!!”
  • Rick Maurer
    “Way to go my beautiful wife! You are amazing! I love you!”
    $181.13
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Thank you my amazing husband. You, of all people, know what this is like. You’re my hero, my best friend and the biggest love of my life. You keep me going when I’m ready to give up. You’re the most amazing man on earth. I love you”
  • Cogito Innovations
    $155.25
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Thank you so so much Cogito Innovations (Elaine, Josh & my Icarus). This means so much to me and to the kids. Love you guys 🩷🩷🩷🩷”
  • Coral Showalter
    “Do what you can. Seek healing and wholeness. Defend the struggling.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Coral - thank you so very much. I can’t tell you how much this means to me and to the kids. THANK YOU!!!”
  • Elaine & Josh
    “Keep gettin it Starla! Thank You!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “I love you guys so much. Thank you so so so much. This is amazing !!!!!!🤩”
  • Judith Nale
    “You got this girl~ 😎❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Thank you so much. Besties FOREVER!!!!!!!!! Through tequila and bad dates. Hahahaha. I appreciate this so so much!”
  • Kathleen Wood
    “Prayers and love to all 🙏🏻❤️✝️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Kathy - thank you so so much. I can’t tell you how much this means to me. 🩷🩷🩷”
  • Katie
    “You rock, mi hermana! You got this! 💪🏽🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Muchas gracias, mi hermana. Te amo mucho!!!!!! Mi familia!!!!!!! Thank you so so so much. Viva la Raza”
  • Katie Kohl
    “Thank you for what you are doing, Starla! Right there cheering you on! 💚🥰”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Muchas gracias mi hermana. I can’t tell you how much this means to me. Next year we ride together. Love you bunches.”
  • Melody Mudd
    “Thank you for bringing awareness. Good luck!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Melody - thank you so so much. This means the world to me but it’s life changing for the kids. You’re amazing 😻”
  • Roy's Painting Company
    “We believe in you Starla!!! Great cause!! Thank you!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Goodness Ginger!!!! Thank you so so so much. Love you bunches!!!!”
  • Sara Dugan
    “Kick Cancer's butt, Starla!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Thank you, Sara. Love you bunches and bunches.”
  • Sara Dugan
    “Keep kicking Cancer's butt, Starla!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Awwww Sara - thank you so much. I love you more than vegan cookies and Cafe Misto’s!!!!! 🩷🩷🩷”
  • Kendra Burch
    $72.45
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Holy crackers, Kendra!!!!! Thank you so so so much. Love you to the ends of the universe & back!!!!!”
  • Christine Mannix
    $51.75
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Christine - thank you so so much. This means so much to me but especially for the kids. You’re a rockstar. Thanks again !!!”
  • Judi Bonds
    “Starla, I will keep your niece in my prayers. I pray God's hands will heal her body & give strength to her parents. Your dedication to this mission is amazing. Keep riding & God's blessings to you all.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “Judi - thank you so very much. Thank you for the donation and prayers. She can certainly use them. I will keep riding until there’s no more children’s cancer.”
  • Lorna Michele
    “Support you 💯! Keep going! Such an important mission. Thankful for people like you who do so much good in this world! Lead the way dear hearted woman. Wishing the best for you and all the lovely humans you support! Sending love! Cheering for YOU!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Starla Maurer
    Starla
    “I can’t say THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU enough. You are a rockstar!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
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