Dennis O'Brien

7years
Dennis O'Brien
I am riding 200 mi for Every child deserves to live a long, healthy life.. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 202.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1084th
  • State: 63rd in IL
I've raised $1,460 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Every child deserves to live a long, healthy life.

Every child deserves to live a long, healthy life.

My Story

21 Sep 2024

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.

Dennis

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 233 mi Ridden
    $1,000 Raised
    2019
  • 150 mi Ridden
    $798 Raised
    2020
  • 210 mi Ridden
    $1,510 Raised
    2021
  • 178 mi Ridden
    $1,003 Raised
    2022
  • 302 mi Ridden
    $1,067 Raised
    2023
  • 272 mi Ridden
    $1,564 Raised
    2024
  • 202 mi Ridden
    $1,460 Raised
    2025
7years
1,548 mi
Ridden
$8,403
Raised

My Challenge

  • 51.9 mi ride - Kickapoo River to Rail Ride - Saturday, September 13, 2025

    From Kennekuk County Park

    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 24.4 mi ride - Dennis O’Brien - Thursday, September 11, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 17 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 18 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 18 days ago
  • 13.6 mi ride - Dennis O’Brien - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 19 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 22 days ago
  • 46.6 mi ride - Georgetown IL into the Indiana hills - Saturday, September 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 65.4 mi ride - Dennis O’Brien - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 27 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!”
    $542.49
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “I sincere "thank you" to all who contributed to the matching funds. The fact donations are matched makes this my biggest fundraising day each year, people look forward to it and give larger donations than they otherwise would. Again, thank you.”
  • Anonymous
    “Ride, Dennis, Ride. The only thing bigger than you is your heart and all you do for others.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Kurt Carlson
    “Go man! Go!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “Thank you, Kurt. I’ll dedicate 50 or 62 miles to you Saturday. Whatever distance my friends chose to ride.”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “Thank you for your support, you are wonderful!”
  • Fawn Campos
    “Great cause, Dennis! Keep riding.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “Thank you, Fawn. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing. I know of your continued support and your knowledge of the need for more research.”
  • James Radunzel
    $70
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “Thank you, James, you are certainly supportive of the cause.”
  • Betsy O’Brien
    “Keep up the awesome work, Dad!! Go kick cancer’s butt! (Again!)”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “Betsy, I certainly appreciate your support. Luvya, Dad”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
  • Kate Mack
    “I'm proud of you Dad!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “Thanks, Kate. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing. More research is needed, and our contributions help.”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Roger Finnell
    “Pedal Dennis…pedal!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “Thank you, Roger. I think you would appreciate the 160 miles of hill I have ridden in the last 8 days. The flatlands are gonna seem easy. Too bad last Saturday did not count towards this fundraiser. But good practice.”
  • Greg & Lisa Sims
    “Good luck, Dennis! Such a thoughtful thing you do each year for children.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “Thank you, Lisa and Greg. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing.”
  • Sean O’Brien
    “You can do it, dad! ♥️”
    $35
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Dennis O'Brien
    Dennis
    “Thanks, Sean. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing. I have more than met my personal goal, but i will keep on fundraising, and pedaling.”
  • Dennis O'Brien
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 97 days ago
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