Arden Virnig

10years All Star
Arden Virnig
I am riding 1,000 mi in memory of Mary Catherine Virnig. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 651.3 mi My goal is 1,000 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 5th
  • State: 2nd in MN
I've raised $21,440 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mary Catherine Virnig

Mary Catherine Virnig

Mary was my daughter, she died on Thanksgiving day 2010 from complications of the treatment for ganglionueroblastoma. Mary fought hard for 41/2 years after her diagnosis. She was a great athlete and student, she loved her family and friends. These young people left never to spend their lives with their families. You can still visit Mary's Caring bridge site and learn of her battle.

My Story

2 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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 722 mi Ridden
    $9,231 Raised
    2015
  • 984 mi Ridden
    $18,672 Raised
    2016
  • 1,048 mi Ridden
    $13,734 Raised
    2017
  • 1,110 mi Ridden
    $12,907 Raised
    2018
  • 1,140 mi Ridden
    $12,529 Raised
    2019
  • 1,083 mi Ridden
    $13,145 Raised
    2020
  • 833 mi Ridden
    $13,693 Raised
    2021
  • 1,091 mi Ridden
    $15,829 Raised
    2022
  • 1,011 mi Ridden
    $16,656 Raised
    2023
10years
9,673 mi
Ridden
$147,836
Raised

My Challenge

  • 57.5 mi ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 41.5 mi ride - Monday, Monday - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 37.6 mi ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 39.7 mi ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 22.4 mi ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 10.5 mi ride - day of meetings - Thursday, September 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 33.2 mi ride - A broken cable - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 37.1 mi ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • $10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 10 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 10 days ago
  • 57.3 mi ride - Thank God for Bear Tracks - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 40.3 mi ride - Raccoon Rumble - Sunday, September 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 40.7 mi ride - School route - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 41.8 mi ride - Garrison then home through Pine Center. - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 36.0 mi ride - Late for a meeting - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 43.5 mi ride - Winds of September - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 42.3 mi ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • $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
  • $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 19 days ago
  • 38.4 mi ride - Timber trails backwards - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 31.5 mi ride - School Road - Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 20 days ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 53 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 53 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 53 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 53 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!”
    $7,877.82
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks you guys for all the work you put into making this event better and better”
  • Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation
    “The Foundation is proud of the work you do every day for our community. We’re happy to support this cause and we miss your Mary too. Ride on, Arden, and be safe.”
    $1,000
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “I can't begin to thank on the Foundation for what you do in our community Thank-you all so much.”
  • Sheila Galegher
    “Ride well and safely!”
    $776.25
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks so much Sheila, take care we would love to hear of your latest adventures.”
  • Veronica Ives-Virnig
    “Arden we may not be physically on the bike and helping you pedal but we are spiritually behind you every pedal you push.”
    $520
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Boon Doggie, I will always remember giggling when she heard your nickname was Boon Doggie. She loved it just as she loved you and Gary.”
  • Donna Virnig
    “Go Bro!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Janice Lee-Virnig
    “May the potholes and ticks be few and the wind be at your back! Thanks for all you do for cancer research!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thank-you guys so much for your support, it has been fun to watch your campaign from afar.”
  • Anonymous
    $517.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • Kurt Towler
    “Thanks, Arden, for doing everything you do!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thank you Kurt, hope all is well with you.”
  • Sue and Tom Bracken
    $500
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Sue and Tom, what are your travel adventure plans.”
  • Anonymous
    $414
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • Jessica Virnig
    “Keep going Uncle Arden! You're an inspiration to us all!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Jess, sure we couldn't recruit a radiology tech. We don't have forest fires.”
  • Christine Meyer
    “Woohoo!! GO, ARDEN! Stay safe out there. We love you--see you in SD. Tina and James”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Tina and James. Looking forward to seeing you in SD”
  • Erin Novak
    “Thinking of you and Patti often. You are such an inspiration.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Erin hope yoou are have had a great summer with the boys.”
  • Jan and Tom Hardel
    “Thanks for your dedication to this great cause, Arden... Safe, Happy Trails!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Tom and Jan, hoping that my shoulder will be good for skiing this winter”
  • Linda and John Kaufmann
    “A worthy cause, a worthy warrior. Love you, brother!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Can't wait to see you in SD the Canadian tour looks great.”
  • Paul Kieber
    $274.28
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Paul I wish you could have seen Sarah and Mary's version Of "Big Butts"”
  • Annabelle and Don Hoechst
    “May the wind blow at your back and whisper peace in your ear. Mary is so proud.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “She does seem to keep her wings hovering around me, thanks for the donation.”
  • Dominic Ehman
    $258.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Dom,hope the school year has had a good start for your family.”
  • Sarah Virnig
    “Love, love, love you Dad! Maybe one year we should bike across Alaska for the ride (from the Arctic/beaufort sea) … except as you know, September is probably too late for that sort of endeavor…”
    $255.65
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “That would be so cool Sarah, I am still trying to find that tour along the river which I swear was from Homer to somewhere.”
  • Dan and Carla Virnig
    $220
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Dan and Carla, can't wait to retire so we can travel more to see all you guys. Praying while I ride for all of my family that has faced cancer and its”
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