Arleny Alvarez-Pena
- National: 1216th
- State: 38th in NY
I'm Riding For
Hassan Khatib
Hassan Khatib spent his life showing up for the people he loved and now his legacy is helping show up for children fighting cancer. Hassan passed away at 69 in 2019 after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his wife, Nahla, and their eight children: Rose, Sari, Yaz, Alya, Zeedo, Layale, Lana, and Lubna. Born and raised in the Middle East, Hassan moved to Ponce, Puerto Rico, at 17. He worked tirelessly to support his mother, Alya, and sister, Nabila. At 22, he moved to New York City, where he worked whatever jobs were necessary to build a life and provide for his family. Hassan lived by five principles: hard work, no excuses, progress over perfection, kindness, and resilience. Even during his illness, he never lost his sense of humor or his love for family. Until his final days, he was making jokes, smiling, and surrounding himself with the people he loved. That is why it means so much that Arleny is honoring Hassan’s memory by taking on the Great Cycle Challenge, riding 200 miles to raise money for children fighting cancer. Hassan knew what it meant to face fear, pain, and uncertainty. He knew how difficult the fight could be. Today, children and their families are facing battles no child should ever have to endure. Every mile Arleny rides is a mile dedicated to hope. Every donation helps support children and families facing cancer. Our goal is $2,500. Please consider donating, sharing this fundraiser, or cheering Arleny on. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal and helps make a difference. Thank you, Arleny, for honoring Hassan in such a beautiful and meaningful way. His fight may have ended, but his legacy of love, strength, kindness, and resilience continues. Through this effort, his memory can help bring hope to children who are still fighting. With Love and Gratitude, The Khatib Family
My Story
Each September, I comment to taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I started riding with GCCUSA seven years ago, during a time of uncertainty and fear brought on by COVID-19. I couldn’t sit at home doing nothing, knowing that people were hurting and that illnesses didn’t stop just because the world around us had.
Finding the Great Cycle Challenge gave me a way to focus on what truly mattered: helping people who were facing difficult times during an already difficult time.
Children shouldn’t have to fight cancer. They should be playing, laughing, growing, and simply enjoying their childhood. That’s why I ride. I ride for the children and families facing cancer, and I ride because, even in the hardest times, we can choose to show up for one another and make a difference.
Rght 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
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206 mi Ridden$2,643 Raised2020
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227 mi Ridden$2,683 Raised2021
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234 mi Ridden$2,629 Raised2022
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245 mi Ridden$2,625 Raised2023
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254 mi Ridden$2,599 Raised2024
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216 mi Ridden$1,894 Raised2025
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132 mi Ridden$1,768 Raised2026
My Challenge
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16.0 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Monday, September 14, 2026
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20.9 mi ride - Saturday, September 12, 2026
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4.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 11, 2026
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$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.
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20.5 mi ride - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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5.2 mi ride - Night Ride - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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30.2 mi ride - Sunday, September 6, 2026
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$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.
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15.5 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, September 4, 2026
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5.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 3, 2026
Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
My Sponsors
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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!”
$387.12Received this donation 5 days ago
Arleny
“Thank you for your commitment to end childhood cancer.”
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Catherine Ross
“You got this boo! Good luck!!”
$207Received this donation 11 days ago
Arleny
“🫶🏽 thanks Peps auntie 🤗”
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Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 6 days ago
Arleny
“Thank you for your support and generosity 🫶🏽”
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Anonymous
“It takes a community to make a difference. Ride strong. Ride for the kids. Ride for a cure.”
$103.50Received this donation 19 days ago
Arleny
“Thank you for your support! 🚴♂️much appreciated”
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Jaime McClintock
“Kick cancers butt for a cure!”
$75Received this donation 6 hours ago
Arleny
“Thank you roomie for always having my back boo 🫶🏽”
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Anonymous
“Thank you for doing this for a great cause, in the name of a great person. Ride strong!!”
$62.10Received this donation 18 days ago
Arleny
“Thank you for your support! 🫶🏽”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Arleny
“Thank you for the support!”
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Jennifer Barile
“Proud of you, Brain! Love Pinky!”
$51.75Received this donation 23 hours ago
Arleny
“🫶🏽🚴🏾♂️🎗️ 💪🏽 thanks Pinky! Love ya too sis”
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Anonymous
“Wishing you the very best on this incredible ride, Arleny! What you’re doing to help fight childhood cancer is truly inspiring, and riding in honor of someone makes it even more meaningful. Keep going, stay strong, and know that so many people are cheering you on every step of the way”
$51.75Received this donation 18 days ago
Arleny
“❤️ thank you so much. Appreciate the support. And couldn’t do it without you!”
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Maritza Martinez
“My condolences on the passing of Hassan Khatib and my congratulations Arlene on your determination. Keep on going! Msritza”
$51.75Received this donation 11 days ago
Arleny
“Muchísimas Gracias 🫶🏽”
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Melissa Cedeno
“Always so proud of you!”
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Arleny
“Gracias familia 🫶🏽”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 5 days ago
Arleny
“Thank you 🙏🏽 for your support!”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Arleny
“Thank you 🙏🏽”
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Tyler Polite
“You got this!!!”
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Arleny
“Thank you Spec! 🫶🏽”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52Received this donation 27 days ago
Arleny
“Thank you sis 🫶🏽”
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Jessica Levine
“This is amazing Arleny! You got this⭐️”
$41.40Received this donation 6 days ago
Arleny
“❤️ thank you Jess 🫶🏽🤗”
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Mary Zeno
“Sending good wishes to your dedication as you reach your goal for this lovely family❤️❤️❤️🚵♂️🚲”
$41.40Received this donation 13 days ago
Arleny
“🫶🏽 thank you momma Mary sending a big 🤗 to you ☺️”
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Anonymous
“The world needs more people like you! 👏🏽🚴♀️”
$25.88Received this donation 5 days ago
Arleny
“Much love 🫶🏽 just trying to be you when I grow up ☺️”
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Pam Stephens-Jackson
“Sincere wishes for success for my dear friend Arleny whose continued support is so admirable.”
$25.88Received this donation 6 days ago
Arleny
“🫶🏽 can always count on you my amazing friend!”
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Anonymous
“Donate Today! Double the impact tomorrow. This is just the beginning. The fight will continue and together we can kick cancer's butt.”
$25.88Received this donation 6 days ago
Arleny
“❤️🦵cancers butt! 🚴🏾♂️”