Beena Patel
- National: 518th
- State: 3rd in NM
- My Team: 86th
I'm Riding For
RENUKA
I did my Ph. D in cancer research and worked at M.D. Anderson Cancer research. I understand how important innovation of new drugs and molecules for cancer treatment through research efforts is. Most of us have seen cancer impact our lives and families in some way, but you are never quite prepared to hear that diagnosis for someone you love. The news really shook our family when my sister, Rupal Patel diagnosed in 2023 with Uterine sarcoma which was metastasised in lungs and spine. In September 2023, in memory of Rupal Patel, I rode 216 miles cycle and able to raise $3766 with your help for children’s cancer research to provide critical funding to the best and brightest research investigators! I understood the fear and uncertainty that so many families face in those moments. A lung cancer diagnosis can be even more shocking when my best friend Renuka is recently diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, she has never smoked in her life, but you will surprise to learn that this is true for 20 percent of all lung cancer diagnoses. That fact is part of what motivated me to help spread the message that this can truly happen to anyone, and it is up to all of us collectively to act and find a cure. This September 2024, I will be riding to continue to increase funding to support Renuka’s fight to combat her disease and overcome side effects of the treatment. Riding cycle for fund raising is my way to motivate myself to support her morally so as Renuka and her family stay positive and fight the battle. Do support my initiative by generous funding for Children’s Cancer research! My prayers and wishes are always with Renuka and her family for speedy recovery!
My Story
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
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216 mi Ridden$3,766 Raised2023
My Challenge
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4.5 mi ride - 11-11/24 ride 🚴 - Monday, November 11, 2024
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3.2 mi ride - Finishing GCC ride but not fitting spirit with Cancer - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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$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 54 days ago -
Cancer cannot cripple love, it cannot shatter hope, it cannot conquer the spirit.
26 Sep 2024Yesterday was excellent day for Renuka. She underwent for 3 month follow up whole body PET scan to understand treatment response. As soon as she got her report, she immediately shared her report and talked to me. The report says ".... previously noted mass lesion has shown complete interval metabolic and morphological resolution." We literally cried joyfully over the phone. We were so happy to note that the medicine is responding her very well. I am thankful to all my supporters for their donations and keeping my spirit alive for Renuka, Long way to go for the medicine supply. Renuka and her family are still fighting for availability of low-cost medicine. Thank you for your support and prayers.
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9.8 mi ride - 22-9/24 ride 🚴 - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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10.1 mi ride - 20-9/24 Ride 🚴 - Friday, September 20, 2024
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6.9 mi ride - 19-9/24 Ride 🚴 - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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7.6 mi ride - 18-9/24 Ride 🚴 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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7.0 mi ride - 17-9/24 Ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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10.1 mi ride - 16-9/24 Ride - Monday, September 16, 2024
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10.1 mi ride - 14-9:24 ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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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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20.2 mi ride - 8-9/24 ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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12.5 mi ride - 7-9/24 Ride beyond the boundary - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Fight beyond the boundry
7 Sep 2024I met Renuka in India. She is very positive for her cure. She has non-small cell lung (NSCL) cancer, EGFR gene positive. She is on targeted therapy. Osimertinib is the drug from AstraZeneca which inhibits EGFR's Tyrosine kinase (TK) activity. Low cost Osimertinib drug is available from Bangladesh, however, due to political crisis in Bangladesh, it is difficult to get the drug in India and many patients suffer for unavailability of low cost Osimertinib. This treatment is very costly. If anyone from AstraZeneca, USA supports Renuka's treatment would be highly appreciated. I will be happy to connect with Renuka and her family. For help connect me at patelbp2487@gmail.com. Thank you.
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12.6 mi ride - 5-9-24 ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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12.7 mi ride - 3-9/24 traffic Ride 🚴 - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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6.4 mi ride - 2-9/24 Ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
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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.
Posted 83 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.
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$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 85 days ago
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!”
$553.51Received this donation 71 days ago
Beena
“Thank you”
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JayeshBindu Hariyani
“Keep it up Beena. People like you will be very important for inspiration not only with in family and friends but beyond. Your kindness is unmatched and prayers for you and those who all are in pain and suffering for whom you are running. JSK”
$104.54Received this donation 72 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Jayesh bhai and Bindu.”
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Basant Pratap
“Well done and keep it up”
$103.50Received this donation 72 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Basant for always being there to support my initiatives.”
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Deven Thaker
“Way to go!”
$103.50Received this donation 58 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Devenbhai and Aparna.”
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Dr Kanaklata and Dr Bharat Bhagat family
“God bless you. Jay Shree Krishna”
$100Received this donation 72 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Kanakben and Saheb. You have been inspiration for me to work for the good cause.”
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Rahul Patel
“Way to go Beenabhabhi!!. Your passion of cycling and fund raising activity is way to go. Keep it up. All the best!”
$100Received this donation 73 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Rahulbhai for unconditional consistent support.”
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Anonymous
$72.45Received this donation 84 days ago
Beena
“Thank you so much for supporting me. Appreciated.”
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Hansa Patel
$72.45Received this donation 53 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Hansa Fai. Jay Shree Krishna!”
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Jig's
“With No Expectations, Help Others in Need. Universe Will Take Care of You, Without You Knowing!”
$72.45Received this donation 73 days ago
Beena
“"Cosmos is within us. We are a way for the universe to know itself." Thank You”
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Maitri Patel
“Good luck Beena aunty👍🏻 you are doing a great job!!”
$72.45Received this donation 75 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Maitri for your encouraging words and support to my initiative.”
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Raina & Rishav
“Go mom go! This one’s for Renuka aunty! You pedal and she gets the strength.”
$72.45Received this donation 83 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Rishav and Raina.”
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Rajiv Kumar
$72.45Received this donation 85 days ago
Beena
“Thank you so much for your support.”
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Ami Sutaria
“Thank you Beena for giving your time, energy and commitment to fight this deadly disease!”
$70Received this donation 85 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Ami for encouraging words and supporting my initiative.”
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Anonymous
“Great cause ! Keep it up”
$70Received this donation 71 days ago
Beena
“Thank you so much”
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Sanjay Kumar
$70Received this donation 84 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Sanjay Ji for supporting my initiative.”
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Ranjana Patel
$56.93Received this donation 46 days ago -
Dinesh and Kashmira Patel
“Thank you for doing this for worthy cause.”
$52.79Received this donation 72 days ago
Beena
“Thank you for your support for great cause.”
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Urvi Desai
$52.79Received this donation 54 days ago
Beena
“Thank you, Urvi, for supporting my initiative and donation to kid's cancer treatment.”
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Akshara Ravi Patel
“All the best Beena Aunty. Great work as always..”
$51.75Received this donation 71 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Akshara for always unconditional support.”
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HARISHIV
“Sending well wishes to Renukaben. Keep up the great spirit, Beenabaa.”
$51.75Received this donation 72 days ago
Beena
“Thank you Hariyani's for always supporting me.”