Chris Walneck

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!

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I've Ridden 9.6 mi My goal is 100 mi

My Rankings

National: 154th
State: 10th in IL

I've raised $4,473 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Many family members and friends, and of course, the kids.

My Story

31 Jul 2026

This is my 5th year supporting this great cause.

The Children's Cancer Research Fund does great work in caring for children fighting cancer. Cancer has impacted the lives of many family and friends in various degrees. Early detection has helped overcome the disease, and for some, they have succumbed to cancer directly or by their treatments just being too much for their body to handle. Indeed it has impacted my life in many ways.

So I ride and fundraise for this organization “In honor of my mom and dad, in memory of my mother-in-law, and for all my close friends who know cancer all too well.”

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer for my 5th year in a row!

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 the 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 donation, in any amount from $1 on up, all goes to a great cause to help these kids.

Your support WILL change little lives.

Your donation WILL make a difference.

Thank you for your consideration.

Have a blessed day!

Sincerely,

Chris Walneck

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

100 mi Ridden

$2,086 Raised

2022
101 mi Ridden

$2,500 Raised

2023
154 mi Ridden

$3,006 Raised

2024
154 mi Ridden

$5,750 Raised

2025
Ridden

$4,473 Raised

2026

519 mi

Ridden

$17,815

Raised

My Challenge

Sidelined 9-14-2026

14 Sep 2026

Last Monday I took a spill on my bike while riding with my group.

It was evident by my pain level and swelling of my ankle that I was hurt.

Over the following days, I had an X-ray done on my ankle and found that I did not break it, nor was it fractured, but I did stretch the ligament, and it was officially sprained.

R.I.C.E. was prescribed: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, which I have been doing as much as possible. The week goes by, more black and blue bruises show up, and one on my upper right chest is getting painful. More X-rays and an EKG, and again, just a bruised chest wall, no broken ribs or anything else. But the EKG shows an abnormality, which I have scheduled an appointment for with a cardiologist. So, this year it's 10 miles, and done. We will see what happens next year. Thank you to everyone who has donated to this cause. I truly appreciate your support for this wonderful organization.

Posted 2 hours 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 days ago
9.6 mi ride - 9.56mi Road Cycling - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Logged this ride 7 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 17 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 25 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 34 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!”
$1,800.05
Received this donation 5 days ago

Chris

“To the MATCH donors, thank you so much on behalf of the children who will benefit from our efforts!”

To the MATCH donors, thank you so much on behalf of the children who will benefit from our efforts!
Chuck Walneck

“Bless you for riding for Kids with Cancer.”
$1,035
Received this donation 5 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much! Your donation will make a positive impact in the lives of these children!”

Thank you so much! Your donation will make a positive impact in the lives of these children!
Judith Walneck

“God Bless you for doing this. Love you!”
$517.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Chris

“Thanks mom! I really appreciate it! Your donation will make a difference for these kids.”

Thanks mom! I really appreciate it! Your donation will make a difference for these kids.
Brianna Walneck

“Let's kick cancers butt🧡💙”
$258.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Chris

“You betcha! Thank you so much!”

You betcha! Thank you so much!
Doug Schumaker

“My wife has beat 3 types of cancer! Her breast cancer license plate says KIM1.”
$258.75
Received this donation 5 days ago

Chris

“Oh man... thank you Doug! Your support means a lot and makes such an difference in the life of those kids.”

Oh man... thank you Doug! Your support means a lot and makes such an difference in the life of those kids.
Dan Mohnen

“Thank you Chris for riding to beat cancers butt!!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Chris

“Thanks for your support Dan!”

Thanks for your support Dan!
jake Mitchell
$103.50
Received this donation 25 days ago

Chris

“Thank you Jake! I appreciate your support!”

Thank you Jake! I appreciate your support!
PITSTICK & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
$103.50
Received this donation 4 days ago

Chris

“Bryan, Thank you for your generous donation! I appreciate your support!”

Bryan, Thank you for your generous donation! I appreciate your support!
Dwayne Young
$51.75
Received this donation 25 days ago

Chris

“Thank you Dwayne! I appreciate your support for this cause!”

Thank you Dwayne! I appreciate your support for this cause!
Ken Shadel
$51.75
Received this donation 11 days ago

Chris

“Thank you Ken! I really appreciate your support!”

Thank you Ken! I really appreciate your support!
Daniel Shuman
$50
Received this donation 6 days ago

Chris

“Dan, thank you guys for your support! It means a lot!”

Dan, thank you guys for your support! It means a lot!
William Herring

“Thank you Bill! Your support means a lot to me. Have a blessed day!”
$25
Received this donation 17 days ago

Chris

“Thank you Bill! Your support means a lot to me. Have a blessed day!”

Thank you Bill! Your support means a lot to me. Have a blessed day!
Aaron Bedell

“Keep fighting the good fight, Chris!”
$10.35
Received this donation 4 days ago

Chris

“Aaaron! Thank you for your support! I pray life is treating you well!”

Aaaron! Thank you for your support! I pray life is treating you well!
Chris Walneck

“To get things kicked off, and so you know how serious I am about raising funds for these kids, I am starting off my fundraising efforts today. Join me in this effort to help children fighting cancer and being supported through the Childrens Cancer Research Fund.”
$103.50
Received this donation 34 days ago

Chris