Eileen Bruno
- National: 342nd
- State: 20th in IL
I'm Riding For
TOMMY/DAD/JO/MOM/CINDY/SHARON/TOM/JOE
For family and friends!
My Story
This September, I am once again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This is my TENTH year riding! I wish I didn't have to, but until there is a cure I will ride.
I am hoping to reach a total of $20,000 total for all the years of riding. That means I need to raise $505 dollars this year! Hope you all can help.
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. (My great-nephew Tommy is a survivor from birth! How blessed!) But let's help all children live!
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.
Recovering from a broken tibia/plateau in late March will affect how many miles I can ride this September. I am going to have to do it on a stationary bike. And I’ll have to cut back on miles since I am going through my own treatment until the end of the month. Despite that I WILL RIDE!!!!!
Thank you.
In tribute to family members, Jo (my mother-in-law) and Don (my dear father), who have been lost to cancer, and Bern and Cindy (my mother and sister) and Sharon, Tom, and Joe (sister-and brothers-in-law cancer survivors and cancer fighters) but in special honor to my great-nephew Tommy, who was born with cancer and has triumphed and is a joy to the family! You are all HEROES.
My Legacy
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262 mi Ridden$852 Raised2017
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301 mi Ridden$2,150 Raised2018
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303 mi Ridden$1,777 Raised2019
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305 mi Ridden$2,726 Raised2020
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356 mi Ridden$3,778 Raised2021
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401 mi Ridden$3,011 Raised2022
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206 mi Ridden$1,862 Raised2023
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216 mi Ridden$1,642 Raised2024
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301 mi Ridden$1,697 Raised2025
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181 mi Ridden$3,264 Raised2026
My Challenge
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10.7 mi ride - Friday yayday - Friday, September 25, 2026
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6.1 mi ride - BLESSINGS ABOUND - Thursday, September 24, 2026
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6.1 mi ride - double match day - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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6.2 mi ride - Tuesday Ttibute - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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5.0 mi ride - Monday Funday! - Monday, September 21, 2026
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10.5 mi ride - embracing the gloom - Sunday, September 20, 2026
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5.6 mi ride - another rainy day but sox won - Saturday, September 19, 2026
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5.0 mi ride - white sox loss while riding - Friday, September 18, 2026
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10.0 mi ride - rainy morning sunny afternoon - Thursday, September 17, 2026
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5.0 mi ride - hump day ride - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Logged this ride 10 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!”
$681.46Received this donation 16 days ago
Eileen
“Bless you all!”
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LISA LANING
“Way to go, Mrs. Bruno!!”
$258.75Received this donation 13 days ago
Eileen
“I am so grateful. Thank you for this generous donation for the kids! Thank you for the support personally too! You are a model for me. GOD BLESS!”
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Sarah Gemeiner
“You are a warrior! Sending love from Florida 💛”
$207Received this donation 17 days ago
Eileen
“This is so wonderful! Wish I could give you a huge hug in person. Know I am doing this for the kids! Sending love right back from IL.”
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Bernadette Daley
“Ride safely, my daughter. So proud of you for doing this every year for a cause dear to your heart. Love you!”
$103.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Eileen
“Love you!”
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Jim, Marlena and Grace Tomasik
“Mrs. Bruno, you are such an inspiration to us. You and Mr. Bruno are the most incredible people we have ever met. You are so selfless, always giving to others. May God bless you both 💕!”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Eileen
“Truly honored by your words of love and ge rous donation for this great cause for the kids. Sending much love your way!”
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sheryl schulze
“Eileen, here's to your success in completing your goal and continuing to make a difference in the lives of others!”
$103.50Received this donation 19 days ago
Eileen
“Sheryl, I and the kids are so blessed by your generosity and words of support. God bless!”
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Todner Family
“Rooting for you and everyone fighting this battle!”
$103.50Received this donation 16 days ago
Eileen
“Sending much love your way. Thank you for your support and hugs!”
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Hollie O’Hara
$77.63Received this donation 16 days ago
Eileen
“Love you lots. Always supporting me and being so generous. So grateful you are in my life ❤️”
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Laura Eckard
“With all the things trying to keep you down this past year, I'm so proud of you for continuing to rise back up and fight and ride for the kids. Love you!”
$77.63Received this donation 17 days ago
Eileen
“I am proud of you! Thank you for your love and support. You are so giving! XOXOX”
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Ann King
“You are such an amazing advocate for children! Have a great season riding.”
$51.75Received this donation 16 days ago
Eileen
“So happy you have supported me in this cause. Say hi to the "kids." Matt and Drew and hubby too.”
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Cheryl Roy
“Keep on peddling ❤️❤️”
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago
Eileen
“You are so wonderful! Thank you so much. For the kids! Keep on loving them.”
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Cindy & Marty Nothhelfer
“Thank you for your riding for the children with cancer. I know your health is not allowing you to ride like you have in the past but you have found a way to adapt. Bless you for the funds you have raised to fight & find a cure.”
$51.75Received this donation 23 days ago
Eileen
“Bless you and Marty right back for all the blessings you show me. Thank you for the support ALWAYS! xoxo”
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Colleen Murphy
$51.75Received this donation 22 days ago
Eileen
“Always cheering me on. Thank you so much for the love and support!”
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Debbie Kornacker
“Admire your strength and motivation to support this wonderful group.”
$51.75Received this donation 22 days ago
Eileen
“I am blessed by you. Thank you for supporting me and giving me lots of hugs!”
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Diana Ondracek
$51.75Received this donation 21 days ago
Eileen
“Such a wonderful donation. Thank you for the support. I am so grateful.”
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Donna Bourdage
“Thank you for always thinking of others! Bless you!”
$51.75Received this donation 16 days ago
Eileen
“Thank you for always caring for us! Thanks for this wonderful donation for the kids. God bless!”
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Gloria Yakes
“Thank you for doing this year after year Eileen!”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
Eileen
“Thank you for supporting and cheering me on every year. God Bless you!”
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Jenna Clifford
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Eileen
“I am so humbled and grateful. Thank you from us for supporting this cause for the kids! Bless you.”
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Joe & Becky Vucko
“What an inspiration!”
$51.75Received this donation 19 days ago
Eileen
“Thank you so much for the support and love! It definitely makes me stronger!”
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Kelly Schields
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago
Eileen
“This is just awesome. Thank you for your blessings and donation! [The Holy Trinity in action!]”