Elizabeth Markiewicz
- National: 310th
- State: 16th in NY
My Story
Every September, my friends and family ask the same question:
You're doing WHAT...again?"
Yep. 200 miles.
Not 20.
Not 50.
Not even 100.
Two. Hundred. Miles.
By now, my bicycle has accepted its fate. My legs have filed several formal complaints. My backside has hired an attorney. And somewhere around mile 150, I usually start negotiating with squirrels for a ride home.
So why on earth would I willingly do this for the 6th year in a row?
Because the kids fighting cancer don't get to tap out when things get hard.
They don't get to skip the tough days, take a shortcut, or say, "I'm done."
If they can face chemotherapy with courage, I can survive a few hours of sore legs, questionable bike shorts, and wondering why I ever thought this was a good idea.
So once again, I'm riding 200 miles for the Great Cycle Challenge to help fund childhood cancer research and support families who need it most.
I'm asking you to join me, not on the bike (unless you're feeling adventurous), but by making a donation.
I'll handle the sweating. You handle the clicking.
Together, we can help save little lives. ❤️🚴
My Legacy
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118 mi Ridden$590 Raised2021
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153 mi Ridden$589 Raised2022
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103 mi Ridden$1,027 Raised2023
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110 mi Ridden$501 Raised2024
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171 mi Ridden$588 Raised2025
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Ridden$533 Raised2026
My Challenge
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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 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 16 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 16 days ago
My Sponsors
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Alex Carrasquillo
“Never give up the fight against children's cancer. Always keep moving forward and god bless 👍🏼 💪🏼 🙏🏼”
$103.50Received this donation 16 days ago
Elizabeth
“Alex, Thank you so much for supporting my 200-mile Great Cycle Challenge ride and helping fight kids' cancer! Because of your generosity, I now have two choices: pedal 200 miles... or fake a flat tire. Since you donated, I guess I'm actually riding. Every mile is for kids battling cancer, and your support is helping fund lifesaving research and treatments. Thank you for making my sore legs worth it and for helping give these incredible kids a brighter future. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a bicycle seat that's determined to ruin my September. 🚴💙”
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Beth Hebert
“Way to go Liz!!”
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago
Elizabeth
“Beth, Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support means more than you know. Every dollar brings me one step closer to my $500 goal and helps make every mile of my 200-mile ride count toward making a difference for children who need it most. I’m so grateful to have you cheering me on! 🚴♀️💜”
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Joanne Salvado
“Good luck riders!!”
$51.75Received this donation 16 days ago
Elizabeth
“Joanne, Thank you for donating to my Great Cycle Challenge! Your donation means so much—and it also means I can't back out now. Every time my legs start negotiating with my brain to quit, I'll remember that you invested in this adventure, so I have no choice but to keep pedaling. Thank you for supporting my 200-mile ride and, more importantly, helping fight kids' cancer. Together we're making a real difference, one mile (and one aching muscle) at a time. 🚴💛”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago
Elizabeth
“Thank you so much for your generous donation! 💜 Your support means the world and helps make every mile count for children in need. 🚴♀️”
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Sheila Walsh
“Go for it Liz !”
$51.75Received this donation 16 days ago
Elizabeth
“Sheila, BREAKING NEWS: A very generous person (that's you!) has officially sponsored someone who voluntarily signed up to ride 200 miles. Questionable life choices aside, your donation is doing something truly incredible, helping fund research and treatments for kids battling cancer. Thank you for believing in this cause and for giving me the motivation to keep turning the pedals, even when my bike starts questioning my decisions. You're awesome!”
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Terri Smith
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago
Elizabeth
“Terri, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation! 💜 Your kindness and support mean so much to me. I’m truly grateful to have you helping me make these 200 miles count for children who need our support. 🚴♀️💜”
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Tigran Chatrchyan
“Liz, Thank YOU for standing-up for Kylie!!”
$31.05Received this donation 6 days ago
Elizabeth
“Tigran, Thank you for your incredible support and dedicated efforts to help fight childhood cancer💜. Your commitment and compassion are making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.”
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Kat N.
“Good luck!”
$10.35Received this donation 9 days ago
Elizabeth
“Kat, Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! 💜 Your support truly means the world to me. I’m so grateful to have you behind me as I take on 200 miles to help make a difference in the lives of children. 🚴♀️💜”
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Anonymous
“WAY to GO! Celebrating YOU have done over the past 6th years!”
$51.75Received this donation 9 days ago -
Anonymous
“CRUSH IT!”
$51.75Received this donation 16 days ago -
Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 7 days ago