Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne

Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
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!
I've Ridden 12.7 mi My goal is 20 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 813th
  • State: 40th in MI
  • My Team: 13th
I've raised $2,035 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Team Kahleesi

My Story

27 Jul 2023

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. I know, because I have been there. At the age of 9 months I was diagnosed with Hepotoblastoma, which is a type of liver cancer. My very first session of chemo was with a drug called cysplatin. This drug took part of my hearing, but only helped a little. I have had every type of chemo that works on that cancer. I then underwent 25 sessions of radiation because the cancer traveled to my lung. This fight took me over 2 years, BUT the great news is, I have been in remission for nearly 30 months. Only 2 and a half years to go until I can celebrate beating the odds. Prayers are appreciated for making it to this milestone.

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 Challenge

  • 2.3 mi ride - September 25 Ride around Baldwin - Monday, September 25, 2023
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 3.0 mi ride - September 24th catch up - Sunday, September 24, 2023
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 2.2 mi ride - Baldwin Lake - Saturday, September 23, 2023
    Logged this ride 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 13 days ago
  • 2.2 mi ride - Baldwin Lake Ride - Sunday, September 10, 2023
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 1.0 mi ride - First ride with Daddy - Wednesday, September 6, 2023
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 2.0 mi ride - Ride with brother - Friday, September 1, 2023
    Logged this ride 27 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 49 days ago
  • $500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 120 days ago
  • $250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $250 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 121 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!”
    $133.76
    Received this donation 13 days ago
  • Dawn Mendenhall
    “Khaleesi I’m so proud that you are giving back and helping raise money for other kids with cancer.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 121 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you Aunt Dawn for believing in me and believing in the race and the research. I will work very hard to meet my goal. I love you.”
  • Jackie Adams
    “Pedal Kalli Pedal! Pedal for every little one who needs a button or a poke or a stay in the big blue building. Love you so much! 💜”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 120 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you Aunt Jackie, your donation helped me earn my first jersey. But better than rhat, you are helping a whole bunch of other kids feel better and go onto have a great life. Thank you so much for helping.”
  • Roger Westerling
    $124.20
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Dear Roger and Donna, Thank you so much for your donation helping me fight to help the kids. I know I have never met you, but gramma says you are special friends. I know you know about my story and understand how important this ride is to me. Thank you for believing in me and helping. Kahleesi”
  • Alison Cassity
    “Thank you for all that your doing to kick Cancer's Butt!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you for the wonderful donation Alison. I sure appreciate you supporting me while I ride to support the kids. With your help I am sure our efforts will make a difference. Thank you for having faith in me. Kahleesi”
  • Len & Linda Adams
    “Keep on pedaling!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Dear Mr. and Mrs Adams, Thank you so much for your donation. Thank you for helping us help the kids. Your support of me is really appreciated and I will do my best to get my 30 miles in. Thank you again for tour support. Love You much.”
  • Steven Davis
    “Way to go Kahlieesi! Thanks for doing this!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 119 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you Steven. Thank you for helping all the littles fighting this terrible disease and thank you for believing in me. Your donation is super awesome.”
  • Craig Byrne
    $70
    Received this donation 117 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you so much Daddy! I appreciate you helping me reach my goal. I hope you can help me get my mileage in September. I love you so much!”
  • Hema Sundaram
    “Kahleesi - I work with Aunt Dawn. I am so proud of you! You are going to crush the Great Cycle Challenge. Love you lots, Aunt Hema!”
    $70
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Dear Aunt Hema, Thank you so much for your donation. And thank you for helping all the kids that need this research. I appreciate you believing in me also. I will work very hard to make my 20 miles. Kahleesi”
  • Pamela Sage
    “Go Kahleesi Go!”
    $57.96
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Dear Pam, Wow! This is fun riding on a team! Thank you so much for helping me. Together we can kick cancers butt! I mean buns. I am not supposed to say that other word. lol Thank you for riding and for the donation. Hugs!”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you so much for believing in me and thank you for caring for all the kids that need this research. I appreciate your donation and will work hard to make my 20 mile goal.”
  • Craig Byrne
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Awe, thank you Daddy for getting me to my next goal. I love you so much!”
  • Dorothy Scheid
    “Come Kali you can do it!! one mile at a time, one smile one memory. Hi 5 girly!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Dear Dorffy, Thank you! I am so glad you are a part of the family. You have been so wonderful to us this year. Thank you for helping me help the kids. Yes! 1 mile at a time. I will do this. Thank Ted for me too! Hugs!”
  • Holly Redfern
    “you go, girl! you are a superstar!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Dear Holly, Thank you so much for supporting the kids and supporting me. I will ride hard to make sure I make my goal of 20 miles on the month of September. Thank you for believing in me and for helping the kids.”
  • Holly Redfern
    “What an amazing journey Kahleesi and her entire family have been on these past few years! I can't wait to see what magic she brings as she continues to grow!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 220 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you so much Holly! We will be posting all the milestones of the race, both before and during. Thank you for all your love and support during our fight with cancer as well as our fight, fighting cancer for others. Love you Kahleesi!”
  • Jeremy & Rachelle and kids Greene
    “Kahleesi, We are so excited to watch you battle against kids cancer and give back to something you are so familiar with! We love you!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you ever so much! You have been there through all the tears and prayers and now you are helping me give back. Thank you so much for supporting my ride. I have 17 more miles to go but plan on making all of them. Hugs to you all! I live you!”
  • Minhhang Tran
    “Way to go Kahleesi!!! You have set great example. Good luck with your goal.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 120 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you so much for your donation. I know how important it is to have research on Childhood Cancer. Your donation will help so many children like myself. Thank you so much!”
  • Angie Terry
    “I love Kahleesi's determination!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 80 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you so much for helping me meet my goal. You have always been such a bright spot in our lives. Thank you for believing in me and believing in helping the kids. Hugs!”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 121 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you so much for sponsoring me while raising money for this wonderful organization. I know how important Cancer Research is for children fighting for their lives. Thank you so much for believing in me and for supporting this great organization.”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 80 days ago
    Kahleesi Balcer-Byrne
    Kahleesi
    “Thank you so much for helping me help all the kids that are fighting cancer. Children's research is usually not on the forefront of research, so your donation will help give us a fighting chance to help all the little ones in their fight. Thank you for believing in me and believing in this cause.”
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