Kara Granade
- National: 140th
- State: 6th in GA
I'm Riding For
Stephen Granade
My Story
This September, I am embarking on my 7th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? In the summer of 2020 I discovered an affinity for biking and was blessed to stumble across this revolutionary cause. I have been blown away by the true kinship amongst the community of riders as well as the support and generosity of my family and friends. Thankfully, I do not personally know a child struggling with cancer but I have family and friends who have battled this ugly monster and I know how hard it can be on the body, mind and soul. Over the last 7 years I have watched many children handle this battle with a level of strength, hope and grace that I only pray I can strive to one day. Their stories inspire my ride!
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. I am only one person but with my voice I can give awareness to this cause and the money I raise will allow Children's Cancer Research Fund 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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256 mi Ridden$1,889 Raised2020
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300 mi Ridden$2,276 Raised2021
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301 mi Ridden$4,053 Raised2022
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310 mi Ridden$5,415 Raised2023
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300 mi Ridden$3,932 Raised2024
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Ridden$5,074 Raised2025
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47 mi Ridden$4,624 Raised2026
My Challenge
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Look a what you can do in a day!
10 Sep 2026Still working on individual Thank Yous but I just wanted to take a moment to personally thank everyone who took the time to donate, like, or share my challenge yesterday. As a whole, Great Cycle Challenge raised $1,690,456! IN JUST ONE DAY! You were a part of that! You helped me personally raise over $2,000 yesterday and the match turned out to be $1,861.
This means I have raised over $27k over the last 7 years and I’m less than $700 away from hitting my goal of $5,000 this year.
I thank you, Children’s Cancer Research thanks you, but most importantly, the kids thank you!
Posted 2 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 3 days ago -
11.0 mi ride - GCC Ride #5 - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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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.
Posted 3 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 3 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 3 days ago -
ALL DONATIONS MATCHED TODAY!
9 Sep 2026Today is Kick Cancer's Butt Day, where ALL online donations will be MATCHED by a group of generous donors (up to $1,400,000) - so it's the best time to support my challenge to help these kids.
Please sponsor me now and your donation will be MATCHED - it's for today ONLY!
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10.4 mi ride - 4th GCC Ride - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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12.8 mi ride - GCC Ride #3 - Friday, September 4, 2026
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5.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
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!”
$1,861.20Received this donation 2 days ago -
Syracuse Doors, LLC
“May the cure be with you!!”
$517.50Received this donation 3 days ago -
DEBORAH MACMASTER
$258.75Received this donation 3 days ago -
Anonymous
“I'm so glad you are doing this again this year! You are amazing! Now go and kick cancer's butt!!! - Love, Aunt Jess & Uncle Dave”
$207Received this donation 3 days ago -
Bernnie Steadham
“Holding you and Steve in our thoughts. Sending all our love and vibes for tailwinds and strong legs!”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago -
Ciara “Miggy” Migliaccio
“Keep being awesome, Kara! 🫶”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago -
Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 8 hours ago -
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53Received this donation 3 days ago -
Cara
$100Received this donation 3 days ago -
Kristen Artley
“It’s awesome that you have been supporting this cause for 7 years now!”
$77.63Received this donation 3 days ago -
Erica Fortune
$70Received this donation 3 days ago -
Anna Cantrell
“Proud of you my friend!”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago -
Bill Irwin
“✌️❤️🙏🏻 to honor Steve Granade”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago -
Jeffrey Herbst
“Pedal on, Kara. Pedal on!”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago -
Joy Vencill
“Go Kara!! Thank you for supporting this great cause!”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago -
Kaleigh Gabbard
“This is for Steve, Nala and Oso! ❤️❤️❤️”
$51.75Received this donation 30 days ago -
Lucy Migliaccio
“So proud of you Kara and your efforts to raise money for cancer research. Keep riding! Sorry to hear about your losses.”
$51.75Received this donation 16 days ago -
Marisa Reinhardt
“Go get em, Kara 😃”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago -
Mike & Wendi Carroll
“In memory of Steve Granade”
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago -
Mike Migliaccio
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago
