Karen Borkosky

Karen Borkosky
I am riding 100 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. I'm riding to honor those who fight daily battles-cancer or other health issue. You inspire me!
I've Ridden 100.1 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1623rd
  • State: 57th in OH
I've raised $1,161 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

9 Aug 2024

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! Gary Pfeiffer has been doing this for several years and this year I decided to join him instead of just giving money towards his ride. Gary is truly an inspiration in how he sacrifices his body for others!

I've been struggling this year with MdDS which makes me feel like I'm on a boat all the time--accompanied by the nausea that goes with that. I feel sick all the time, and lately I've started really feeling sorry for myself. Then I saw Gary's challenge come up and I remembered that while my struggle is real, there are children who fight bigger battles than me every day. Their strength, perseverance, and courage to keep fighting instead of just giving in to a disease that wants to kill them...honestly, it makes me feel weak. So, I'm riding for them. I don't personally know any kids going through this right now, but I'm learning about some of them through this challenge.

I do know some adult warriors who have truly amazed me through their health battles, cancer or other. So, my rides are to honor or remember them as well: Amy Noel, Mindy's mom, Margaret Tallent, Carol Wintringham, Mary Goodenow, Helen Sullivan, Richard B. Sullivan, LouAnn Farmer, Holly Dyer, Joan Beardmore, Lacy Reinhart, Stephanie Barnes, Jill Schlarb, Kelly Rickle, Connie Weaver, Debbie Roerhle, Velma Miller, Matt Miller, Kristen Lindsay and so many more.

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 am raising funds through this 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.

Thank you.

My Challenge

  • 8.1 mi ride - Sunday morning with the dogs - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 54 days ago
  • 7.2 mi ride - Check on the Oasis - Saturday, September 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 55 days ago
  • 15.0 mi ride - Saturday morning oasis - Saturday, September 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 55 days ago
  • 10.0 mi ride - Dog chased me - Thursday, September 26, 2024

    From Home to Home

    Logged this ride 57 days ago
  • 10.5 mi ride - Wednesday after school - Wednesday, September 25, 2024

    From Home to Home

    Logged this ride 58 days ago
  • 8.2 mi ride - Monday afternoon ride - Monday, September 23, 2024

    From Home to Home

    Logged this ride 60 days ago
  • 8.0 mi ride - Monday morning - Monday, September 23, 2024

    From Home to Home

    Logged this ride 60 days ago
  • 7.0 mi ride - Sunday morning with Ben - Sunday, September 22, 2024

    From home to home

    Logged this ride 61 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 62 days ago
  • 26.1 mi ride - North Baltimore to Bowling Green and back - Saturday, September 21, 2024

    From Slippery Elm Trail Head

    Logged this ride 62 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 104 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 104 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 105 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 111 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 113 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • b_block@yahoo.com
    “So happy to be able to support your efforts for such a worthy cause. You are truly committed to “Others”❣️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 113 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Barbara, thank you so much for your support! I panicked this morning when my bike tire was flat, but I rode Doug's bike and then fixed up an older bike still in our yard. I'll deal with the flat before September, but I only kept going today because I knew people like you are supporting me!”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you, anonymous donor! Your support for this challenge and the kids is greatly appreciated!”
  • Tracy Tackett
    “Rooting for you Karen!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 62 days ago
  • Kappa Phi friends
    $100
    Received this donation 96 days ago
  • Richard and Joyce Sullivan
    $100
    Received this donation 104 days ago
  • 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!”
    $86.86
    Received this donation 72 days ago
  • Bob and Chris Borkosky
    $72.45
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you for supporting this great cause and adding more encouragement to my efforts!”
  • Patty Neal
    “Great charity and some exercise thrown in. Good luck Karen! By”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 113 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Patty, thank you so much! Gary Pfeiffer inspired me to do this, and then I realized that the waves leave my head while I'm riding. I might spend more and more and more and more time on a bike if that keeps happening!”
  • Jill Evans
    “Best wishes, Karen!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 109 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you, Jill! I'll have to find a different training exercise while we're in Michigan because I don't think I'll be packing my bike in our car! 😁”
  • Keith & Shirley Reynolds
    $51.75
    Received this donation 110 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you so much for the support. It really means a lot to me!”
  • Marie Smith
    “Go, Karen, Go!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 91 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you so much!”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 102 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you for supporting me and this wonderful cause!”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 54 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you!!”
  • Kandi Clark
    “Keep up the great work! Your passion to help others is amazing! I hope you finish without any more dog chases!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 55 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you, Kandi! This has been quite the journey!!”
  • Angela Haskell
    “Good luck!!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 119 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you so much, Angela!”
  • Jill Schlarb
    $25.88
    Received this donation 109 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Jill, thank you. Your battle with unseen demons provides motivation and encouragement to more people than you'll ever know! Thank you for being honest and real about life.”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 73 days ago
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