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 0.0 mi My goal is 100 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 837th
  • State: 21st in OH
I've raised $723 My goal is $1,000 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

  • $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 29 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 29 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 30 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 36 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 38 days ago

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 38 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 30 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you, anonymous donor! Your support for this challenge and the kids is greatly appreciated!”
  • Kappa Phi friends
    $100
    Received this donation 21 days ago
  • Richard and Joyce Sullivan
    $100
    Received this donation 29 days ago
  • Patty Neal
    “Great charity and some exercise thrown in. Good luck Karen! By”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 38 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 34 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 35 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 17 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you so much!”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you for supporting me and this wonderful cause!”
  • Angela Haskell
    “Good luck!!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 44 days ago
    Karen Borkosky
    Karen
    “Thank you so much, Angela!”
  • Jill Schlarb
    $25.88
    Received this donation 35 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.”
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