Kate Hagdorn

3years All Star
Kate Hagdorn
I am riding 125 mi for my son, Liam, and all the kids and families impacted by childhood cancer. Thank you for your support of this important cause!
I've Ridden 151.8 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 76th
  • State: 1st in CO
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $6,757 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Liam

Liam

For my son, Liam, a survivor of bilateral retinoblastoma

My Story

3 Sep 2024

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? This cause is deeply personal for our family and too many other families across the world.

In September 2014, our world was turned upside down when our then 22-month-old son, Liam, was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma - a rare type of eye cancer. Within a few days of his diagnosis, he began chemotherapy treatments. He bravely faced multiple rounds of chemo, laser treatments and several surgeries - including one to remove his left eye to keep the cancer from spreading to his brain. Thanks to his incredible medical team, Liam's resilience and courage, and support from our family and friends, Liam entered remission in 2015.

2024 marks 10 years since his diagnosis (!!), and I'm happy to report that Liam has transitioned from remission to survivorship. He's a healthy, thriving 6th grader with a bright future ahead of him. We are deeply grateful, and yet the fight continues.

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. The children who do survive can face a lifetime of long-term side effects from the treatments that saved their lives and risks of recurrence and secondary cancers.

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 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 can change lives.

Thank you.

The Hagdorns

Kate, Andrew, Liam & Colin

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 101 mi Ridden
    $5,110 Raised
    2022
  • 126 mi Ridden
    $3,753 Raised
    2023
3years
378 mi
Ridden
$15,620
Raised

My Challenge

  • 5.4 mi ride - Quick afternoon ride - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.2 mi ride - Bike 2 school - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.3 mi ride - Bike 2 baseball - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 9.1 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.2 mi ride - School pickup - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.6 mi ride - Bike 2 School - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.2 mi ride - School pick-up - Thursday, September 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.6 mi ride - Bike 2 school - Thursday, September 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.7 mi ride - Bike 2 piano + - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.2 mi ride - Bike 2 school - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.7 mi ride - Bike 2 Back 2 Boltz night - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 1.6 mi ride - Bike 2 school - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.9 mi ride - Bike 2 baseball - Sunday, September 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.5 mi ride - Pie ride with Emily - Saturday, September 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.2 mi ride - School 2 Home - Thursday, September 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.3 mi ride - Bike 2 School - Thursday, September 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 6.8 mi ride - School, piano, errands - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.6 mi ride - Bike 2 School - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.6 mi ride - Bike 2 School - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 25 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 26 days ago
  • 21.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 29 days ago
  • 1.6 mi ride - Bike 2 School - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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
  • 1.6 mi ride - Bike 2 school - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 32 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 32 days ago
  • 1.6 mi ride - Bike to school - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 32 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.8 mi ride - Sunday errands - Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 34 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
    $1,663.33
    Received this donation 24 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Donation through Groundswell”
    $300
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you so much for your generous support!”
  • Jeremiah Duggan
    “I've always admired how you and your family handled such a difficult situation. Good luck with your goals for this month! Love, The Chicago Duggans”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Your support and encouragement over the years have meant so much to me, Jerry. Thanks for this generous donation and for inspiring me from afar! Sending love to you and the family!”
  • Michael Duggan
    $207
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you so much for your ongoing support, Mike! All my best to you and your family!”
  • Reed Sellers
    “Thank you for helping me to keep up this great event going within Wipfli.”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Reed! I wouldn't be doing the GCC if it weren't for your leadership! Thanks for introducing me to this meaningful cause, for your generous donation and for your ongoing support! Go Team Wipfli!”
  • Emily Setzer
    “Love you all! Here to ride with you anytime you need a buddy.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Emily - thank you for this donation and all your support! So grateful for your friendship. Let’s ride this weekend - I’ll be in touch. 😉”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you so much for your donation and support!”
  • Julie Pignataro
    $124.20
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you so much for your generous donation and support, Julie! Grateful for your friendship!”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you for your generous support!”
  • Sara Coutts
    “10 years is a huge milestone! Very proud of Liam, you and the family for the strength and advocacy!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you, dear friend, for your ongoing support and generosity! So grateful for your friendship!”
  • THOMAS J SCHRANZ
    “We are so glad Liam is doing better. Tom and Florence. Nick and Megan's old neighbors in Parker.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you so much, Tom and Florence! I appreciate your support! Sending my best to you and your family!”
  • Victoria Lukiewski Powell
    $124.20
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you so much for this donation, Vicki, and for your ongoing love and support. We loved spending time with you last weekend!”
  • Anonymous
    “Go, go, go! Let’s kick cancer’s butt! Love you and your strong and beautiful family. Whei”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Love you, dear friend! Thank you for this donation and your ongoing support!”
  • Amanda Giacalone
    “We love Liam and Kate and the whole Hagdorn crew! ❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you for your ongoing support, sweet friend!”
  • Brandy Morrow
    “Go Kate!! Happy to support you, Liam, and all the other kiddos with childhood cancer! ❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you so much, Brandy! Miss you and hope to see you soon! Lots of love to you and Nick. (PS - Ellie says hi and sends her love!)”
  • david shigekane
    “You go Kate!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you so much for your support, Sugar - with this donation and throughout our family's whole journey! Grateful for your friendship!”
  • Inga Arendt
    “Thanks for all you are doing to advance children's cancer research, Kate!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thank you so much for your donation and support, Inga!”
  • Janelle and Macie Patrias
    “Thank you, Kate, for being a tireless advocate. From one survivor to another - Macie to Liam - Cancer sucks and we beat it - yay to us! And from one mama to another - we survived it too and came out stronger! Good luck in your challenge - looks like you are crushing it!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Janelle & Macie - thank you so much for your donation. AND especially for your support and friendship - it has meant the world to me to have you in our lives as people who "get it." As fellow members of the club that no one wants to be in, I'm deeply grateful for your example, encouragement and real talk over the years. Sending so much love to you both. Let's get lunch soon!”
  • Katie Betz
    $103.50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Katie - thank you so much for your ongoing support! It means so much!”
  • Mike and Pat Breen
    “So grateful for Liam's wonderful outcome and great health! Ride like the wind, Kate, and KEEP UP THE FIGHT OF ENDING CHILDHOOD CANCER!!! Love you!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Kate Hagdorn
    Kate
    “Thanks, Mom & Dad! Really appreciate your love and support! Love you!”
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