Kathy Van Gundy
I am riding 300 mi in memory of Cindy, Kate, Nora, Andee, Jessica. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden
637.4 mi
to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
- National: 2222nd
- State: 18th in IA
- My Team: 291st
I'm Riding For
Cindy, Kate, Nora, Andee, Jessica
Cindy, Kate, and Nora - you will forever be angels touching other's lives. Andee and Jessica - we lost you too soon.
My Story
23 Aug 2023
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and I am biking in the Great Cycle Challenge to help raise funds to fight kids' cancer.
In September I will ride to honor all kids fighting cancer and especially those that had personally touched my life, Cindy Anderson, Kate Aarpano, and Nora Sellers. Riding to create awareness and raise funds is the least I can do to love on these families and all children living with cancer.
Children's Cancer Research Fund is making success stories out of their work. You can read one of the stories here: https://childrenscancer.org/the-road-to-a-clinical-trial-for-childhood-brain-tumors/
Thank you.
Kathy
My Legacy
Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
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580 mi Ridden$833 Raised2020
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629 mi Ridden$675 Raised2021
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854 mi Ridden$1,115 Raised2022
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635 mi Ridden$813 Raised2023
3,336 mi
Ridden
$4,361
Raised
My Challenge
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0.5 mi ride - Catch-up mile - Saturday, October 19, 2024
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12.8 mi ride - Last ride for even the season. - Saturday, October 19, 2024
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14.0 mi ride - Forgot to start Strava - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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24.9 mi ride - Tour of SUX with hubby - Friday, October 4, 2024
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6.2 mi ride - Ebike with hubby to visit brother and grandchildren - Thursday, October 3, 2024
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54.6 mi ride - Final ride for September. Some rest sounds good. - Monday, September 30, 2024
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1.5 mi ride - Strava didn’t restart - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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42.5 mi ride - Trying to meet my Grandson’s challenge of 637 miles for September. Yeah, maybe not. - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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4.5 mi ride - Miles after phone died - Saturday, September 28, 2024
From Hamilton/Outer Belt to Evergreen Village
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11.9 mi ride - Disappointing ride….something Drained my phone battery so phone died. - Saturday, September 28, 2024
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30.7 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, September 27, 2024
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9.6 mi ride - Ebike in Austin; city tour. Pretty cool! - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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32.9 mi ride - My pedal broke so ride done. Husband riding back to truck to come get me. In the meantime, I’m... - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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57.3 mi ride - GCC Extra Extra Credit! One more big bike ride tomorrow b4 heading home, I’m ready. - Friday, September 13, 2024
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32.8 mi ride - GCC Extra Credit! 🤣 - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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71.9 mi ride - GCC #9 Goal met! - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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$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.
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$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.
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77.5 mi ride - GCC #8. +10 miles; forgot to resume!! With hubby on e-bikes from DSM - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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29.1 mi ride - GCC #7. Puts me at 150 total miles for Sept so far. I’m happy with that. - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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20.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, September 6, 2024
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19.6 mi ride - GCC #5. 1/3 of my goal accomplished! Loving the new signage on one of our streets. And our... - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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$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.
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20.4 mi ride - GCC #4. Tackled a few hills today. Not my fave but had to be done living on the bluffs. - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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21.6 mi ride - GCC #3 - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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24.0 mi ride - GCC #2 to Browns Lake - Monday, September 2, 2024
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16.5 mi ride - Ride #1 for GCC with son. Highlight of our day? A train blaring its horn when we waved. - Sunday, September 1, 2024
Logged this ride 81 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!”
$372.63Received this donation 71 days ago -
Kurt Asmussen
“It's nice to be able to sit back, drink a beer, and eat bon bons while I watch my cousin exercise. I am keeping fit vicariously thru her actions hoping for virtual reality. Keep it going Cuz, I can feel the burn and starting to sweat!”
$159.39Received this donation 72 days ago
Kathy
“LOL, you always have the best comments!!! Thank you again for your support and yes, encouragement. I’m glad I can serve as the object of your pastime! Thanks again so much!!!”
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James Loucks
$103.50Received this donation 72 days ago
Kathy
“Thank you so much, Jim!! Your support means everything to me!”
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Dave Van Gundy
“You go, girl!!! Love ya!!!!!”
$77.63Received this donation 72 days ago
Kathy
“Thank you so much! I appreciate your support and being my ride buddy! Love you back! ❤️”
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Del and Teri Preston
“Love supporting you in this cycling adventure to raise money for cancer research! Enjoy every single mile and every single hill!”
$72.45Received this donation 77 days ago
Kathy
“Thank you both SO much for your generous donation!!! Your support and encouragement mean the world to me….both on Strava and off. Let’s kick cancer’s butt together!!! ❤️”
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Patty Loucks
“Way to go Kathy. Thank you riding for kids and their fight against cancer.”
$51.75Received this donation 71 days ago
Kathy
“Thank you so much, Patty, for your support and encouragement! I owe you and Jim a night out as he donated too. Let’s get together later this month. Love you both!!”
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Darcy Nelson
$25.88Received this donation 72 days ago
Kathy
“Oh girl, you’re just the best friend ever!! You know those posts aren’t meant for you but your sweet heart says otherwise. I’m still riding for Andee and others and I thank you for being part of the journey. I appreciate your support and encouragement! Love you!! 💕”
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Tina Jones
“Keep on pedaling Kathy!”
$25.88Received this donation 72 days ago
Kathy
“Mrs Jones, we’ve got a thing going on. 🤣 Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!! Can you believe I’m still riding at nearly 69 years old? Thank you for following my posts and supporting the cause. You’re the best!!! 💜”
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Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 104 days ago