Linda Rickabaugh

5years All Star
Linda Rickabaugh
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 283.6 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 42nd
  • State: 1st in AL
  • My Team: 5th
I've raised $9,516 My goal is $10,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Zélie Duquette

Zélie Duquette

Little Zélie is a sweet three year old fighter who has been dealing with leukemia since she was two. It’s been a difficult year for this little hero, who has had to deal with trips back and forth to St. Jude’s in Memphis for regular treatments, all the while still wanting to enjoy life as a big sister and be with her friends. She has two more years of treatment ahead of her. The money we raise supports testing and studies that eventually may find cures for childhood cancers like Zélie’s.

My Story

21 Jun 2024

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

I can’t believe this will be my fifth year supporting this cause. I have been honored to have been included in the champions for the last three years; my fund raising has been consistently 5000 or more each year. The reason for that is simple; it is you, my generous donors. This year I won’t be riding as many miles, for personal reasons, but I still hope to collect as many donations as I can.

There is no reason why, in this high tech day and age, that we are still seeing our precious children losing the fight against cancer. I want to do all I can to prevent that from happening.

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

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 423 mi Ridden
    $4,563 Raised
    2020
  • 406 mi Ridden
    $6,525 Raised
    2021
  • 324 mi Ridden
    $5,021 Raised
    2022
  • 405 mi Ridden
    $5,335 Raised
    2023
5years
1,841 mi
Ridden
$30,959
Raised

My Challenge

  • 15.2 mi ride - Redstone - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 73 days ago
  • 20.1 mi ride - Indian creek - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 75 days ago
  • 14.9 mi ride - Indian Creek - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 80 days ago
  • 19.0 mi ride - Bradford creek - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 81 days ago
  • 11.1 mi ride - Copperhead road - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 84 days ago
  • 12.6 mi ride - Lake Shelby - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 84 days ago
  • 19.1 mi ride - Circle the park - Thursday, September 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 85 days ago
  • 6.1 mi ride - Gulf oak ridge - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 86 days ago
  • 9.9 mi ride - Rattlesnake/Rosemary dunes - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 87 days ago
  • 17.4 mi ride - Hugh S Brannon backcountry trail - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 87 days ago
  • 8.8 mi ride - Catman trail: GSP - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 88 days ago
  • 15.3 mi ride - Gulf state park - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 88 days ago
  • 14.4 mi ride - Indian creek - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 91 days ago
  • Match day
    12 Sep 2024

    Wow! I woke up Wednesday morning to find that I was matched at over $1500! I had some incredible friends and businesses come through to get me to almost 9500! I’d like to go out at $10 grand. What a gift!

    Posted 92 days ago
  • 9.1 mi ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 94 days ago
  • 10.1 mi ride - Indian creek greenway - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 95 days ago
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 96 days ago
  • 14.0 mi ride - Hughes road to mill creek - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 98 days ago
  • Best day yet!
    6 Sep 2024

    Today was an absolutely perfect day for riding. The weather was in the low 70’s with a slight breeze, and I felt great. I was able to ride 25 miles before my butt finally said “ok, that’s enough”. Well, let’s be truthful, I don’t have a talking butt (how weird would that be?) but if it could talk, that’s what it would say. I feel confident that I will reach my mileage goal.

    Posted 99 days ago
  • 25.3 mi ride - Hughes road and county line - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 99 days ago
  • 14.9 mi ride - Indian creek - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 100 days ago
  • 5.2 mi ride - Neighborhood - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 100 days ago
  • The hills! The hills!
    2 Sep 2024

    We took the road less traveled yesterday, in hopes of avoiding traffic. It was rough. Hills like a roller coaster. I will not be taking that road again, traveled or not! After all that we still only managed 7 miles!

    Posted 102 days ago
  • 12.1 mi ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 102 days ago
  • 9.1 mi ride - Kickoff - Sunday, September 1, 2024

    From House in Lynn to Same

    Logged this ride 103 days ago
  • It’s almost here!
    28 Aug 2024

    We are coming up on September first and the kick off for the Challenge! I plan on getting out there bright and early (or dull and late, depending on the weather!😝) Regardless of how many miles we ride, it’s all to bring attention to the fight that these precious kids have to fight every day until we get a cure. Your donation is so valuable!

    Posted 107 days ago
  • Super hero
    19 Aug 2024

    Whoo hoo! I’ve made it over halfway, reaching super hero status and earning that awesome SH jersey! If you are reading this, it means you are considering a donation or have already made one. Thank you for reading, and thank you for giving! Children all over the country thank you!

    Super hero
    Posted 116 days ago
  • $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 120 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 123 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 135 days ago
  • Back in the saddle!
    23 Jul 2024

    I have finally felt well enough to get back on the bike, and today was my first ride in a while: 15 miles through Research Park. It was actually pretty pleasant, since the rain had cooled things down considerably. I also met the little girl that I am sponsoring: Zelié Duquette. She’s pretty awesome. Read her story in my profile.

    Back in the saddle!
    Posted 144 days ago
  • Slow start
    12 Jul 2024

    Well, after dealing with gall bladder surgery and now a second turn in the hospital for my husband, not to mention the oppressive heat, I haven’t had a chance to get in any warm up rides. Here’s the thing though- yes, it’s a biking challenge, and I plan on riding, but first and foremost it is a fundraiser, and I hope the miles won’t stand in the way of the donations.

    Posted 155 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 170 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 171 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 172 days ago
  • It’s on!
    23 Jun 2024

    Help me kick off the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge with a donation to help find cure through Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

    Posted 173 days ago

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!”
    $1,786.33
    Received this donation 93 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thanks to a remarkable group of business owners who care about kids and want to give them a future without cancer! Bless you!”
  • Rick N Ball Restoration and 1 Tom Plumber
    “From all of us at Rick N Ball and 1 Tom Plumber, we wish you safe riding and thank you for inspiring us!”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Hurrah! Thanks guys! Y’all are an awesome bunch!”
  • Anonymous
    $1,000
    Received this donation 96 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “I am floored. I don’t know your name, but you are an amazing human being. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤️❤️”
  • i3Cares
    $557.87
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thank you so much! You are awesome! ❤️❤️❤️”
  • Dan and Wendy Duquette
    “Thank you for selecting our Warrior Granddaughter as your champion and thank you for your commitment to fight kids' cancer! We wish you a safe and amazing trip!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Oh my goodness! What a happy surprise! Thank you so much- I am honored to ride for Zélie!”
  • Sensigreen Heating, Cooling & Insulation
    $517.50
    Received this donation 123 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thank you so much! I’m thrilled, and you are awesome!”
  • Kimberly Knight
    “Great opportunity for anyone whose to-do list includes "help the children". Thank you Linda, for providing me the opportunity to check that box! You are certainly showing what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ.”
    $414
    Received this donation 109 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thanks so much Kim! I just saw this! Awesome!❤️”
  • Knights of Columbus
    “Thanks to the Knights of Columbus 10232 for your generous donation. I don’t know if it was my impassioned speech, or that I cut a striking figure in bike shorts, or maybe because y’all are an awesome group. I vote for number three. I’m pushing toward 2000.00! Thanks again!”
    $266
    Received this donation 134 days ago
  • Ronnie Rickabaugh
    “My forever hero!”
    $207
    Received this donation 172 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “❤️❤️❤️❤️”
  • Zélie Duquette
    “Go Linda, go! Your champion is very proud of your act of courage and so grateful to you!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 157 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Aww! Thanks! I’ll be over soon with your tee-shirt!❤️❤️❤️”
  • Amy Duquette
    “Thank you so much for supporting Zélie, our family, and everyone affected by pediatric cancer. You’re amazing!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 102 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thank you so much Amy! Zélie is so blessed to have such a loving, supportive family!❤️”
  • Larry Schmitt
    $124.20
    Received this donation 106 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thanks loads! ❤️❤️”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $122.94
    Received this donation 120 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thank you so much for your generous donation to fight cancer. I have a great group of supporters!”
  • Bicycle Cove
    “May you always ride with the wind at your back!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Awesome Chris! Thanks so much!”
  • Craig Priebe
    “Best of luck! Hope your ride is a safe one!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 133 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thanks Craig! Awesome!❤️”
  • Melinda Wildermuth
    “I’m so proud of you for doing this every year❣️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 171 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thank you so so much! I do this because I feel extremely lucky that we have been blessed with healthy kids and this is my way of giving back. Love you.”
  • Rickabaugh Ronnie
    “You continue to be my hero!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Now if I can just find 5 more people who will do the same!❤️ I love you to pieces.”
  • Stephen Kessel
    “Ride, Linda, ride, upon your mystery bike!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 170 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thanks so much! And I sang that as I read it!😁”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $100
    Received this donation 127 days ago
    Linda Rickabaugh
    Linda
    “Thank you so much for your generosity. Together let’s beat cancer!”
  • Jeremy Marshall
    “Thanks to Jeremy for representing all hard working guys through Rick-N-Ball Restoration. Your generous donation is much appreciated!”
    $100
    Received this donation 94 days ago
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