Mary Calabrese
I am riding 300 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden
161.5 mi
My goal is
300 mi
My Rankings
- National: 245th
- State: 14th in NY
My Story
26 Jun 2026
This September, for the 6th year, I'm riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
Why? Because 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.
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 will change little lives.
Thank you.
My Legacy
Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
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376 mi Ridden$2,357 Raised2020
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304 mi Ridden$2,824 Raised2021
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150 mi Ridden$1,180 Raised2022
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205 mi Ridden$2,911 Raised2023
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301 mi Ridden$3,282 Raised2024
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300 mi Ridden$3,737 Raised2025
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162 mi Ridden$3,506 Raised2026
1,799 mi
Ridden
$19,797
Raised
My Challenge
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18.1 mi ride - GCC#11…by myself with PERFECT weather and a great playlist! - Monday, September 14, 2026
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13.0 mi ride - GCC#10 On my own when I really wasn’t motivated to go!! 🫤 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
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20.1 mi ride - GCC#9 with Frank, Bethany and Jay…Awesome 20 miles 👍🏼 - Saturday, September 12, 2026
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14.2 mi ride - GCC#8 On my own and pushed it a little bit… - Friday, September 11, 2026
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6.0 mi ride - GCC#7…Short and sweet ride between obligations!!! - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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9.2 mi ride - GCC#6!! - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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$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.
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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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18.1 mi ride - GCC#5 with Regina!! Awesome ride on the Maybrook Trail… - Monday, September 7, 2026
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26.6 mi ride - GCC#4 w/ Frankie! ABSOLUTELY PERFECT WEATHER! - Sunday, September 6, 2026
Logged this ride 9 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!”
$1,014.31Received this donation 5 days ago -
Barbara & Steve Conciatori & Hammonds
$258.75Received this donation 6 days ago -
Diane F Bearce
“Ride Mary, Ride! Love, Diane & Scott Bearce”
$207Received this donation 14 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much Diane and Scott!!! My first donation this year!! You are loyal supporters…❤️”
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Bethany Moore
“Go Mary!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 5 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much for your support year after year!!! ❤️”
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Caleb Hamilton
$103.50Received this donation 7 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much son-in-law!!! 🤣🤣 I truly appreciate the support…❤️”
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Cherilynn Sgrulletta
“This is absolutely amazing and so are you!”
$103.50Received this donation 6 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much Cheri for the support…It means so much…You’re amazing too!! ❤️❤️😃”
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Gwen Hamilton
$103.50Received this donation 11 hours ago
Mary
“Gwen, Thank you SO much for the support!!! I truly appreciate it and thank you from the bottom of my heart…❤️”
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Jeffrey Gaal
“Great cause that is near to our hearts Mary, thanks for this and keep riding :)”
$103.50Received this donation 43 minutes ago
Mary
“Jeff, thank you so much for the generous support…It means so much to me! And yes, I know this cause touches you in a personal place…Thanks for helping me kick cancer’s butt as they like to say in the Great Cycle Challenge…❤️”
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Lori Johnstone
“Go Mary!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 8 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much for the awesome support!!!”
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Marianne Matica-Ressler
$103.50Received this donation 8 days ago
Mary
“Thank you SO much!!! I truly appreciate the support!! This is a very important cause and I’ll keep riding g my heart out for it…Thank you again!!”
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Michele Schneider
“Go Mary Go!!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 11 days ago
Mary
“Thank you for always supporting me my friend!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
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Susan and Tory
“Good luck.”
$103.50Received this donation 13 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much my friends!! I truly appreciate your loyal support each September…❤️”
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Toni Hill
“You go girl! I wish I could ride with you. Love you!”
$103.50Received this donation 6 days ago
Mary
“So do I my friend!! So do I!! Thank you so much for the support and for riding with me in spirit!!”
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Barbara Anderson
“Thank you so very much for the generous donation!! I truly appreciate the support!”
$100Received this donation 4 days ago
Mary
“Thank you for always supporting my September challenge!”
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Leslie Battistoni
“Way to go, Mary!”
$51.75Received this donation 6 days ago
Mary
“Thank you for the loyal support my friend!!! ❤️”
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Joanne Owen
“You go girl!”
$50Received this donation 7 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much sis!! ❤️ I truly appreciate your support each September!!”
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Patty and Paul Coppola
“Thank you for doing this every year Mary. We know it isn’t easy! So proud of you! 💪🏻 Ride. Mary, Ride! 🚴♀️ See you on the trail!”
$50Received this donation 6 days ago
Mary
“It’s a piece of 🍰! 🤣🤣 But seriously, thank you so much for always supporting this challenge each September…I truly appreciate it!! Yes, see you on the trail!!”
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Alice Mroz
$25.88Received this donation 6 days ago
Mary
“Thank you Aunt Alice!! Your support means so much!! ❤️”
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Debbie & John Sassano
“Cheering you on every mile, sister-in-law. XO”
$25.88Received this donation 5 days ago
Mary
“Thank you both so much for the support each year!! ❤️”
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Frank Calabrese
$25.88Received this donation 6 days ago
Mary
“Thanks honey!!!❤️❤️❤️”