For today only, ALL online donations will be MATCHED (up to $200K)!
Patty Hayos
- National: 334th
- State: 23rd in CA
My Story
It’s me again… and YES, I’m doing this thing again! 🚴♀️🧡
This year marks my 4th Great Cycle Challenge, riding and raising money to help fight childhood cancer.
Why do I keep coming back?
Because kids shouldn’t have to fight for their lives.
They should get to be kids—running, playing, going to school, riding bikes, making friends, driving their parents crazy, and dreaming about what they want to be when they grow up.
Sadly, thousands of children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer every year. Behind every one of those numbers is a child and a family whose world has been turned upside down.
That’s why I keep riding.
With the incredible support of friends, family and our community, here’s what we’ve accomplished so far:
2021 — 267 miles | $5,884 raised
2024 — 362 miles | $5,480 raised
2025 — 467 miles | $5,770 raised
That’s 1,097 miles ridden and $17,186 raised to help fight kids’ cancer. ❤️
And now it’s time to add to that number!
For 2026, I’ve committed to riding another 100 miles and raising $3,000.
The funds raised through the Great Cycle Challenge support Children’s Cancer Research Fund and their work to develop better, lifesaving treatments and ultimately find a cure for childhood cancer.
Every mile I ride and every dollar donated represents a little more hope for these kids and their families—and a future where fewer children have to face this disease.
So here we go again! 🚴♀️
If you would to support my ride this year, I would be incredibly grateful. Whether it’s $10, $25, $50—or simply sharing my challenge with someone else—it all adds up.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, donated, and followed along over the years. You’re a big part of why I keep coming back. 🧡
100 more miles. One really important reason. Let’s give kids more time to simply be kids.
My Legacy
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267 mi Ridden$5,884 Raised2021
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362 mi Ridden$5,480 Raised2024
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467 mi Ridden$5,770 Raised2025
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93 mi Ridden$3,111 Raised2026
My Challenge
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16.9 mi ride - Biked 16.92 mi on 09/20/26 - Sunday, September 20, 2026
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
6.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Monday, September 14, 2026
Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava -
9.5 mi ride - Sunday -Calero Biked 9.54 mi on 09/13/26 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
Logged this ride 10 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 14 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 14 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 15 days ago -
20.6 mi ride - Santa Cruz Adventures - Natural Bridges - Saturday, September 5, 2026
Logged this ride 16 days ago -
13.8 mi ride - UC Santa CRUZ! - Friday, September 4, 2026
Logged this ride 16 days ago -
14.9 mi ride - DEMO with the Fam! - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Logged this ride 16 days ago -
11.5 mi ride - UC Santa Cruz! Ride 1! - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Logged this ride 22 days ago
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!”
$955.68Received this donation 13 days ago
Patty
“A HUGE thank you to the incredible sponsors who made Matching Day possible! 🧡 You gave every rider and every donor the chance to make their efforts go twice as far — turning generosity into even greater impact for kids fighting cancer. Thank you for giving all of us a little extra power to do MORE! 🚴♀️🧡”
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Z W Builders Inc
$228.74Received this donation 6 days ago
Patty
“Hi Zack, Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation! You officially pushed me over my $3,000 goal, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your support. This is my fourth year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge, and it means a lot to me to have friends, clients, and business partners like you step up and support these kids. Your generosity helps give children fighting cancer a greater opportunity for better treatments, better outcomes, and hopefully a future without childhood cancer. Thank you again, Zack — not only for helping me reach my goal, but for being part of something that means so much to me. I truly appreciate you and ZW Builders! Patty”
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Angela Barkes-Draz
“You go get em girl!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“Some friends just become family — and that’s you guys! 🧡 Thank you for sharing in our adventures, supporting my crazy miles, and always being in my corner. Your friendship means the world to me. Love you guys!”
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Ben DeMarco
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“One of the greatest gifts of a small business is when longtime clients become friends and feel a little like family. 🧡 Thank you for your generous donation, your continued support through the years, and for being part of our journey. It means more than you know!”
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Bill Davidson
“Go Go Go!”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“Four years of friendship already — where does the time go?! 🧡 Thank you so much for your generous donation, your friendship, and for always cheering me on! Here’s to many more years, adventures, and probably a few more miles! 😂🚴♀️”
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Ed Kuh
“Have a great ride and it's wonderful of you to support such a worthy cause!”
$103.50Received this donation 9 hours ago -
Judy Litteer
“Go Patty!!”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“It's been four years of friendship already — where does the time go?! 🧡 I’m so thankful our paths crossed and for the laughs, conversations, and memories along the way. Thank you for your generous donation and, even more, for being such a wonderful friend. Here’s to many more adventures! 🥰🚴♀️”
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Katie Taggart
“This is amazing Patty!! What an awesome cause. Go get em!”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“I’m so fortunate to work with such wonderful people! 🧡 Thank you for your generous donation and for cheering me on. I truly value the relationship we are building— and love that together we’re helping build brighter tomorrows for kids fighting cancer!”
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Marie Bernard
“Go Patty!”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“Thank you so much for your support! 🧡 Your generous donation helps give more kids fighting cancer a chance at a brighter, healthier future.”
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Robert Stepp
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“Your mentorship, friendship, and kindness have meant so much to me over the years. 🧡 Thank you for your generous support and for always cheering me on!”
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USAuctions
“Go get it Patty!!!”
$103.50Received this donation 13 days ago
Patty
“There’s something pretty special about knowing you have good friends in your corner. 🧡 Thank you for always cheering me on and for your generous donation to help give these kids the chance to just be kids. You are the best!”
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Zhenghua Li
“Go Patty!”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“Thank you so much for your generous donation! 🧡 Your support means more than you know — to me and to the kids we’re riding for!”
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Bridgette Bennett
“Proud of you, Patty! This is awesome!”
$100Received this donation 26 days ago
Patty
“Bridgette, Having friends like you cheering me on makes those miles a whole lot more fun. Most importantly, your generous donation helps give kids fighting cancer a chance at a brighter, healthier future — and that’s what every one of these miles is really about. 🧡 Thank you for supporting me and being part of my Year 4 ride!”
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Anonymous
$100Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“I’m so grateful to have such supportive friends in my corner. 🧡 Thanks you for your generous donation to help give these kids the chance to just be kids—to play, learn, dream, and enjoy the everyday moments every child deserves. Your support means so much and can make a real difference. I truly appreciate your kindness.”
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David Cantey
“Good luck Patty!”
$51.75Received this donation 15 days ago
Patty
“Nearly a lifetime of friendship—how did that happen?! 🧡 I’m so grateful. . Thank you for your generous donation, your friendship, and always being in my corner. 🥰”
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Dennis Savage
“Good luck and do what you do. Thank you for riding for the kids.”
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“Thank you so much for your generous support! 🧡 We spend our days building beautiful spaces together, and today your generosity is helping build brighter tomorrows for kids fighting cancer. I truly appreciate your partnership and support!”
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Jane Stewart
“Way to go, well done Patty!”
$51.75Received this donation 13 days ago
Patty
“Aunt Jane, thank you so much for your generous donation and for always cheering me on! 🧡 Your gift helps give these kids something we all treasure — more time with family, more birthdays, more laughter, and more chances to just be kids. Love you! 🚴♀️🧡”
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John Dials
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“It’s pretty awesome knowing I’ve got such great friends in my corner. 🧡 Thanks for always cheering me on and for your generous donation to help give these kids a chance to just be kids—to play, learn, dream, and enjoy the simple moments every child deserves. Your support can make a real difference and I’m so grateful for your kindness. You’re the best!”
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Julie Henry
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Patty
“Thanks you for the chance to connect beyond the project! 🧡 I really appreciate your generous donation and helping give kids fighting cancer brighter tomorrows — more chances to run, play, laugh, dream BIG and simply be kids. 🚴♀️”
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Kim Hassing-Allan
“May the miles go by like a hot knife through butter.”
$51.75Received this donation 32 days ago
Patty
“And we’re officially underway! 🧡🚴♀️ A HUGE thank you Kim for my very first donation of the year! Your support means more than you know and is the perfect way to kick off this challenge. Here we go! 💪🧡”