Paula Smith

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!

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I've Ridden 58.5 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 449th
State: 3rd in UT
My Team: 16th

I've raised $2,998 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Amari

There are too many people among my friends and family, both adults and children, who have fought cancer or are currently fighting cancer. The most recent is a young great niece, who lived only 3 short years. This is a Good and Necessary Cause!

My Story

4 Feb 2024

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This year, I am riding for #TeamJoeStrong! Joe was just an average 3rd grader when he got the diagnosis that so many children continue to get. We desperately need research to help prevent and mitigate these diagnoses! That's why I am riding on Joe's Team this year.

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. Of those who survive, many undergo very difficult medicine regimes that are physically difficult and expensive. We need to do what we can to fund research so better and more inexpensive treatments can be found, so more of these children can enjoy childhood.

Kids should be enjoying life, not fighting for it. Parents should be able to enjoy it with them, too!

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund in their quest for a cure.

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 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

124 mi Ridden

Raised

2015
Ridden

Raised

2016
184 mi Ridden

$502 Raised

2019
400 mi Ridden

$689 Raised

2020
402 mi Ridden

$2,711 Raised

2021
315 mi Ridden

$2,336 Raised

2022
200 mi Ridden

$1,934 Raised

2023

1,684 mi

Ridden

$11,580

Raised

My Challenge

Paula’s 2024 GCC effort!

30 Sep 2024

Today is the last day of September. We have about two weeks to get the final donations in.

Unfortunately, I had some setbacks that interfered with my ability to meet the mileage goal I had set for myself, and I have reduced my goal to 50 miles, as a result.

Just because I have had some health troubles during the month of September is NO Reason for the charity to go wanting. You can STILL DONATE!!

I am recovering nicely, and my bicycle is in need of a tuneup—it is making a concerning noise with each revolution of the wheels. So I am planning to take it in to the shop this week.

The children who are battling cancer ALSO have had their setbacks during the month of September. And the Children’s Cancer Research Institute is working to find ways to mitigate those setbacks and find effective, livable treatments and cures for the cancers that plague the younger set.

Please donate as MUCH AS YOU CAN!! That’s all I can ask of you.

Thank you so much!

Posted 52 days ago
7.5 mi ride - Thursday, September 26, 2024

Logged this ride 53 days ago
10.0 mi ride - Evening ride on sept 25; date not accepted!! - Saturday, September 14, 2024

Logged this ride 56 days ago
6.0 mi ride - Rode on sept 25; date not valid in GCC - Saturday, September 14, 2024

From Home to Home

Logged this ride 57 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Rode on Sept 23, dare invalid in GCC system - Thursday, September 12, 2024

From Home to Home

Logged this ride 57 days ago
10.0 mi ride - Second evening ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024

From Home to Home

Logged this ride 59 days ago
10.0 mi ride - First ride for GCC 2024 - Saturday, September 21, 2024

From Home to Home

Logged this ride 60 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 72 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 72 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 72 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 72 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!”
$1,304.16
Received this donation 71 days ago

Paula
Patsy Sympson

“My sis, my Hero! ❤️”
$51.75
Received this donation 72 days ago

Paula

“Thanks!! Sorry I’m so late sending acknowledgement!!”

Thanks!! Sorry I’m so late sending acknowledgement!!
Anonymous
$36.23
Received this donation 70 days ago

Paula

“Thanks!!”

Thanks!!
Anonymous
$36.23
Received this donation 34 days ago

Paula

“Thanks So Much!!!”

Thanks So Much!!!
Anthony Stearman
$15.53
Received this donation 265 days ago

Paula

“Thanks, Tony!! Yours is the first donation, this year—after mine!! 💕😊. I appreciate it!!”

Thanks, Tony!! Yours is the first donation, this year—after mine!! 💕😊. I appreciate it!!
Paula Smith
$1,502.30
Received this donation 72 days ago

Paula
Paula Smith

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 301 days ago

Paula