Roberta Troyan

I am riding 300 mi in September in support of Asher, Jacob, and Branson. Please support my ride & challenge to fight ALL kids' cancers & save little lives.

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I've Ridden 105.0 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 771st
State: 44th in IL

I've raised $1,572 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jacob, Asher, & Branson

This September's ride is dedicated to 3 absolutely AMAZING young men. Jacob, diagnosed July, 2024, at age 11, with Fibrolamellar Carcinoma (variant of Hepatocellular Carcinoma), a very rare, aggressive primary liver cancer, primarily affecting adolescents with healthy livers, with a tendency to travel to other parts of the body. Jacob was a 6th grader with a gentle heart & goofy personality. He had a love for science & experiments, enjoyed the school's aftercare program, he called "his fun time". He loved playing video games on his PS5 & Nintendo Switch, lots of outdoor sports, but, most of all, he loved spending time with his friends. Jacob had a heart of gold & loved his parents & sisters with everything he had. Jacob lost his battle with cancer on May 8, 2025, just shy of his 12th birthday. The community, families, & friends threw a FANTASTIC "Paint the Town Green" event to celebrate his life. He may have lost his battle, but his legacy to fight Kids' Cancer, until no other child has to fight it, lives on. Asher, Jacob's friend, was diagnosed with FLHCC in his liver October 24, 2023 at age 12. Doctors took 46% of his liver but found that it had also spread to his lungs. Asher had a relapse in November, 2023. It was found in his bones & knee. Doctors have replaced his femur and one of his knees, with a chemotherapy regimen for 2 years. Asher has such a kind soul, is, actually, "thankful" HE is the one, & not his parents or sisters, dealing with this cancer! He is an adventurous foodie, loves to play on his Xbox, & a real cat lover. He's a class act, is not one to complain. Asher plans on being THE ONE to defeat this cancer. His goal? In his own words..."To LIVE!" See "Branson's Brave Battle" on FB to see the journey that he, very recently, lost his battle. These boys, & all children with cancer, are the reason I ride, & will continue to ride, until a cure for Kids' Cancer has been found! Let's Kick Cancer's Butt!! WE RIDE; WITH PRIDE!!

My Story

2 Sep 2026

My Great Cycle Challenge started about 2 yrs after becoming permanently disabled after an ankle fracture. While healing, I developed a severe blood clot in that left leg, which travelled up the leg, past my waist, nearly to my lungs. 6 days in ICU, then home with 2x/day for months of injections & the clot, finally, dissolved. Now, I'm left with RSD/CRPS, the worst pain condition known to exist. Now, thanks to GCC, I can ride, like in PT, and not just donate!

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge, for their, & my, 12th year, in order to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the U S.. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, & 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 & support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments & find a cure for childhood cancer.

This year, I'm riding for an extraordinary young man named Asher who is fighting a very rare form of children's liver cancer. I'm, also, riding in memory of 2 other young men, and friends of Asher's, named Jacob & Branson; each with very different stories, yet, they share(d) the same thing... Kid's Cancer.

Jacob & Asher's stories I have, highlighted in my Tribute section below. To hear about Branson's story, who just lost his battle, please go to his FB page "Branson's Brave Battle". All 3 of these young men have been incredible throughout their battles, & we pray for each of them, daily, along with ALL children who have been battling/fighting, when they should be living their lives!

Please support me by making a donation to help give kids who have, or have had, Kid's Cancer to have the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

With sincere thanks,

Roberta/Berta/Bobbi/Bertie/Big Bird/....😁

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 12 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

210 mi Ridden

$1,056 Raised

2015
225 mi Ridden

$1,020 Raised

2016
301 mi Ridden

$566 Raised

2017
255 mi Ridden

$1,038 Raised

2018
301 mi Ridden

$569 Raised

2019
301 mi Ridden

$1,135 Raised

2020
180 mi Ridden

$1,403 Raised

2021
301 mi Ridden

$1,431 Raised

2022
331 mi Ridden

$1,284 Raised

2023
301 mi Ridden

$1,996 Raised

2024
303 mi Ridden

$2,149 Raised

2025
105 mi Ridden

$1,572 Raised

2026

3,114 mi

Ridden

$15,219

Raised

My Challenge

15.0 mi ride - Day 19-We're kicking Cancer's butt!! - Thursday, September 10, 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.

Posted 3 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Day 9: IT'S KICK CANCER'S BUTT DAY!! - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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15.0 mi ride - Day 8: Thank you, sponsors, for helping me get my 12th GCC Jersey!! - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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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.

Posted 4 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Day 7: Set new pace to catch up - Monday, September 7, 2026

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14.0 mi ride - Day 6...not letting ear infection hold me down! - Sunday, September 6, 2026

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10.0 mi ride - Day 3..."trucking along" - Thursday, September 3, 2026

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10.0 mi ride - Day 2- Setting a pace - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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11.0 mi ride - And, They're OFF!! - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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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!”
$454.30
Received this donation 2 days ago

Roberta
Rhonda Walsh

“We're all so proud of you and are praying for a cure asap!!! God bless you for helping these kids. Love and prayers--The Walsh Zoo.”
$207
Received this donation 3 days ago

Roberta
Beth Stibgen

“So proud of you!”
$103.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

Roberta
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Roberta

“I wish I could thank you, personally, but your donation shows under "Anonymous". I thank you, on behalf of the children, The Great Cycle Challenge, and myself...I appreciate your sponsoring my ride & helping in the fight to raise funds for a cure. Your generosity will help so many children. Again, much thanks for your support & God bless 🙏🦋”

I wish I could thank you, personally, but your donation shows under "Anonymous". I thank you, on behalf of the children, The Great Cycle Challenge, and myself...I appreciate your sponsoring my ride & helping in the fight to raise funds for a cure. Your generosity will help so many children. Again, much thanks for your support & God bless 🙏🦋
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, so much, for your generous support for this cause. I wish I could thank you more, personally, but it says "Anonymous". If that is your wish, I will respect it. If it was NOT your intent, feel free to message me in Messenger, or email me at bobbitroyan1@gmsil.com so that I may thank you personally. Again, much thanks for your support.”

Thank you, so much, for your generous support for this cause. I wish I could thank you more, personally, but it says "Anonymous". If that is your wish, I will respect it. If it was NOT your intent, feel free to message me in Messenger, or email me at bobbitroyan1@gmsil.com so that I may thank you personally. Again, much thanks for your support.
KC Battisfore

“God Bless you for all you do Bobbie !!”
$103.50
Received this donation 6 days ago

Roberta

“Bless you, KC, for your continued support & generosity in this Challenge. On behalf of the kids fighting..."Thank you! You ROCK!". Love you & see you soon. God bless ❤️💚🧡💛”

Bless you, KC, for your continued support & generosity in this Challenge. On behalf of the kids fighting..."Thank you! You ROCK!". Love you & see you soon. God bless ❤️💚🧡💛
Rob and Jewels Butler

“Easy to go Berta!! Love you!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Roberta
Skaathun Family

“We are so amazed at all you are doing Roberta!! Keep up the wonderful job!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 4 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you Jenny, Carl, & family for you continued & generous support of me & this Challenge/cause. Your help over these years has gone a long way in helping The Children's Cancer Research Fund. Hope you're all doing well & may God bless”

Thank you Jenny, Carl, & family for you continued & generous support of me & this Challenge/cause. Your help over these years has gone a long way in helping The Children's Cancer Research Fund. Hope you're all doing well & may God bless
Ellen Cielocha

“Prayers for your health as you ride for this cause. Love ya”
$51.75
Received this donation 3 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you. aunt Ellie and Uncle Mike, for your continued support for me & this cause every year. We love & miss you and hope you're both doing, and feeling, well. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🦋”

Thank you. aunt Ellie and Uncle Mike, for your continued support for me & this cause every year. We love & miss you and hope you're both doing, and feeling, well. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🦋
Joanne Carnes
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Joanne for your kind support of this cause, these kids, and my ride. Your continued support means the world to me. Love you...see you in SASS Class 😻”

Thank you, Joanne for your kind support of this cause, these kids, and my ride. Your continued support means the world to me. Love you...see you in SASS Class 😻
Kenneth J Troyan

“So proud of you and all you do for the kids, and this cause. Love you. Now, go "Kick Cancer's Butt"!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 3 days ago

Roberta
Linda Mortensen

“Thank you for your dedication Bobby !!! We were relieved to just find out that our grandsons surgery & biopsy results showed a microscopic finding of carcinoma and no further surgery is needed. He is a lucky one - and I will continue to pray for others in the treatment & recovery journey.”
$51.75
Received this donation 11 days ago

Roberta

“That is fantastic news, Linda!! SO happy your grandson has no further treatments to endure 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you, my friend, for your generous support for each of my rides, and for this cause. Hoping this will be my last ride, as that would mean there is a cure, and ALL children will live healthier childhoods! Much love 💕😘🙏🦋”

That is fantastic news, Linda!! SO happy your grandson has no further treatments to endure 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you, my friend, for your generous support for each of my rides, and for this cause. Hoping this will be my last ride, as that would mean there is a cure, and ALL children will live healthier childhoods! Much love 💕😘🙏🦋
Donna Sellers
$31.05
Received this donation 3 days ago

Roberta
Roberta Troyan

“Starting off my sponsorship with my own donation! Best of luck to us all on meeting, or exceeding, our riding & monetary goals. WE RIDE, WITH PRIDE!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 31 days ago

Roberta