Vanessa Ross

Riding again. Every mile is dedicated to kids bravely fighting cancer & the families who stand beside them. Please donate & let’s turn miles into hope.

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I've Ridden 676.3 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 2650th
State: 243rd in CA

I've raised $656 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

5 Aug 2026

Hello, friends! 👋🏾

I hope you're all enjoying an amazing summer!

I'm excited to be back for my 6th year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to help kids fight cancer.

Every September, I choose to ride because I believe every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, dream big, and simply be a kid. Cancer doesn't get to choose its victims, but together, we can choose to make a difference.

Last year, many of you helped me raise nearly $5,000 during my final AIDS/LifeCycle ride, and I'll never forget your generosity. This year, I'm once again chasing miles with purpose, supporting kids fighting cancer through the Great Cycle Challenge and later riding the California Coast Classic Bike Tour benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.

Every mile I ride is dedicated to hope, courage, and the belief that together we can create meaningful change.

Whether you donate, share my page, or cheer me on from the sidelines, thank you for being part of this journey. Your support means more than you know.

Let's ride for the kids. 🚴💛

With gratitude,

Vanessa Ross

Team Movin' Groovin'

P.S. If we reach our fundraising goal, we just might make it back onto the Times Square Jumbotron in New York for the fourth consecutive year. Let's make it happen together! 🗽🚴

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

121 mi Ridden

$686 Raised

2021
223 mi Ridden

$1,000 Raised

2022
111 mi Ridden

$700 Raised

2023
296 mi Ridden

$503 Raised

2024
198 mi Ridden

$1,655 Raised

2025
676 mi Ridden

$656 Raised

2026

1,626 mi

Ridden

$5,200

Raised

My Challenge

6.1 mi ride - Bike Pick Up—Post SF-LA Ride - Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
45.9 mi ride - Finished: Day 8 Ventura to Pepperdine University - Saturday, October 3, 2026

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86.5 mi ride - Day 7: Buelton to Ventura - Friday, October 2, 2026

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86.6 mi ride - Day 7: Buellton to Ventura - Friday, October 2, 2026

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42.9 mi ride - Day 5: Oceano to Buellton - Thursday, October 1, 2026

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40.1 mi ride - Day 5: Oceano to Buellton - Thursday, October 1, 2026

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57.0 mi ride - Day 5: Cambria to Oceano - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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50.8 mi ride - Day 4: Cambria to Ragged Point and Back - Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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58.1 mi ride - Day 2: Santa Cruz to Monterey - Monday, September 28, 2026

From Santa Cruz to Monterey

Logged this ride 10 days ago
30.9 mi ride - Day 3: Monterey Loop - Monday, September 28, 2026

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My Sponsors

Hilda Pegueros

“Blessings being sent to you, Vanessa! Stay safe and hydrated. Love you!❤️ Hilda”
$155.25
Received this donation 44 days ago

Vanessa

“Hilda!! I appreciate you! Thank you! I will mail you my first published poetry book! :) Love you! Vanessa”

Hilda!! I appreciate you! Thank you! I will mail you my first published poetry book! :) Love you! Vanessa
Fay Darmawi

“Good luck Vanessa!”
$103.50
Received this donation 52 days ago

Vanessa

“Fay! Thank you for your kind donation! I appreciate you! Hope to see you soon.”

Fay! Thank you for your kind donation! I appreciate you! Hope to see you soon.
Kenneth Johnson

“I am soooooo proud of you :):):)”
$103.50
Received this donation 59 days ago

Vanessa

“Hi Ken! You’re amazing for your continued support! Thank you! 🙏🏾”

Hi Ken! You’re amazing for your continued support! Thank you! 🙏🏾
R James

“You are already a winner! Thank you for the cause.”
$103.50
Received this donation 58 days ago

Vanessa
Bruce Agid

“Go get em!!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 60 days ago

Vanessa

“Bruce!! You helped me get back to New York Times Square!! Yay!! 🎉 🙏🏾✨🤏🏾 I’ll let you know when I’ll be on!”

Bruce!! You helped me get back to New York Times Square!! Yay!! 🎉 🙏🏾✨🤏🏾 I’ll let you know when I’ll be on!
Maile Sandridge
$51.75
Received this donation 58 days ago

Vanessa

“Maile, thank you for your continued support! You're the best!”

Maile, thank you for your continued support! You're the best!
Amber Skyler

“Great fundraiser!!”
$25.88
Received this donation 64 days ago

Vanessa

“Hi Amber! So awesome meeting you last week my fellow Jetblue crew member 💙 I appreciate your support!! Vanessa”

Hi Amber! So awesome meeting you last week my fellow Jetblue crew member 💙 I appreciate your support!! Vanessa
Susan Eslick

“You make Dogpatch proud, Vanessa!”
$25.88
Received this donation 51 days ago

Vanessa

“Susan!! I learn from the best neighbor, YOU! I appreciate your continued support. Hugs, Vanessa”

Susan!! I learn from the best neighbor, YOU! I appreciate your continued support. Hugs, Vanessa
Anonymous
$35
Received this donation 49 days ago

Vanessa