Angela Greco

I’m riding 150 miles to honor Jimmy and other loved ones who have faced cancer. Every mile is for kids who deserve the chance to grow up and chase their dreams.

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I've Ridden 170.3 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1381st
State: 52nd in OH

I've raised $1,216 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jimmy

Jimmy was diagnosed with brain cancer in March 2006. Over the next nearly four years, he endured 15 brain surgeries, chemotherapy, and two rounds of six-week radiation treatments before he died on December 27, 2009, just two days after Christmas. His mother described him as “such a gentle soul,” someone who never asked why he was sick or questioned the cross he was given to carry. And somehow, through it all, gave the biggest hugs. What stayed with me was that, even while describing such a difficult journey, she also talked about the many blessings their family encountered along the way. That is why I ride. Jimmy should have been deciding what to study in college, spending time with friends, enjoying holidays with his family, dating, and planning the life ahead of him. Instead, he and his family were facing surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and a battle no young person should have to fight. I am riding in Jimmy's memory, for his family, and for every young person whose future has been interrupted by cancer. I ride because their stories matter, and because no family should have to face this fight alone.

My Story

13 Aug 2026

Wow. Seven years!

It’s hard to believe I’ve been doing the GCC for seven years.

What started as a way to stay active, get some use out of a bike I probably spent too much on, and escape a case of cabin fever has become something that means so much more to me. At first, I wanted to get out into the world in a safe way and figured if I was going to ride, I might as well do some good along the way.

Over the years, this challenge has taught me a lot about myself, about perseverance, pushing through difficult things, and continuing to show up. It has become important to me not just because of the riding, but because of what it has taught me. This year has brought some setbacks, and I know it’s going to be a challenging one. But that makes this year’s ride even more meaningful.

Cancer has affected so many people in my life. I lost both grandfathers to cancer, including one I never had the chance to meet. Other relatives and friends have also been affected.

It breaks my heart that children have to fight cancer when they should be growing up, playing, dreaming, and looking forward to their futures.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

This September, I’m once again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids’ cancer!

More than 15,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and sadly, 38 children die from cancer every week.

My challenge may be difficult this year, but what I face on the bike is nothing compared to what these kids and their families are going through. What matters most is raising money to help give these children a better chance at the futures they deserve.

I’m raising funds to support Children’s Cancer Research Fund and their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please consider making a donation. Every contribution helps.

Seven years of riding. Seven years of learning. Seven years of hoping. And hopefully, one day, a cure.

Thank you for supporting me and these kids. ❤️🚴‍♂️

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

77 mi Ridden

$523 Raised

2020
116 mi Ridden

$565 Raised

2021
127 mi Ridden

$681 Raised

2022
175 mi Ridden

$662 Raised

2023
127 mi Ridden

$710 Raised

2024
151 mi Ridden

$709 Raised

2025
170 mi Ridden

$1,216 Raised

2026

944 mi

Ridden

$5,066

Raised

My Challenge

Another Great Cycle Challenge Comes to an End - 2026

31 Oct 2026

Today marks the final day of this year's Great Cycle Challenge, and I have some mixed feelings as I wrap up another year.

This year didn't go quite as I had hoped. Between working more, dealing with weather that seemed to alternate between excessive heat and never-ending rain, and simply not being in the same shape I was in years past, finding the time and energy to ride was more challenging. I also wish I had been able to spend more time keeping everyone updated and sharing the journey along the way.

But this year was especially meaningful for a very personal reason. For the first time, I rode in memory of Jimmy, the son of my cousin and his wife.

Although I knew bits and pieces of their journey, I had no idea just how much Jimmy and their entire family had been through, or how long that journey lasted during his illness. Before the challenge, his parents were kind enough to share more of their story with me, giving me a much deeper understanding of Jimmy, his life, and the person he was.

I wanted to do more than simply dedicate my miles to his memory. I wanted to share his story and help honor the person he truly was. Having his parents open up and trust me with something so personal was a privilege, and one I am grateful for.

Learning more about what Jimmy and his family went through also brought home just how important this cause is. It's why we need to continue raising money for cancer research and bringing awareness to as many people as we can. Hopefully, through continued research and awareness, we can help prevent other children and families from having to experience this kind of heartache.

This is my seventh year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge, and while every year has had its own challenges and rewards, this one has given me an even deeper appreciation for why I keep coming back.

I especially want to thank those of you who have supported me year after year. Some of you have been following this journey since the very beginning, and seeing your names come up year after year means more to me than you know. Your generosity, encouragement, and continued support never go unnoticed, and I never take any of it for granted. I'm also grateful to everyone who has joined me along the way. It means a lot to have you all in my corner, and I'm thankful for each and every one of you!

My riding season may not have gone exactly as planned, but I'm finishing this challenge with a renewed appreciation for its purpose and a very special person in my thoughts.

Thank you for being part of this journey. ❤️Jimmy

Posted 5 days ago
15.4 mi ride - Ride with a Friend - Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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5.4 mi ride - End of 2026 GCC - 😕 - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

From Neighborhood

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27.3 mi ride - Xenia Station - Sunday, September 27, 2026

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8.5 mi ride - Rt 3 - Sunday, September 27, 2026

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22.1 mi ride - Sunday Trail Ride - Saturday, September 19, 2026

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15.9 mi ride - 15.89mi Road Cycling - Saturday, September 19, 2026

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16.1 mi ride - Beavercreek/Xenia - Saturday, September 19, 2026

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7.2 mi ride - Monday GCC Ride - Sunday, September 13, 2026

From Neighborhood to Neighborhood

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7.3 mi ride - 9/14 "Cool" Ride - Monday, September 14, 2026

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My Sponsors

Meghann Gibboney

“Thank you Angela for riding for Jimmy!”
$258.75
Received this donation 82 days ago

Angela

“Megann, I am so honored to ride in Jimmy's memory! Thank you so much for supporting my efforts to help find a cure! It was incredibly generous! - Angela”

Megann, I am so honored to ride in Jimmy's memory! Thank you so much for supporting my efforts to help find a cure! It was incredibly generous! - Angela
John & Michelle Bosworth

“Dearest Jimmy - we love you and miss you!! Thank you Angela for this awesome tribute to Jimmy. ❤️”
$250
Received this donation 70 days ago

Angela

“John & Michelle, Thank you so much for your generous donation. It means even more to me knowing I have the honor of riding in Jimmy's memory. I’m also so deeply sorry for your loss. After all these years of doing the challenge, I’m finding myself running out of ways to truly express what I mean by “thank you” and “I’m sorry.” The words feel so simple compared with the depth of what I’m trying to say. Please know how much your generosity means to me. Humbly, Angela”

John & Michelle, Thank you so much for your generous donation. It means even more to me knowing I have the honor of riding in Jimmy's memory. I’m also so deeply sorry for your loss. After all these years of doing the challenge, I’m finding myself running out of ways to truly express what I mean by “thank you” and “I’m sorry.” The words feel so simple compared with the depth of what I’m trying to say. Please know how much your generosity means to me. Humbly, Angela
Jim and Ruth Gibboney Gibboney

“Thank you Angela for riding in Jimmy’s memory and for taking an interest in his story. Your dedication and empathy are admirable! Keep safe and may God bless you!”
$103.50
Received this donation 71 days ago

Angela

“Jimmy & Ruth, I can't tell you how grateful I am for contuing to support me! I can't image what you and your family have gone through and hope this has only brought up wonderful memories of Jimmy. It means a lot to me that you shared Jimmy's story with me. Thank you! Angela”

Jimmy & Ruth, I can't tell you how grateful I am for contuing to support me! I can't image what you and your family have gone through and hope this has only brought up wonderful memories of Jimmy. It means a lot to me that you shared Jimmy's story with me. Thank you! Angela
John Crippen
$103.50
Received this donation 34 days ago

Angela

“John, Without fail, every year you donate to this cause and me. Your generosity means so much!!! You have no idea! Every year I think, "Thank God I can still physically ride my bike." Every year I think, "Can I still finish the challenge?" Every year I think, " Will I raise what I pledged?" And every year, somehow, I manage to do it, and every year my donors...people like you...always make my pledges happen. THANK YOU! Fun fact: your donation put my lifetime pledges over the $5,000 mark. 😁 Thank you for continuing to support this cause! - Angela”

John, Without fail, every year you donate to this cause and me. Your generosity means so much!!! You have no idea! Every year I think, "Thank God I can still physically ride my bike." Every year I think, "Can I still finish the challenge?" Every year I think, " Will I raise what I pledged?" And every year, somehow, I manage to do it, and every year my donors...people like you...always make my pledges happen. THANK YOU! Fun fact: your donation put my lifetime pledges over the $5,000 mark. 😁 Thank you for continuing to support this cause! - Angela
Lauren Black

“Thank you for riding for a cure for cancer in honor of my beloved cousin, Jimmy Gibboney! We love you, Jimmy!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 71 days ago

Angela

“Lauren, Thank you so much for your generous donation! I am so grateful that I can ride in honor of Jimmy this year. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. No family should. Thank you for supporting me, this cause, and helping to find a cure to childhood cancer so families won't have to go through this again!! Thank you! Angela”

Lauren, Thank you so much for your generous donation! I am so grateful that I can ride in honor of Jimmy this year. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. No family should. Thank you for supporting me, this cause, and helping to find a cure to childhood cancer so families won't have to go through this again!! Thank you! Angela
Kathryn Hamilton

“Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause. Prayers for Jimmy’s family”
$51.75
Received this donation 71 days ago

Angela

“Kathryn, Thank you for your wonderful donation! I have been participating in this challenge for seven years for many reasons, and it has become close to my heart. But it's not about me, and I know, with donors like you, we will find a cure. I am so grateful I can honor Jimmy this year and ride in his memory! Thank YOU for supporting such a wonderful cause! - Angela”

Kathryn, Thank you for your wonderful donation! I have been participating in this challenge for seven years for many reasons, and it has become close to my heart. But it's not about me, and I know, with donors like you, we will find a cure. I am so grateful I can honor Jimmy this year and ride in his memory! Thank YOU for supporting such a wonderful cause! - Angela
Kimberly Adams

“Go get ‘em, Angela!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 71 days ago

Angela

“My dear, sweet friend, my forever champion, my wonderful supporter! You continue to cheer me on, and I love you for it. Thank you so much for your continued support of this cause! Love, Angela”

My dear, sweet friend, my forever champion, my wonderful supporter! You continue to cheer me on, and I love you for it. Thank you so much for your continued support of this cause! Love, Angela
Paul Gibboney

“Keep up the good work Angela ! Have fun and enjoy the ride !”
$51.75
Received this donation 82 days ago

Angela

“Paul, How many years now? How many thanks can I say? As many as it takes! Lol. Thank you for coming through for me every year. I am so grateful! - Angela”

Paul, How many years now? How many thanks can I say? As many as it takes! Lol. Thank you for coming through for me every year. I am so grateful! - Angela
Trisha (Gibboney) Kahan

“Angela, Thank you for riding for Jimmy. He was such a sweet boy and he is missed so very much. Good luck with your ride. You are fierce! They even named a hurricane after you!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 79 days ago

Angela

“Trisha, LOL, I pray you are right! Thank you for saying so, because honestly, most of the time I feel like the complete opposite. I hope that I'll do him proud! Thank you so much for your donation again this year (if you forgive my "broken record" words of gratitude)! You all keep me going!!! - Angela”

Trisha, LOL, I pray you are right! Thank you for saying so, because honestly, most of the time I feel like the complete opposite. I hope that I'll do him proud! Thank you so much for your donation again this year (if you forgive my "broken record" words of gratitude)! You all keep me going!!! - Angela
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50
Received this donation 84 days ago

Angela
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$26.01
Received this donation 84 days ago

Angela
William Schirner

“Jimmy’s watching.”
$25.88
Received this donation 71 days ago

Angela

“Bill, Thank you SO much for your continued support! I'm sure he is and I hope I do him proud! 🥰 Love, Angela”

Bill, Thank you SO much for your continued support! I'm sure he is and I hope I do him proud! 🥰 Love, Angela
Anonymous

“Angela, Have a successful month! It's wonderful that you have devoted so many years to such a great cause!”
$25
Received this donation 85 days ago

Angela

“Thank you so much for your generous donation! It means so much that you will be helping me fight for a cure! - Angela”

Thank you so much for your generous donation! It means so much that you will be helping me fight for a cure! - Angela
Bibi Schofield

“You inspire me so much. Thanks for riding for a great cause”
$20.70
Received this donation 57 days ago

Angela

“Bibi, My awesome friend, my ever-positive, "you-can-do-anything" supporter, my take-me-as-I-am person...you are awesome! I'm so sorry, this thank you is coming late! You are such a light to everyone in your life, it doesn't surprise me that you would support me in this. In the 7 years I've done this, it has done so much for me, opened my eyes to so much, and helped me support this cause that desperately needs it. Thank you for helping me do that! It means so much to me that you did! I love you, my friend! - Angela”

Bibi, My awesome friend, my ever-positive, "you-can-do-anything" supporter, my take-me-as-I-am person...you are awesome! I'm so sorry, this thank you is coming late! You are such a light to everyone in your life, it doesn't surprise me that you would support me in this. In the 7 years I've done this, it has done so much for me, opened my eyes to so much, and helped me support this cause that desperately needs it. Thank you for helping me do that! It means so much to me that you did! I love you, my friend! - Angela
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!”
$17.14
Received this donation 57 days ago

Angela

“Thank you so much for your matched donation! It means so much to have so much support from committed sponsors! Angela”

Thank you so much for your matched donation! It means so much to have so much support from committed sponsors! Angela
Angela Greco

“Angela, Have a successful month! It's wonderful you've dedicated so many years to such a great cause! - Anonymous”
$25
Received this donation 85 days ago

Angela