Arden Virnig

10years All Star
Arden Virnig
I am riding 1,000 mi in memory of Mary Catherine Virnig. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 1,001.4 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 6th
  • State: 1st in MN
I've raised $26,449 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mary Catherine Virnig

Mary Catherine Virnig

Mary was my daughter, she died on Thanksgiving day 2010 from complications of the treatment for ganglionueroblastoma. Mary fought hard for 41/2 years after her diagnosis. She was a great athlete and student, she loved her family and friends. These young people left never to spend their lives with their families. You can still visit Mary's Caring bridge site and learn of her battle.

My Story

2 Sep 2024

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

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 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 722 mi Ridden
    $9,231 Raised
    2015
  • 984 mi Ridden
    $18,672 Raised
    2016
  • 1,048 mi Ridden
    $13,734 Raised
    2017
  • 1,110 mi Ridden
    $12,907 Raised
    2018
  • 1,140 mi Ridden
    $12,529 Raised
    2019
  • 1,083 mi Ridden
    $13,145 Raised
    2020
  • 833 mi Ridden
    $13,693 Raised
    2021
  • 1,091 mi Ridden
    $15,829 Raised
    2022
  • 1,011 mi Ridden
    $16,656 Raised
    2023
10years
10,023 mi
Ridden
$152,845
Raised

My Challenge

  • 42.8 mi ride - Over the Hill - Monday, September 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 86 days ago
  • 30.0 mi ride - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 87 days ago
  • 10.4 mi ride - Call - Saturday, September 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 88 days ago
  • 55.7 mi ride - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 89 days ago
  • 45.0 mi ride - Thursday, September 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 90 days ago
  • 50.2 mi ride - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 91 days ago
  • 9.8 mi ride - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 92 days ago
  • 33.7 mi ride - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 93 days ago
  • 11.7 mi ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 94 days ago
  • 19.8 mi ride - Saturday, September 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 95 days ago
  • 19.5 mi ride - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 96 days ago
  • 21.5 mi ride - SD black Hills - Thursday, September 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 97 days ago
  • 57.5 mi ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 99 days ago
  • 41.5 mi ride - Monday, Monday - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 100 days ago
  • 37.6 mi ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 101 days ago
  • 39.7 mi ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 102 days ago
  • 22.4 mi ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 103 days ago
  • 10.5 mi ride - day of meetings - Thursday, September 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 104 days ago
  • 33.2 mi ride - A broken cable - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 105 days ago
  • 37.1 mi ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 105 days ago
  • $10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 105 days ago
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 105 days ago
  • 57.3 mi ride - Thank God for Bear Tracks - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 107 days ago
  • 40.3 mi ride - Raccoon Rumble - Sunday, September 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 108 days ago
  • 40.7 mi ride - School route - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 109 days ago
  • 41.8 mi ride - Garrison then home through Pine Center. - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 110 days ago
  • 36.0 mi ride - Late for a meeting - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 111 days ago
  • 43.5 mi ride - Winds of September - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 112 days ago
  • 42.3 mi ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 113 days ago
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 113 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 113 days ago
  • 38.4 mi ride - Timber trails backwards - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 114 days ago
  • 31.5 mi ride - School Road - Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 115 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 148 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 148 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 148 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 148 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!”
    $7,877.82
    Received this donation 104 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks you guys for all the work you put into making this event better and better”
  • Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation
    “The Foundation is proud of the work you do every day for our community. We’re happy to support this cause and we miss your Mary too. Ride on, Arden, and be safe.”
    $1,000
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “I can't begin to thank on the Foundation for what you do in our community Thank-you all so much.”
  • Sheila Galegher
    “Ride well and safely!”
    $776.25
    Received this donation 113 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks so much Sheila, take care we would love to hear of your latest adventures.”
  • Veronica Ives-Virnig
    “Arden we may not be physically on the bike and helping you pedal but we are spiritually behind you every pedal you push.”
    $520
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Boon Doggie, I will always remember giggling when she heard your nickname was Boon Doggie. She loved it just as she loved you and Gary.”
  • Donna Virnig
    “Go Bro!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 97 days ago
  • Janice Lee-Virnig
    “May the potholes and ticks be few and the wind be at your back! Thanks for all you do for cancer research!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thank-you guys so much for your support, it has been fun to watch your campaign from afar.”
  • Anonymous
    $517.50
    Received this donation 105 days ago
  • Kurt Towler
    “Thanks, Arden, for doing everything you do!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thank you Kurt, hope all is well with you.”
  • Matching gift from Midland National on behalf of Trisha Anderson
    $500
    Received this donation 77 days ago
  • Sue and Tom Bracken
    $500
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Sue and Tom, what are your travel adventure plans.”
  • Anonymous
    $414
    Received this donation 105 days ago
  • Jessica Virnig
    “Keep going Uncle Arden! You're an inspiration to us all!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Jess, sure we couldn't recruit a radiology tech. We don't have forest fires.”
  • Christine Meyer
    “Woohoo!! GO, ARDEN! Stay safe out there. We love you--see you in SD. Tina and James”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Tina and James. Looking forward to seeing you in SD”
  • Erin Novak
    “Thinking of you and Patti often. You are such an inspiration.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 146 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Erin hope yoou are have had a great summer with the boys.”
  • Jan and Tom Hardel
    “Thanks for your dedication to this great cause, Arden... Safe, Happy Trails!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Tom and Jan, hoping that my shoulder will be good for skiing this winter”
  • Linda and John Kaufmann
    “A worthy cause, a worthy warrior. Love you, brother!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Can't wait to see you in SD the Canadian tour looks great.”
  • Paul Kieber
    $274.28
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Paul I wish you could have seen Sarah and Mary's version Of "Big Butts"”
  • Annabelle and Don Hoechst
    “May the wind blow at your back and whisper peace in your ear. Mary is so proud.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “She does seem to keep her wings hovering around me, thanks for the donation.”
  • Dominic Ehman
    $258.75
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Arden Virnig
    Arden
    “Thanks Dom,hope the school year has had a good start for your family.”
  • Trisha Anderson
    “Great work & glad the weather cooperates for you to get your riding done! I thank God each day that he put you, Patti, Mary, Sarah, Zac & Sam in my life! Couldn't have asked for a better 'second family'. Love you all, T-Bird”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 86 days ago
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