Arden Virnig

I am riding 500 mi in memory of Mary Catherine Virnig. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 156.6 mi My goal is 500 mi

My Rankings

National: 163rd
State: 8th in MN

I've raised $1,580 My goal is $10,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mary Catherine Virnig

Mary was my daughter, she died on Thanksgiving day 2010 from complications of the treatment for ganglionueroblastoma. Mary fought hard for 4-1/2 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

27 Jun 2026

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 12 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
1,001 mi Ridden

$26,449 Raised

2024
933 mi Ridden

$12,696 Raised

2025
Ridden

$1,580 Raised

2026

11,113 mi

Ridden

$167,121

Raised

My Challenge

30.4 mi ride - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 12 hours ago
20.4 mi ride - Friday, September 4, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
Mille Lacs Health System Go Gold for the KIDS fundraiser

4 Sep 2026

Our MLHS colleagues donated $1,500 to support Arden’s Great Cycle Challenge ride and the fight against kids’ cancer!

Posted 2 days ago
Mille Lacs Health System Go Gold for the KIDS fundraiser

4 Sep 2026

Here staff have donned Arden's 30 jerseys he has earned over the 12 year legacy riding for GCC.

Posted 2 days ago
Mille Lacs Health System Go Gold for the KIDS fundraiser

4 Sep 2026

Our colleagues at Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) brought tears to our eyes when they chose Children's Cancer as the staff fundraiser. They purchased 141 T-shirts with profits dedicated to Arden's GCC ride.

Posted 2 days ago
30.5 mi ride - School route - Thursday, September 3, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago
40.9 mi ride - Timber trails - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

From Home to Home

Logged this ride 4 days ago
2026 Goals to Kick Cancer's Butt

2 Sep 2026

This year I became yet another degree closer to BIONIC. I added a right total shoulder replacement in May to my array of joints that set off alarms at TSA. Since I'm still re-building my muscles, and our daughter gets married in Alaska this month, I am reducing my mileage to 500 miles. I will continue to think of the families changed forever by childhood cancer on each one of those 500 miles. I believe in all of my loyal supporters so I will set my fundraising goal at $10,000. Thank you in advance for your commitment to funding innovative research that changes how we treat children's cancers. It is not enough to see Little Lives Survive. Current intensive treatments damage survivors' growth & development, as well as increase their risk for second cancers as they grow older. Your contributions fund fresh ideas and new approaches so Little Lives THRIVE.

Posted 5 days ago
34.4 mi ride - On The Road Again - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Logged this ride 5 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 55 days ago

My Sponsors

Bonnie and Gary Ives

“Bonnie and Gary were Mary Catherines Godparents and have supported this cause and our family for years. We lost Gary several years ago but he is with us in our hearts forever. I am sure he plays the Prince and His Panties( His spaniels) with Mary seated at his feet.”
$500
Received this donation 55 days ago

Arden
Jim and Joanie

“Thanks yu guys and it is great to have you back at Bethany.”
$200
Received this donation 55 days ago

Arden

“Thanks Jim and Joanie I appreciate your support.”

Thanks Jim and Joanie I appreciate your support.
Annabelle Hoechst

“Mary is forever held in our hearts! Keep fighting for families and kids facing this terrible disease.”
$103.50
Received this donation 47 days ago

Arden

“Thanks Ann, our families are what got us through this long journey.”

Thanks Ann, our families are what got us through this long journey.
Ginny Savaloja

“I appreciate all you do to keep this going. I lost my son Patrick last July after 25 years of brain cancer, seizures and all the collateral damage. I am proud of you for continuing to carry the torch . God speed, Ginny”
$103.50
Received this donation 23 days ago

Arden

“I am sorry for your loss. children who have suffered from solid tissue tumors have had little hope, it is heartening to see something on the horizon.”

I am sorry for your loss. children who have suffered from solid tissue tumors have had little hope, it is heartening to see something on the horizon.
Rebecca Muwanse Magara

“Thank you for your commitment!”
$103.50
Received this donation 10 days ago

Arden

“Thanks Rebecca I wish you had a chance to have met our Mary. This year is the first treatment that has been designed specifically for neuroblastoma patients. It is somewhat helpful to know that what I have done may have helped another family in the furture.”

Thanks Rebecca I wish you had a chance to have met our Mary. This year is the first treatment that has been designed specifically for neuroblastoma patients. It is somewhat helpful to know that what I have done may have helped another family in the furture.
Jayme Westling

“What a great tribute to Mary Catherine!”
$51.75
Received this donation 4 days ago

Arden

“Thanks Jaymie for the donation and all the great care you give to our patients”

Thanks Jaymie for the donation and all the great care you give to our patients
Arden Virnig

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$517.50
Received this donation 72 days ago

Arden