Carol Wood

Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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I've Ridden 417.6 mi My goal is 500 mi

My Rankings

National: 1190th
State: 64th in NY

I've raised $1,300 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Patty Job McGrath

This will be my 9th riding to continue the fight against this horrible disease. On March 12, 2024 my sister Patty lost her fight with Ovarian Cancer. This year I ride in honor & memory of my sister, determined with your help to eradicate this horrible disease. Your support and encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance 💖 https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/CarolWood1

My Story

29 Jun 2026

This September, I am taking part for my 9th year, 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.

Nine years ago when I signed up for my first ride, I was looking for motivation to keep me on a healthier lifestyle track and to do something productive for the community. I couldn’t have found anything better than combining my love of cycling and children. Cancer is a horrible thing for any person to have to endure, but for an innocent child it is unimaginable . At the time I had no personal connection with anyone dealing with cancer. By 2020 that all changed. My daughter-in-law Kelly, my friend Barb, both diagnosed and luckily both through the results of research and new treatments are doing well today. My younger sister Patty was not so lucky, she passed away last spring a victim of ovarian cancer. Last summer while riding my bike and getting ready for the 2024 challenge I was knocked off my bike by an inconsiderate motorist. The result was an ER visit and an x-ray that detected a small tumor. So 7 years after starting this journey, I became a member of a club that no one wants to join. I count my blessings that I have been one of the lucky ones whose spread of cancer was halted through surgical intervention. This has only increased my desire to help raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

Children are the most innocent and vulnerable. They should be playing with friends and going to school. They should be living their best lives, not fighting to live in a hospital bed.

So I am asking for you help. 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 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

744 mi Ridden

$760 Raised

2017
321 mi Ridden

$237 Raised

2018
856 mi Ridden

$1,056 Raised

2020
667 mi Ridden

$1,804 Raised

2021
626 mi Ridden

$2,914 Raised

2022
605 mi Ridden

$2,753 Raised

2023
225 mi Ridden

$2,540 Raised

2024
261 mi Ridden

$1,868 Raised

2025
418 mi Ridden

$1,300 Raised

2026

4,724 mi

Ridden

$15,232

Raised

My Challenge

26.4 mi ride - Saturday, September 26, 2026

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27.4 mi ride - Friday, September 25, 2026

Logged this ride 1 day ago
25.6 mi ride - Friday, September 25, 2026

Logged this ride 1 day ago
6.4 mi ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
32.3 mi ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
12.3 mi ride - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago
25.5 mi ride - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago
1.6 mi ride - Monday, September 21, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
26.2 mi ride - Saturday, September 19, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago
39.1 mi ride - Sunday, September 6, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago

My Sponsors

Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$277.43
Received this donation 3 days ago

Carol
Anonymous
$155.25
Received this donation 89 days ago

Carol

“Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation!”

Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation!
bob job

“thank you for keeping her memory alive”
$103.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

Carol

“Thanks Bob for your support. Patty is in my thoughts daily 💔”

Thanks Bob for your support. Patty is in my thoughts daily 💔
Janie Larson

“You go, gal! Bruce is riding with you from heaven. Thank you! ❤️”
$103.50
Received this donation 89 days ago

Carol

“Thank you Janie! Bruce was an amazing and inspiring person, I will be thinking of him with every mile!”

Thank you Janie! Bruce was an amazing and inspiring person, I will be thinking of him with every mile!
Nicholas Palmasi
$103.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

Carol

“Thanks so much Nick. Your support means so much to me!!”

Thanks so much Nick. Your support means so much to me!!
Robert Jordan

“Great job Carol!”
$103.50
Received this donation 65 days ago

Carol

“Thank you Bob for your generosity. Your continued support means so much to me !!”

Thank you Bob for your generosity. Your continued support means so much to me !!
Kat Zilboorg

“Love you Catol”
$100
Received this donation 3 days ago

Carol

“Thanks Kat. Love you! 💕”

Thanks Kat. Love you! 💕
Mauro Ferrotta
$51.75
Received this donation 3 days ago

Carol

“Thanks Mauro I appreciate your support immensely!”

Thanks Mauro I appreciate your support immensely!
Robin Capone

“Be safe.”
$51.75
Received this donation 89 days ago

Carol

“Thank you Robin! Your continued support means so much to me ! And your generosity will help benefit thousands of children.”

Thank you Robin! Your continued support means so much to me ! And your generosity will help benefit thousands of children.
Carol Wood
$50
Received this donation 49 days ago

Carol
Anonymous

“In memory of Sammy.”
$41.40
Received this donation 60 days ago

Carol

“Thank you for your kind donation and dedication to Sammy. I miss him so much 💔🐶”

Thank you for your kind donation and dedication to Sammy. I miss him so much 💔🐶
Barbara Alstadt

“Thank you for this important fundraising work”
$31.05
Received this donation 3 days ago

Carol

“Thank you Barb. I really appreciate your support!”

Thank you Barb. I really appreciate your support!
Anonymous
$25.88
Received this donation 3 days ago

Carol

“Thank you so much”

Thank you so much
Gail Thornton

“Thanks for doing this for such an important cause.,”
$25.88
Received this donation 3 days ago

Carol

“Thank you Gail! Your continued support means a lot”

Thank you Gail! Your continued support means a lot
Kristin DeWitt

“Great work, Carol!”
$25.88
Received this donation 3 days ago

Carol

“Thank you Krist. I appreciate your support!”

Thank you Krist. I appreciate your support!
Carol Wood

“Kick starting 2026!”
$50
Received this donation 99 days ago

Carol