Chris Guarraia

I'm riding 1500mi in memory of Madeline Grace Guarraia & Tara Lynn Orlowski. Please sponsor me & support my challenge to fight kids' cancer & save little lives.

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I've Ridden 1,386.0 mi My goal is 1,500 mi

My Rankings

National: 1458th
State: 125th in FL

I've raised $1,105 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Madeline Grace Guarraia & Tara Lynn Orlowski

Madeline – You were a brave girl and fought your battle with cancer with the strength of a tiger. You're now free, but your roar lives on. Tara – Even with your fight with cancer as an adult, you always showed concern for others and cared how our families were doing, being one of the biggest cheerleaders for my kids' growth and achievements.

My Story

29 Jul 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.

In 2016, my cousin and his wife lost their daughter Madeline to cancer. She was only a few months younger than our daughter Madeline (then 10 years old). Our Madeline was hoping to one day meet their Madeline. This year, Madeline Grace would have been 19 years old. She is survived by her younger sister, younger brother, and her parents.

In 2025, my boss Tara lost her life recovering from a kidney stone operation. As a young girl, she battled and won her battle with childhood cancer. The treatment, however, may have caused the more aggressive form of cancer that manifested itself during the COVID years and while she was working on her Ed.D. Through the ongoing battle, she continued to manage our team and successfully earn her Ed.D. with grace. While the kidney stone operation was a success, her body couldn't handle the recovery and the cancer.

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 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,243 mi Ridden

$2,502 Raised

2021
1,373 mi Ridden

$2,578 Raised

2025
1,386 mi Ridden

$1,105 Raised

2026

4,002 mi

Ridden

$6,185

Raised

My Challenge

124.3 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge, Day 26 - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride - Saturday, September 26, 2026

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$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 21 hours ago
44.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 25, 2026

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1.3 mi ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026

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24.1 mi ride - Great Cycling Challenge, Day 24, Part 2 - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026

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26.5 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Final Week Push

24 Sep 2026

With one week left, I'm close to have raised $1000. I've just increased my mileage to 1500 because many of the kids fighting cancer can't ride bikes because of their treatments. The tiredness and fatigue I feel are nothing compared to what those little lives are going through, and I happily ride for them.

Posted 2 days ago
43.7 mi ride - Great Cycling Challenge, Day 23 - Zwift - Climb Portal: Crow Road at 125% Elevation in France -... - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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22.5 mi ride - Great Cycling Challenge, Day 22, Part 2 - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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23.1 mi ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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My Sponsors

Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$200
Received this donation 25 days ago

Chris
Michael Tomaszeski

“1500 in September!!!”
$155.25
Received this donation 21 hours ago

Chris

“Thanks so much for the donation, Mike! Now I definitely have to get to 1500 mi! lol”

Thanks so much for the donation, Mike! Now I definitely have to get to 1500 mi! lol
Jason Drake

“Thanks for your huge efforts to battle childhood cancer, brother!! Pedal on!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

Chris

“Thanks so much, Jason!!! Woot woot!”

Thanks so much, Jason!!! Woot woot!
Kirk Bucynski

“Ride on Chris.”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much for the donation, Kirk!”

Thank you so much for the donation, Kirk!
Michelle Immekus

“You are amazing for taking on this challenge for such an important cause. Wishing you a safe ride! The Immekus Fam”
$103.50
Received this donation 22 days ago

Chris

“Thank you and the family for the support, Michelle!”

Thank you and the family for the support, Michelle!
Buddy Cunill

“Supporting Chris in his wonderful cause of supporting family and friends. May God hear our prayers on behalf of all people we know who have cancer. Thank you Chris!”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Chris

“Thank you so much for the donation, Buddy! Peace and Blessings!”

Thank you so much for the donation, Buddy! Peace and Blessings!
Doris Carr

“WTG Chris!❤️🙏🏻👏”
$51.75
Received this donation 4 days ago

Chris

“Thanks so much for the donation and the encouragement, Doris!”

Thanks so much for the donation and the encouragement, Doris!
Doug Marker

“Ride strong brotha 💪🏻😎”
$51.75
Received this donation 23 days ago

Chris

“Thank you for your donation, Doug! Ride strong as well, brotha!”

Thank you for your donation, Doug! Ride strong as well, brotha!
Jaime Elliott
$51.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

Chris

“Thank you for the donation, Jaime!”

Thank you for the donation, Jaime!
Talia Hunter
$51.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

Chris

“Thank you for your donation, Talia!”

Thank you for your donation, Talia!
Thomas McDonald

“Great job!”
$51.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

Chris

“Thank you for your donation, Tom!”

Thank you for your donation, Tom!
Tiffiny Hewitt-Brown
$51.75
Received this donation 17 days ago

Chris

“Thank you for your donation, Tiffiny!”

Thank you for your donation, Tiffiny!
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!”
$42.86
Received this donation 17 days ago

Chris

“Thanks for the matching donation! Glad to be able to contribute in a small but very meaningful way!”

Thanks for the matching donation! Glad to be able to contribute in a small but very meaningful way!
Jan Bubbert

“I know from personal experience that research to try to cure cancer is very necessary still. You have my support on your challenge.”
$23.81
Received this donation 12 days ago

Chris

“Jan, thanks so much for the donation, my Zwift mate!”

Jan, thanks so much for the donation, my Zwift mate!
Mark Smith
$10.35
Received this donation 12 days ago

Chris

“Smithy, big time appreciation for the donation, my Zwift mate!”

Smithy, big time appreciation for the donation, my Zwift mate!