David Zilkowski

I am riding 400 mi for Chase and Mary Kent. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 24.7 mi My goal is 400 mi

My Rankings

National: 626th
State: 21st in NJ
My Team: 6th

I've raised $660 My goal is $3,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Chase and Mary Kent

Chase is a survivor and great supporter to the cause to end childhood cancer. He is an inspiration.

My Story

15 May 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.

David

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

244 mi Ridden

$2,426 Raised

2018
266 mi Ridden

$2,788 Raised

2019
303 mi Ridden

$4,747 Raised

2020
403 mi Ridden

$7,766 Raised

2021
134 mi Ridden

$7,609 Raised

2022
508 mi Ridden

$10,623 Raised

2023
539 mi Ridden

$7,924 Raised

2024
582 mi Ridden

$8,450 Raised

2025
Ridden

$660 Raised

2026

3,004 mi

Ridden

$52,994

Raised

My Challenge

24.7 mi ride - Tarrytown to Ossining to Tappen Zee loop - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
$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 15 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 34 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 34 days ago

My Sponsors

Friends of the Waldwick Library

“Dave, We all admire your dedication to riding for Kids with Cancer. Your statistics are amazing and we wish you the very best as you ride this year. Be careful and enjoy your rides. We thank you for all you do for us we’re all rooting for you! Your Friends”
$255
Received this donation 15 days ago

David

“Dear Friends! Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!”

Dear Friends! Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 34 days ago

David

“Thank you for the generous donation! This Month I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!””

Thank you for the generous donation! This Month I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!”
Bruce & JoAnn Mitchell

“Very best wishes to an outstanding supporter of this outstanding cause!”
$100
Received this donation 26 days ago

David

“Bruce and JoAnn, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!”

Bruce and JoAnn, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!
Dan & Wendy Dunn

“Good luck and safe riding ! Great cause 😊”
$51.75
Received this donation 34 days ago

David

“Dan and Wendy, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!”

Dan and Wendy, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!
Diane Rowles
$51.75
Received this donation 34 days ago

David

“Diane, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!”

Diane, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!
james obrist
$51.75
Received this donation 34 days ago

David

“Uncle Jim and Aunt Carole, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!”

Uncle Jim and Aunt Carole, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!
Tom & Michele Sabiel

“Great job Dave!”
$25.88
Received this donation 17 days ago

David

“Tom and Michele, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!”

Tom and Michele, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start!
Amy Griffin

“Here’s to another successful event for you!”
$20.70
Received this donation 56 days ago

David

“Amy and Paul, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start! Thank you especially for kicking off this year's fundraising, it is always nice to see that 0 turn to $$.”

Amy and Paul, Thank you for the generous donation! This week I start year 9 of my riding for the Great Cycle Challenge in support Children's Cancer Research Fund. I appreciate that you took donated before the miles start to count in September and I'm excited to have my fundraising off to a great start! Thank you especially for kicking off this year's fundraising, it is always nice to see that 0 turn to $$.