Dennis Patigas
- National: 43rd
- State: 7th in CA
I'm Riding For
Eli
You were not doing well around this time. I asked a favor from a friend to ask if the Golden State Warriors will allow Eli to watch them practice but because of the COVID protocol, they won’t allow outsiders to get in their practice facility. They instead just sent Eli a signed Steph Curry Jersey. This made his day. We almost lost the authenticity card and Eli had to ask us to look for it. He was already gone when we found the Authenticity Card. I will surpasss my goal for this ride for you my Baby Boy
My Story
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!
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.
Eli died of brain cancer 5 years ago, one of the deadliest in the planet. It’s called Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). He didn’t stand a chance. He didn’t deserve it. It happened so fast. I’m still angry, there are more people in this fuckin world who deserves to have that kind of cancer but not him, nor these innocent kids.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
Eli’s best friend, Neo, is now in college, hoping to be an oncology doctor one day. 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. And one day to help Neo, help kids by curing their cancers.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Your support will change little lives. Your support will mean a lot to parents like me.
Thank you very much
My Challenge
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Your Signed Steph Curry Jersey
5 Sep 2026You were not doing well around this time. I asked a favor from a friend/ Team Physician before, to ask if the Golden State Warriors will allow Eli to watch them practice but because of the COVID protocol, they won’t allow outsiders to get in their practice facility. They instead just sent Eli a signed Steph Curry Jersey. This made his day. We almost lost the authenticity card when we got home, and Eli had to ask us to look for it. He was already gone when we found the Authenticity Card.
I will surpasss my goal for this ride for you my Baby Boy
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24.7 mi ride - Great Cycling Challenge Day 5. Ride #4. For the first time in many years I cleared Priestrock... - Saturday, September 5, 2026
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18.0 mi ride - 3 Sep 2026 - 18.00 mi Stationery Bike at Work - Thursday, September 3, 2026
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18.9 mi ride - Day 2 great cycle challenge ride 2 of 2. - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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18.7 mi ride - Day 2 great cycling challenge work from home ride 1 if 2. Children cancer research fundraiser. - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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18.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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18.8 mi ride - Work from home GCC great cycling challenge day.5 - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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$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.
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UCSC- Wilder Ranch
17 Aug 2026Our favorite trail. Eli was getting stronger riding his bike. He rode 20 miles during our last ride together. Not knowing he would be diagnosed the next month.
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$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 22 days ago
My Sponsors
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Valenzuela Paguia
$310.50Received this donation 17 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much po our family in Valenzuela Metro Manila. Tito Domeng, Tita Lucy, Gie, Tin, Rodel, Car, Rap, Jenn for your support and donation.”
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Anonymous
$258.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you so much for your generosity and support”
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Jon A
“THIS IS AWESOME! Love your message. Let’s click away some miles together, in honor of Eli for all the other kids out there”
$258.75Received this donation 27 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much Jon. Yeah, it’s about time to do some real riding.”
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Paul Davidson
“Dennis you're a good man, father and a great example to us all. God bless!”
$258.75Received this donation 23 days ago
Dennis
“How are you my friend? I hope life is treating you well. Thank you very much for your support and donation Paul. Your kind words, It really means a lot”
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Adoree Diaz
“This is a great way to honor your son’s memory, as well as help raise money for other children out there who are “in the battle.” Stand behind you for this journey.”
$103.50Received this donation 23 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much for your support Adoree!”
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Arlen Buriel
“Pedal that bike Dennis for Eli and other kids who got cancer!!! We support you 100%!”
$103.50Received this donation 27 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very Arlen and Andrew. This really means a lot.”
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Anonymous
“So proud of you for stepping up for this, bro. Wishing you all the success in reaching your goal!”
$103.50Received this donation 29 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much Bro. This means a lot”
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Iris
“Thank you for doing this for Eli and all the other kids. We wish you the best on this endeavor.”
$103.50Received this donation 27 days ago
Dennis
“Madamo gid nga salamat Day.”
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Anonymous
“Padyak lang ng padyak!”
$103.50Received this donation 6 days ago
Dennis
“Maraming maraming salamat. Padyakan na nga”
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phouthai khamvanhthong
“You can do 200 miles in your sleep.”
$103.50Received this donation 28 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you Kham. Thanks for the confidence, although I lost that kind of passion that I once had in cycling, in fact I lost interest in a lot of things but I’m hoping by doing this will kick start my passion in biking again. Atleast, trying to find a good reason to. Thank you again for your support. I’ll try not to disappoint. This means a lot”
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Sean La Brie
“You can do it Dennis. Easy Piezzy.”
$103.50Received this donation 16 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much for your support Bud!! Let’s go ride on your way back to SD.”
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Soriano Paguia
“God Bless Dennis! You can do it👍”
$103.50Received this donation 16 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you po Pa.”
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Timothy Valderrama
“I'm matching your donation and riding beside you as you raise towards this cause in memory of Eli.... Go! Go! Go!”
$103.50Received this donation 29 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much Tim & Shine for always being there for us. You are my very first donor and supporter.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$102.53Received this donation 21 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much Bro Rhey! You can ride w me next time”
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Bannuar Bergado
“Ride High for Eli”
$100Received this donation 3 days ago
Dennis
“Maraming Salamat Manong B sa pag suporta at sa donation nyo.”
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Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$100Received this donation 22 days ago
Dennis
“Jojo and Rick thank you very much for your donation and support for this fundraising.”
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Adrian & Len Reyes
“We’re glad that you’re doing what you love with passion and purpose. We believe in you!”
$51.75Received this donation 27 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much Adrian and Len. Hoping to find that passion back”
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Alex Valerio
“You can do it, bro! 💪🙏”
$51.75Received this donation 27 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you Bro for your support always. Please say thank you to Joy too.”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 23 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much for your donation and support.”
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Carlos Bellon
“Keep it up”
$51.75Received this donation 22 days ago
Dennis
“Thank you very much Pre! Let’s ride together!”