Mario Minelli

9years All Star
Mario Minelli
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!
I've Ridden 502.2 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 3087th
  • State: 20th in AR
  • My Team: 8th
I've raised $672 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My beautiful daughter Sofia Minelli who will forever be 8 years old.

My beautiful daughter Sofia Minelli who will forever be 8 years old.

Sofia Camille Minelli loved life. She was kind hearted, compassionate, and a lover of animals. She was very athletic with a healthy, competitive spirit, but didn't take it too seriously if things didn't go her way. I always told her to not worry about getting dirty or "skinning" her knees cause she was a kid, and that's her job. She took special interest in playing hard at various parks where she loved to climb, swing, and especially enjoyed the 'monkey bars'.

My Story

10 Sep 2024

This September, I am taking part in the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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.

Unfortunately, our Sofia is included in that horrible statistic. However, she is not and was not a number to us. She was our little girl.

Everything in her future and our future with her was taken away. Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Did you know that less than 4% of cancer research dollars go towards children's cancer? By supporting this challenge you can help fund research thru a charity that is specific to children's cancer--the Children's Cancer Research Fund will be able to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you,

Mario

(Sofia’s dad)

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 518 mi Ridden
    $3,356 Raised
    2016
  • 543 mi Ridden
    $1,858 Raised
    2017
  • 703 mi Ridden
    $2,880 Raised
    2018
  • 501 mi Ridden
    $675 Raised
    2019
  • 560 mi Ridden
    $664 Raised
    2020
  • 566 mi Ridden
    $1,134 Raised
    2021
  • 581 mi Ridden
    $1,085 Raised
    2022
  • 501 mi Ridden
    $650 Raised
    2023
9years
4,975 mi
Ridden
$12,974
Raised

My Challenge

  • 50.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 86 days ago - View on Strava
  • 51.5 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Saturday, September 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 87 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.7 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 88 days ago - View on Strava
  • 27.2 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 89 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.8 mi ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 89 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.6 mi ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 90 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.5 mi ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 91 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.0 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 93 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.3 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 76.1 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.4 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Friday, September 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 95 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.6 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 96 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.5 mi ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.1 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 100 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.8 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 101 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.2 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 102 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 104 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 104 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 105 days ago
  • 9.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 105 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 105 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 105 days ago
  • 19.4 mi ride - Lunch Mountain Bike Ride - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 108 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.7 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 110 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.9 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 111 days ago - View on Strava
  • 9.7 mi ride - Lunch Mountain Bike Ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 113 days ago - View on Strava
  • 29.4 mi ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 114 days ago - View on Strava
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My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $222.19
    Received this donation 104 days ago
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $102.53
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Mario Minelli
    Mario
    “Wow, Amy! Thank you so much for your support. -Mario”
  • Bree Peterson
    “I always wish there was more I could do to help fight the monster. Keep on riding Mario”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 85 days ago
    Mario Minelli
    Mario
    “Wow, Bree! Just when I thought all donations were in, what a nice surprise it was to receive a generous donation on the last day of the challenge. Thank you for your continued support!”
  • Pam Phillips
    “I will always support this cause; thank you for reaching out. Happy Trails!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 104 days ago
    Mario Minelli
    Mario
    “No, thank you! Wow—thanks for the donation. You put me over my $500 goal.”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $50
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Mario Minelli
    Mario
    “Thank you for your support and donation. You’ve helped me reach my goal for 2024. Much appreciated, Mario”
  • Anonymous
    $50
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Mario Minelli
    Mario
    “Thank you so much for your donation! Your contribution has pushed my total to $589 and our team total (Team Monkey Bars) over $11.9k raised just this year! You are helping the GCC beat cancer.”
  • Ashley & Alec McGinn
    “Always happy to support you and this cause. Happy riding!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Mario Minelli
    Mario
    “Hey Ashley… thank you so much for your support!!”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $26.01
    Received this donation 105 days ago
    Mario Minelli
    Mario
    “Thanks again for your continued support!! Much appreciated, Mario”
  • Facebook Fundraiser Donation
    $10.70
    Received this donation 92 days ago
    Mario Minelli
    Mario
    “Thank you so much for your donation and support. You've helped me reach my 2024 goal!”
  • Anonymous
    $50
    Received this donation 105 days ago
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