Mary Girouard
- National: 443rd
- State: 8th in IN
I'm Riding For
Finley Tyson Carter
On January 21,2021 Finley Tyson Carter gained his angel wings. This is my 7th year to ride in his memory. No child should spend more days in the hospital then they do at home. It isn't an easy thing for them or the family. Last year I rode in his memory while fighting pancreatic cancer. I wasn't able to ride my bike, but rode a Stationary bike and got my 100 miles in. This year I will try to ride again, while getting stronger to keep healthy and hopefully keep the cancer from coming back. . I know Finley is with me every step of the way. These children are my hero. They endure so much and some never make it. So help me raise money for these children. If Finley were here, he would be riding a bike with me. I ride so more children can have that chance. Finley rides on my shoulder with me every year whispering in my ear. You can do this, don't give up. He is my encouragement as I ride when I get tired. Please consider donating and plus keeping me in your prayers to do this challenge.
My Story
September 20,2024 I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I rode not even 50 miles because of it. I was hoping to ride 100 miles last year, but was only able to do 50 miles again, because I was so weak from treatment. This year I am going to try for 100 miles again. I trust God will get me through to do it. I know God has plans for me. I ride in memory of Finley Tyson Strong . No child should have to go through this . Last year I experienced some of what these children go through. It wan't an easy year. I have been out of treatment a year on July 3rd of this year. I pray God will give me strength to get stronger so that I can ride. We lose so many children to this disease. I am still riding for the kids, not me. Please consider sponsoring me this year by donating to this cause. I am now out of treatment but I still have many bad days. My heart hurts for these children. I can somewhat imagine what the children go through. I am 71 years old and have lived a good life. It is dear to my heart to ride and raise money for these children that aren't given a chance at life. Any amount is greatly appreciated. If you can help me raise money for this ride, it will be greatly appreciated. It isn't for me, it is for the children.
My Legacy
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301 mi Ridden$3,591 Raised2020
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238 mi Ridden$1,747 Raised2021
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301 mi Ridden$4,135 Raised2022
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171 mi Ridden$2,747 Raised2023
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161 mi Ridden$4,394 Raised2024
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110 mi Ridden$5,401 Raised2025
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Ridden$875 Raised2026
My Challenge
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8.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 4, 2026
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6.1 mi ride - 2nd ride for my challenge - Thursday, September 3, 2026
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September 2
2 Sep 2026Didn't get out yesterday because of the heat. It was 94 feels like 100. Just sitting on the front porch for 30 minutes and I was overheating. So today I went out before 8am and by 9 it was already warming up that I was feeling it. I got 5 miles in and came home. My legs felt good and my strength was good. I felt like I could ride 10 miles but the best took me over.
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5.1 mi ride - Hot today - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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$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 54 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.
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Cancer update!
17 May 2026The biopsy came back no cancer. I have more scans the end of this month. My prayer is that there still is no cancer. July 3rd week be a year since my last chemo. I will celebrate.
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Cancer
9 Jan 2026This year I will attempt to ride 100 miles again while fighting cancer as it has came back. It brings me closer to these kids a I have an idea of what they go through. Last year was very hard, but I beat the pancreatic cancer. This year will be harder as I fight this again as it has come back. I am weaker this time, but determined to do this again.
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$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 241 days ago
My Sponsors
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Laurie Mullet
“Mary, I am so happy to see you continue to carry the torch for childhood cancer. I LOVE you new trike and am so happy you are riding free of cancer and burden! You are so loved!”
$103.50Received this donation 53 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much for the kind words and donation Laurie.”
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Bobbi Foster
“I count it Joy to support Mary and her sweet spirit to continually give after all she has been through. She knows her healing is miraculous and she celebrating by giving to children suffering through cancer. I wish I could give more but I know the Good Lord will multiply this small effort. Go Mary, hope you enjoy each mile.”
$51.75Received this donation 3 days ago
Mary
“Thank you for your support. I am on my way to 100 miles. I have done 11 so far.”
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Reg & Iris Gustafson
“Mary, you are such an inspiration. God is good all the time💗💗”
$51.75Received this donation 54 days ago
Mary
“Thank you Iris. Good Bless you and Regi.”
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Julia Brabant
“Thanks for all you do!”
$25.88Received this donation 14 days ago
Mary
“Thank you so much Julia. It has been wonderful to get to know you and I look forward to sharing my story.”
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Mary Girouard
“Today I turn 71. I am making my yearly donation to the children for my birthday. My gift to them.”
$517.50Received this donation 54 days ago
Mary
“Give the kids a gift of life by donating to my ride.”
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Mary Girouard
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$124.20Received this donation 241 days ago