Matt Rafferty

7years
Matt Rafferty
I am riding 500 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 425.1 mi My goal is 500 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 296th
  • State: 12th in WI
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $3,593 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

23 Sep 2026

In September 2011, I finished treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Toward the end of treatment, I started biking as a way to rebuild my strength, beginning with a challenging 15-mile ride in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Cycling has stayed with me ever since and has become one of the ways I push myself and appreciate how far I’ve come. This summer, 15 years later, I rode 120 miles through the mountains of Colorado in the Triple Bypass. It was a pretty incredible contrast to those first miles after treatment. I know how fortunate I am to have had the chance to get healthy, grow up, and have adventures like these. That’s why raising money for pediatric cancer research means so much to me. I want more kids fighting cancer today to have the opportunity for many healthy years and adventures of their own.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,845 mi Ridden
    $752 Raised
    2020
  • 497 mi Ridden
    $724 Raised
    2021
  • 344 mi Ridden
    $87 Raised
    2022
  • 749 mi Ridden
    Raised
    2023
  • 1,102 mi Ridden
    $103 Raised
    2024
  • 1,242 mi Ridden
    $109 Raised
    2025
  • 425 mi Ridden
    $3,593 Raised
    2026
7years
6,204 mi
Ridden
$5,368
Raised

My Challenge

  • 11.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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  • 28.6 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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  • 17.0 mi ride - Peloton - 60 min Entertainment Ride - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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  • 19.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 21, 2026
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 20, 2026
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 18, 2026
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.2 mi ride - 60 min Power Zone Endurance Ride with Matt Wilpers - Monday, September 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 13, 2026
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 27.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 12, 2026
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.1 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, September 11, 2026
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    Logged this ride 15 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!”
    $1,388.61
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Gregory Mullin
    “Huzzah!!!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
    $133.31
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Jon Karunakaran
    “Get it brother!!”
    $104.79
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Alison & Chuck Christensen
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Emma & Andy Richter
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Jackie & Adam Bryant
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Liz & Bob Petersen
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Pamela Edwards
    “You are an inspiration!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Ron Rafferty
    “A very good cause, happy to help you get to your goal.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Tim & Grace Fereday
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Tori & Steven Cherry
    “Thanks for your amazing advocacy work, Matt! We hope you have lots of good candy to fuel the rest of your 500 miles and glad we got to be a small part of your riding summer.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • John & Jenna Richter
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Juanita Williams
    “Way to go, Matt!! So happy for your good health, close family and friends and life work…that all help you live fully and happily!💖”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
  • Kristin Scruggs
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Liz Riedel
    “Go Matt!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Way to go Matt!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 3 days ago
  • Jordan Berumez
    $20.70
    Received this donation 17 days ago
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