Mike Acosta

7years
Mike Acosta
I am riding 300 mi for my daughter, Casie Darnell. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 84.5 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 703rd
  • State: 48th in IL
I've raised $628 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Casie Darnell

Casie Darnell

I'm doing my part to help find a cure for this terrible disease. Please help me in achieving my goal. God bless you for your donation!

My Story

28 Aug 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.

Mike

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 519 mi Ridden
    $930 Raised
    2015
  • 343 mi Ridden
    $627 Raised
    2019
  • 502 mi Ridden
    $899 Raised
    2020
  • 840 mi Ridden
    $1,540 Raised
    2022
  • 476 mi Ridden
    $1,164 Raised
    2024
  • 502 mi Ridden
    $1,506 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $628 Raised
    2026
7years
3,266 mi
Ridden
$7,294
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.0 mi ride - 20.01mi Touring Bike - Sunday, September 6, 2026
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    Logged this ride 3 hours ago
  • 21.9 mi ride - 21.90mi Touring Bike - Saturday, September 5, 2026
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    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • $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 2 days ago
  • 17.1 mi ride - 17.09mi Touring Bike - Thursday, September 3, 2026
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 25.5 mi ride - 25.47mi Touring Bike - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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    Logged this ride 5 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 6 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 8 days ago
  • 30 Aug 2026

    I wasn't planning on riding in "The Great Cycle Challenge" this year because I hate asking for donations to meet my goals.

    The Challenge is for raising money for children's cancer. It's something I enjoy doing and I've participated for 6 years already, the last three years in a row.

    I know I'll be able to do the miles, it's the raising money part I hate.

    I've ridden over 3000 miles and raised over $6000 in all the years I've been riding.

    This year it's a little different though.

    This year it hits home.

    I know it's for children's cancer, but when it hits your own child, even though she's an adult, she's still my child, and it sucks even more.

    So it's in her name, Casie Darnell, that I'll be riding through the month of September.

    My goal is to ride at least 300 miles and raise over $1000.

    Prayers would be appreciated even more!

    If you feel moved to help, please donate.

    Just click the link below.

    https://childrenscancerresearchfund-transactional.cmail19.com/t/n/r-l-9bfa8731a2e311f1bc4035d1cad331bf-l-y-r-l/

    Posted 8 days ago

My Sponsors

  • John Scott
    “Miss riding with you Mike it been a while. Ride On our prayers are with you.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Mike Acosta
    Mike
    “Wow John! Thank you so much for your generous donation. You should be riding with me! They repaved the trail all the way from Harlem to Joliet. It's a smooth ride now. Thanks again Pal!”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Mike Acosta
    Mike
    “Thank you whoever you may be, but I'm pretty sure I know who you are. Truly appreciated!”
  • Vicky Orseno
    “What a great cause!! Thoughts and prayers for Cassie”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Mike Acosta
    Mike
    “Vicky, I truly appreciate your generous donation. Thank you so much for helping me meet my goal! Getting closer and it's only the first week! Thanks again!!”
  • Connie Kowalczyk
    “Keeping Cassie in our prayers. 🙏🤗❤️”
    $100
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mike Acosta
    Mike
    “Connie and Jerry, thank you for your generous donation. It was great seeing you both recently.”
  • Doreen and John Lawrence
    “You go Mike! Praying for complete healing for Cassie!❤️”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Mike Acosta
    Mike
    “Doreen, John, thank you so much for your charitable donation. Greatly appreciated. Thank you for your prayers for Casie as well. ❤️”
  • Kathleen Benbow-Reis
    $10.35
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mike Acosta
    Mike
    “Kathleen, thank you so much for your donation. It is truly appreciated!”
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