Pam Pinkley

I have a goal to ride at least 200 miles to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 140.5 mi My goal is 200 mi

My Rankings

National: 721st
State: 46th in IL
My Team: 1st

I've raised $2,214 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

My Story

1 Sep 2024

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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

228 mi Ridden

$1,200 Raised

2017
136 mi Ridden

$1,188 Raised

2018
202 mi Ridden

$1,810 Raised

2019
201 mi Ridden

$605 Raised

2020
163 mi Ridden

Raised

2021
253 mi Ridden

$1,281 Raised

2023

1,324 mi

Ridden

$8,504

Raised

My Challenge

9-25-24 Update

26 Sep 2024

Two weeks ago, while riding to Woodstock, my cycling came to an abrupt halt when I hit the pavement! The adrenaline kicked in and helped me finish the 20+ mile ride. Thank God for safety gear! The helmet saved my head but I fractured a rib and soon realized that I had to take a step back. The other day I did a 1 mile test ride in the neighborhood. Last night I set up my old road bike on the trainer, put air in the tires and rode 19 miles. What I am experiencing is nothing in comparison to the suffering the kids endure with cancer! Please support my challenge to raise $2500 before the end of this month and I will try super hard to get to the 200 mile marker.

Posted 69 days ago
19.0 mi ride - Back in the action - Tuesday, September 24, 2024

From Rainy Day - Trainer Ride to Fuji - Basement Ride

Logged this ride 70 days ago
1.0 mi ride - Fractured Rib Test Ride - Friday, September 20, 2024

From There and back and around and about to In the neighborhood

Logged this ride 70 days ago
24.0 mi ride - Woodstock Night Ride with a wipe out - Tuesday, September 10, 2024

From Crystal Lake

Logged this ride 83 days ago
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 84 days 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 84 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 84 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 84 days ago
22.0 mi ride - A Familiar Route - And a Deer Sighting - Monday, September 9, 2024

Logged this ride 86 days ago
20.0 mi ride - Cycle to Chroma & Back Dodging the Rain - Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Logged this ride 88 days ago
12.0 mi ride - Chroma, Home w/Detour - Wednesday, September 4, 2024

From McHenry to Crystal Lake

Logged this ride 88 days ago
10.0 mi ride - Ride to Chroma - Tuesday, September 3, 2024

From Crystal Lake to McHenry

Logged this ride 88 days ago
32.5 mi ride - Farmer’s Market & Union-First Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Logged this ride 92 days ago

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!”
$926.25
Received this donation 83 days ago

Pam
Joyce Cadieux

“Ride safe! Kick Cancer’s Butt!”
$500
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam
Thomas Bolger

“Keep rolling Pam!”
$124.20
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam

“Tom! Awesome! Thanks for your support!!!”

Tom! Awesome! Thanks for your support!!!
BK Goto

“You are amazing!”
$103.50
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam

“Thank you so much for supporting this charity foundation that helps kids fighting cancer with your generous donation. I appreciate your support too! I tried to start out strong, putting I. 120 mikes in the first 10 days and hope to finish strong. Just taking a break (no pun intended). You are awesome!”

Thank you so much for supporting this charity foundation that helps kids fighting cancer with your generous donation. I appreciate your support too! I tried to start out strong, putting I. 120 mikes in the first 10 days and hope to finish strong. Just taking a break (no pun intended). You are awesome!
Wendy Pinkley
$103.50
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam

“Wendy, Thank you so much for the generous donation. So far I have ridden 120 miles of the 200 I pledged to ride. On the evening of September 10th I had an unfortunate mishap, where I lost control of my bike. My head (wearing a helmet) hit the pavement and I fractured a rib! My goal is to try to get back on and put in a few miles before the end of the month. I did a 1 mile test ride the other day. Mom wasn’t happy with me for doing that. Anyway, the important thing is that the kids fighting cancer are grateful for your support and so am I. Thank you again!”

Wendy, Thank you so much for the generous donation. So far I have ridden 120 miles of the 200 I pledged to ride. On the evening of September 10th I had an unfortunate mishap, where I lost control of my bike. My head (wearing a helmet) hit the pavement and I fractured a rib! My goal is to try to get back on and put in a few miles before the end of the month. I did a 1 mile test ride the other day. Mom wasn’t happy with me for doing that. Anyway, the important thing is that the kids fighting cancer are grateful for your support and so am I. Thank you again!
Carol Hagan

“You amaze me with your energy and dedication to this cause for kids with cancer. I hope one day there will finally be a cure. You have a very good heart. Be safe out there and kick cancer's butt!”
$100
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam

“Thanks Mom, for your generous donation! Your support means so much to us! I’m hoping to ride again soon… maybe even on the trainer instead of the road. Love you! 🙋🏻‍♀️❤️”

Thanks Mom, for your generous donation! Your support means so much to us! I’m hoping to ride again soon… maybe even on the trainer instead of the road. Love you! 🙋🏻‍♀️❤️
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!”
$83.92
Received this donation 83 days ago

Pam
Michele Wagner
$72.45
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam

“Michele, I’m on the mend and hope to be able to get back on the bike soon! Your supper means so much! Thank you for your generosity!”

Michele, I’m on the mend and hope to be able to get back on the bike soon! Your supper means so much! Thank you for your generosity!
Anonymous
$62.10
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam

“Thank you for supporting this charity, which really means a lot to the children and to me too! On the evening of Sept. 10th I had an unfortunate mishap… crashed and hit the pavement pretty hard. Not realizing the extent of injury I still put in over 20 miles that evening. Later that night it was evident that I was not ok. Tot turns out I fractured a rib. It made me mad because I want to ride. I’m planning on trying to still get in more miles before the end of the month. Just taking a break. My injury is nothing compared to the pain and suffering the kids go through with fighting cancer! Thank you for your very generous donation!”

Thank you for supporting this charity, which really means a lot to the children and to me too! On the evening of Sept. 10th I had an unfortunate mishap… crashed and hit the pavement pretty hard. Not realizing the extent of injury I still put in over 20 miles that evening. Later that night it was evident that I was not ok. Tot turns out I fractured a rib. It made me mad because I want to ride. I’m planning on trying to still get in more miles before the end of the month. Just taking a break. My injury is nothing compared to the pain and suffering the kids go through with fighting cancer! Thank you for your very generous donation!
Tom Elliott

“Go get em killer”
$51.75
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam

“Tom, Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!”

Tom, Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!
Donna Van Winkle
$50
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam

“Hello Donna 🙋🏻‍♀️ The kids fighting cancer are very grateful of the supper of people like you! I am too. So far I have ridden 120 miles of the 200 I pledged to ride. On the evening of September 10th I had an unfortunate mishap, where I lost control of my bike. My head (wearing a helmet) hit the pavement and I fractured a rib! My goal is to try to get back on and put in a few miles before the end of the month. I did a 1 mile test ride the other day. Mom wasn’t happy with me for doing that. I started strong and hope to be able to ride again soon. Thank you again for your generous donation.”

Hello Donna 🙋🏻‍♀️ The kids fighting cancer are very grateful of the supper of people like you! I am too. So far I have ridden 120 miles of the 200 I pledged to ride. On the evening of September 10th I had an unfortunate mishap, where I lost control of my bike. My head (wearing a helmet) hit the pavement and I fractured a rib! My goal is to try to get back on and put in a few miles before the end of the month. I did a 1 mile test ride the other day. Mom wasn’t happy with me for doing that. I started strong and hope to be able to ride again soon. Thank you again for your generous donation.
Anonymous

“Today is matching donation day! Let's go! Kick Cancer's Butt with support for Pam!”
$36.23
Received this donation 84 days ago

Pam

“Thanks for that inspiring message and generous donation! It’s truly appreciated!”

Thanks for that inspiring message and generous donation! It’s truly appreciated!