Paul Dougherty

I am riding 150 mi for in honor of my friend, Stella Waltemire. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 70.2 mi My goal is 150 mi

My Rankings

National: 151st
State: 9th in PA

I've raised $1,687 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Stella Waltemire

This was Stella on April 12, 2024! She is doing very well this year! She is now 7 years old and graduated 1st grade this past June! Please help Stella and me as we battle childhood cancers 1 mile at a time! #stellastrong

My Story

7 Jun 2026

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

I will be riding in The Great Cycle Challenge in honor of 7 year old Stella Waltemire. Stella was diagnosed with standard risk B cell ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia) on 3/1/2021! Doctors thought that she had beat cancer but it returned in December of 2023, just a few days before Christmas. Stella had a bone marrow transplant from her 6 year old brother last April. I am happy to report that even though it was touch and go for a while - Stella is thriving now! We have a lot more work to do! I am asking if anyone out there can help by donating to the Childhood Cancer Research Fund! Thanks to all that have helped me the past 6 years! God Bless! Your donations fund cancer research and helps develop new childhood cancer treatments with less toxic drugs to fight this rotten disease! We will do anything in our power to help bring that change to fruition. I am here to do my part to raise money for childhood cancer research and I hope my friends and family will do their part by donating to this cause! My dream is that we can find a cure for Stella's cancer and all the other children fighting cancer! Thank You!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

546 mi Ridden

$4,155 Raised

2019
740 mi Ridden

$5,156 Raised

2020
429 mi Ridden

$1,435 Raised

2021
608 mi Ridden

$6,329 Raised

2022
649 mi Ridden

$5,572 Raised

2023
436 mi Ridden

$934 Raised

2024
387 mi Ridden

$5,958 Raised

2025
Ridden

$1,687 Raised

2026

3,865 mi

Ridden

$31,226

Raised

My Challenge

30.1 mi ride - 2nd ride for Great Cycle Challenge on Three Rivers Heritage Trail - Saturday, September 5, 2026

Logged this ride 23 hours ago - View on Strava
40.1 mi ride - 1st Day of the Great Cycle Challenge on Three Rivers Heritage Trail - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
$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 12 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 12 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 31 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 79 days ago
Stella the Cyclist

7 Jun 2026

Stella is already in the "Ride To Finish" mode, getting ready for The Great Cycle Challenge" this September!

Posted 91 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 111 days ago

My Sponsors

Phil Henry

“Good work, Luigi, helping kids :)”
$150
Received this donation 31 days ago

Paul

“Thank you so much Phil for supporting the Great Cycle Challenge and research into childhood cancers! You really do have a big heart! We are fighting childhood cancers one mile at a time’”

Thank you so much Phil for supporting the Great Cycle Challenge and research into childhood cancers! You really do have a big heart! We are fighting childhood cancers one mile at a time’
Craig Holley
$103.50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Paul
DAVE DERRY

“Hey PD, your commitment to this cause is inspiring, and Stella's fighting spirit even more so. Keep up the good work and Ride to Finish for Stella. Great Job!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Paul

““Thank you David for the generous donation! It is like real magic the way that Stella has come back from her 2 battles with leukemia! It is because of superstarz like you that make it all possible!””

“Thank you David for the generous donation! It is like real magic the way that Stella has come back from her 2 battles with leukemia! It is because of superstarz like you that make it all possible!”
David Contardi

“Ride to Finish for Stella! The Legend of Washington Elementary rides again! Jami & Geet”
$103.50
Received this donation 27 days ago

Paul

“Thank you David and Jami for the generous donation! It is real magic the way that Stella has come back from her 2 battles with leukemia! It because of superstarz like yinz that make it all possible!”

Thank you David and Jami for the generous donation! It is real magic the way that Stella has come back from her 2 battles with leukemia! It because of superstarz like yinz that make it all possible!
Michael Gibbon

“Proud of you Pete!”
$103.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

Paul

“Thanks Heyes for donating again. I appreciate all you have done to help me in this fundraiser for all 8 years. It's an honor to call you my friend after 55 years! God Bless!”

Thanks Heyes for donating again. I appreciate all you have done to help me in this fundraiser for all 8 years. It's an honor to call you my friend after 55 years! God Bless!
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Paul

“Thank you anonymous donor for supporting me in The Great Cycle Challenge and the Childhood Cancer Research Foundation! I have seen the wonderful work they do in saving Stella! Hopefully we can help save a lot more children!”

Thank you anonymous donor for supporting me in The Great Cycle Challenge and the Childhood Cancer Research Foundation! I have seen the wonderful work they do in saving Stella! Hopefully we can help save a lot more children!
Jeff Matthews

“Ride don’t hide Luigi”
$100
Received this donation 20 days ago

Paul

“Thanks Big Jeff for the generous donation! I appreciate you donating each and every year to The Great Cycle Challenge!”

Thanks Big Jeff for the generous donation! I appreciate you donating each and every year to The Great Cycle Challenge!
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$77.02
Received this donation 12 days ago

Paul

“Thank you for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge as part of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund! These kids should be living life - not fighting for it! Stella and I are fighting childhood cancer one mile at a time!”

Thank you for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge as part of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund! These kids should be living life - not fighting for it! Stella and I are fighting childhood cancer one mile at a time!
Darlene Ciocca
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Paul

“Thank you Darlene for donating to the Great Cycle Challenge again! I am ecstatic about how well Stella is doing! I really appreciate your support over the years!”

Thank you Darlene for donating to the Great Cycle Challenge again! I am ecstatic about how well Stella is doing! I really appreciate your support over the years!
Anonymous

“Awesome thing you are doing!!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 9 days ago

Paul

““Thank you anonymous donor for supporting me in The Great Cycle Challenge and the Childhood Cancer Research Foundation! I have seen the wonderful work they do in saving Stella! Hopefully we can help save a lot more children!””

“Thank you anonymous donor for supporting me in The Great Cycle Challenge and the Childhood Cancer Research Foundation! I have seen the wonderful work they do in saving Stella! Hopefully we can help save a lot more children!”
Linda Brunson
$51.75
Received this donation 9 days ago

Paul

“Thank you Linda for donating to my fundraiser for the Children's cancer Research Fund! They do so much great work and help kids like Stella beat that wretched disease that affect so many little lives!”

Thank you Linda for donating to my fundraiser for the Children's cancer Research Fund! They do so much great work and help kids like Stella beat that wretched disease that affect so many little lives!
Lynda Dougherty

“Thank you Paul for participating in the Great Cycle Challenge again this year to raise money for children’s cancer research and hopefully find a cure one day🙏🏻. Ride To Finish 🚴‍♂️”
$51.75
Received this donation 33 days ago

Paul

“Thank you for your support Lynda! Behind every successful man is a caring woman!”

Thank you for your support Lynda! Behind every successful man is a caring woman!
Lynn & Mark Wachter

“Thank you Paul for supporting this case. Praying for a successful / safe ride.”
$51.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

Paul

“Thank you Lynn and Mark for your support! Stella and I really appreciate you donating to this cause!1 Month. 1 Goal. Fight Kids' Cancer!!!”

Thank you Lynn and Mark for your support! Stella and I really appreciate you donating to this cause!1 Month. 1 Goal. Fight Kids' Cancer!!!
Monica DAbruzzo
$51.75
Received this donation 29 days ago

Paul

“Thank you Monica, the best hairdresset is Western PA, for the generous donations to The Great Cycle Challenge! Your donation will help researchers find better ways to treat childhood cancers and hopefully a cure! God Bless!”

Thank you Monica, the best hairdresset is Western PA, for the generous donations to The Great Cycle Challenge! Your donation will help researchers find better ways to treat childhood cancers and hopefully a cure! God Bless!
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52
Received this donation 111 days ago

Paul

““Thank you for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge as part of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund! These kids should be living life - not fighting for it! Stella and I are fighting childhood cancer one mile at a time!””

“Thank you for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge as part of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund! These kids should be living life - not fighting for it! Stella and I are fighting childhood cancer one mile at a time!”
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52
Received this donation 111 days ago

Paul

““Thank you for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge as part of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund! These kids should be living life - not fighting for it! Stella and I are fighting childhood cancer one mile at a time!””

“Thank you for your donation to the Great Cycle Challenge as part of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund! These kids should be living life - not fighting for it! Stella and I are fighting childhood cancer one mile at a time!”
Ahb, thanks so much for giving back.

“Thank you, Paul for all you do for the kiddos. It makes a difference.”
$50
Received this donation 9 days ago

Paul
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50
Received this donation 3 days ago

Paul
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$50
Received this donation 111 days ago

Paul
Debbie Grasso
$36.23
Received this donation 31 days ago

Paul

“Thank you Debbie and Dave for donating to The Great Cycle Challenge! Hopefully the Doctors and researchers can find better treatments for childhood cancers! Together we are fighting cancer one mile at a time!”

Thank you Debbie and Dave for donating to The Great Cycle Challenge! Hopefully the Doctors and researchers can find better treatments for childhood cancers! Together we are fighting cancer one mile at a time!