Paula Smith
- National: 455th
- State: 3rd in UT
- My Team: 16th
I'm Riding For
Amari
There are too many people among my friends and family, both adults and children, who have fought cancer or are currently fighting cancer. The most recent is a young great niece, who lived only 3 short years. This is a Good and Necessary Cause!
My Story
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! This year, I am riding for #TeamJoeStrong! Joe was just an average 3rd grader when he got the diagnosis that so many children continue to get. We desperately need research to help prevent and mitigate these diagnoses! That's why I am riding on Joe's Team this year.
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. Of those who survive, many undergo very difficult medicine regimes that are physically difficult and expensive. We need to do what we can to fund research so better and more inexpensive treatments can be found, so more of these children can enjoy childhood.
Kids should be enjoying life, not fighting for it. Parents should be able to enjoy it with them, too!
So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund in their quest for a cure.
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
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124 mi RiddenRaised2015
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RiddenRaised2016
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184 mi Ridden$502 Raised2019
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400 mi Ridden$689 Raised2020
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402 mi Ridden$2,711 Raised2021
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315 mi Ridden$2,336 Raised2022
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200 mi Ridden$1,934 Raised2023
My Challenge
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Paula’s 2024 GCC effort!
30 Sep 2024Today is the last day of September. We have about two weeks to get the final donations in.
Unfortunately, I had some setbacks that interfered with my ability to meet the mileage goal I had set for myself, and I have reduced my goal to 50 miles, as a result.
Just because I have had some health troubles during the month of September is NO Reason for the charity to go wanting. You can STILL DONATE!!
I am recovering nicely, and my bicycle is in need of a tuneup—it is making a concerning noise with each revolution of the wheels. So I am planning to take it in to the shop this week.
The children who are battling cancer ALSO have had their setbacks during the month of September. And the Children’s Cancer Research Institute is working to find ways to mitigate those setbacks and find effective, livable treatments and cures for the cancers that plague the younger set.
Please donate as MUCH AS YOU CAN!! That’s all I can ask of you.
Thank you so much!
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7.5 mi ride - Thursday, September 26, 2024
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10.0 mi ride - Evening ride on sept 25; date not accepted!! - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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6.0 mi ride - Rode on sept 25; date not valid in GCC - Saturday, September 14, 2024
From Home to Home
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15.0 mi ride - Rode on Sept 23, dare invalid in GCC system - Thursday, September 12, 2024
From Home to Home
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10.0 mi ride - Second evening ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024
From Home to Home
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10.0 mi ride - First ride for GCC 2024 - Saturday, September 21, 2024
From Home to Home
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$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.
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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.
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$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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$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 105 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$1,304.16Received this donation 104 days ago -
Patsy Sympson
$51.75Received this donation 105 days agoPaula
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Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 104 days agoPaula
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Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 68 days agoPaula
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Anthony Stearman
$15.53Received this donation 298 days agoPaula
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Paula Smith
$1,502.30Received this donation 105 days ago -
Paula Smith
$51.75Received this donation 334 days ago