Dennis O'Brien

I am riding 200 mi for Every child deserves to live a long, healthy life.. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 269.0 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1176th
State: 70th in IL

I've raised $1,460 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Every child deserves to live a long, healthy life.

My Story

21 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.

Dennis

My Legacy

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

233 mi Ridden

$1,000 Raised

2019
150 mi Ridden

$798 Raised

2020
210 mi Ridden

$1,510 Raised

2021
178 mi Ridden

$1,003 Raised

2022
302 mi Ridden

$1,067 Raised

2023
272 mi Ridden

$1,564 Raised

2024
269 mi Ridden

$1,460 Raised

2025

1,615 mi

Ridden

$8,403

Raised

My Challenge

19.9 mi ride - Savoy to the north, and back. - Sunday, November 23, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
51.9 mi ride - Kickapoo River to Rail Ride - Saturday, September 13, 2025

From Kennekuk County Park

Logged this ride 83 days ago
24.4 mi ride - Dennis O’Brien - Thursday, September 11, 2025

Logged this ride 85 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 86 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 86 days ago
13.6 mi ride - Dennis O’Brien - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Logged this ride 87 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 90 days ago
46.6 mi ride - Georgetown IL into the Indiana hills - Saturday, September 6, 2025

Logged this ride 90 days ago
47.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 6, 2025

Logged this ride 90 days ago - View on Strava
65.4 mi ride - Dennis O’Brien - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 95 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!”
$542.49
Received this donation 85 days ago

Dennis

“I sincere "thank you" to all who contributed to the matching funds. The fact donations are matched makes this my biggest fundraising day each year, people look forward to it and give larger donations than they otherwise would. Again, thank you.”

I sincere "thank you" to all who contributed to the matching funds. The fact donations are matched makes this my biggest fundraising day each year, people look forward to it and give larger donations than they otherwise would. Again, thank you.
Anonymous

“Ride, Dennis, Ride. The only thing bigger than you is your heart and all you do for others.”
$124.20
Received this donation 85 days ago

Dennis
Kurt Carlson

“Go man! Go!”
$124.20
Received this donation 86 days ago

Dennis

“Thank you, Kurt. I’ll dedicate 50 or 62 miles to you Saturday. Whatever distance my friends chose to ride.”

Thank you, Kurt. I’ll dedicate 50 or 62 miles to you Saturday. Whatever distance my friends chose to ride.
Anonymous
$124.20
Received this donation 86 days ago

Dennis

“Thank you for your support, you are wonderful!”

Thank you for your support, you are wonderful!
Fawn Campos

“Great cause, Dennis! Keep riding.”
$72.45
Received this donation 86 days ago

Dennis

“Thank you, Fawn. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing. I know of your continued support and your knowledge of the need for more research.”

Thank you, Fawn. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing. I know of your continued support and your knowledge of the need for more research.
James Radunzel
$70
Received this donation 86 days ago

Dennis

“Thank you, James, you are certainly supportive of the cause.”

Thank you, James, you are certainly supportive of the cause.
Betsy O’Brien

“Keep up the awesome work, Dad!! Go kick cancer’s butt! (Again!)”
$51.75
Received this donation 86 days ago

Dennis

“Betsy, I certainly appreciate your support. Luvya, Dad”

Betsy, I certainly appreciate your support. Luvya, Dad
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 86 days ago

Dennis
Kate Mack

“I'm proud of you Dad!”
$51.75
Received this donation 86 days ago

Dennis

“Thanks, Kate. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing. More research is needed, and our contributions help.”

Thanks, Kate. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing. More research is needed, and our contributions help.
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 85 days ago

Dennis
Roger Finnell

“Pedal Dennis…pedal!”
$51.75
Received this donation 90 days ago

Dennis

“Thank you, Roger. I think you would appreciate the 160 miles of hill I have ridden in the last 8 days. The flatlands are gonna seem easy. Too bad last Saturday did not count towards this fundraiser. But good practice.”

Thank you, Roger. I think you would appreciate the 160 miles of hill I have ridden in the last 8 days. The flatlands are gonna seem easy. Too bad last Saturday did not count towards this fundraiser. But good practice.
Greg & Lisa Sims

“Good luck, Dennis! Such a thoughtful thing you do each year for children.”
$36.23
Received this donation 85 days ago

Dennis

“Thank you, Lisa and Greg. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing.”

Thank you, Lisa and Greg. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing.
Sean O’Brien

“You can do it, dad! ♥️”
$35
Received this donation 86 days ago

Dennis

“Thanks, Sean. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing. I have more than met my personal goal, but i will keep on fundraising, and pedaling.”

Thanks, Sean. 81.08% of your donation were matched, as donations yesterday exceeded the $1.5M in matching donations. Which is a wonderful thing. I have more than met my personal goal, but i will keep on fundraising, and pedaling.
Dennis O'Brien

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$72.45
Received this donation 165 days ago

Dennis