mark Bitzes

2years
mark Bitzes
I am riding 600 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 318.5 mi My goal is 600 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 387th
  • State: 10th in WA
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $3,090 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

23 Jul 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.

mark

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 356 mi Ridden
    $704 Raised
    2025
  • 319 mi Ridden
    $3,090 Raised
    2026
2years
675 mi
Ridden
$3,794
Raised

My Challenge

  • 11.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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  • 13.7 mi ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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  • 55.4 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 21, 2026
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.9 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 20, 2026
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 93.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 19, 2026
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 10 days ago
  • 11.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 11 days ago
  • 11.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 14, 2026
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
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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!”
    $600.02
    Received this donation 16 days ago
  • BILL ROCKWELL
    “Since you're the only guy I know that rode three 10500 ft peaks in one day during wildfires while enduring hypobaric hypoxia, you deserve all the support one can give! Go Mark!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
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    “Thank you Bill and Karen! Appreciate your support.”
  • Joe Bussman
    “Mark has been very passionate and dedicated to this cause.”
    $250
    Received this donation 11 days ago
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    “Thank-you so much Joe and Darci. Very generous gift!”
  • Al and Susan Moore
    “Keep on peddling its for a great cause you can do it”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
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    “Thank you Sue and Al!”
  • Harry/Kerryy Pappas
    “Much strength as you ride for such an important cause, Mark!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
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    “Thank you Harry and Kerry!”
  • James Bitzes
    “Ride or die, Brother!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 24 days ago
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    “Will do Brother!”
  • Jim and Lora Bitzes
    “Go Mark Go! What a wonderful cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
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    “Thank you both! Fun and fundraising…good combo!”
  • Anonymous
    “Great chap, a great cause - may your cycle be an enjoyable one.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
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    “Thank you so much!”
  • Karen Dejong
    “Pleased to give to such a worthy cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Marc Wheldon
    “Way to go Mark!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
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    “Thank you Mark and Lisa!”
  • Marcellino & Angela
    “Thanks for letting us know about your ride for such a great cause and charity. Keep up the great work and stay safe.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
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    “Thank you Marcellino and Angela!”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
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    “Thank you!”
  • the manta-kennedy family
    “woot woot! Get it Mark!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
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    “Thank you Carolyn and David! Miss seeing you two!”
  • Walter McCormick
    “Thanks for all you do.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 25 days ago
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    “Thank you Mac!”
  • $80
    Received this donation 12 days ago
  • A great cause. I agree, no child should be fighting for their life.
    $51.75
    Received this donation 23 days ago
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    “Thank you!”
  • Chris and Brenda Praggastis
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
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    “Thank you Chris and Brenda!”
  • Debbi Livingston
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
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    “Thank you Debbi!”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 25 days ago
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    “Thank you for your donation!”
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