Andrew Marchegiano-smith
- National: 2041st
- State: 44th in NJ
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Matt Trasatti
My brother just passed late last year due to a multi-year battle with Ewing's Sarcoma and I think its tasteful to dedicate this ride to him. however, I must also acknowledge the impact that cancer has had on my family. My niece and nephew both fought leukemia, thankfully to remission. My mother conquered late stage colon cancer when I was young and it changed the trajectory of the household. Several of my family members have battled breast cancer and we can all be thankful for relatively positive outcomes. There are several acquaintances my workplace that have had both positive and negative outcomes over the years. new treatments are developed every day, and so many of us are affected that it would behoove us to make some effort to make these treatments avalaible to everyone in need and to push to fund research into rare and unpopular diseases.
My Story
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer.
Im pledging to give my free time in September to riding my bike and actively fund raising through the month.
Cancer has affected my family, for that matter childhood cancer has affected my family. As a parent, chronic sickness is one of my biggest fears.
According to the GCC: "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
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279 mi Ridden$575 Raised2017
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263 mi Ridden$642 Raised2018
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133 mi Ridden$142 Raised2019
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664 mi Ridden$1,678 Raised2020
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417 mi Ridden$1,199 Raised2021
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277 mi Ridden$463 Raised2022
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317 mi Ridden$421 Raised2023
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182 mi Ridden$609 Raised2024
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Ridden$145 Raised2025
My Challenge
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matt trasatti
14 Aug 2025the pictures have been slow to update on the app so heres one of matt, my brother who im riding for.
Posted 2 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 3 days ago -
3.5 mi ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Logged this ride 3 days ago -
Participating in this fundraiser is beneficial for my quality of life...
13 Aug 2025As I have begun to ramp up fundraising for 2025, I've been going through my pictures and I have come to realize this has become a tradition as I can see a photo record of my kids growing up before my eyes and helping every year with the ride. Satisfying.
Posted 4 days ago
My Sponsors
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Carrie & Bruce Pernitza
“Good luck Andrew!”
$72.45Received this donation 25 days ago
Andrew
“Thank you guys, you're almost always the first. Your support over the years has always kickstarted my ride. Thanks for the push.”
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Eliane Costa
“Dear Andrew, your kindness, endurance, and dedication inspire all of us. Thank you for being a beacon of hope, for showing that with love, action, and persistence, we can fight for the future our children deserve. Your journey stands for more than just ride goals; it stands for compassion, empathy, and the unwavering belief that better treatments that save lives, are possible. God bless you! 🙏🏼”
$72.45Received this donation 3 days ago
Andrew
“Thanks for supporting me on my ride and by extension all of those that this charity supports. Your kind words are touching, thanks for caring. Giving for the sake of giving helps us remember what is important.”