Chris Guarraia

I am riding 2000km in memory of Madeline G. Guarraia & Tara L. Orlowski. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 975.6 mi My goal is 1,243 mi

My Rankings

National: 732nd
State: 67th in FL

I've raised $1,969 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Madeline Grace Guarraia & Tara Lynn Orlowski

Madeline – You were a brave girl and fought your battle with cancer with the strength of a tiger. You're now free, but your roar lives on. Tara – Even with your fight with cancer as an adult, you always showed concern for others and cared how our families were doing, being one of the biggest cheerleaders for my kids' growth and achievements.

My Story

29 Aug 2025

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.

In 2016, my cousin and his wife lost their daughter Madeline to cancer. She was only a few months younger than our daughter Madeline (then 10 years old). Our Madeline was hoping to one day meet their Madeline. This year, Madeline Grace would have been 19 years old. She is survived by her sister (high school senior), brother (middle schooler), and her parents.

In March of this year, my boss Tara lost her life recovering from a kidney stone operation. As a young girl, she battled and won her battle with childhood cancer. The treatment, however, may have caused the more aggressive form of cancer that manifested itself in her a few years ago during the COVID years and while she was working on her Ed.D. Through the ongoing battle, she continued to manage our team and successfully earn her Ed.D. with grace. While the kidney stone operation was a success, her body couldn't handle the recovery and the cancer.

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

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,243 mi Ridden

$2,502 Raised

2021
976 mi Ridden

$1,969 Raised

2025

2,219 mi

Ridden

$4,471

Raised

My Challenge

20.7 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge, Day 30 – Zwift - Group Ride: Zwift NL International Ride (D) on R.G.V. in... - Monday, September 29, 2025

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24.2 mi ride - Zwift - Pacer Group Ride: Sugar Cookie in Watopia with Constance - Monday, September 29, 2025

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31.4 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025

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62.3 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge, Day 27 – 2000km Distance Goal Reached - Saturday, September 27, 2025

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29.9 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge, Day 26 – Power Punches in Watopia - Friday, September 26, 2025

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16.4 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge, Day 26 - Friday, September 26, 2025

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20.6 mi ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Thursday, September 25, 2025

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21.5 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge, Day 25 - Thursday, September 25, 2025

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10.2 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge, Day 24 – Post-Race CD - Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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13.2 mi ride - Great Cycle Challenge, Day 24 – Race: Stage 4: Rolling With ENVE: Queen's Highway After Party... - Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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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!”
$397.24
Received this donation 19 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much for the matched donation! Every bit helps and every mile helps. I know that the soreness and fatigue I'm going through is nothing compared to how tough it is on the kids and their families.”

Thank you so much for the matched donation! Every bit helps and every mile helps. I know that the soreness and fatigue I'm going through is nothing compared to how tough it is on the kids and their families.
Cynthia Summers

“Thank you so much for honoring my daughter, Tara. She and your niece were brave, beautiful girls that should have never had to fight so hard to be children. Research funds are so important and I have seen how far childhood cancer protocols and survival rates are changing since our journey began 45 years ago. Bravo to you!”
$258.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much for your donation, Cynthia! Tara was a special person. She was not just a great manager, she was a wonderful friend who always asked how Jenn and the kids were doing before we got into any work-related meeting. I am blessed to have strength in my legs, blood in my veins, and air in my lungs to push myself to do this sport and this challenge. I'm honored to be riding in Tara's and Madeline's memories.”

Thank you so much for your donation, Cynthia! Tara was a special person. She was not just a great manager, she was a wonderful friend who always asked how Jenn and the kids were doing before we got into any work-related meeting. I am blessed to have strength in my legs, blood in my veins, and air in my lungs to push myself to do this sport and this challenge. I'm honored to be riding in Tara's and Madeline's memories.
Anonymous
$258.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Chris

“To whomever you are, you help make my heart full. Thank you for your donation!”

To whomever you are, you help make my heart full. Thank you for your donation!
Colleen M Guarraia
$124.20
Received this donation 20 days ago

Chris

“Thank you, Colleen!!!”

Thank you, Colleen!!!
Thomas McDonald

“Great job!”
$124.20
Received this donation 20 days ago

Chris

“Thank you, Tom!!!”

Thank you, Tom!!!
Michelle Immekus

“Cheering you on every mile!”
$103.50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Chris

“Thank you, Michelle!!!”

Thank you, Michelle!!!
R. Wilke

“Chris, thank you for putting in the miles!”
$103.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

Chris

“Thanks so much, Ryan!”

Thanks so much, Ryan!
Reggie Bouthillier
$103.50
Received this donation 1 hour ago

Chris

“Brother Reggie! Thanks you so much!!!”

Brother Reggie! Thanks you so much!!!
Talia Hunter
$103.50
Received this donation 7 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much, Talia!!!”

Thank you so much, Talia!!!
Tim Hendrix

“Great job, Chris!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 29 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much, Tim!!!”

Thank you so much, Tim!!!
Wabi

“Excuse my lateness to the party. I've got a list of people on my mind that include those who won, those who did not, and those that had to witness that battle first hand. Aside from myself, I know they all will appreciate everything you are doing. Ride on!”
$72.45
Received this donation 2 hours ago

Chris

“Wabi, thanks so much!!! I'm riding for survivors and for those who now rest peacefully.”

Wabi, thanks so much!!! I'm riding for survivors and for those who now rest peacefully.
Lee Bretschneider
$51.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much, Lee!”

Thank you so much, Lee!
Tiffiny Hewitt-Brown

“Go Chris- you are an inspiration!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 21 days ago

Chris

“Thanks so much, Tiff! I’ll be tired this month but for a good cause!”

Thanks so much, Tiff! I’ll be tired this month but for a good cause!
Julie Hatfield

“Go, Chris, go!”
$50
Received this donation 20 days ago

Chris

“Thank you, Julie!!!”

Thank you, Julie!!!
Rachel and Will

“Thank you for being such a wonderful person!!!”
$50
Received this donation 2 hours ago

Chris

“Thank you so much, Rachel and Will!! You guys are wonderful folks, too, and I'm blessed to know you two!”

Thank you so much, Rachel and Will!! You guys are wonderful folks, too, and I'm blessed to know you two!
DEBBIE FRIEDMAN

“Thank you for riding on behalf of my beloved friend, Tara Orlowski.”
$37.26
Received this donation 5 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much, Debbie!”

Thank you so much, Debbie!
Anonymous

“Take it to the hoop, Chris!”
$36.23
Received this donation 22 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much! I am going to do my very best!”

Thank you so much! I am going to do my very best!
Doug Marker

“Strong riding and fundraising! Keep up the great work!!”
$36.23
Received this donation 10 days ago

Chris

“Thanks so much, Doug! Glad we're both riding for a great cause!”

Thanks so much, Doug! Glad we're both riding for a great cause!
Joanna Southerland

“Thank you so much for doing this. So much research has been cut -- up to us!”
$36.23
Received this donation 28 days ago

Chris

“Thanks so much, Joanna! It's sad when health and wellbeing takes a back seat. I can at least help one pedal stroke at a time!”

Thanks so much, Joanna! It's sad when health and wellbeing takes a back seat. I can at least help one pedal stroke at a time!
Kevin D
$36.23
Received this donation 20 days ago

Chris

“Thank you so much, Kevin!!!”

Thank you so much, Kevin!!!