Dianne Kappes

I am riding 100 mi in memory of my husband, Denny. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 0.0 mi My goal is 100 mi

My Rankings

National: 48th
State: 2nd in MD

I've raised $820 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Denny

My Story

14 May 2025

I'm Back!!

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

I am riding in memory of my husband Denny who left us way too young. Here we are cycling in sync with Mt. Hood in the background. This image of him being right along side me will guide me as I cycle and raise funds to fight pediatric cancer.

Great Cycle Challenge, established in 2015, is a month-long national cycling challenge that raises funds in support of a cure for childhood cancer. Proceeds benefit lifesaving research through Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Great Cycle Challenge brings people across the United States together to end childhood 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.

Dianne

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

302 mi Ridden

$712 Raised

2018
554 mi Ridden

$362 Raised

2019
Ridden

Raised

2021
Ridden

$820 Raised

2025

856 mi

Ridden

$1,894

Raised

My Challenge

9.5 mi ride - ANOTHERHHHDAY - Monday, June 30, 2025

Logged this ride 1 day ago
6.0 mi ride - TOOHOTOUTAGAIN - Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Logged this ride 7 days ago
9.0 mi ride - OUTSIDE90DEGREESHOT! - Saturday, June 21, 2025

Logged this ride 10 days ago
6.0 mi ride - HazyHotHumidOut - Thursday, June 19, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago
5.0 mi ride - InsideRide - Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Logged this ride 14 days ago
6.6 mi ride - BIKELIKENEW - Saturday, June 14, 2025

Logged this ride 17 days ago
8.5 mi ride - BACKOUTSIDE - Thursday, June 12, 2025

Logged this ride 19 days ago
6.0 mi ride - Bikestillintheshop - Monday, June 9, 2025

Logged this ride 22 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 23 days ago
6.0 mi ride - BIKEREPAIR/TUNEUPNEEDED - Thursday, June 5, 2025

Logged this ride 26 days ago
6.3 mi ride - FINALLYNOTARAINYDAYRIDE! - Monday, June 2, 2025

Logged this ride 29 days ago
6.0 mi ride - AnotherRainyDay - Friday, May 30, 2025

Logged this ride 32 days ago
4.0 mi ride - VERYRAINYDAYINSIDE - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Logged this ride 34 days ago
9.3 mi ride - RIDEFORHOPEFORTHESEKIDS - Monday, May 26, 2025

Logged this ride 36 days ago
11.2 mi ride - LOCALVIEW-SNAPPINGTURTLE! - Saturday, May 24, 2025

Logged this ride 38 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 43 days ago
9.2 mi ride - SUNNYDAYRIDE - Monday, May 19, 2025

Logged this ride 43 days ago
9.2 mi ride - WindyRide - Saturday, May 17, 2025

Logged this ride 45 days ago
3.0 mi ride - FoggyAMInside - Thursday, May 15, 2025

Logged this ride 47 days ago
7.0 mi ride - Indoor ride/rainy outside - Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Logged this ride 48 days ago
12 May 2025

Posted 49 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 49 days ago

My Sponsors

Paula Deflavis

“Sis, you're wonderful and I am proud to support you. Keep those legs moving. 🙂”
$103.50
Received this donation 43 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you Sis! I greatly appreciate your support and I know that Denny does too!”

Thank you Sis! I greatly appreciate your support and I know that Denny does too!
Stephen Sussman
$103.50
Received this donation 43 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much for your donation! ! I remember when we all rode together in 2003 for the Tour of Hope around (car-less) DC! Your support is much appreciated!”

Thank you so much for your donation! ! I remember when we all rode together in 2003 for the Tour of Hope around (car-less) DC! Your support is much appreciated!
Kathryn Higbee

“A great cause. Thanks for your efforts!”
$77.63
Received this donation 23 days ago

Dianne

“I thank you so much Kathy for your support for these kids!”

I thank you so much Kathy for your support for these kids!
Bethany Shelbourne

“Way to go Dianne!”
$72.45
Received this donation 16 days ago

Dianne

“These kids & I greatly appreciate your support Bethany! Thank you!”

These kids & I greatly appreciate your support Bethany! Thank you!
Karen Pierzga

“Great effort for a wonderful cause - keep it up Dianne!”
$72.45
Received this donation 14 days ago

Dianne

“It IS a great cause - & still in my field! Thanks so much for helping these kids!”

It IS a great cause - & still in my field! Thanks so much for helping these kids!
Anonymous
$72.45
Received this donation 41 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Anonymous. These kids and I greatly appreciate your support!”

Thank you so much Anonymous. These kids and I greatly appreciate your support!
Vickie Baldwin
$72.45
Received this donation 16 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much for helping these kids Vickie! I’m very grateful for your support!”

Thank you so much for helping these kids Vickie! I’m very grateful for your support!
Patricia Tuma
$50
Received this donation 22 days ago

Dianne

“Thanks so much Patty. Remembering all the times we biked together, helping others. And now helping kids with cancer! Much appreciated!”

Thanks so much Patty. Remembering all the times we biked together, helping others. And now helping kids with cancer! Much appreciated!
ANDREA GAUGER
$40
Received this donation 18 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Andrea. These kids and I greatly appreciate your support!”

Thank you so much Andrea. These kids and I greatly appreciate your support!
Dianne Kappes

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 49 days ago

Dianne
Anonymous

“Bloom where you are planted! You Go Girl!”
$51.75
Received this donation 28 days ago

Dianne