Mark Vallely

6years All Star
Mark Vallely
I am riding 500 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 518.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 156th
  • State: 5th in NY
I've raised $5,041 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

3 Sep 2024

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

Why? Fighting cancer myself, I know what Chemo treatments every month for the last 4.5 years, and a stem cell transplant 3.5 years ago is like. I've lived a good long life and plan to continue for hopefully quite some time. I CAN NOT imagine what it would be like to receive a cancer diagnoses at 4 or 5 years old, or what a child's parent must go through with that kind of diagnoses. Finding this challenge helped snap me out the depression I went through at the beginning. 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 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 557 mi Ridden
    $7,238 Raised
    2020
  • 523 mi Ridden
    $3,972 Raised
    2021
  • 554 mi Ridden
    $4,807 Raised
    2022
  • 404 mi Ridden
    $2,271 Raised
    2023
  • 525 mi Ridden
    $2,013 Raised
    2024
  • 518 mi Ridden
    $5,041 Raised
    2025
6years
3,081 mi
Ridden
$25,341
Raised

My Challenge

  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 14 days ago
  • 16.0 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.8 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 29, 2025
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    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.4 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, September 28, 2025
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 45.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 26, 2025
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 53.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.7 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • 45.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 15, 2025
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    Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
    $1,031.57
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Thank you for such a generous match of our donations on match day!”
  • Hiway Hifi
    “Mark Awesome effort for the best cause Thank you for helping to fight children’s cancer”
    $538.20
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Lee, thank you so much for such a generous donation! This means a lot to me! Hope to see you soon for a ride and hear about your recent adventures!”
  • Douglas Green
    $274.28
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “WOW, Doug, Thank You so very much for such a generous donation! Let's get together soon!!”
  • Keith and Nora Smith
    “Thanks for helping kids”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Keith, Nora, WOW, thank you so much, you brought me over the top!!! I really appreciate such a generous donation. You guys are rock stars!!!”
  • Jane Miller
    “Mark - You constantly amaze me at how you live your life with enthusiasm and gusto, even when your monthly treatments knock you down a bit. I hope you have many wonderful bike rides this month. Thanks for continuing to do what you can to make the lives of kids with cancer a bit brighter. Love you tons! Jane”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “babe, YOU are the best!! Love you to bits and pieces! Your number one fan, Mister Smister!!!”
  • Oechsner Farm, LLC
    “Go Mark!!! Keep them legs moving and never stop. I'm proud of you.”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Thor and Rachel, thank you so very much for your donation, means a lot to me. You guys inspire me as well for all you do for Farmers, millers, bakers, and students, keep up the good work!!!”
  • Paul Wiech
    “Your an amazing human and inspire me to be better every day! Thanks for all you do!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Paul, Thank you so much for your generous donation, and your time as master pizza maker!!!”
  • Ralph Ogden
    “Pedal harder dammit! 😜”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Ralph, thank you so very much, this means a lot to me. We're all due for another international travel experience soon!!”
  • John Harvey
    “Mark, you are a true inspiration! It truly is a pleasure knowing you. Keep those flags flying!!😊”
    $120
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “WOW, John, thank you so very much for the donation, means a lot to me!!!”
  • Gina Giambattista
    “You’re a hero, Mark! Thank you for riding!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Gina, thank you so very much for the donation, means a lot to me. Great to have you back!”
  • James Kopcsay
    “great job Mark!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “James, Thank you so much, I reall appreciate the donation! Looking forward to our next flying adventure>”
  • Lynn and Andrew Cunningham
    “Congratulations on a great month of riding!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Lynn & Andy, WOW, a blast from the past. Thank you so very much for your donation, this means a lot to me!!!”
  • Nelson Miller
    $103.50
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Nelson, thank you so much for the donation, means a lot to me! Thanks again for a lovely evening last night, was a nice way for all of us to get our Charlotte fix!😎”
  • Patricia Ard
    “You're the best! And Happy (almost) Birthday!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Patty, thank you so much for you donation, means a lot to me!!”
  • SUSAN MILLER
    “Ride on, Mark!!! You are the best. Keep going. Love from your DC family!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Sue, Thank you so very much for the donation, Moocho appreciated!! Hope you and the family are well!”
  • Susan Pearce-Kelling
    “Keep up the amazing work, Mark. Thank you!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Sue, thank you so very much for your donation and spreading the word. Had a nice sit down with Sam a few weeks ago, he seems to be doing very well. A great guy!!!”
  • Tim Smithling
    “Go Mark!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Tim, thank you so very much for the donation, much appreciated!!”
  • Tim L.
    “Way to go Mark. Thats an impressive track record, six years running Raising Awareness for a Very Important Cause”
    $100
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Tim, thank you so much for the donation! Hope to see you before the Japan trip.”
  • Anonymous
    “🚴 go go go!”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Hey anonymous, may your day be filled with good vibes and wonderful relationships!!”
  • Andrew Raffensperger
    “So proud and grateful! Marks battle and the hope, courage and determination he has shown, has encouraged me to persevere through trials of my own. Mark has also been there for me when i really needed someone! Im grateful to be able to help. God bless you brother and God bless the kids!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Mark Vallely
    Mark
    “Andy my man, thank you so very much for your kind words and generous donation. Looking forward to spending some time with you this weekend!”
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