Chad Velta

I am riding 800 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 1,000.3 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 598th
State: 20th in MN
My Team: 3rd

I've raised $2,578 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

1 Sep 2025

I lost a great friend and person to this horrible disease. I never really understood the whole impact of her passing...until I became a parent. I think about her often and still miss her. Riding for you Holly Peterson.

With this being my 7th year, I’ve also met kids who have or are in the middle of this battle. My heart aches for them. I also ride for them so maybe someday, they can go back to being a kid with no worries!

I have also have many family member who are currently battling or have lost their battles to cancer.

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

Right now, 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

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

358 mi Ridden

$7,242 Raised

2019
849 mi Ridden

$4,865 Raised

2020
719 mi Ridden

$3,054 Raised

2021
332 mi Ridden

$3,815 Raised

2022
1,298 mi Ridden

$2,848 Raised

2023
840 mi Ridden

$2,550 Raised

2024
1,000 mi Ridden

$2,578 Raised

2025

5,397 mi

Ridden

$26,952

Raised

My Challenge

27.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, October 26, 2025

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50.9 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, October 25, 2025

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33.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, October 11, 2025

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38.6 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, October 10, 2025

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0.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, October 9, 2025

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7.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, October 7, 2025

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10.3 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Monday, October 6, 2025

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20.9 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, October 3, 2025

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10.4 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, October 2, 2025

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23.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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My Sponsors

West Star Avaition
$500
Received this donation 53 days ago

Chad

“Thank you so much West Star for being such a big contributor. We thank you at Ton.”

Thank you so much West Star for being such a big contributor. We thank you at Ton.
Jennie Ator

“Thank you Chad for sharing your story and continuing to support this wonderful cause.”
$207
Received this donation 46 days ago

Chad

“You are the best Jennie thank you so very much!”

You are the best Jennie thank you so very much!
Salon jubilee

“Got you this!!”
$207
Received this donation 60 days ago

Chad

“Awesomeness. I’ll be knocking on your business windows to say hi here shortly.”

Awesomeness. I’ll be knocking on your business windows to say hi here shortly.
Anonymous
$164.57
Received this donation 36 days ago

Chad

“I love the anonymous stuff. This anonymous donor took me across the finish line for my goal. Thanks you!”

I love the anonymous stuff. This anonymous donor took me across the finish line for my goal. Thanks you!
Bruce VELTA
$124.20
Received this donation 43 days ago

Chad

“Outstanding father!!”

Outstanding father!!
Laura Bel Fadel
$124.20
Received this donation 60 days ago

Chad

“Sweet Laura! Very generous ❤️”

Sweet Laura! Very generous ❤️
Adam Erickson

“Go Chad Go!”
$103.50
Received this donation 56 days ago

Chad

“Adam, you’re always one of my top generous contributors. Appreciate it so much.!!”

Adam, you’re always one of my top generous contributors. Appreciate it so much.!!
Jill Domangue

“As a mama of a leukemia warrior, THANK YOU!! 🧡”
$103.50
Received this donation 52 days ago

Chad

“My heart goes out for you and your family as I watched Mason’s battle. This is exactly why I push so hard for this organization so that kids like Mason don’t have to suffer. Thank you so much for your contribution!❤️”

My heart goes out for you and your family as I watched Mason’s battle. This is exactly why I push so hard for this organization so that kids like Mason don’t have to suffer. Thank you so much for your contribution!❤️
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!”
$83.92
Received this donation 51 days ago

Chad

“❤️”

❤️
Cargill matching gift on behalf of Ryan Barette
$72.45
Received this donation 56 days ago

Chad

“Well played Ryan. Matching gifts are a huge way to increase a donation amount. Thank you!”

Well played Ryan. Matching gifts are a huge way to increase a donation amount. Thank you!
Ken & Karen Hartman

“We continue to be so proud of you son for raising funds for such an important cause. Keep riding and fighting for our kids.”
$72.45
Received this donation 53 days ago

Chad

“Thank you so much Hartman’s for your generous and annual contribution to this cause! Thanks Momma!”

Thank you so much Hartman’s for your generous and annual contribution to this cause! Thanks Momma!
Ryan Barette

“Keep on pedalin’!”
$72.45
Received this donation 57 days ago

Chad

“Oh awesome to see you donate to this awesome cause Ryan. Much appreciated!”

Oh awesome to see you donate to this awesome cause Ryan. Much appreciated!
Samantha Catanzaro
$72.45
Received this donation 59 days ago

Chad

“Samantha coming in with an outstanding donation from Denver. You rock!”

Samantha coming in with an outstanding donation from Denver. You rock!
Richard Bristol
$70
Received this donation 45 days ago

Chad

“Super cool to have the Bristol support for this cause. Thank you for the generous donation.!”

Super cool to have the Bristol support for this cause. Thank you for the generous donation.!
Billie Riemer
$51.75
Received this donation 56 days ago

Chad

“So awesome to have the support of the Riemer’s!!! Thanks a ton and miss you guys.”

So awesome to have the support of the Riemer’s!!! Thanks a ton and miss you guys.
Dave Becker

“Given er Hell in the rain ☔️ nice work awesome goal of 800 miles we should ride next week one night”
$51.75
Received this donation 43 days ago

Chad

“You’re awesome, Dave!”

You’re awesome, Dave!
Kim Wendt

“Chad, It is so great that you participate in this event every year in memory of Holly. Keep on riding to help with the research.”
$51.75
Received this donation 55 days ago

Chad

“Thank you Kim and it’s great to have the Wendt’s support!”

Thank you Kim and it’s great to have the Wendt’s support!
Mike Pawloski
$51.75
Received this donation 58 days ago

Chad

“You are the best Mike. Thank you so much for the donation.”

You are the best Mike. Thank you so much for the donation.
Shannon Score

“You got this Chad!”
$51.75
Received this donation 54 days ago

Chad

“Outstanding to have the financial and riding support from you Shannon! Let’s put in the miles.”

Outstanding to have the financial and riding support from you Shannon! Let’s put in the miles.
Chrissy Enebo
$41.40
Received this donation 36 days ago

Chad

“So blessed to have the support of the Enebo’s! ❤️”

So blessed to have the support of the Enebo’s! ❤️