Denise Gerlitz

Denise Gerlitz
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 44.7 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 2881st
  • State: 54th in WA
I've raised $176 My goal is $500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Lee Kuntz (deceased)

My Story

2 Sep 2025

Being recently retired from my position as Children's Pastor, I knew that i still wanted to do something to help kids. And, having lost a very good friend to childhood cancer many years ago, I decided to take up the challenge. The bike is tuned up, new brakes, new tires. Ready to ride with a purpose.

So, 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.

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 Challenge

  • 6.1 mi ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, September 4, 2025
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  • $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 21 hours ago
  • 11.2 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, September 4, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 6.2 mi ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.5 mi ride - Evening Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.5 mi ride - Night Ride - Monday, September 1, 2025
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Judy Sitton
    “Have fun riding, for a great cause.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 21 hours ago
    Denise Gerlitz
    Denise
    “Thank you, Judy. Maybe next year we can be a team.”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Ben & Nancy Compton
    “You are such a blessing, taking this challenge to continue your ministry to kiddos 💖. Thank you so much for all you do.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 9 hours ago
    Denise Gerlitz
    Denise
    “Thank you, Ben & Nancy for your donation. This challenge couldn't have come at a better time! More details when I see you next! Love you”
  • Cinda Tribble
    $36.23
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Denise Gerlitz
    Denise
    “Thank you, Cinda, I'm excited to be doing this for the kids”
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