Dianne Kappes

I am riding 100 miles 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 17.2 mi My goal is 100 mi

My Rankings

National: 161st
State: 3rd in MD

I've raised $1,604 My goal is $2,000 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

$1,604 Raised

2025

873 mi

Ridden

$2,678

Raised

My Challenge

8.2 mi ride - SMILESANDSMILESTOGO - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago
9.0 mi ride - Let’sKickCancer’sButt - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 62 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 90 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 109 days ago
12 May 2025

Posted 116 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 116 days ago

My Sponsors

Mark & Susan Norton

“Dianne, We’re happy to help bring you the rest of the way to your $1K goal. It’s a great cause and we appreciate your commitment to the fight against Children’s cancer. Keep on ride’in and be safe out there! Cheers, Mark & Susan Norton”
$111.78
Received this donation 62 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Mark & Susan for your support! I feel like my donors are a Team riding right along with me to help these children.”

Thank you so much Mark & Susan for your support! I feel like my donors are a Team riding right along with me to help these children.
Dominic Anello
$108
Received this donation 8 days ago

Dianne

“Thanks. You made my Goal! For me it feels great to be “part of a team” doing good for the world…in this case the children. Heading out now on a training ride. 🚴”

Thanks. You made my Goal! For me it feels great to be “part of a team” doing good for the world…in this case the children. Heading out now on a training ride. 🚴
Margaret Gutgesell

“Keep riding Dianne!”
$103.50
Received this donation 10 days ago

Dianne

“Thanks so much Margaret! These kids and I are so grateful for your donation! Love that photo of you and miss riding with you. I am so glad I did and have these amazing memories of our journeys during the Best and Worst of times. Your support is much appreciated!”

Thanks so much Margaret! These kids and I are so grateful for your donation! Love that photo of you and miss riding with you. I am so glad I did and have these amazing memories of our journeys during the Best and Worst of times. Your support is much appreciated!
Paula Deflavis

“Sis, you're wonderful and I am proud to support you. Keep those legs moving. 🙂”
$103.50
Received this donation 109 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 110 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!
Susan Derr

“enjoying watching your progress. keep it going❤️”
$103.50
Received this donation 7 days ago

Dianne

“Thanks so much Sue for donating! These kids and I appreciate your support. I love being a part of an awesome team doing good things for childhood cancer.”

Thanks so much Sue for donating! These kids and I appreciate your support. I love being a part of an awesome team doing good things for childhood cancer.
Barbara A Mullikin

“Such an Awesome Cause! Go Dianne!”
$100
Received this donation 27 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Barbara for your donation. The Children's Cancer Research Fund and these kids are so very grateful!”

Thank you so much Barbara for your donation. The Children's Cancer Research Fund and these kids are so very grateful!
Kathryn Higbee

“A great cause. Thanks for your efforts!”
$77.63
Received this donation 90 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 83 days ago

Dianne

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

These kids & I greatly appreciate your support Bethany! Thank you!
Karen Gladden
$72.45
Received this donation 18 days ago

Dianne

“Thank you so much Karen for your donation! The Children's Cancer Research Fund and these kids are so grateful for your support!”

Thank you so much Karen for your donation! The Children's Cancer Research Fund and these kids are so grateful for your support!
Karen Pierzga

“Great effort for a wonderful cause - keep it up Dianne!”
$72.45
Received this donation 80 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 107 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 83 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 89 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 84 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!
Anonymous

“Dianne - In honor of Denny, pedal strong to help these kids with cancer. You can do it!”
$25
Received this donation 49 days ago

Dianne
Dianne Kappes

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 116 days ago

Dianne
Anonymous

“Happy Birthday Denny! You lead an amazing life of love, integrity and service to our Country, guided by a True Moral Compass! You are missed very much.”
$72.45
Received this donation 66 days ago

Dianne
Anonymous

“Keep on Keeping on for these children!”
$51.75
Received this donation 38 days ago

Dianne
Anonymous

“Bloom where you are planted! You Go Girl!”
$51.75
Received this donation 95 days ago

Dianne