Laura Crossman

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!

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I've Ridden 1,281.8 mi to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1815th
State: 114th in NY

I've raised $1,029 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Elliot

Elliott is my cousin and is a 10 year old boy from Lacassine, LA who was diagnosed with High Risk Pre B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) on November 27, 2015 at the age of 3. He spent most of December 2015 in the Children's Hospital of New Orleans. Elliott is in remission(Praise the Lord!) and finished treatment in 2019. Since boys can relapse in their testicles, they endure an extra year as opposed to girls. His treatment lasted a total of 3.5 years. He has had countless blood and platelet transfusions and several unplanned hospital stays due to fevers caused by viruses. The family has endured a lot in years since Elliott's diagnosis. He was Elliott’s Godfather and is missed tremendously. Childhood cancer does not only affect the child but the family as well. Only 4% of all cancer research funds are designated to Childhood cancer. There are HUNDREDS of types of childhood cancer but still only 4% funding.

My Story

16 Oct 2025

Cancer has deeply impacted my family. We’ve lost two children to different types of cancer, and currently, my teenage cousin Elliot is in remission. He’s our survivor, and my biggest inspiration.

Beyond that, we’ve lost several adult family members to cancer: pancreatic, brain, breast, bone, kidney and lung. With such a strong family history, the fear that something could be found is always lingering. Just a year ago, we had a terrifying scare with our teenage daughter and an osteochondroma of her condyle. Thankfully, it turned out to be nothing, but it was a stark reminder of how close cancer always feels.

Every year, I dedicate my ride to my cousin Elliot who is now 13! He’s fought and survived and that strength pushes me to keep going.

But this year, I’m also riding in memory of my Uncle Bozo, who we lost to pancreatic cancer. From the moment of his diagnosis to when he passed, we only had a few short weeks. His sudden loss has driven me to push myself harder and ride longer than I normally would.

On long rides, I’m motivated by the companionship of friends who join me. Having someone to ride with, to talk to, and even to take a pull or two makes the miles feel lighter.

When I’m riding solo, I rarely have a destination in mind. I just let my legs take me wherever they want to go, making sure to pass a store or two for snacks; usually Sour Patch Kids and something to hydrate with. That little bit of spontaneity keeps it fun.

Know your limits—but don’t be afraid to push them. Have a backup plan, like a supportive partner who can pick you up if needed (shout out to my hubby!). But most of all, don’t get down on yourself. There's never a bad day when you're on two wheels.

Keep pedaling.

Keep searching for the answers.

Never let cancer win.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

Ridden

$263 Raised

2021
335 mi Ridden

$598 Raised

2022
850 mi Ridden

$520 Raised

2023
1,737 mi Ridden

$712 Raised

2024
1,282 mi Ridden

$1,029 Raised

2025

4,309 mi

Ridden

$3,122

Raised

My Challenge

6.2 mi ride - ROUVY - Col d'Èze (from Nice) - Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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15.2 mi ride - ROUVY - IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Marbella 25 km - Sunday, October 26, 2025

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

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20.1 mi ride - ROUVY - IRONMAN France Nice 30km - Saturday, October 25, 2025

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0.2 mi ride - ROUVY - Cool down - Ironman World Championship Kona 25 km - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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15.5 mi ride - ROUVY - Ironman World Championship Kona 25 km - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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0.4 mi ride - ROUVY - Warm up - Ironman World Championship Kona 25 km - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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3.6 mi ride - ROUVY - Ramp Test - Sunday, October 19, 2025

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0.5 mi ride - ROUVY - Peguera to Santa Ponca | Mallorca - Saturday, October 18, 2025

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18.2 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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My Sponsors

Anonymous
$200
Received this donation 36 days ago

Laura
Jeffery LaBombard

“Looking forward to riding with you again during the challenge!! I hope this helps you in earning your GCC jersey sooner than later!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 107 days ago

Laura
Anonymous

“Our fight for our kiddos & our fellow riders is proof our scars always remind us there is HOPE FOR THE CURE & we rock& roll for the change! For Elliot!!! God Bless & God speed! Stay in that saddle & kick cancers butt outta childhood Darlin! Good luck✊🏻🚲we do this for life. Let’s Go!”
$96.26
Received this donation 69 days ago

Laura

“Thank you so much! Let's rock them miles!!!”

Thank you so much! Let's rock them miles!!!
Darren Phaneuf
$74.52
Received this donation 33 days ago

Laura

“Thank you for helping me reach my goal in more ways than one. You are an inspiration to me Darren. Hopefully we can get together for a ride!”

Thank you for helping me reach my goal in more ways than one. You are an inspiration to me Darren. Hopefully we can get together for a ride!
Daniel Goldman
$72.45
Received this donation 82 days ago

Laura

“Thank you so much. Next time you should come up and bike with me!”

Thank you so much. Next time you should come up and bike with me!
James Trexler
$51.75
Received this donation 86 days ago

Laura

“Thank you for the support!!”

Thank you for the support!!
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 76 days ago

Laura

“Thank you so much for your donation to this cause. These children and this world need more people like you!”

Thank you so much for your donation to this cause. These children and this world need more people like you!
Nicholas Marino

“Thank you for helping to kick cancers behind!!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 65 days ago

Laura

“Thanks so much Nick for the support!”

Thanks so much Nick for the support!
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$51.52
Received this donation 107 days ago

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David Imhoff

“This is for such a great cause!”
$50
Received this donation 40 days ago

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Grace Hanlon

“You're a rockstar!!!”
$36.23
Received this donation 79 days ago

Laura

“Thank you so much grace!”

Thank you so much grace!
Tina Kader

“Yay Laura”
$36.23
Received this donation 44 days ago

Laura

“I might get that 1000 miles!”

I might get that 1000 miles!
Sandra Lopez

“So proud of you”
$35
Received this donation 72 days ago

Laura

“Thank you Aunt Sandra! miss you much. I know this is for Children's cancer but i'm dedicating all my rides this year for Uncle Bozo”

Thank you Aunt Sandra! miss you much. I know this is for Children's cancer but i'm dedicating all my rides this year for Uncle Bozo
Barbara Woodard
$25.88
Received this donation 51 days ago

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Anonymous
$25.88
Received this donation 33 days ago

Laura

“thank you so much for donating to such a great cause!”

thank you so much for donating to such a great cause!
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!”
$20.98
Received this donation 51 days ago

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Gary Hart
$20
Received this donation 50 days ago

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Anonymous
$20
Received this donation 37 days ago

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Elizabeth Dubray
$5
Received this donation 93 days ago

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