Roberta Troyan

I am riding 300 miles this September for Jacob & Asher. (Their stories below) Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight Kids' Cancer, FOR GOOD!

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I've Ridden 30.0 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 1756th
State: 104th in IL

I've raised $342 My goal is $1,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jacob, Asher, & Branson

Dedicating my ride this September to three absolutely AMAZING young men. Jacob (left) was diagnosed July, 2024, at age 11, with Fibrolamellar Carcinoma (variant of Hepatocellular Carcinoma), a very rare, aggressive primary liver cancer, primarily affecting adolescents/young adults with healthy livers, with tendency to travel to other parts of the body. Jacob was a 6th grader with a gentle heart & goofy personality. He had a love for science & experiments, enjoyed the school's aftercare program, he called "his fun time". He loved playing video games on his PS5 & Nintendo Switch, lots of outdoor sports, but, most of all, he loved spending time with his friends. Jacob had a heart of gold & loved his parents & sisters with everything he had. Jacob lost his battle with cancer on May 8, 2025, just shy of his 12th birthday. The community, families, and friends threw a FANTASTIC "Paint the Town Green" event to celebrate his life. He may have lost his battle, but his legacy to fight Kids'Cancer, until no other child has to fight it, lives on. Asher (right), & Jacob's friend, was diagnosed with FLHCC, in his liver, October 24, 2023 at age 12. Doctors took 46% of his liver, but found that it had also spread to his lungs. Asher had a relapse in November, 2023. It was found in his bones and Knee. Doctors have replaced his femur and one of his knees, with chemotherapy regimen for 2 years. Asher has such a kind soul, is, actually, "thankful" HE is the one, and not his parents or sisters, dealing with this cancer! He is an adventurous foodie, loves to play on his Xbox, and a real cat lover. He's a class act, and is not one to complain. Asher plans on being THE ONE to defeat this cancer. His goal? In his own words...."To live!" These boys, and all children with cancer, are the reason I ride, and will continue to ride, until a cure for Kids' Cancer has been found! Let's Kick Cancer's Butt!! WE RIDE; WITH PRIDE!!

My Story

1 Sep 2025

This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge, for their, and my, 11th year, in order 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.

With sincere thanks,

Roberta/Berta/Bobbi/Bertie/Big Bird/....😁

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

210 mi Ridden

$1,056 Raised

2015
225 mi Ridden

$1,020 Raised

2016
301 mi Ridden

$566 Raised

2017
255 mi Ridden

$1,038 Raised

2018
301 mi Ridden

$569 Raised

2019
301 mi Ridden

$1,135 Raised

2020
180 mi Ridden

$1,403 Raised

2021
301 mi Ridden

$1,431 Raised

2022
331 mi Ridden

$1,284 Raised

2023
301 mi Ridden

$1,996 Raised

2024
Ridden

$342 Raised

2025

2,736 mi

Ridden

$11,840

Raised

My Challenge

15.0 mi ride - Day 2...starting a pace - Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Logged this ride 4 days ago
15.0 mi ride - Here we go...GCC 2025!! - Monday, September 1, 2025

Logged this ride 5 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 21 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 30 days ago

My Sponsors

Cheryl Herbster

“Awesome lady supporting a great cause!!! Thank you Roberta ❤️”
$124.20
Received this donation 30 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Cheryl, for your very generous support, and for introducing me to Jacob & Asher's families & stories. Your support for this cause is so greatly appreciated. May God bless ❤️🙏🦋💚💚”

Thank you, Cheryl, for your very generous support, and for introducing me to Jacob & Asher's families & stories. Your support for this cause is so greatly appreciated. May God bless ❤️🙏🦋💚💚
Jennifer Skaathun

“Such an amazing thing you’re doing Roberta!! The Skaathun family wishes you all the best!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 21 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Jenny, Carl, & family, for your continued support for this challenge. May God bless🙏💚”

Thank you, Jenny, Carl, & family, for your continued support for this challenge. May God bless🙏💚
Julie Lawrence
$36.23
Received this donation 27 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Julie, for your kind sponsorship of my ride this year, and helping to raise the funds to fight Kid's Cancer ❣️. May God bless🙏💚💚”

Thank you, Julie, for your kind sponsorship of my ride this year, and helping to raise the funds to fight Kid's Cancer ❣️. May God bless🙏💚💚
Linda Mortensen

“Bobby - you are an inspiration to all. Keep up the good work in supporting those that need our prayers.”
$25.88
Received this donation 2 days ago

Roberta

“Thank you, Linda & Wayne, for your generous support over these 11 years. Much love and, on behalf of all children fighting, "Thank you"!!”

Thank you, Linda & Wayne, for your generous support over these 11 years. Much love and, on behalf of all children fighting, "Thank you"!!
Roberta Troyan

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 73 days ago

Roberta