Vicki Wheeler

6years All Star
Vicki Wheeler
I am riding 300 mi in memory of Daina and my beautiful big sis Deb. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save lives.
I've Ridden 73.3 mi My goal is 300 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 11th
  • State: 1st in NY
I've raised $5,524 My goal is $6,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Daina Wheeler

Daina Wheeler

We lost my stepdaughter Daina to cancer when she was only in her 20’s…. In 2025 my oldest sister lost her cancer battle after an exhausting fight. My baby sister is a survivor. Cancer SUCKS. I ride in memory of Daina - cancer cheated her out of getting married, having children, growing old. But also for all of these beloved people, as well every child ever with that life threatening diagnosis and their parents. Please support this incredibly worthwhile cause. Thank you all very much.

My Story

22 May 2025

This September, I am for the 6th year taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! I’m riding in memory of my stepdaughter Daina. But I’m also riding in memory of my oldest sister Deb who lost her cancer fight in February 2025, and in honor of my baby sister who is a survivor. But I also ride for every single child with cancer and the parents that love those babies.

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. Cancer SUCKS.

KIDS SHOULD BE LIVING LIFE NOT FIGHTING FOR IT!

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. And possibly someone you love.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 806 mi Ridden
    $1,504 Raised
    2020
  • 608 mi Ridden
    $3,833 Raised
    2021
  • 351 mi Ridden
    $4,162 Raised
    2022
  • 552 mi Ridden
    $6,270 Raised
    2023
  • 525 mi Ridden
    $6,506 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $5,524 Raised
    2025
6years
2,916 mi
Ridden
$27,799
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.1 mi ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 hours ago
  • 31.0 mi ride - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 22.2 mi ride - Monday, September 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 4 days ago
  • Little Nate, 5 year old superhero!
    26 Aug 2025

    Go Nate!

    Little Nate, 5 year old superhero!
    Posted 9 days ago
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 30 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 31 days ago
  • 3 Aug 2025

    My sister Debbie.

    Posted 32 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 41 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 41 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 41 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 42 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Anonymous
    “In Memory of Debbie Smith Ford”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “This donation means so much to me. It is heartbreaking knowing we hadn’t yet developed enough cancer treatments to save Debbie. But I will keep doing this every year to keep raising money to fund new research into treatments and yes, a cure. This donation is very generous and will go so far to help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️”
  • Robert Feighan
    $776.25
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Wow, Bob, what a wonderfully generous donation! I am so appreciative of your very meaningful support every year. I hope you know how much this means to me but also to all the kids you are helping to have a brighter future. Thank you. ❤️”
  • Kingston Adam’s customers
    $325
    Received this donation 4 days ago
  • Kingston Cyclery
    $258.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Wow Bill you are amazing and sweet and so generous! I cannot thank you enough for being one of my biggest supporters in the fight against childhood cancer. Not only does your shop take excellent care of my bike, but you also are happy to give back to your community. Thank you so much! ❤️”
  • Joseph DeVirgilio
    “Thanks for taking on this challenge!”
    $207
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Thank you for your generosity! Love my repeat donors, keeps me going strong!”
  • Romeo Auto Group
    $200
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Thank you Lisa! This is such a generous donation, I am very appreciative! It shows that Romeo cares about the communities they do business with. 😊😊”
  • David Coutts
    “Prayers for all those kids battling cancer. Safe riding Vicki!”
    $129.38
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Wow David, thank you so much for your generosity. And for your prayers for the little ones. I will keep Jane in mine, along with my Daina & Debbie and so many others in my life. 💔❤️”
  • Denise VanBuren
    “Proud to provide a little support to this great cause!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Thank you Denise! As one of my repeat donors, this means so much. I will always be convinced that our Central Hudson family, mostly all retired now, was the best in CH history! We are all still in contact, still helping each other and good causes. I am very thankful for your support! ❤️”
  • Frances & Leon Chiu
    “Thanks for doing this again this year and good luck!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Frances, this is so generous and kind! Thank you. I enjoy seeing all your adventure, travel and home updates & photos! Keep living your best lives, and thank you so much for helping me try to ensure that children struggling with cancer do too. ❤️”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Thank you so much! Such a generous donation to kick things off as my first official donation this year! Very much appreciated. 😊❤️”
  • Mary Decker
    “Thank you for all you do to raise awareness and funds for this challenge.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Wow, Mary, this is such a generous gift! Thank you so much! So very appreciated in the fight against childhood cancer, and also as we are now so close to that super hero jersey for our coworker’s grandson. ❤️”
  • Rod Smith
    $124.20
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Thank you Rod! You are so generous to this cause for me every year. ❤️ I like to hope that we are making a difference in the fight to save some lives from this horrid disease….”
  • STACEY RENNER
    $124.20
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Stacey, thank you so very much! You have supported this challenge practically since I started doing it. You were an excellent boss and you are a kind generous person! The one thing I miss in retirement is all the people in my work family, you are high on that list, even though I likely drove you crazy most of the time. 😂 I appreciate your annual contributions, hope you are doing well! ❤️”
  • Ernie VanDeMark
    “I am happy to donate to this great cause Vicky!! My 5 year old grandson is currently battling Leukemia and is responding very well to his treatment. Keep up the great work!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Oh Ernie, I am so sorry to hear that he has leukemia! But I hope that he continues to do well and beats it! If I get to $2500 in my fundraising, I earn a super hero jersey, I will post a pic of it on my CHGE facebook post - please let me know if you would like it for your grandson? I will do my absolute best to get to the $2500 to get it for him! Thank you so very much for your support of this great cause!”
  • Heather Adams
    “Good luck, Vicki! Amazing you do this every year!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Heather! I hope you and your family are doing ok. ❤️ It is you who are amazing, as someone who cares enough to support this cause every single year! I appreciate you so very much, thank you for being you and for that generous kind heart. ❤️”
  • Ray A’Brial
    $103.50
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Ray, this is so generous, thank you very much! I love my repeat donors. And my CH family is always very supportive of this worthwhile cause. 😊😊”
  • Susan Royce
    $103.50
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Awwww Sue, thank you very much. It makes me so happy that you support this cause for me every year. All my loyal supporters really do bring me joy especially while I’m cranking out the miles in Sept. You are so appreciated! ❤️”
  • Caprice Travel
    “Go Vicki! Have a great ride!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “You are the best Michele! Thank you so much for your very generous support for this excellent cause. And I can’t wait to take another trip planned by Caprice! ❤️”
  • Elizabeth White
    “Coraggio e Avanti.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Grazie mille Elizabeth! Ho bisogno di molto coraggio! Amo l’italiano, ancora sto imparando. Rode my bike past your house this morning, non ho visto la tua macchina. But I yelled thank you anyway as I went by! ❤️”
  • Gary Wright
    $70
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Vicki Wheeler
    Vicki
    “Thank you Gary, I very much appreciate your generosity and loyal support for this cause. ❤️”
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