Lisa Durkee

Having lost a friend from cancer two days ago, I rode yesterday for my longest in a while for Paddy. We do all we can, so I also have upped my fundraising goal

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I've Ridden 149.4 mi My goal is 200 mi

My Rankings

National: 448th
State: 2nd in ME

I've raised $2,948 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Lance Tkacs and Eric Kloss

Though this challenge is to support research for children's cancers, I am riding this year in memory of my dear brother-in-law, Lance. His was a valiant fight over seven years, but cancer finally claimed his life. Knowing the entire family's struggle, I am riding in hope of easing the pain for other families and their children. Thank you for your support.

My Story

17 Jun 2026

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.

Lisa

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

166 mi Ridden

$3,283 Raised

2021
138 mi Ridden

$2,142 Raised

2022
282 mi Ridden

$1,250 Raised

2023
Ridden

$678 Raised

2024
124 mi Ridden

$2,906 Raised

2025
149 mi Ridden

$2,948 Raised

2026

884 mi

Ridden

$13,207

Raised

My Challenge

2.5 mi ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
12.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
2.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
10.5 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, September 26, 2026

Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
$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 19 days ago
12.3 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 21, 2026

Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
4.2 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
2.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
2.0 mi ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
8.2 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 11, 2026

Logged this ride 31 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

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!”
$621.45
Received this donation 32 days ago

Lisa

“On this last official day of the challenge and looking through my list of sponsors with gratitude, I want to say a special thank you to all of you who made our Kick Cancer's Butt Match Day such a success. I know that some of my friends were especially eager to give considerably that day, and I thank you for your generosity! We make a difference together!”

On this last official day of the challenge and looking through my list of sponsors with gratitude, I want to say a special thank you to all of you who made our Kick Cancer's Butt Match Day such a success. I know that some of my friends were especially eager to give considerably that day, and I thank you for your generosity! We make a difference together!
Facebook Fundraiser Donation
$250
Received this donation 70 days ago

Lisa

“Thank you very much, Keith! I will consider you having ridden with me for a jaunt or two down Parker Point Road! Together we make a difference for the kids!”

Thank you very much, Keith! I will consider you having ridden with me for a jaunt or two down Parker Point Road! Together we make a difference for the kids!
Jon and Peggy Hopkins

“Happy to support you, Lisa. We also support a friend who rides in the Pan Mass Challenge, which also funds research into cures for childhood cancer.”
$207
Received this donation 75 days ago

Lisa

“Thank you very much, Jon and Peggy! I appreciate your genorous support for the kids--and my riding! It all adds up!”

Thank you very much, Jon and Peggy! I appreciate your genorous support for the kids--and my riding! It all adds up!
Matched Day Matching 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 fight kids' cancer!”
$162.58
Received this donation 18 days ago

Lisa

“On this last official day of the challenge and looking through my list of sponsors with gratitude, I want to say a special thank you to all of you who made our extra match day such a success. I know that some of my friends were especially eager to give considerably that day, and I thank you for your generosity! We make a difference together!”

On this last official day of the challenge and looking through my list of sponsors with gratitude, I want to say a special thank you to all of you who made our extra match day such a success. I know that some of my friends were especially eager to give considerably that day, and I thank you for your generosity! We make a difference together!
John and Heidi Lesinski

“Go Lisa! Thanks for your efforts in fighting childhood cancer! Rock on!”
$155.25
Received this donation 33 days ago

Lisa

“Thanks, you two! I appreciate your giving and the sense of partnership as I ride! Peace and love”

Thanks, you two! I appreciate your giving and the sense of partnership as I ride! Peace and love
Adam Durkee
$103.50
Received this donation 33 days ago

Lisa

“Thank you, Adam! Yesterday was a banner day across the country, even surpassing the matched amount. So, wow! Over $3million for the kids. I really appreciate your giving, brother. It means a lot. Today's miles can be yours!”

Thank you, Adam! Yesterday was a banner day across the country, even surpassing the matched amount. So, wow! Over $3million for the kids. I really appreciate your giving, brother. It means a lot. Today's miles can be yours!
Jill & John Warren

“You go Lisa! So proud of you and thank you for participating in this challenge!”
$103.50
Received this donation 33 days ago

Lisa

“Thank you so much, Jill and John! We are all in this together to help the kids, and I am grateful for your giving!”

Thank you so much, Jill and John! We are all in this together to help the kids, and I am grateful for your giving!
Li Mari Arnaud

“Go, Lisa!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 33 days ago

Lisa

“Thank you, Mari! We really do make a difference together and I am grateful for your repeated giving! Peace and love”

Thank you, Mari! We really do make a difference together and I am grateful for your repeated giving! Peace and love
Ruth Miller

“You’ve got this Lisa!”
$103.50
Received this donation 33 days ago

Lisa

“Thank you so much, Ruth! I will think of you today as I ride through the wind on our beautiful coast. Kick Cancer's Butt Day raised over $3 million, thanks to you and so many others across the country!”

Thank you so much, Ruth! I will think of you today as I ride through the wind on our beautiful coast. Kick Cancer's Butt Day raised over $3 million, thanks to you and so many others across the country!
Anonymous

“God bless you, Lisa, for your willingness to love well in this way ❤️🙏”
$103.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

Lisa
Carol Roberts
$100
Received this donation 38 days ago

Lisa

“Thank you again, Carol, for being part of the effort this year!”

Thank you again, Carol, for being part of the effort this year!
Debbie Margarite
$51.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

Lisa

“I have to say that I don't believe we have met, but I am grateful for your generosity, nonetheless! Maybe you saw this post on Susan's page . . . In any case, thank you so much for your support in helping the kids!”

I have to say that I don't believe we have met, but I am grateful for your generosity, nonetheless! Maybe you saw this post on Susan's page . . . In any case, thank you so much for your support in helping the kids!
Doug Ford

“Go Lisa go!”
$51.75
Received this donation 33 days ago

Lisa

“Thanks, sweetie! We are on a "roll," and doing a lot for the kids!”

Thanks, sweetie! We are on a "roll," and doing a lot for the kids!
jaci Grote

“Thank you Sue for caring 💙”
$51.75
Received this donation 17 days ago

Lisa

“Hello, Jaci! I have to say that I don't believe we have met, but I am grateful for your generosity, nonetheless! Maybe you saw this post on Susan's page . . . In any case, thank you!”

Hello, Jaci! I have to say that I don't believe we have met, but I am grateful for your generosity, nonetheless! Maybe you saw this post on Susan's page . . . In any case, thank you!
Kimberly Maloney
$51.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

Lisa

“Hi, Kim!! Thank you for your near annual support of the ride! I hope that you are doing well and are happy there in Poughkeepsie! Maybe when I visit my nephew sometime, we can grab a meal!”

Hi, Kim!! Thank you for your near annual support of the ride! I hope that you are doing well and are happy there in Poughkeepsie! Maybe when I visit my nephew sometime, we can grab a meal!
Lawrence Abbott
$51.75
Received this donation 33 days ago

Lisa

“Hey, Larry!! I happened to be on my site as your gift came in. Cha-ching!! Thank you so much! I always think of our time with Keira and of the families that were not as lucky as we. We are making a difference together!”

Hey, Larry!! I happened to be on my site as your gift came in. Cha-ching!! Thank you so much! I always think of our time with Keira and of the families that were not as lucky as we. We are making a difference together!
Lenny Rea

“Good luck and stay strong!”
$51.75
Received this donation 74 days ago

Lisa

“Hi, Lenny! Thanks very much for your support of this effort! Where and how are you!? I hope you're well and happy wherever you are!”

Hi, Lenny! Thanks very much for your support of this effort! Where and how are you!? I hope you're well and happy wherever you are!
Leslie Anderson
$51.75
Received this donation 11 days ago

Lisa
Lisa Palmero

“Lisa, I’m thinking of you, your family, and your cause — wishing you clear skies and smooth roads as you cycle! xx”
$51.75
Received this donation 36 days ago

Lisa

“Thank you so much, Lisa! It is wonderful to think of all the friends and family who are working together to help the kids! Lots of love to you and yours!”

Thank you so much, Lisa! It is wonderful to think of all the friends and family who are working together to help the kids! Lots of love to you and yours!
Maria Matthews

“Way to go, Lisa!!! You are amazing! Keep peddling! xoxoxooxoxo Maria”
$51.75
Received this donation 29 days ago

Lisa

“Thank you so much, Maria! I will count today's miles as "yours" and we help the kids!”

Thank you so much, Maria! I will count today's miles as "yours" and we help the kids!