Michael Balinskas

I am riding 300 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 107.4 mi My goal is 300 mi

My Rankings

National: 29th
State: 1st in CT

I've raised $10,078 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

18 Aug 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.

Michael

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

317 mi Ridden

$2,921 Raised

2016
474 mi Ridden

$4,788 Raised

2017
341 mi Ridden

$3,654 Raised

2018
307 mi Ridden

$5,794 Raised

2019
313 mi Ridden

$8,233 Raised

2021
330 mi Ridden

$8,532 Raised

2022
301 mi Ridden

$10,112 Raised

2023
341 mi Ridden

$7,052 Raised

2024
310 mi Ridden

$11,947 Raised

2025
107 mi Ridden

$10,078 Raised

2026

3,142 mi

Ridden

$73,111

Raised

My Challenge

$10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 1 hour 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 16 hours ago
40.1 mi ride - Northern Trail - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Logged this ride 19 hours 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 days ago
30.9 mi ride - Cheshire Trail - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Logged this ride 2 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 6 days ago
20.2 mi ride - Friday, September 4, 2026

Logged this ride 6 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 7 days ago

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!”
$4,002.97
Received this donation 4 hours ago

Michael
From John & Margaret & our friend Chelle Lu!

“Way to go Michael! Ride On!!!”
$362.25
Received this donation 13 hours ago

Michael
Joe DePalo

“Mike Congratulations on 10 years of dedication to this worthy cause! God Bless ITB Joe”
$258.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Michael

“Thanks so much Joe - your support always means a lot!”

Thanks so much Joe - your support always means a lot!
Maxine Balinskas

“Have a great ride!”
$258.75
Received this donation 21 hours ago

Michael
Michael Conant

“Congratulations, Mike. Very impressive numbers for an important cause.”
$258.75
Received this donation 13 hours ago

Michael
Nancy Balinskas

“Here's to another great year for this cause! So proud of you!”
$258.75
Received this donation 18 hours ago

Michael
Old Saybrook Homecare Network LLC
$258.75
Received this donation 23 hours ago

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Russell & LouAnn Smith

“Good luck, ride strong, raise a bunch of money!”
$258.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Michael
Chloe & Mason Balinskas

“Keep up the great work Snoop! Great job and have fun on your NH ride!”
$207
Received this donation 1 day ago

Michael

“Thanks guys - love you all!”

Thanks guys - love you all!
Stephen Anderson

“Thank you Mike for your incredible effort!”
$207
Received this donation 19 hours ago

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James Racca

“Proud of you Mike”
$155.25
Received this donation 1 day ago

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Bruce Kocsis

“Mike your on going perseverance is an inspiration, thank you.”
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

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Carol Corliss
$103.50
Received this donation 24 hours ago

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Charlie and Carol Frago
$103.50
Received this donation 23 hours ago

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Christine Trousdale
$103.50
Received this donation 18 hours ago

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David & Anita deMercado

“Strong work Mike, for a very worthy cause. Your dedication over the last decade helps to show how important this work is. Bravo!”
$103.50
Received this donation 12 hours ago

Michael
Deb & Connor

“WA-HOOOO GO BROTHER!!! GO UNCLE MICHAEL!!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 22 hours ago

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Edward Racca
$103.50
Received this donation 15 hours ago

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Graham and Cora

“Go, Snoop! Your 10th year? Amazing!”
$103.50
Received this donation 22 hours ago

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Jeffrey Balinskas

“Go Snoop! Be safe, may the wind be at your back! Love you.”
$103.50
Received this donation 18 hours ago

Michael