I'm Riding For

Hassan Khatib

Hassan Khatib spent his life showing up for the people he loved and now his legacy is helping show up for children fighting cancer. Hassan passed away at 69 in 2019 after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his wife, Nahla, and their eight children: Rose, Sari, Yaz, Alya, Zeedo, Layale, Lana, and Lubna. Born and raised in the Middle East, Hassan moved to Ponce, Puerto Rico, at 17. He worked tirelessly to support his mother, Alya, and sister, Nabila. At 22, he moved to New York City, where he worked whatever jobs were necessary to build a life and provide for his family. Hassan lived by five principles: hard work, no excuses, progress over perfection, kindness, and resilience. Even during his illness, he never lost his sense of humor or his love for family. Until his final days, he was making jokes, smiling, and surrounding himself with the people he loved. That is why it means so much that Arleny is honoring Hassan’s memory by taking on the Great Cycle Challenge, riding 200 miles to raise money for children fighting cancer. Hassan knew what it meant to face fear, pain, and uncertainty. He knew how difficult the fight could be. Today, children and their families are facing battles no child should ever have to endure. Every mile Arleny rides is a mile dedicated to hope. Every donation helps support children and families facing cancer. Our goal is $2,500. Please consider donating, sharing this fundraiser, or cheering Arleny on. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal and helps make a difference. Thank you, Arleny, for honoring Hassan in such a beautiful and meaningful way. His fight may have ended, but his legacy of love, strength, kindness, and resilience continues. Through this effort, his memory can help bring hope to children who are still fighting. With Love and Gratitude, The Khatib Family