Berna Oktay

3years
Berna Oktay
I am riding 150 mi to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 153.0 mi to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1110th
  • State: 91st in FL
I've raised $1,217 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

31 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.

Berna

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2020
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2021
  • 153 mi Ridden
    $1,217 Raised
    2026
3years
153 mi
Ridden
$1,217
Raised

My Challenge

  • 36.1 mi ride - 5th Ride Nokomis -Venice -Casey key -Osprey - Thursday, September 17, 2026
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    Logged this ride 13 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 30.0 mi ride - 4th Ride Nokomis -Caseykey -Venice - Sunday, September 13, 2026
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.4 mi ride - 3rd ride Nokomis-WellenPark - Saturday, September 12, 2026
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 7 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 12 days ago
  • 44.4 mi ride - 2nd Ride - Venice to St. Armands - Saturday, September 5, 2026
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.0 mi ride - Great cycle challange 1 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 17 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 18 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Sunshine StateDermatology and Skin Cancer Center
    “Congratulations, Berna, on your incredible ride in support of children’s cancer research! 🚴‍♀️💛 Your dedication, strength, and commitment to such an important cause are truly inspiring. We are proud to support you and wish you all the best as you take on this meaningful journey. With warmest wishes, Sunshine State Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “A heartfelt thank you to Sunshine State Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center for your generous support! 💛🚴‍♀️ Your kindness and encouragement mean so much to me and to this important cause. A special thank you to Dr. Adam Greenberg for his kindness and thoughtful support, and to my dear friend Idil Greenberg for always being so caring and supportive. ❤️ Living in our beautiful, sunny Florida also means being especially mindful of skin cancer, and we are truly fortunate to have a wonderful clinic like Sunshine State Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center in our community. ☀️💛 Thank you, Adam, Idil, and the entire Sunshine State team for supporting me as I ride for these amazing children! 🎗️🚴‍♀️❤️”
  • 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!”
    $111.43
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Joe, my best friend since I first came to America. ❤️ I’ve always felt your support and friendship through the years. We are so lucky to have you in our lives. The Oktay family loves you! Thank you so much for always being there and for your generous support. ❤️🙏”
  • Rebecca Cowan
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Beautiful friend Rebecca, I can’t thank you enough for your incredibly generous donation! ❤️ Your kindness and support truly touched my heart. Knowing that you’re supporting me as I ride for these amazing kids makes every mile even more meaningful. I’m so grateful to have wonderful people like you standing behind this cause. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making a difference and being part of this journey with me! 🚴‍♀️❤️🙏”
  • SIBEL CINOGLU
    “Bernacığım seni tebrik ediyorum bizlerede vesile olduğun için çok teşekkür ederim 🙏🥰 Başarılar arkadaşım 🚴🚴🚴💕💕💕”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Harika yurekli arkadasim bir yuregi kurtarmak icin adım artik sayenizde hep beraber yureklere dokunucaz. Allahim hepimizin cocukarini korusun , saglik versin. Tesekkur ederim birtanem.”
  • Anonymous
    $100
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Elifim canim arkadasim tesekkur ederim katkilarinizla bir cana daha dokunucaz . Harikasiniz , gonlu guzel dostlarim”
  • Rick Mizell
    $77.63
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Thank you so much, Rick, for your generous donation! It was so nice meeting you today. Your support means so much to me and to this important cause. I’ll keep pedaling for the kids! 🚴‍♀️🎗️❤️”
  • Andrew Sciacchitano
    $51.75
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Andrew, thank you so much for your generous donation and for always supporting me! I feel so lucky to have you as both my manager and my friend. It truly means so much to me! ❤️🚴‍♀️Thanks Andrew & Kandice & Sophie”
  • Baloglu Family
    “We are always proud of you for the challenges you take, and this time it includes a good cause as well. Pedaling for such a wonderful cause makes you our absolute hero. We’re right behind you with all our love. Go Berna, go! 🌟🚴‍♀️”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Thank you so much, Baloglu Family! ❤️ Your beautiful words and generous support truly touched my heart. Knowing that I have your love and encouragement behind me makes every mile so much more meaningful. I’m so grateful to have you cheering me on as I ride for these amazing kids. Love you guys! 🥰🙏”
  • Chris Pinkham
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Thank you so much, Chris, for your generous donation! ❤️ Your kindness and support mean so much. Together, we’re making a difference for these amazing kids!”
  • Jaime DiDomenico
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Thank you so much, Jaime! Your support means more than you know. I’m so excited to start this ride and knowing I have wonderful people like you supporting this cause makes it even more special. Let’s do this for the kids!”
  • Megan Pierce
    $51.75
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Megan, thank you so much! ❤️ Not only are you the sweetest manager, but you’re also one of the kindest, most genuine people I know and definitely one of my favorites! 🥰 Your support for me and these amazing kids means so much. I’m so lucky to have you in my life. Thank you for always being you! ❤️🚴‍♀️”
  • SINEM OZDEK
    “Harika bir amaç için harika bir şey yapıyorsun🧿 Sifa olmak için attığın her pedal çok değerli. Küçücük de olsa benim de bir katkım olsun istedim. Iyi sanslar canim benim ❤️🚴‍♀️🚴”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Canım, tatilde olmana rağmen hiç düşünmeden hemen destek olman benim icin cok değeri. Güzel sözlerin ve bu anlamlı desteğin kucuk yureklere umut olacak iyi ki varsın canım, yürekten teşekkür ederim. 🙏❤️🚴‍♀️🎗️”
  • Jimmy & Colleen Mullen
    “I know you can do it!!!”
    $50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Jimmy & Colleen, thank you so much! ❤️ Your support means more to me than you know. Having wonderful friends like you cheering me on makes every mile even more meaningful. I’ll be thinking of you while I ride for these amazing kids! Love you guys! 🥰”
  • Anonymous
    $50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Yıldızım ince ruhlu arkadasim cok tesekkurler. Kucuk canlara hepimizin destegi ile ümit oluyoruz .yüreğine sağlık.”
  • Yesim Artar
    “Emeğine sağlık sevgiler”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Bir mesajimla Almanyadan desteklerini eksik etmeyen gönlü gūzel arkadasim sagolasin. Iyiki varsın.”
  • Anonymous
    “Berna, I'm honored to support you in this amazing challenge. I may not be able to give a lot, but I'm happy to give what I can to help you ride for such an importnat cause. Wishing you strength for every mile and sending love to you and all the kids you're rideing for.”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Berna Oktay
    Berna
    “Thank you so much! ❤️ Your support means a lot to me. Every donation helps, no matter how big or small. What matters most is your kindness and support. Thank you for your beautiful heart! ❤️🎗️”
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