Hi, my name is Maria Victoria Rada Calcines, and I'm a fourth year Chemistry major with a minor in Statistics and Data Science. I'm originally from Venezuela, but I lived a big portion of my life in Chile and Mexico before I moved to Texas for my undergraduate degree.

Texas 4000 is a non-profit organization that cultivates student leaders and engages communities in the fight against cancer. In the Summer of 2026, my teammates and I will be biking 4,000+ miles from Austin to Anchorage to fight cancer through hope, knowledge, and charity. Over the next year, I’ll be fundraising $7,500, logging over 2,000 training miles on the bike, volunteering, and helping coordinate the logistics of our journey. Since its establishment in 2004, Texas 4000 has raised over $12.4 million for cancer research and support services. Thank you for taking the time to read this page and learn more about Texas 4000 :)

I'm very passionate about this cause and need your help! Every donation—big or small—helps me reach my fundraising goal and directly impacts this important cause.

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
• Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!

If there is someone in your life who has been affected by cancer, I would be honored to ride in their name. If you feel comfortable, you can email or text me your or your loved one's stories, and I'd love to hear them all. Please feel free to reach out through my email, victoria.rada@utexas.edu

Thank you for standing by me in this effort. Your support means the world to me!

Warmly, 

Victoria.