Don Ross
- National: 105th
- Province: 53rd in ON
I'm Riding For
In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross
As I ride each day , indoors in winter & outdoors spring to fall, it will be with the memory of Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) in my heart along with my inspirational partner Heather who I've been grateful to be married to for 47 years. She continues to set an amazing example for all our family and anyone who knows her with how she lives her life each and every day. She’s managed all the challenges of breast cancer since 1999 and Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer since 2011 in a dignified way that gives great hope and cheer to others. Her toughness is beyond measure and there is no quit in her character. https://cancerresearchsociety.ca/profile/a-testament-to-the-power-of-cancer-research/ These are the same qualities that Griff Bell displayed during his short life & other young children bring out in themselves as they manage their cancer treatments with their loving families always at their sides. Griff Bell was a bright light of joy to all who knew him during his life here on Earth and we’ll never stop fighting for children like him! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeaKid
My Story
This will be my 9th year taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! Why? Because right now, over 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada. 3 young lives are lost every week, like the brave young boy who rides with me in my heart , Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) . Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer around the world. Hospitals like Toronto Sick Kids and CHEO in Ottawa are doing incredible work to help children and their families dealing with childhood cancer. As any parent or grandparent like us would say.....all kids should be living life, not fighting for it . So I'm raising funds through my challenge to ride each day all year long to help these kids and support Sick Kids Foundation . This helps them continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer. Please support me by making a donation to give these brave kids the brighter futures they deserve.Your support will change little lives. Thank you so much! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeAKid #thegldnsociety
My Legacy
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1,562 km Ridden$1,541 Raised2018
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1,698 km Ridden$2,846 Raised2019
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2,456 km Ridden$1,045 Raised2020
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2,434 km Ridden$4,509 Raised2021
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2,010 km Ridden$3,594 Raised2022
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2,135 km Ridden$8,370 Raised2023
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1,988 km Ridden$6,316 Raised2024
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2,995 km Ridden$6,855 Raised2025
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1,636 km Ridden$6,215 Raised2026
My Challenge
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32.0 km ride - milford to picton and back - Sunday, October 4, 2026
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32.0 km ride - milford to picton vis bade 31 and back via #17 - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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42.0 km ride - milford to pt petre lighthouse via 10 to cherry valley and 24 and back - Monday, September 28, 2026
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30.0 km ride - Milford to Black River Loop - Sunday, September 27, 2026
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32.0 km ride - milford to picton and back via base 31 route - Friday, September 25, 2026
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12.0 km ride - milford to Cherry Valley and back - Monday, September 21, 2026
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Annual Ride My Age Completed Today
19 Sep 202672 km and 3 hour ride done today for my 72nd year riding around the sun. :) I’m a very lucky guy! #griffinmyheartforever #thegldnsociety #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth
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Great News in Prince Edward County
19 Sep 2026😍💕 #thegldnsociety #childhoodcancerawareness #griffinmyheartforever
Canada is investing $27.7M in a new year-round Campfire Circle facility in Prince Edward County for children living with cancer or serious illness. With on-site medical support alongside camp activities, creativity, and outdoor adventures, the facility will help children experience joy, friendship, and a sense of normalcy while giving families a place to feel supported.
Building Canada strong by investing in healthcare infrastructure for kids
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
News release
Ottawa, Ontario, September 17, 2026 — For children living with cancer or serious illness, creating spaces where they can simply be kids can make a real difference.
Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Member of Parliament for Burlington North-Milton West, and Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, announced more than $27 million in federal funding to build a new medically supported overnight camp for children living with cancer or serious illness.
Supported through the Government of Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund, the new facility will include an activity centre, dining hall, accessible recreational facilities, creative and cultural program spaces, and equestrian facilities. Together, these spaces will give children room to learn, play, make new friends and enjoy the outdoors, while having access to the medical support they require.
The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country and is the cornerstone of the Government of Canada’s plan to build the infrastructure needed to build Canada strong – today and for generations to come.
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“Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities. Every child deserves a community where they can play, make friends, try new things and simply enjoy being a kid. For children living with cancer or serious illness, Campfire Circle makes that possible while giving families the reassurance that the medical support they need is close by. This investment will help create a place where kids can make memories and experience the joy of camp, making a real difference for them and their families.”
The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State and Member of Parliament for Burlington North-Milton West
“The Government of Canada is building infrastructure at a speed and scale not seen in generations – the type of infrastructure projects that support stronger, safer, more connected communities across the country. Investing in projects like Campfire Circle Overnight Camp is vital for the well-being of our communities and our children. I am thrilled to see this investment in Campfire Circle, and am honoured that they’ve chosen Prince Edward County to create a haven for children and families who are facing one of life’s most daunting challenges. This investment helps ensure children facing a serious illness will still have an opportunity to enjoy the simple, but oh so special pleasure of just being a kid.”
Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte
“For 43 years, Campfire Circle has created camp experiences for children with cancer or serious illness and their families, combining expert medical care with joy, connection, and a sense of belonging during some of life’s most difficult moments. As the only medical camp in Canada that can administer IV chemotherapy and blood transfusions on site, we are incredibly grateful for this historic investment. It will help expand access to our unique model of medical care, play, and community, ensuring more children and families across eastern Ontario can experience the transformative impact of camp, sooner.”
Alex Robertson, CEO of Campfire Circle
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72.0 km ride - My Annual Birthday Age Ride - Saturday, September 19, 2026
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48.0 km ride - milford to Sandbanks Lakeshore Lodge and back - Friday, September 18, 2026
Logged this ride 16 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$2,358.22Received this donation 53 days ago
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Leslie Bell
$517.50Received this donation 53 days ago
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Matt and Angela Ross
$517.50Received this donation 53 days ago
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Sarah and Jim Hurst
$480Received this donation 53 days ago
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Lynn Strey
$414Received this donation 53 days ago
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Evan, Tamy and Abby Bell
$258.75Received this donation 54 days ago
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Lorie Stevenson
$258.75Received this donation 53 days ago
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Carol and MikeCooke
$172Received this donation 53 days ago
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Lynn Watson
$155.25Received this donation 84 days ago
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Jeff Mosher
$103.50Received this donation 53 days ago
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Julie White
$103.50Received this donation 55 days ago
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Lynn Watson
$103.50Received this donation 53 days ago
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Paula Walker Walker
$103.50Received this donation 54 days ago
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Stuart Ross
$103.50Received this donation 53 days ago
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Leon & Vernice Mcconnell
$100Received this donation 65 days ago
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Brian Hoyt
$51.75Received this donation 53 days ago
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PATRICK CAMERON
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Robert Burkinshaw
$51.75Received this donation 54 days ago
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Terry & Brian Corbett
$51.75Received this donation 43 days ago
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Tony Knight
$51.75Received this donation 53 days ago
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