Ben Berland

6years All Star
Ben Berland
Riding in memory of My late grandma
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 1,274.9 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 553rd
  • Province: 72nd in BC
I've raised $2,709 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My late grandma

My late grandma

The lady in the photo is my late grandma. As I embark on my 54th trip around the sun, I am reminded that my grandma, at my age, was ill beyond belief and would only live to see 54. It was devastating to lose my grandma when I was 15 and as I get to be her age now, I realize how her life was stolen at such a young age. She was a survivor of residential school, but the toll taken contributed to her early death. I wish she was here most days to see how much I've done in my life and how I've made this ride an annual thing to fight cancer. What keeps me riding some days? Well, fighting this disease on behalf of kids who fight it, but also knowing that the cancer that killed my grandma, is treatable today. In some ways, my ride is a part of my personal reconciliation plan that I live everyday. Thanks for your donation or forwarding this page on to others.

My Story

3 Aug 2023

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada.

This is the reason I ride.

I lost my grandma to cancer. She was 54 when she passed, and as I embark on my 55th birthday, I am reminded that I have outlived my grandma by two years. The form of cancer she had is now treatable thanks to research and the many countless dollars people have given to cancer research.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • Ridden
    $799 Raised
    2018
  • 949 km Ridden
    $2,515 Raised
    2019
  • 1,453 km Ridden
    $2,597 Raised
    2020
  • 1,541 km Ridden
    $3,114 Raised
    2021
  • 1,034 km Ridden
    $3,161 Raised
    2022
  • 1,275 km Ridden
    $2,709 Raised
    2023
6years
6,453 km
Ridden
$14,895
Raised

My Challenge

  • 13.0 km ride - Last ride of the year 😪 - Thursday, October 19, 2023
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    Logged this ride 51 days ago
  • 12.8 km ride - Last morning ride till spring 😪 - Thursday, October 19, 2023
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    Logged this ride 51 days ago
  • 8.7 km ride - Flat tire blues - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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    Logged this ride 53 days ago
  • 12.1 km ride - A little rain clears the head - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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    Logged this ride 67 days ago
  • 12.9 km ride - Chilly Willy - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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    Logged this ride 67 days ago
  • 19.4 km ride - Home - Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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    Logged this ride 73 days ago
  • 12.6 km ride - Hump 🐪 day - Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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    Logged this ride 73 days ago
  • 12.1 km ride - Tuesday afternoon - Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • 12.9 km ride - Tuesday - Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • 12.1 km ride - Monday afternoon - Monday, September 25, 2023
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    Logged this ride 75 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
    “Here's your matched donation made possible by the generosity of long-time SickKids Foundation supporters, the Garron family. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $417.56
    Received this donation 121 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Ben is a huge advocate for children. He has worked with them, mentored them, coached them and most importantly…cared for them. I see his passion and his resolve to get his mission complete. I admire and respect what you are doing my brother”
    $276.35
    Received this donation 117 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank brother! I have always thought that kids are worth it, and I've seen the tragic side of kids who weren't cared for. It doesn't take much effort to change a kid's life, and your donation will help a lot of kids.”
  • Tanja Puhlmann
    “Finlay and I are so proud of you! Every day 50+ km with a deep committment to children fighting cancer. Rain or shine you never give up.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 122 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you for your donation and thank you for your constant support of me doing this each summer. Love you”
  • Klaus and Sharon Puhlmann
    “Ben, we are beaming with pride for all the things you do for kids and in particular your commitment to the Great Cycle Challenge. Cancer in general and kids cancer in particulars is an awful desease that hopefully will be soon completely curable. We have to thank people like you for setting such a great example for the rest of us.”
    $207
    Received this donation 122 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much for your donation and unwavering support. I know one day we will defeat this horrible disease.”
  • Lynn Kelly
    “You go Ben! You are an inspiration to all and a very kind soul. Keep up the great work!”
    $207
    Received this donation 121 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much Lynn. I'm kind and caring because I get to interact with folks like you. Thanks for giving to the kids!”
  • West Coast Hawks
    “Thank you Ben, what a great cause! Keep up the good work!! 🚲”
    $207
    Received this donation 127 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much to the West Coast Hawks. Keep smiling and keep your stick on the ice!”
  • Marlene Erickson
    $124.20
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you for your constatnt support, not only for this ride, but throughout my entire life!”
  • David Pearson
    $103.50
    Received this donation 123 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much David! I know Patrick has managed to assemble a pretty good hockey squad down there and it's nice that people are giving to kids fighting cancer. Keep smiling and keep your stick on the ice!”
  • Steven Nicklie
    $103.50
    Received this donation 121 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much Steve. We've come a long ways since biking around Waldo Lake. Thank you for giving to the kids.”
  • David Castley
    “Way to go Ben!”
    $100
    Received this donation 124 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thanks Dave for your donation. It's so neat to see people givingt to this cause, which as you know, is pretty close to my heart.”
  • Andreas Schulz
    “Danke Ben, dass Du die Anstrengung auf Dich nimmst, um Kindern zu helfen.”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 116 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Vielen Dank für deine Spende Andreas. Ich liebe es, diese Fahrt für die Kinder zu machen.”
  • Derron Johnson
    “Only 28 hours, Ben! Get those cases of Coors from Texarkana to Atlanta! (Wait a minute....)”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 122 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Nobody chases me boy. I've been chasing a ____ maniac from Texarkana, Texas... Thanks for the donation D!”
  • Kathy Chin
    “You’re an inspiring person, Ben! Thank you for doing this every year.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 124 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you Kathy, Good to see people repping the old Fort!”
  • Anonymous
    “Keep up the great work Ben! You’re an inspiration…”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 144 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind words, and your generosity.”
  • Leana Patenaude
    “Great cause cuz! Thank you!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 127 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much Cuz. It's always nice when people give to the kids.”
  • Peter Thomson
    “Way to go Ben‼️”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you Peter. I do this every year for the kids and I'm glad to see people donate their hard earned money in the fight against this horrible disease.”
  • Vanessa Mayer
    “Great job Ben!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 127 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much Vanessa! It's always a joy to visit with you.”
  • Erica Hernandez-Read
    “Thank you for raising money for this Ben!”
    $50
    Received this donation 124 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thanks Erica, I imagine now that Finaly is joining hockey, we'll be seeing you at the rink. Ben”
  • Edward Richardson
    $45
    Received this donation 115 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much Eddie! I always pretend I'm in the Tour de France when I roll by your place and you and Nadine are there cheering me on. Much appreciated.”
  • Olli Kejha
    $36.23
    Received this donation 126 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Hello Olli, Thank you so much for your donation. I love doing this ride every year for the kids, and it is only possible when lovely folks like you donate. Thank you Ben”
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