Don Ross

7years All Star
Don Ross
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please support my challenge to fight kids' cancer! #GriffinMyHeartForever
I've Ridden 1,988.0 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 88th
  • Province: 44th in ON
I've raised $6,316 My goal is $7,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross

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 6 year old 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 45 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. 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! #GriffinMyHeart #RidingForHeather #FightLikeaKid

My Story

5 Aug 2024

This will be my 7th 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 , 6 year old Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) . Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer around the world. My wife & I sometimes see these young children when we are at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & Toronto Western where she's been receiving ongoing care for Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. We’re so grateful for the life saving research being done there and for the care & treatment she receives at UHN in Toronto & at BGH Oncology in Belleville. Hospitals like Toronto Sick Kids and CHEO in Ottawa are doing incredible work with children dealing with 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

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,562 km Ridden
    $1,541 Raised
    2018
  • 1,698 km Ridden
    $2,846 Raised
    2019
  • 2,456 km Ridden
    Raised
    2020
  • 2,434 km Ridden
    $4,509 Raised
    2021
  • 2,010 km Ridden
    $3,594 Raised
    2022
  • 2,135 km Ridden
    $8,370 Raised
    2023
7years
14,283 km
Ridden
$28,221
Raised

My Challenge

  • You’re Incredible! A Final Thank You.
    29 Sep 2024

    To all my sponsors in 2024 thanks from the bottom of my heart ❤️ on behalf of all the children these funds are helping. The GCC site will be closing down tomorrow and will opening again in spring of 2025. I plan to be back in the GCC again for my 8th year in memory of Griff Bell, but meanwhile will keep riding daily towards my virtual cross Canada 🇨🇦 goal of 7821 km ( at 6636 km mark now so it’s well within reach again ) Take care everyone. #griffinmyheartforever #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth

    You’re Incredible! A Final Thank You.
    Posted 88 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Milford to Morrison pt rd loop - Sunday, September 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 89 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Milford to end of Cty rd 17 & back - Saturday, September 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 90 days ago
  • The Final Results Are In
    27 Sep 2024

    The results are in for the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge...

    Together, we've raised $7,266,724 to fight kids' cancer! 🍁

    We can't thank you enough for your support to KICK CANCER'S BUTT for these incredible kids and their families.

    You are AMAZING! 👏

    Our friend Nori joined us to celebrate and she wanted to pass on a message...

    Thank you Don!

    We're so excited because your fundraising efforts will make a real impact to save little lives, by supporting critical research into prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and finding cures for childhood cancers.

    Because kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

    Thank you for riding to give kids like Nolan, Nori, Jasper, Iris, Sadie, and Hallie-Lynn the brighter futures they deserve. ❤️

    WOW... what an incredible result! ✊

    Every pedal pushed, every drop of sweat, every kilometre ridden, and every dollar raised will create brighter futures for the kids and families affected by this terrible disease.

    Over the past month, we've received so many messages from our families, they are in awe of your efforts and this outstanding result.

    Once again, a massive THANK YOU for your amazing efforts in this year's challenge.

    Together, we WILL save little lives. ❤️

    See you back on your bike in 2025!

    Have an awesome day.

    Ashley and the GCC Team #griffinmyheartforever #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth

    The Final Results Are In
    Posted 90 days ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Milford to pt Petre lighthouse and back - Friday, September 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 91 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Milford to lakeshore lodge at sandbanks and back - Thursday, September 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 92 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 93 days ago
  • Certificate of Appreciation and Thanks
    24 Sep 2024

    THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer.

    Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

    Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year.

    But with your support, we hope to change that.

    Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress:

    https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss/g

    Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated.

    PS- Final total donation figures will be announced on Friday. #griffinmyheartforever #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth

    Certificate of Appreciation and Thanks
    Posted 93 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 94 days ago
  • 16.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Monday, September 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 95 days ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Milford to Picton downtown via Base 31 & back via Old Milford Rd - Sunday, September 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 96 days ago
  • 50.0 km ride - Milford to Long Point and back - Friday, September 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 98 days ago
  • 42.0 km ride - Milford to Bloomfield bike shop via Base 31 and back - Thursday, September 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 99 days ago
  • 30.0 km ride - Milford to Cherry Valley to Miller Rd to #17 to Milford - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 100 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Milford to end of Cty rd 17 and back - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 101 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Milford via Cherry Valley to Lakeshore Lodge sandbanks and back - Monday, September 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 102 days ago
  • 30.0 km ride - Milford to end of Morrison Pt rd via South Bay and back same way - Saturday, September 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 104 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 105 days ago
  • 40.0 km ride - Milford to Lake on the Mt and back - Thursday, September 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 106 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Milford to Picton downtown via Base 31 then back via Cty Rd 17 - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 107 days ago
  • 70 KM Birthday ride
    10 Sep 2024

    Perfect conditions today for my annual “ ride my age “ trek.

    70 KM Birthday ride
    Posted 107 days ago
  • 70.0 km ride - Milford to Salmon Pt lighthouse to Lakeshore Lodge to Shebas Island then back - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 108 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Monday, September 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 109 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Sunday, September 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 110 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Milford to Little Bluff and back - Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 111 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 111 days ago
  • Some stats about this years fundraiser
    6 Sep 2024

    The average GCC rider pedaled 177 km throughout August.

    Your collective kilometres ridden would lap the circumference of the earth 59 times!

    Over 79,006 donations have been made to fight kids' cancer!

    25 riders pedaled over 2,000 kilometres for their challenge.

    9-year legacy rider Will Prentice dedicated his challenge to Eric, a young man he coached for many years who was diagnosed with cancer aged 18, and passed away at just 24 years old. Will rode 1,553 km and raised $1,084 to honor Eric's memory.

    The leaderboards have been viewed 57,276 times.

    31 riders raised more than $10,000 to fight kids' cancer, becoming challenge All-Stars.

    Sophia Shankar pulled off a stunning first-time GCC effort, riding 1,004 km and raising $14,745 in memory of her beloved nephew, Jonah, who bravely fought a brain tumour.

    Father-daughter duo, Srinivasa and Shreya, combined forces to ride 204 km and raise $3,446 in memory of their mother and grandmother (respectively) who passed away from liver cancer last year.

    The average donation made to sponsor a rider was $90.

    The Together We Ride team returned for its 4th year of fundraising as a collective and took out the top spot on the team leaderboard once again - the 34 members rode 17,307 km and raised $101,642! Truly epic. 🙌

    Members of our Facebook group GCC Friends Canada shared 2,762 posts and made 15,289 comments!

    32 kids under 5 years old took on the challenge to kick cancer's butt for other kids.

    The website has been viewed 1,798,715 times in 181 countries.

    We've received countless messages from families impacted by cancer, thanking you for your incredible support.

    2,142 riders raised $1,000+ and became members of the Peloton Club.

    Jonah van Voorst beat childhood cancer, after being diagnosed at just 3 years old, and took on the challenge this year to help other kids facing the same battle he did - riding 115 km and raising $1,731.

    5,852 riders achieved the 'DEFENDER' Impact Level in the challenge.

    Riders from Newfoundland and Labrador raised an average of $754 - the highest average in the country.

    3,522 riders completed their 2nd Great Cycle Challenge to continue their personal legacy to kick cancer's butt.

    Our top fundraiser is the 9-time GCC legend Jarrod Russell, a cancer survivor himself, who raised a mind boggling $35,372 - taking him to an all-time total of $269,508 raised to fight kids' cancer! 🤯

    775 riders have survived their own personal fight against cancer.

    The 10 members of Team Addy rode 1,346 km and raised $19,578 to carry on Addison's cancer-fighting legacy - GCC ambassador Addison passed away just 2 days after her 14th birthday, after a brave battle with angiosarcoma. A powerful tribute to an amazing young woman. ❤️

    This year we've posted 54 times on our Facebook page and received 215,571 likes, comments and shares.

    Maegan Black took on her 9th GCC, and this time... it was personal. She was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer late last year, which only made her more determined to ride for kids fighting cancer. Maegan clocked 118 km and raised $4,752 to save little lives.

    5,164 riders took part in the challenge in memory of a loved one affected by cancer. 💓

    4-year legacy rider Richard Goodnough rode 281 km and raised $4,907 in memory of his mother, Katharine. He was joined by a super special sidekick this year - his 10-year-old granddaughter, Avalon!

    205 riders joined us for their 9th year in a row, riding with us since the very first GCC in 2016.

    Together, we've pedaled for the equivalent of 297,597 days, 12 hours, and 20 minutes.

    Alex Ross took on the challenge for the 5th year to help other kids fighting cancer, riding 301 km and raising $1,595. Two of his friends have battled cancer, and he's had his own cancer scare, so he's seen just how terrible the disease is.

    Over the 9 years of GCC, we've ridden 24,440,055 km and raised $53,922,994 to fight kids' cancer!

    Some stats about this years fundraiser
    Posted 111 days ago
  • 40.0 km ride - Milford to Waupoos Marina via Cty rd 17-13 then back via South Bay route - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 113 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Milford to Pt Petre lighthouse and back via Cty Rd 17 & 24 - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 114 days ago
  • 38.0 km ride - Milford to Cherry valley to log cabin pt rd and back - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 115 days ago
  • 26.0 km ride - Milford to base 31 and back - Monday, September 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 116 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Milford to Base 31 then down & up hill to Cty Rd 10 then back home via Cty Rd 17 - Sunday, September 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 117 days ago
  • Keeping on keeping on……
    31 Aug 2024

    Finished August with 1038 km which puts me at 5710 km along my virtual riding across 🇨🇦 for these past 8 mths. Should have no troubles finishing off the 7200+ km journey by end of the year and will keep raising funds and awareness about childhood cancer along the way. #griffinmyheartforever #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth

    Keeping on keeping on……
    Posted 117 days ago
  • Great Cycle Challenge ends TODAY...
    31 Aug 2024

    “It's the final day... let's finish strong!

    Great Cycle Challenge ends TODAY...

    And togethern we've ridden 2,217,000 km and raised $6,980,115 so far to end childhood cancer and save little lives.

    But we're not done yet. 😊

    Your support will give our kids the strength to keep fighting and the hope that new treatments and a cure will be found for this terrible disease.

    So stand with us now and take ONE FINAL ACTION to give these kids hope for a cancer-free future!

    Because it's the final day of the challenge and one of the biggest days for fundraising...

    So let's make it count.”

    To those who have supported my fundraising effort this year I sincerely thank you. I’ve exceeded my $5000 goal in raising $6212 so far and reached my 1000 KM goal. I’ll continue riding each day all year long and the GCC site remains open for further donations during the month of Sept, which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Www.greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/donross #griffinmyheartforever

    Great Cycle Challenge ends TODAY...
    Posted 117 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Milford to end of Morrison Pt rd via South Bay and back - Saturday, August 31, 2024
    Logged this ride 118 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Saturday, August 31, 2024
    Logged this ride 118 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Friday, August 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 119 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Friday, August 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 119 days ago
  • 40.0 km ride - Milford to Base 31 to Picton via old Milford rd then back via Cty rd 17 and South Bay - Friday, August 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 119 days ago
  • 38.0 km ride - Milford to end of Cty Rd 17 then back to Cherry Valley then Milford - Thursday, August 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 120 days ago
  • 44.0 km ride - Milford to Lake on the Mt to Picton to Milford - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 121 days ago
  • Final Week of the Challenge
    28 Aug 2024

    “As you get out for these final days of the challenge, our buddy Nori wanted to pass on a special message...

    "Let's bring it home."

    Nori was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma in January 2021.

    Since her diagnosis, she has endured major surgery, bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy.

    Nori has a long road ahead of her, but she will KICK CANCER'S BUTT! 💪

    Nori should be living life, not fighting for it.” #griffinmyheartforever

    Final Week of the Challenge
    Posted 121 days ago
  • 50.0 km ride - Milford to lakeshore lodge via Cty Rds 10 & 11 then back via Cty rd 18 and 10 to Milford - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 122 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Monday, August 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 123 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Bloomfield to Wellington boat launch via Millenium trail then back via Hwy 33 - Monday, August 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 123 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Sunday, August 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 131 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Saturday, August 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 132 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Milford to Base 31 then down both hills and back via Cty Rd 17 - Friday, August 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 133 days ago
  • Kick Cancer’s Butt Day Results
    15 Aug 2024

    I have some exciting news...

    Kick Cancer's Butt Day raised a record-breaking $1,939,643 to fight kids' cancer... INCREDIBLE!

    It's amazing. THANK YOU so much for your butt-kicking efforts to give kids like Leena, Nolan, Iris, Nori, Hallie-Lyn, Jasper and Sadie and the brighter futures they deserve.

    It was a MASSIVE day. We asked YOU to take action, and you KICKED CANCER'S BUTT! 💪

    You've given these families a reason to smile, and more importantly, you've given them hope for a cancer-free future and the support they need to continue their fight to beat this awful disease.

    For that Don, I cannot thank you enough.

    As you know, our wonderful supporters, the Garron Family were personally matching donations up to $1,300,000...

    And as outlined when we announced this amazing pledge, if we were to reach the $1,300,000 limit we'd distribute the matched donations across all your pages, based on a percentage of what you raised over the one day of Kick Cancer's Butt Day. This is the fairest way to ensure that everyone who made the effort, gets the reward. 😊

    But unfortunately, this does mean that we can't match all donations completely, so you'll receive a portion of the $1,300,000 based on the total you raised. I'll explain the calculation...

    $1,300,000 / $1,939,643 = 67.02% - so we've matched 67.02% of the total you raised on Kick Cancer's Butt Day and added this to your fundraising page.

    This is the fairest way to ensure EVERYONE is rewarded for their efforts to kick cancer's butt. I wish we could match every single donation but the response was just so incredible.

    Kick  Cancer’s Butt Day Results
    Posted 133 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Milford to end of Cty rd 17 and back - Thursday, August 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 134 days ago
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 134 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 134 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Milford to Lakeshore Lodge at sandbanks then back - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 135 days ago
  • Past the 500km mark now
    13 Aug 2024

    Making good headway towards the 1000 km so far. #griffinmyheartforever #fightlikeakid

    Past the 500km mark now
    Posted 135 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Milford to Lakeshore Lodge at sandbanks then back - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 136 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Monday, August 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 137 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Milford to Cherry Valley to Miller Rd to Cty Rd 17 to Milford - Monday, August 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 137 days ago
  • Progress Report
    11 Aug 2024

    #griffinmyheartforever

    Progress Report
    Posted 137 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Indoor Trainer - Sunday, August 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 138 days ago
  • Kick Cancer’s Butt Day Aug 14th
    10 Aug 2024

    Here’s some very exciting news...This Wednesday ( August 14th ) is Kick Cancer's Butt Day! 💪 On Kick Cancer's Butt Day, the Garron Family has generously pledged to MATCH ALL DONATIONS received that day, up to $1,300,000! Once again, we're asking ALL riders to unite this Wednesday (August 14) and take action to give cancer the butt-kicking it deserves. Why? Because over 1,700 Canadian children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and 4 kids sadly die every week. Cancer has been hurting our kids and their families for too long. It's time to rise up and show cancer who's boss!

    https://www.greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/donross #griffinmyheartforever

    Kick  Cancer’s Butt Day Aug 14th
    Posted 138 days ago
  • 42.0 km ride - Milford to end of Cty rd 17 then to Black River & end of Morrison pt rd then to South Bay & milford - Saturday, August 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 139 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 140 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Thursday, August 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 141 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Milford to lake on the Mt to Hwy 33 to Picton to milford - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 142 days ago
  • Hit 25% of distance goal
    6 Aug 2024

    Good first week of riding so on track for my 1000 km goal. #griffinmyheartforever

    Hit 25% of distance goal
    Posted 142 days ago
  • 58.0 km ride - Milford to Lakeshore Lodge Sandbanks + end of salmon pt rd and back to milford - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 143 days ago
  • 12.0 km ride - Indoor ytainer - Monday, August 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 144 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Milford to Mitchell’s x-rd to Cty rd 13 & 8 to Bradley x-rd then back - Monday, August 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 144 days ago
  • 54.0 km ride - Milford to long point harbour and back - Sunday, August 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 145 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Milford to Base 31 then down both hills and back via Cty Rd 8 to Black River & South Bay then... - Saturday, August 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 146 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Milford to Black River to WiloLea Lane to South Bay to milford - Friday, August 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 147 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Milford to Cherry Valley to Miller Rd to Cty Rd 17 to Milford - Thursday, August 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 148 days ago
  • 1000 KM Quest begins
    31 Jul 2024

    My 4672 km of training rides in 2024 have prepared me well for my 1000 km goal for the month that begins August 1st. I’m $1000 towards my $5000 target of funds raised and I appreciate all the support. #Griffinmyheartforever

    1000 KM Quest begins
    Posted 148 days ago
  • $1.5 Million
    30 Jul 2024

    We've just reached $1.5 MILLION to kick cancer's butt - WOOHOO! 🥳

    Our buddy Jasper made this sign to celebrate this AWESOME milestone.

    Jasper was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in June 2023, just after his 8th birthday. 😢

    He has endured chemotherapy, lumbar punctures and weekly hospital visits.

    Thankfully, he has been responding well to treatment, and he has BIG plans for his future.

    But for now, he has one goal... to kick cancer’s butt! ✊

    Please put your hands together to celebrate this awesome milestone and let's keep raising funds to give kids like Jasper the brighter futures they deserve! 👏

    Jasper, we're riding for YOU next month! 🍁

    $1.5 Million
    Posted 149 days ago
  • $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 161 days ago
  • Meet Nori
    11 Jul 2024

    9-year-old Nori is our official PROTECTOR level ambassador.

    In January 2021, Nori was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma. 💔

    Since her diagnosis, this brave young lady has endured intensive chemotherapy, major surgery, bone marrow transplants, radiation, immunotherapy and more.

    At one point, Nori thought she was finally finished with her treatment, but unfortunately her cancer returned.

    Her treatment journey is still far from over, but recent scans indicate that the cancer is not growing or spreading. 🙏

    Kids like Nori should be living life, NOT fighting for it.

    Now, Nori wants to celebrate your PROTECTOR status personally...

    Don, THANK YOU!

    You are making your personal impact to end childhood cancer and save little lives. ❤️

    Now, let's keep going for Nori... #GriffinMyHeartForever

    Meet Nori
    Posted 168 days ago
  • Over half way to cross-Canada goal
    27 Jun 2024

    June is coming to a close and I’ve ridden 3858km so far which puts me on track for my annual target of 7204 km to cross the country virtually.

    Posted 182 days ago
  • #GriffinMyHeartForever
    27 Jun 2024

    VIP package arrived today. Thanks GCC….will wear it proudly in memory of Griff Bell who would have been 7 years old yesterday. I ride each day with #GriffinMyHeartForever www.greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/donross

    #GriffinMyHeartForever
    Posted 182 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 199 days ago
  • $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 199 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 199 days ago
  • Planting a memory of Griff Bell in New Brunswick
    24 May 2024

    While out east in Knowlesville , New Brunswick visiting our family there we planted a Forsythia in memory of Griff Bell that will turn golden each year and remind us of what a bright light he brought to the world while he was alive. #GriffinMyHeartForever

    Planting a memory of Griff Bell in New Brunswick
    Posted 217 days ago
  • Riding Across Canada Virtually in 2024
    11 Apr 2024

    Each of the past 3 years I’ve been able to log enough KM’s on the bike to have ridden across Canada from St John’s , NL to Victoria, BC ( 7204 km ) so that’s my annual goal again in 2024. The first 3 months riding mainly indoors I’m off to a decent start with 1940 km total ( 744 in Jan….504 in Feb & 692 in March ) All good training to prepare for my 1000 km goal for the August GCC. #GriffinMyHeart and thinking of all the kids I ride for each day.

    Riding Across Canada Virtually in 2024
    Posted 259 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!”
    $1,874.17
    Received this donation 133 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Garron Family, It’s so amazing what your generosity each year does on this matching day. Thank you so much.”
  • Lynn Strey
    “pedal power; keep the wheels turning Don.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Lynn…..you’re incredibly generous and have been so supportive of my efforts over these years. Can’t thank you enough. Will always keep the wheels rolling along for these kids. My birthday ride in Sept will be 70 km that day :) Take care. Love 💕 from Heather and I”
  • Matt Ross
    “Proud of you today and every day dad / Bop Bop. Keep kicking ass Matt, Ang, O-dog and Hails”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Matt, Ang, O-dog and Hails, You’re incredibly generous and have been so supportive of my efforts over these 7 years. I Can’t thank you enough for this donation and for all the others that came about from your help on matching day . Will always keep the wheels rolling along for these kids and their families. My birthday ride in Sept I’ll be doing 70 km that day :) Proud to be your Dad / Bop Bop. Love 💕 you all.”
  • Sarah/Jim Hurst
    “Always proud of you Don. Well done.”
    $450
    Received this donation 199 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Sarah and Jim....you've always been my biggest supporters every year and we can't thank you enough for your incredible generosity.”
  • JMo
    “Your dedication to great cause is inspiring, keep the wheels in motion”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Hi Jeff, Much appreciated by me and everyone we’re riding on behalf of. I can always feel these children riding with me each day and hope they can live to experience the freedom of riding a bike when they get past their treatments and beyond the restrictions placed on them by cancer. Your donation gets matched today by the Garron family. Thank you.”
  • Lynn Watson
    “Thanks for all the miles you've ridden, Don. Have a good summer!!”
    $207
    Received this donation 176 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Lynn…….you are a true gem of a person with a kind and generous heart ♥️ and we’re grateful to have your support for this cause again this year. Lucky to have you as our Milford neighbour too :)”
  • Michael Cooke
    “Happy riding towards your 70th Birthday Don!!!”
    $170
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Mike & Carol, Just got back in from a ride to Lakeshore Lodge to find your message. Very kind of you to make this generous donation once again this year is support of so many families dealing with very difficult challenges. I’m happy and grateful to be able to do my small part to support them. It will get matched today too by the Garron family. Gonna do my 70 km trek on or near my 70th. Hope your 74th is going well today Mike. Thanks again.”
  • Lynn Watson
    “Thanks to the Garron Family for matching donations and thanks Don for all your kilometers in support of SickKids!!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Lynn, Much appreciated by me and everyone we’re riding on behalf of. I can always feel these children riding with me each day and hope they can live to experience the freedom of riding a bike when they get past their treatments and beyond the restrictions placed on them by cancer. Thank you once again.”
  • Cathy & Joel Walker
    “Congrats Don for such a great cause Keep on bikin!!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 171 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Kathy and Joel...I sure will and ongoing support from kind people like yourselves certainly make those hot afternoon rides worthwhile. Thanks so much and have a great summer.”
  • Donald Chisholm
    $124.20
    Received this donation 138 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Don & Fran, Very kind of you to make this generous donation once again this year is support of so many families dealing with very difficult challenges. I’m happy and grateful to be able to do my small part to support them. Thanks very much.”
  • June Collins
    “Way to go, Ross”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 175 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Thanks so much June. Your support of this ongoing effort is much appreciated. Happy Birthday too from Heather and I. :)”
  • Lorie Stevenson
    “Great job Don for the kids who endure and family you love.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Lorie & Terry, So very kind of you to make this very generous donation once again this year in support of so many families dealing with very difficult challenges. I’m happy and grateful to be able to do my small part to support them. Donating as you have today makes it go even further when matched by the Garron family. Thanks very much.”
  • Sherrida Rawlings
    “We thank you for your heartfelt support.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 138 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Sherrida and John…….I can’t thank you enough for supporting my efforts. I’m grateful to be able to do something that means so much to so many people. Thank you….thank you!”
  • Stuart Ross
    “What better way to celebrate 45 years of marriage and a 70th birthday!”
    $119.03
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Stuart, So kind of you to make this very generous donation once again this year in support of so many families dealing with very difficult challenges. It's the perfect birthday and anniversary gift for us. I’m happy and grateful to be able to do my small part to support them. Donating as you have today before midnight makes it go even further when matched by the Garron family. Thanks very much.”
  • Evan, Tamy, Abby + (griff)
    “Thank you for all you do Don.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 137 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Evan, Tamy and Abby, I'm about 5 mins from hopping on my bike for my daily ride while Heather takes her afternoon nap. Griff is with me in spirit every single time. I feel him so strongly even though we never met in person & I find myself talking with him during my rides. He and your family inspire me to be the best I can be and to never quit. Thank you for sharing your lives with us as you've done.”
  • Hugh Jackson
    “Keep up the great work Don.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 117 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Hi Hugh, I certainly will and your support of my efforts is greatly appreciated. Hope you’re keeping well and we must sit down for a coffee and visit together sometime soon. Take care.”
  • Jason Butchart
    $103.50
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Hi Jason, Thanks so much for supporting this effort that helps so many children and their families through very difficult, challenging times. Much appreciated, and your donation gets matched today by the Garron family. Cheers.”
  • Karen Whelpdale
    $103.50
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Karen & Gavin, Thanks so much for supporting this effort once again this year, that helps so many children and their families through very difficult, challenging times. Much appreciated, and your donation gets matched today by the Garron family so it goes that much further. Cheers.”
  • Paula Walker
    “Thank you for your dedication and great effort Don! Best wishes from Paula and Bruce”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Bruce & Paula, Very kind of you to make this generous donation once again this year is support of so many families dealing with very difficult challenges. I’m happy and grateful to be able to do my small part to support them. It will get matched today too by the Garron family. I always watch for you folks walking when I’m riding and maybe we’ll meet up again on the road? Thanks very much.””
  • Alison and David Hicks
    $100
    Received this donation 141 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Alison and Dave, Wed the 14th is the day donations are being matched up to $1.3 million by the Garron family trust so your generous donation will get processed that day. Thanks so much for supporting this effort that helps so many children and their families.”
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