Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
- National: 5th
- Province: 2nd in ON
- My Team: 2nd
I'm Riding For
Arlene Mulder Papaioannou
This years ride is in memory of my daughter Arlene, who lost her fight in a battle against colon cancer in October 2018💔! While she was no longer a child, she was MY child! This year’s ride is also being dedicated to Hunter Weston, who succumbed to the disease on May 26, 2021. Please help me to reach my goal of $15,000 or more this year. I’m trusting that I can count on your support again this year....will YOU be the one that pushes my numbers over the top? You sponsor and I will do the biking!
My Story
This year I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer again!
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.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
My ride in 2020 surpassed my goal of $10,000, so this year my starting goal is $5000 and will be adjusted as I get closer to my goal. I continue to bike in memory of my daughter, but this year I am dedicating my ride to our local hero, Hunter Weston and riding and fundraising for all those still in the fight. I am hoping that you will continue to support me by sponsoring. YOU SPONSOR AND I WILL DO THE BIKING! Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Please check out my previous years stats in the sidebar on the left bottom of the page....YOU all helped me achieve that!
Your support will change little lives.
Henrietta
My Challenge
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August 31, 2021 - evening ride....the final ride for GCC2021
1 Sep 2021One last ride for GCC 2021. This has been a fantastic year for riding and fundraising.....some days were too hot, some too wet. On those days I tried to get out earlier in the day or after dinner when things cooled down a bit. Fundraising went extremely well this year.....just when you hit a plateau and wonder whether you will achieve your goal, unexpected donations come from donors you didn't even know. To ALL of you, whether your donation was large or small, I am totally indebted to you for helping me reach my goals. While my portion of the $9,000,000 raised so far, is not that large, I trust that it will help make the difference in the kids fighting cancer.
And now it's time to start brainstorming for next year!!!
Thank you to one and all.....have a wonderful rest of the year, stay safe, and look forward to connecting with many of you again in the spring!
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15.3 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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August 30, 2021
31 Aug 2021Well, the weather is cooperating a bit more and so it was easier to get out and put in a few more kilometers this morning. While I have already finished my 400 kilometers, since I was not at my dollar goal yet, I decided to continue to bike, in hopes of making that goal a reality as well! And then during the day, I received a couple of donations, and then tonight a wonderful sponsor came through and put me over the top! I am thrilled beyond measure, with the phenomenal support I have received this year, and with the help of ALL OF YOU, regardless the size of your donation, we will make a difference in the lives of the kids fighting cancer. They should be living normal kid lives, not stuck in a hospital receiving treatments, and counting beads for all the procedures they have to endure!
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20.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 30, 2021
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August 28, 2021 afternoon ride
28 Aug 2021It was a hot afternoon today so I only went for a short ride…..to see where the music was coming from and make a presence….lol. Watched the end of a ball game….poor girls playing 3 games back to back in the heat!🥵Unsuccessful, but on a good note, earlier I got to talk to someone at the service station and got another donation! Yay for making connections, one person at a time!
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5.9 km ride - August 28, 2021
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August 27, 2021
27 Aug 2021Today was a special day....got to do an interview with Sean Irvine from CTV London. I was thrilled when he messaged on Tuesday to inquire about doing an interview again this year. After a quick trip up to the Bruce Peninsula, to visit family as well as get a ride in with a fellow GCC rider, I was able to get my 100 kilometers done in beautiful surroundings. When I think of small town, and how peaceful it is, I begin to realize how much more peaceful it is the further one goes north. It was a short trip but so relaxing and a great place to bike along the shoreline of Lake Huron. The trip was short, but oh so worth it to get away finally....and north of Southampton escaped the heat warnings they had in Southwestern Ontario, so it was a good place to be for a couple of days.
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20.7 km ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, August 27, 2021
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August 26, 2021 in the Bruce Peninsula
27 Aug 2021After a couple of days of no biking, I got out for a nice ride today with Dianne Trask. We cycled 18.3 km along the shores of Lake Huron fro Howdenvale to the Whiskey Harbour Road and back. Biking with good company is always fun, so, was happy Dianne took the time to come up from Port Elgin. We also met another GCC rider, Phillip Clark. We stopped and chatted for a while before continuing on our way. We are now back home and I have reached my kilometer goal, and a bit beyond. I still have 5 more days to ride, so I am hoping that in those 5 days, I will also gather a few more donations to get me to my dollar goal to help the kids fighting cancer.
Today I received an email from GCC, that it had been 8 months since a little warrior from last year, Alex, decided that he was no longer able to take any more treatments and opted to stop with any further treatments. Imagine being eight years old and having to make such a decision!!!! This should NOT be, and so we continue to fundraise for and raise awareness of, childhood cancer. Let's finish this month strong to help as many kids as possible. YOU CAN DO IT!
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18.5 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 26, 2021
Logged this ride 60 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
“Here's your matched donation made possible by the generosity of long-time Sick Kids Foundation supporters, the Garron family. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$3,163.34Received this donation 74 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you Garron family for all you do in providing such a great incentive for all the riders to continue to raise funds to help the kids fighting cancer. Your son Michael's memory lives on because of your generosity, so once again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!”
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Christian Labour Association of Canada
“I was honoured to have Great Cycle Challenge's ride for childhood cancer, to have been chosen as the union's 2021 BCT (Bringing Commiunity Together) recipient!”
$1,500Received this donation 75 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you so much to my niece Hilda Dean, for nominating GCC and my ride as an entry for the BCT award this year. Thank you to CLAC for picking this charity as the recipient of this award. Your generous donation will go a long way to help the kids fighting cancer. THANK YOU SO MUCH! ”
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SouthWest Oxford Road Tour Fundraiser
“Thankful for all those who contributed to this fundraiser!”
$1,315Received this donation 75 days ago
Henrietta
“This was a great fundraiser and I am thankful to those businesses who offered gift certificates, and to all those who bought tickets for a chance to win this awesome package. The winner of this package was Jennifer Robinson, of Ingersoll.”
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My Crafting Fundraiser
“THANK YOU to all the people who ordered hats, toques, a sweater, and "turtles" to contribute to this fundraiser. Your support was greatly appreciated, and will help in the fight against childhood cancer treatments and research!”
$800Received this donation 211 days ago -
Rien Olthoff
$800Received this donation 74 days ago
Henrietta
“WOW Rien....your generosity is overwhelming, and your continued support for my ride for childhood cancer is so greatly appreciated! Arlene would be proud of you as well for supporting her mom in such a profound way!!! I love you so much bro!”
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OEM Golfer's Dream Package
“Thank you to all of the people who purchased one or more spots on the wheel. YOU ALL ROCK! You have all helped to fundraise for Great Cycle Challenge 2021, by doing so. While there is always only one winner on these kind of fundraisers, it's the kids who are the real winners as we continue to raise awareness, and raise funds for research and treatment of childhood cancer!”
$640Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“I also want to give a special shout out to The Oxford Hills , Tarandowah Golfers Club, Pine Knot Golf and Country Club, and Cobble Hills Golf North, for generously donating passes to make this fundraiser possible. The winner of this prize package was Linda Vyse of Ingersoll.”
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Support Local Fundraiser
“Thank you to all of the participants in this fundraiser!”
$600Received this donation 75 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to Roberts Ladies Wear, Patina's Gifts of Art & Crafts, The Old Bakery Cafe, Floral Ocassions, Kraft Korner, K Body Blends at Hanak Foods, Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese, The Embro Sugar Bush (Harv & Liz West) and HANAK Foods, for providing the gift certificates and products for this fundraiser. The winner of this package was Kristi Oegema of Ingersoll!”
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MacNab Transit Sales Corp.
$350Received this donation 203 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you so much for your generous donation in support of my upcoming ride for childhood cancer treatments and research. It is greatly appreciated!”
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Cranberry Poultry Farms Inc
$310.50Received this donation 55 days ago
Henrietta
“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your generous donation Vincent and Sandra! Your donation will help the kids fighting this horrible disease. It breaks my heart when I see the pictures of the little kids fighting to stay alive. They should be out there just being kids and living life, so once again thank you so much!”
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RM Consulting
“Great job in this years fundraising.”
$310.50Received this donation 75 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you so much for your generous donation for such a great cause. Your sister would be proud of you to be helping out your mom and in turn, the kids fighting cancer! Once again, thank you so much on behalf of myself and the kids fighting cancer!”
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Jams, Jellies and Baked Goods Fundraiser
“Thank you to all those who purchased preserves and baked goods for this worthy cause!”
$276Received this donation 75 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to my husband for all the help in making the preserves again this year. There may still be some more being made and available for sale. ”
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Start.Ca
$258.75Received this donation 83 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you so much for your continued support of my ride for childhood cancer treatments and research! It is very rewarding when companies like Start.ca help me in my efforts to help the kids fighting for their lives. Once again thank you!”
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Chris Hartman
“Glad to see you're back at it this year Henrietta, all the best with this year's ride!!”
$250Received this donation 227 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you and the team at PharmaSave so much for your continued support of my ride Chris! It means a lot to me and helps all the little kids still fighting for their lives every day! Much appreciated! ”
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Margie De Jong
“I admire that you are doing this again Henrietta! Praying for safety and blessings on the funds raised. We sure would love to see more people cured from cancer!”
$250Received this donation 178 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you for your continued support Margie! It's so nice when my friends and family come through for me each year again, to raise funds and awareness for this cause that is dear to my heart! It all helps for the kids still in the fight so your donation is very much appreciated! Was fun chatting with you this afternoon as well! ”
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Anonymous
“Well done Henrietta! You have an Angel riding on your shoulder!!!”
$250Received this donation 131 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your support means a lot to me and will help the combined efforts of all the riders raising funds for childhood cancer. I am naming you Anonymous #5 so watch this page after August 31, 2021 to see whether you are a winner of one of a few prizes being offered after the ride is over. Once again, thank you so much! ”
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Bernice Bentum
“Henrietta, you are such an inspiration!”
$207Received this donation 68 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you for your kind words Bernice! Your support means a lot to me and helps for such a worthwhile cause! Once again, thank you!”
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Golf ticket sales
$205Received this donation 183 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for a chance to golf at our local golf course......and especially to my friend Shirley VanderKooy, who helped so much in selling tickets and making a fun video afterwards. You are all so much appreciated for all you have done to help raising funds for treatments, and awareness to the lives of kids fighting cancer daily. We have a winner of the tickets, and it was Mathew Oleskiw, so CONGRATULATIONS Mathew. Only one person could win them, but all are welcome to check out my GCC site and donate if you are able. Thank you so much everyone!”
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Adam Funnell
“For all those parents who have lost a child to this vicious disease.”
$200Received this donation 150 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you so much for your generous donation Adam! Together we can do so much to help those still in the fight! Your support for my ride to raise funds for them is greatly appreciated and your message in memory of all those already lost to the disease was very touching!”
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Cycle One
$200Received this donation 203 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you so much for your generous donation in support of my upcoming ride for childhood cancer treatments and research. It is greatly appreciated!”
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Dr M Reinders Medicine Professional Corporation
“You are a 'spokes' women for a great cause! Keep cycling & stay safe.”
$200Received this donation 181 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you so much for your support again this year Marlene. Love the pun! Your continued support means a lot to me personally because of your friendship with Arlene (Arz and Marz...lol), but even more so because it can help more children who are still fighting this horrible disease! Once again, thank you so much!!”