Ben Berland
- National: 528th
- Province: 70th in BC
I'm Riding For
My late grandma
The lady in the photo is my late grandma, Sally Erickson. As I embark on my 58th trip around the sun, I am reminded that my grandma, at my age, had been gone for four years after losing her battle with cancer. It was devastating to lose my grandma when I was 15 and as I am getting older, 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. Oh goodness, the legs hurt some days and some days the rain makes life interesting, along with the many flat tires, but if this ride is for the kids, then it all is worthwhile. I hate cancer. I hate the fact that cancer robs so many people of their lives and I especially hate it when I see kids get cancer. Kids should be out there experiencing life, being silly and goofy. and just being a kid, not fighting a horrible disease. Thanks for your donation or forwarding this page on to others.
My Story
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 58th birthday, I am reminded that I have outlived my grandma by four 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
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Ridden$799 Raised2018
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949 km Ridden$2,515 Raised2019
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1,453 km Ridden$2,597 Raised2020
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1,541 km Ridden$3,114 Raised2021
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1,034 km Ridden$3,161 Raised2022
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1,275 km Ridden$2,709 Raised2023
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914 km Ridden$735 Raised2024
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777 km Ridden$2,359 Raised2025
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623 km Ridden$2,539 Raised2026
My Challenge
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$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.
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50.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 22, 2026
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14.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 21, 2026
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26.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 21, 2026
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14.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 20, 2026
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26.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 20, 2026
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13.9 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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26.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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14.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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26.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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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 SickKids Foundation supporters, the Garron family. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$556.29Received this donation 14 days ago
Ben
“Thank you to the Garron family! I'm amazed at your kindness and generosity. On Kick Cancer's Butt day I always ride a little harder.”
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David Castley
“Way to go Ben!”
$258.75Received this donation 3 days ago
Ben
“Dave, I am grateful beyond belief. Your generosity has helped me reach my goal. Thank you so very much!”
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Tanja Puhlmann
“Ben gladly supports this worthwhile cause every year. Biking every day and getting up to ride 50-75km each day on the weekend. In support of all those fighting cancer!”
$258.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Ben
“Thank you so much. Everyday I'm thankful for the health of our daughter, and I often think of her and you when I'm out riding for those kids.”
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Klaus Puhlmann
“Ben: Your commitment to children is commandible.”
$155.25Received this donation 14 days ago
Ben
“Thank you so very much Klaus. Kids deserve the best”
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Lincoln Hallgren
“Way to go Ben!”
$155.25Received this donation 43 days ago
Ben
“Thank you so much Lincoln!”
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CIBC Aventura Visa
$103.50Received this donation 13 days ago
Ben
“Thank you so much Stevis!”
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Puhlmann Family
“We are so proud of you Ben!”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Ben
“Thank you very much. I ride for all the kids I know including my wonderful nephews.”
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Rodney Brown
$100Received this donation 43 days ago
Ben
“Thank you Rodney!”
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Cathy Scott
“Cheering you on !”
$51.75Received this donation 42 days ago
Ben
“Thank you Cathy!”
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Derron Johnson
“Keep on pumping those Jaromir Jagr quads!”
$51.75Received this donation 10 days ago
Ben
“Thanks man. I'm just working towards mimicking those hot buns on that D Burger from years ago.”
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Jeannie Mckeown
$51.75Received this donation 43 days ago
Ben
“Thank you Jeannie!”
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Marlaena Mann
“Go Ben go! Great guy doing great things for a great cause 😊”
$51.75Received this donation 42 days ago
Ben
“Thank you so much!”
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Merry
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Ben
“Thank you very much Merry.”
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Shane Baker
“Thanks for doing this Ben. Great cause.”
$51.75Received this donation 28 days ago
Ben
“Thank you Shane!”
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Taylor Boucher
“Go Ben Go!! It's incredible to see how much you've raised each year! Thank you for doing this!”
$51.75Received this donation 48 days ago
Ben
“Thank you so much Taylor. I will do this every year till I leave this earth. Kids are worth it!”
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Thomas Paterson
“Keep pumping Ben!”
$51.75Received this donation 36 days ago
Ben
“Thank you so much Thomas!”
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Vanessa Mayer
“Great job Ben! :)”
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Ben
“Thank you very much Vanessa.”
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Zoe Meletis
“Way to go, Ben! Cancer sucks! And cycling is a great way to fundraise. Cheers to you!”
$51.75Received this donation 4 days ago
Ben
“Thank you so much Zoe!”
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charlotte alfred
“Go Ben!”
$31.05Received this donation 29 days ago
Ben
“Thank you so much Charlotte!”
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Finlay Berland
“Cash donation from her birthday money!”
$25Received this donation 3 days ago
Ben
“Thank you my girl. I'm glad to see you donate money to help other kids.”