Ben Berland

7years All Star
Ben Berland
I am riding 400 km in memory of My late grandma. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 0.0 km ? My goal is 400 km
My Rankings
  • National: 2051st
  • Province: 253rd in BC
I've raised $124 My goal is $2,500 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 56th 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 7 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
7years
6,453 km
Ridden
$15,019
Raised

My Challenge

  • August 2024 Ride Update
    25 Jul 2024

    I will not riding many days this August (8 actually), because I am going on a vacation where I may not have access to a bike.

    The miles are important to me, but the most important part of this ride, is to raise the money for kids cancer. That is the goal I'm really after.

    Thank you for those of you who donate, and for those of you who provide support through prayer and cheering me on.

    August 2024 Ride Update
    Posted 1 day ago
  • 12.0 km ride - Beat the rain 😁 - Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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  • 13.2 km ride - Midweek - Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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  • 12.1 km ride - Smoky mountain rain.... - Monday, July 22, 2024
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  • 13.4 km ride - Smoky Monday - Monday, July 22, 2024
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  • 12.4 km ride - Rain, sweet rain - Friday, July 19, 2024
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  • 19.4 km ride - Muggy morning but thankful for the trace rain - Friday, July 19, 2024
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  • 11.5 km ride - I'm melting....... - Thursday, July 18, 2024
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  • 19.2 km ride - Oh well a touch of grey... - Thursday, July 18, 2024
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  • 12.4 km ride - Phew 34c - Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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My Sponsors

  • Ben Berland
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 100 days ago
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