Dana Coulombe

Riding for Kallie Swan

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!

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I've Ridden 562.3 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 102nd
Province: 51st in ON

I've raised $5,822 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Kallie Swan

Kallie is now 5 yrs old and has been through a long year of treatment since being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). A type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. She has another year of treatment ahead of her, before being able to ring the bell for her last treatment. We all wish her well as she fights and continues this challenge with her caring family. I dedicate my ride again this year to Kallie Swan my great niece. She will be with me on every ride.

My Story

7 Aug 2023

I've had a slow start this year, bike issues and weather have been the main reasons but with 24 days left there is a lot of time to get the bike down the trails.

The big news this week is that "KICK CANCER'S BUTT day" is Wednesday August 9th. If you were considering making a donation this Wednesday is the day to do it. A major donor has put forward $1.3 million to match donations received on WEDNESDAY only. Help Kick Cancer's butt and make a difference. THANK YOU.

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As August comes closer and the biking increasing I am now on pace of 150 km per week and ready to take on the Challenge physically. With the physical part in place, I wanted to share my thoughts from a recent ride with you.

I debated sharing this, but think it is important that you might better understand why I continue to ride in this Great Cycle Challenge to fight children's cancers.

My total ride was about 58 km., with lots of time to think during that ride. Two specific area of the trip stay with me. As I wandered through the peaceful trails of Preservation Park, I was thinking of a friend who had recently lost her sister to Cancer after a protracted battle. It seemed they were both with me for a while as I made my way. Then, as I came to a sharp turn in the trail my way was blocked by 2 young deer, frozen in place, and staring at me. Within a few seconds we were all on our way. It was a pleasant but short break from my ride and my thoughts. My ride continued and I stopped at Riverside Park for a quick lunch break and found a bench next to the children's play center and carrousel. Both were busy with energetic joyous young children with their parents enjoying the beautiful day.

They were the faces of children that I hope never learn of cancer, but know that the Great Cycle Challenge is here to help those that do. That is why I ride every year and why I ask for your support. Please donate to support this important cause if you can. Thank you

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

616 km Ridden

$1,142 Raised

2018
713 km Ridden

$2,248 Raised

2019
765 km Ridden

$4,050 Raised

2020
668 km Ridden

$3,348 Raised

2021
532 km Ridden

$5,066 Raised

2022
562 km Ridden

$5,822 Raised

2023

3,857 km

Ridden

$21,677

Raised

My Challenge

13.6 km ride - North east circle route. - Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Logged this ride 17 days ago
41.7 km ride - correction for today's Ride Cambridge to Paris return. Strava turned off part way. - Friday, September 1, 2023

Logged this ride 21 days ago
22.7 km ride - 401 Enroute from the Hanlon Dog park. - Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Logged this ride 24 days ago
37.6 km ride - South end tour from the Covered Bridge. - Monday, August 28, 2023

Logged this ride 26 days ago
9.7 km ride - Homeward bound - Friday, August 25, 2023

Logged this ride 29 days ago
46.7 km ride - Elmira - Friday, August 25, 2023

Logged this ride 29 days ago
20.2 km ride - Round and round d I go. - Thursday, August 24, 2023

Logged this ride 29 days ago
37.1 km ride - To Guelph lake park. - Monday, August 21, 2023

Logged this ride 33 days ago
23.6 km ride - Southend ride - Sunday, August 20, 2023

Logged this ride 34 days ago
34.7 km ride - SE to NW tour. - Saturday, August 19, 2023

Logged this ride 35 days ago

My Sponsors

David Seyler

“Thanks Dana--keep riding for this wonderful cause to conquer Cancer.”
$1,035
Received this donation 73 days ago

Dana

“David , thank you so very much for your wonderful donation. Your ongoing support is truly appreciated”

David , thank you so very much for your wonderful donation. Your ongoing support is truly appreciated
Mary Elliott

“Mary I want to sincerely thank you for your generous and impactful donation to my Great Cycle Challenge. Kallie, my great niece's brought the visious disease very close to home. Yours, like all donors gifts are having a real impact. Thank you.”
$500
Received this donation 38 days ago

Dana
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!”
$313.44
Received this donation 44 days ago

Dana

“My sincere thanks to the Garron Family for making this incredibly motivational donation to the Great Cycle Challenge.”

My sincere thanks to the Garron Family for making this incredibly motivational donation to the Great Cycle Challenge.
Natalie Byczynski

“Great job Dana! Happy to support your ride.”
$258.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

Dana

“Natalie, my sincere thanks for your and Glenn's continuing support of my Great Cycle Challenge effort. Always appreciated. All the best.”

Natalie, my sincere thanks for your and Glenn's continuing support of my Great Cycle Challenge effort. Always appreciated. All the best.
R. Blair Alton

“Great job again this year Dana, good luck to the finish line! Regards Blair”
$250
Received this donation 45 days ago

Dana

“Blair, thank you for your generous donation and support again this year. Really do appreciate your ongoing support.”

Blair, thank you for your generous donation and support again this year. Really do appreciate your ongoing support.
Terry Towells & Ken Cooper

“This is great Dana! You're an inspiration!”
$200
Received this donation 125 days ago

Dana

“Terry and Ken Thanks for the continuing support and great donation to this important cause again this year. All the best guys. 😁”

Terry and Ken Thanks for the continuing support and great donation to this important cause again this year. All the best guys. 😁
Louise & Bob Rudd

“Bob & Louise, Thank you for your generous donation this year. Your support in this fight is truly apppreciated.”
$150
Received this donation 115 days ago

Dana

“Bob & Louise, Thank you for your generous donation this year. Your support in this fight is truly appreciated.”

Bob & Louise, Thank you for your generous donation this year. Your support in this fight is truly appreciated.
Dan Salak
$124.20
Received this donation 65 days ago

Dana

“I hope all is well with you and Lindie. My thanks for your generous donation again this year. Thank you for your continuing support. Stay well.”

I hope all is well with you and Lindie. My thanks for your generous donation again this year. Thank you for your continuing support. Stay well.
Elgin Fence and Deck
$124.20
Received this donation 29 days ago

Dana

“Chad sincere thanks for your kind support of this important effort. Thank you for your important donation.”

Chad sincere thanks for your kind support of this important effort. Thank you for your important donation.
John Basilone

“Glad to donate to such a worthwhile cause and proud to know you Dana.”
$124.20
Received this donation 52 days ago

Dana

“Sincere thanks John. Your contribution and support are sincerely appreciated. All the best. Take care.”

Sincere thanks John. Your contribution and support are sincerely appreciated. All the best. Take care.
Marcus Knoespel

“Glad to support your ride Dana.”
$124.20
Received this donation 72 days ago

Dana

“Marcus, Thank you very much for your excellant supportive donation again this year”

Marcus, Thank you very much for your excellant supportive donation again this year
Allan Everett
$103.50
Received this donation 62 days ago

Dana

“Awesome Al, thank you very much for your donation. I truly appreciate your support for this important charity. All the best.”

Awesome Al, thank you very much for your donation. I truly appreciate your support for this important charity. All the best.
Bradley Robertson

“Keep it moving!”
$103.50
Received this donation 66 days ago

Dana

“Hi Brad, thank you for your generous donation and support again this year. It is truly appreciated. Have a great summer.”

Hi Brad, thank you for your generous donation and support again this year. It is truly appreciated. Have a great summer.
Bryan Swan

“Good luck again this year Dana in meeting your dollar goal. It is such a Great cause to ride for.”
$103.50
Received this donation 102 days ago

Dana

“Thank you Bryan. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.”

Thank you Bryan. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Diane and Clive Bourke

“Good Luck on your ride this year Dana. We know you can do this yet again.”
$103.50
Received this donation 141 days ago

Dana

“Awesome guys, thank you for your donation and continuing support. First in again this year. Love you both.”

Awesome guys, thank you for your donation and continuing support. First in again this year. Love you both.
Pam Swan

“Put the pedal to the medal and ride for all those kids, so they can have a long and happy life. ❤”
$103.50
Received this donation 45 days ago

Dana

“Thanks Pam. I really appreciate your continuing support and your donation again this year. Hugs.”

Thanks Pam. I really appreciate your continuing support and your donation again this year. Hugs.
Sandra Stocker
$103.50
Received this donation 72 days ago

Dana

“Hi Sandie, Thank you very much donation and your continuing support for this great cause. All the best to you and Martin”

Hi Sandie, Thank you very much donation and your continuing support for this great cause. All the best to you and Martin
John Davies

“WTG Dana!”
$100
Received this donation 73 days ago

Dana

“Hi John, hope you are doing well. Thank you for the great donation and the continuing support. All the best. 👍”

Hi John, hope you are doing well. Thank you for the great donation and the continuing support. All the best. 👍
John Zadro
$100
Received this donation 44 days ago

Dana

“John, thank you, I just received notice of your donation. Thank you very much for your support of this important effort. See you on the trails.”

John, thank you, I just received notice of your donation. Thank you very much for your support of this important effort. See you on the trails.
Amanda Coulombe

“Great job Dad/Grandpa!! We are proud of you!! Xo”
$72.45
Received this donation 45 days ago

Dana

“Hey Amanda, thank you for your donation again this year. Your support is truly appreciated as it is every year. Love you Kid.”

Hey Amanda, thank you for your donation again this year. Your support is truly appreciated as it is every year. Love you Kid.