Deb Jeffrey

6years All Star
Deb Jeffrey
Raised my ride goal to 400 km to thank all for the amazing support on Match Day to help kids facing cancer. Riding on! I would be glad to welcome more sponsors
I've Ridden 406.6 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 772nd
  • Province: 418th in ON
I've raised $2,051 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Riding to honour the lives lost in my community and to celebrate survivors.

Riding to honour the lives lost in my community and to celebrate survivors.

Many people in my community volunteer to raise funds for cancer reasearch and for support of those in treatment. Annual events are held to remember those we have lost to this disease. I join these community efforts, riding in solidarity, with a focus on children and youth. In early June, my community gathers to share memories with luminaria set up to honour those they love and in August, I ride, thinking of the lights for hope.

My Story

31 Jul 2026

For the 6th year, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge this August to raise funds to improve treatment for kids' cancer. Childhood should be a happy, carefree time for children and their families. Cancer takes that time away.

New treatments are increasing survival chances for kids but can be discovered faster with our support for research.

The stories of children and their families in my community who have made their way bravely through difficult treatments continue to inspire me. I ride so all their journeys to wellness will be better supported.

More applied research in Canada will improve access to the latest scientific advances, diagnostic tools, therapies and supportive care for all kids dealing with cancer.

Your donation will be a part of creating chances for a brighter future for kids facing cancer.

I am grateful to everyone who is able to help me to raise funds to help them. Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 165 km Ridden
    $594 Raised
    2018
  • 570 km Ridden
    $2,176 Raised
    2022
  • 401 km Ridden
    $1,252 Raised
    2023
  • 405 km Ridden
    $2,438 Raised
    2024
  • 381 km Ridden
    $1,555 Raised
    2025
  • 407 km Ridden
    $2,051 Raised
    2026
6years
2,329 km
Ridden
$10,066
Raised

My Challenge

  • 6.2 km ride - Victory Lap GCCC 2026 - Monday, August 31, 2026
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 14.2 km ride - Last Day Morning Ride! - Monday, August 31, 2026
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 12.4 km ride - Moonset sunrise Ride - Friday, August 28, 2026
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 10.7 km ride - Full Moon Ride - Tuesday, August 25, 2026
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 16.3 km ride - Morning Ride under Stormy Skies - Sunday, August 23, 2026
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 9 Days remain in August! It has been an amazing 22 days so far
    23 Aug 2026

    Thanks to all for the support that led me to raise my riding distance goal. I'm right on target to ride at least 400km and have the bonus of realising that over the last 6 years of riding, I have cycled over 2,200 km and sponsors have supported this cause with donations now accumulated to over $10,000. I am so grateful as I know the research we are supporting together has saved lives of many chidren with cancer.

    9 Days remain in August! It has been an amazing 22 days so far
    Posted 12 days ago
  • 15.6 km ride - Albion Lake Circuit Tour - Saturday, August 22, 2026
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 21.1 km ride - Ride to Bancroft and back - Friday, August 21, 2026
    Logged this ride 13 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 13 days ago
  • 9.6 km ride - Afternoon Lake & Forest Access Rd Ride - Thursday, August 20, 2026
    Logged this ride 14 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!”
    $573.67
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Wow! My gratitude is huge for the Garron family's generosity!”
  • Kathleen Fischer
    “Keep cycling, Deb ! I love what you are doing to raise money to support research to treat Kids' cancer.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Thank you Kath! Your caring donation makes you a big part of this effort! We both now how much it costs to fund a clinical lab and your investment will pay off, I am sure. Thanks to advances in treatment from research, kids who would have died when we were children now recover and go on to live normal healthy lives. With much gratitude for your generous contribution.”
  • Richard Tait/Suzanne Bullock
    “Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration.”
    $207
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Thank you Rick and Suz! Having you both as part of this effort is such a blessing for this important cause and for me! With so many problems needing support these days, I am so grateful that you feel able to support my ride for improving treatment for kids facing this disease and their families, xoxoxox”
  • Barbara Hallett
    “You are amazing, Deb. Happy to support your annual ride for such a good cause. Be careful out on the roads. Can't wait to see this years last ride outfit!”
    $116.44
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Thank you so much again Barb. Heartening to know you are part of this effort. With costs of everything rising along with cuts to healthcare and having worked in a research lab, I can well imagine how hard it is to keep this important research going. People like you make a huge difference. (P.S. I am working on my outfit!!)”
  • Anne Curtin
    “Ride on sistah!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “With all the support from wonderful people like you, I am bound and pleased to "Ride on"! I believe well-suported research will save even more lives for children and adults too! You are a big part of that belief. Thank you for believing this too and for your generous contribution.”
  • Avis Price
    “Go Deb Go!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Thank you for your support yet again Avis. I am trusting that together all the riders and sponsors like you will bring improvement to cancer treatment to kids facing this disease now and in the future. Gotta say that the all the rain has trashed the roads here badly! I know you can imagine this well! Bumpity, bump, bump - on I go!”
  • Carol Jackson
    “Way to go, Deb!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Thank you Carol for your kindness always and for sponsoring this effort. What a wonderful boost it was to see notice of your donation when I returned home from another ride. Then by coincidence, when I added in the distance, I saw that I have 69 km left to ride to meet my 400 km ride goal. It jumped out at me that there was an accidental meaning! We are both members of the Class of '69! Still being connected through time and distance is special to me. From the kids who need us and from me - much gratitude to you.”
  • Gesina Laird-Buchanan
    “Kudos for participating again Deb.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “What an awesome boost for the kids and for me too Gesina! Your generosity will help keep the proverbial 'wind at my back'. Thank you yet again for supporting this cause. I am planning to begin with a night ride at 12:01 AM on the August 1st start day. Stay tuned! xoxoxo”
  • Jennifer Love
    $103.50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Jennifer! Thank you so much for supporting this cause. Your help coming from the other side of our country at the end of Week 1 of the fund-raising challenge will stay with me as inspiration for the next 3 weeks. I know my fellow riders who live not far from you are finding the air too full of wildfire smoke to cycle safely. Lots of smoke here in July but clear lately. Fingers crossed for everyone! I hit 122 km of riding this morning so that bodes well for reaching my 375 km goal by the end of August. xoxoxox”
  • Susan Love
    “Go Deb go! You defy your chronological age! I'm sure you'll be a leader in the next age categories too! Such an inspiration!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Sending a big thank you to you Sue for your donation and encouragement! Once a good cheer leader, always a good cheer leader, you are!!! With all of us working together, I am certain more kids more kids and adults will be able to overcome this nasty disease. xoxoxo”
  • West Wind Gallery & Gifts
    “Go Deb, go!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Woot! Thank you so much for this generous support for the kids and for research to improve treatment. Some funds also go to support hospital site facilities for families while their child is in treatment. For those from out of town as our local families know, this is so helpful. Your kind donation builds hope too!”
  • Chris Drost
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Thank you yet again for your support Chris. I had a happy coincidence just yesterday. I saw the young girl who first inspired me to try this ride in 2018. She and her mom were regulars at my library program when she was diagnosed with cancer. Treatment was a hard go but she is now cancer free after 5 years and enjoying her life - almost a teen-ager now! My hope is that there will be this kind of success for more kids and aduts too from treatments improved by research. In memory of all those we have lost, thank you.”
  • Meryl Hall
    “Way to go Deb!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Thank you for your support in more ways than I can count Meryl! If anyone knows how important this research is, it is you! Love having you cheer me on too. xoxoxo”
  • Anonymous
    “I celebrate your commitment Deb - not just once but yearly. Awesome!”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Hello to you and thank you so much! I must say the word 'Awesome' actually applies to YOU for yearly support and encouragement. Progress in treatment is able to be made with contribitions from sponsors like you and that is a big deal! Sending gratitude and hoping it reaches you! Take care of yourself while you help others.”
  • Janice Dicks
    “Go Deb!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Deb Jeffrey
    Deb
    “Janice, thank you for your kind support. You already do so much to help people with cancer through the Bancroft Crusaders! I am thankful to you for stepping up for this fund-raising eventt on top of all that. Best wishes for continuing those efforts!”
  • Food Bank Supporter
    “In town tonight to support the 'Kitchen Party' fundraiser for our local food bank. A most thoughtful board member decided she just had to support my ride for this cause. How nice is that!!!! A good reminder that needs are many for vulnerable people right now.”
    $10
    Received this donation 30 days ago
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