Derek Campbell
- National: 822nd
- Province: 457th in ON
My Story
After a while, it stops being about the kilometres.
It becomes about the journey.
The noise fades.
Life slows down.
The only thing left to do is keep turning the pedals.
Last year, I rode 1,000 km for the Great Cycle Challenge.
It challenged me more than I expected—physically, mentally, and emotionally. More importantly, it reminded me that we're often capable of far more than we believe.
This year, I'm doubling the challenge.
Throughout August, I'll be riding 2,000 km around Ontario to raise money for kids' cancer research and support.
Not because it's easy.
Not because I'm trying to prove anything.
But because thousands of children and their families face challenges far greater than a long day on a bicycle.
Every kilometre I ride is dedicated to them.
If you're able to support the ride—whether it's $5, $50, or simply sharing my page—you'll be helping make a real difference for kids who need it most.
Let's turn kilometres into hope.
— Derek
My Legacy
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1,409 km Ridden$1,010 Raised2025
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Ridden$443 Raised2026
My Challenge
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Day One
29 Jul 2026Sarnia to Grand Bend
Posted 17 hours ago -
0.9 km ride - GPS test - Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 3 days ago -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 4 days ago
My Sponsors
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Scott Campbell
“Awesome Derek! Nothing worth doing is easy! Just remember "what goes up, must come down." Every pedal up the steep inclines in "granny-gear" gets you a 100 times farther when you get to coast back downhill. We will keep a watch on your progress. Safe Travels!”
$258.75Received this donation 3 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Uncle Scott! You’ve been encouraging my adventures for a long time; right back to helping get me out west to work at the ski resort, and now you’re helping make this one possible too. I’m pretty sure you were the donation that pushed me over $1,000 last year, and here you are giving me another massive boost. I’ll try to remember the downhill part while I’m grinding away in granny gear 😂 Thanks for always supporting me and believing I can pull these things off. It really means a lot.”
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Cathie Blake
“I lost my grandson Carter Blake at the age of 28. He was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 14. He put up a brave fight for 14 years. He went through so much at a young age and never complained, he always had a smile no matter how his day was going. I thank Derek Campbell for doing this very unselfish task to help children with cancer have a fighting chance. With Angels amongst us like Derek and the people that support his cause, some day there will be a cure for all childhood cancers.”
$103.50Received this donation 4 days ago
Derek
“Cathie, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation and for sharing Carter’s story with me. I’m truly sorry for your loss. He sounds like an incredibly strong young man who faced more than anyone should ever have to, while still keeping his smile. I’m deeply honoured to ride in Carter’s memory. Your words mean more to me than I can properly express, and they will absolutely stay with me during the difficult parts of this challenge. Thank you for helping make this ride even more meaningful.”
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Chris Januszkiewicz
“Good Luck Derek! You rock and you can do this! Be safe!!!”
$51.75Received this donation 8 days ago
Derek
“Thanks Chris! I appreciate the sponsor. looking forward to the ride :)”
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Anonymous
“Just to get the ball rolling, brother. I'll revisit this when im working. - P”
$5.18Received this donation 161 days ago
Derek
“Thank you very much, you are Sponsor #1! Get the ball rolling and get the wheels turning.”
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Anonymous
$24Received this donation 14 days ago