Derek Mikkola

2years
Derek Mikkola
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!
I've Ridden 368.6 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 647th
  • Province: 342nd in ON
I've raised $2,518 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

31 May 2024

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, over 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada.

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.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 351 km Ridden
    $2,681 Raised
    2023
2years
719 km
Ridden
$5,199
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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.

    Posted 64 days ago
  • 41.9 km ride - Dedicate Last and longest ride to “Johnny Hockey”. RIP. - Saturday, August 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 83 days ago
  • 19.0 km ride - Tour du Lively Part 3. 2 days to go. - Thursday, August 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 85 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 87 days ago
  • 33.0 km ride - Thunder run to close er out. - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 87 days ago
  • 37.6 km ride - Longest ride so far this year - Friday, August 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 91 days ago
  • 24.5 km ride - Southview then home. - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 93 days ago
  • 28.5 km ride - Southview/Fielding Park/Black Lake Rd - Sunday, August 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 96 days ago
  • 22.0 km ride - 21 for fun. - Saturday, August 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago
  • 28.3 km ride - Tour Du Lively. The extended Edition. - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 99 days ago
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 101 days ago
  • 19.9 km ride - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 102 days ago
  • 19.4 km ride - Friday, August 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 105 days ago
  • 34.0 km ride - Long Way Home. ‘24 - Thursday, August 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 106 days ago
  • 15.1 km ride - Short leg stretcher - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 108 days ago
  • 20.1 km ride - HAW weekend Apres Shooter. - Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 110 days ago
  • 25.2 km ride - Day 1. - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 113 days ago
  • $500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 133 days ago
  • $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 154 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 161 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Kelly Crawford
    “So inspiring! Wishing nothing but that best for you Dmik!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 64 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Wow Kelly, I really appreciate this more than generous donation! The hardest thing to see while doing my own treatment was the kids going through it. So if me being able to help raise money to help them in any way eases the ordeal then it’s worth it. “Kids should be living their lives, not fighting for them” Thanks again🫶🏻”
  • Gail and Einard Mikkola
    “🫶🏻”
    $150
    Received this donation 101 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Mom and Dad for once again being so supportive of this great cause! 🫶🏻”
  • Betty OHearn
    “Great job well done”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Again Auntie Betty. I really do appreciate your continued support for this extremely worthwhile cause. 🫶🏻”
  • Jennifer Lemega
    “Way to go Derek”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Wow thank you so much Auntie Jenny. That donation will go a long way towards making every km I pedal worth it for the Kids. 🫶🏻”
  • Amrit Bhusal
    “Way to go Derek! Zachary, Aiden, Yan and I are ALWAYS behind you!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 161 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks guys. I guess I’m committed now. 😛 I’ll do my best not to let ya’s down.”
  • Donald Merrylees/Brianna Faggioni
    “Proud of you bud”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 87 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the support! Now and always! 🫶🏻”
  • Estelle Smith
    “Such a great cause!!! Keep up the great work.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 96 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thank You once again Auntie Estelle. This is definitely a cause near and dear to my heart. 🫶🏻”
  • Keith Punkari
    “Great work once again Derek!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 101 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Keith for your ongoing support of this truly worthwhile cause. It is very much appreciated. 🤘🏻✌🏻”
  • Marla and Raul Bolanos
    “Glad to support such a worthy cause, amazing work Derek!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 133 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks guys. Great cause for sure. Sick Kids has been there for my family and many close friends families as well. So if I can simply ride my bike and be able to help out then I’m all in. 🤘🏻”
  • Melissa and Brad Gainer
    $103.50
    Received this donation 133 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks once again Mel and Brad. I appreciate the support. I’ll try and do ya’s proud. Love ya’s! 🫶🏻”
  • Anonymous
    “Great job Derek!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 85 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thank you so very much anonymous donor. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.”
  • Pauline Venne
    “🤩 Great job cousin!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 86 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Paulie. I have been so blessed to have so many generous people helping me help the kids. 🫶🏻”
  • Richelle Emefe
    “Go D!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 154 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Chelle. I’ll do my best. 💪🏻🚴”
  • Staceyb
    “Wicked awesome cause! Amazing for you to be doing this.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 133 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks again Stace. I really appreciate the support. Nothing but love. 🫶🏻 Now its time to put the work in. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻”
  • 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!”
    $93.65
    Received this donation 100 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks to the Garron family for once again being so generous towards this very worthy cause.”
  • JUSTIN MCLELLAND
    $93.15
    Received this donation 95 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thank You my friend! I really appreciate your support for this super worthy cause. 🤘🏻”
  • Anonymous
    $77.63
    Received this donation 84 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thank you anonymous donor. I am forever humbled by everyone's generosity. I kind of wish there's wasn’t so much anonymity so I could thank people properly. Thank you all the same though. 🫶🏻”
  • Aimee Barry
    “🙌 Amazing Derek!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks so much Aimee. Sick Kids is a cause very close to my heart and the Cancer Department will be able to do some real good with your generous donation. 🫶🏻”
  • Paulie Nodecker
    “You are such an amazing human!! Good luck with meeting your goals!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 154 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Paulie. The hardest thing for me to see through my own experience at the cancer centre would have been seeing the kids there. So getting involved in this ride/fundraiser was a no brainer.”
  • Donald and Joyce Dodds
    “🫶🏻”
    $70
    Received this donation 101 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thank you so much Uncle Don and Auntie Joyce for your ongoing support of this very worthy cause. ✌🏻🫶🏻”
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