Don Ross

9years All Star
Don Ross
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 1,252.0 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 102nd
  • Province: 52nd in ON
I've raised $6,215 My goal is $6,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross

In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross

As I ride each day , indoors in winter & outdoors spring to fall, it will be with the memory of Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) in my heart along with my inspirational partner Heather who I've been grateful to be married to for 47 years. She continues to set an amazing example for all our family and anyone who knows her with how she lives her life each and every day. She’s managed all the challenges of breast cancer since 1999 and Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer since 2011 in a dignified way that gives great hope and cheer to others. Her toughness is beyond measure and there is no quit in her character. https://cancerresearchsociety.ca/profile/a-testament-to-the-power-of-cancer-research/ These are the same qualities that Griff Bell displayed during his short life & other young children bring out in themselves as they manage their cancer treatments with their loving families always at their sides. Griff Bell was a bright light of joy to all who knew him during his life here on Earth and we’ll never stop fighting for children like him! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeaKid

My Story

11 Jun 2026

This will be my 9th year 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. 3 young lives are lost every week, like the brave young boy who rides with me in my heart , Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) . Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer around the world. Hospitals like Toronto Sick Kids and CHEO in Ottawa are doing incredible work to help children and their families dealing with childhood cancer. As any parent or grandparent like us would say.....all kids should be living life, not fighting for it . So I'm raising funds through my challenge to ride each day all year long to help these kids and support Sick Kids Foundation . This helps them continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer. Please support me by making a donation to give these brave kids the brighter futures they deserve.Your support will change little lives. Thank you so much! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeAKid #thegldnsociety

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,562 km Ridden
    $1,541 Raised
    2018
  • 1,698 km Ridden
    $2,846 Raised
    2019
  • 2,456 km Ridden
    $1,045 Raised
    2020
  • 2,434 km Ridden
    $4,509 Raised
    2021
  • 2,010 km Ridden
    $3,594 Raised
    2022
  • 2,135 km Ridden
    $8,370 Raised
    2023
  • 1,988 km Ridden
    $6,316 Raised
    2024
  • 2,995 km Ridden
    $6,855 Raised
    2025
  • 1,252 km Ridden
    $6,215 Raised
    2026
9years
18,530 km
Ridden
$41,291
Raised

My Challenge

  • 40.0 km ride - milford to Cty rd 8 to black river to Morrison pt end to south bay to milford - Monday, September 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 4 hours ago
  • 40.0 km ride - milford to Pt Petre Lighthouse via Cty Rd 17 and 24 + Cherry Valley - Sunday, September 13, 2026
    Logged this ride 21 hours ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Milford to Picton via base 31 and back via #17 - Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - trainer - Friday, September 11, 2026
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 26.0 km ride - Milford to Cherry Valley to Miller Rd to #17 home - Thursday, September 10, 2026
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
    1 Sep 2026

    THE CHALLENGE = DONE โœ…๐Ÿ†

    That. Was. Incredible.

    We've watched in awe as you chased down ambitious goals, rallied your communities, battled challenging weather, set new PBs, overcame setbacks, discovered new trails, explored beautiful scenery, and more!

    You should all be SO proud of your incredible efforts. ๐Ÿงก

    We rode for Chloe, Lawson, Kursten, Liam, Dominique, Mikayla and ALL kids impacted by cancer...

    And the aching muscles are worth it, because your support will SAVE LITTLE LIVES across Canada. โค๏ธ

    Some quick stats (so far):

    ๐Ÿšด 1,983,803km ridden

    ๐Ÿšฒ 91,345 individual rides recorded

    ๐Ÿ’ฐ $6,441,683 raised

    Well, it's safe to say that you went BIG for KIDS FIGHTING CANCER. โœŠ

    Plus, today is the first day of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we will continue to advocate for research into better treatments and cures for these brave kids and their families.

    P.S. Our site will stay open throughout September so you can collect any remaining donations and squeeze in any final kilometres towards your ride goal (in case of bad weather or a late start).

    Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
    Posted 13 days ago
  • August Riding Goal Achieved
    1 Sep 2026

    Ended August with 1090 KM ridden and $6215 raised. Grateful to everyone who sponsored me so generously again this year. The GCC sites remain open during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September for riders to continue collecting donations for Sick Kids Hospital. I'll continue riding every day to complete my annual goal of cycling 7821 km virtually across Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. I'm at 5867 km now so well on target. #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #griffinmyheartforever #thegldnsociety

    August Riding Goal Achieved
    Posted 14 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Trainer - Monday, August 31, 2026
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Milford to Cty Rd 8 at Komputech via #17 and back - Sunday, August 30, 2026
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 30.0 km ride - Pt Petre Lighthouse via Walmsley Rd and back via Cty Rd 10 - Saturday, August 29, 2026
    Logged this ride 16 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!”
    $2,358.22
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Garron Family, You have my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your continuous, generous support of Sick Kids Hospital through your matching of donations on Kick Cancers Butt Day. As a rider in my 9th year with the GCC I can assure you that your support gives a tremendous boost in morale as we all ride on these hot, muggy days towards achieving the goals we have set….the ultimate one being defeating kids cancers some day. Thanks so much !”
  • Leslie Bell
    “Thank you Don on behalf of all paediatric oncology families.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Les and Sheila, THANK YOU so much for once again this year sponsoring my efforts so generously by helping the Sick Kids Hospital team improve outcomes and provide hope for their patients and families. I will always do my best to play my small role in this challenge, raise awareness of the ongoing need for action, and carry Griff's light and memory in my ❤️ each day I ride with him. Love & hugs from Heather & I.”
  • Matt and Angela Ross
    “Great work Bop Bop. Go get em!’”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Matt & Angie, Thanks so much for your super generous donation and for all you did to help generate so many donations from others yesterday. I’m totally blown away by everyone’s kindness and it makes me feel we can accomplish great things for kids with cancer by pulling together to allow the Sick Kids Hospital team to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. I won’t quit doing my small bit, a KM and a Dollar at a time! Appreciate your support of my efforts. 💕”
  • Sarah and Jim Hurst
    “As always, you inspire us”
    $480
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Sarah & Jim, THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. Don”
  • Lynn Strey
    “Thanks Don For your time, effort. and caring. Take care”
    $414
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/donate/thank-you/952121 Dear Lynn, THANK YOU for once again supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. Don”
  • Evan, Tamy and Abby Bell
    “Thank you for continuing to make a difference!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Evan, Tamy & Abby, Your family inspires me so much and I ride each day with Griff close to my ❤️ THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don”
  • Lorie Stevenson
    “Keep peddling Don for a great cause and so many wonderful children . Happy to support . Hugs Lorie”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/donate/thank-you/949384 Dear Lorie & Terry, THANK YOU for supporting me once again in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don”
  • Carol and MikeCooke
    “Have great rides Don as you move along to your birthday #72 with all your special people riding along with you in your heart. xo”
    $172
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Carol & Mike, My ❤️ is very full :) THANK YOU both for supporting me once again this year in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your ongoing support & encouragement is greatly appreciated. Love Don & Heather”
  • Lynn Watson
    “Thanks for doing this Don. Have a safe ride.”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 63 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Lynn, You’re my first donor in 2026! Your good wishes & generosity is truly special. 🤩 See you on my rides around Milford. Take care . https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/donate/thank-you/920929”
  • Jeff Mosher
    “Awesome, way to go Don”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Jeff, THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don”
  • Julie White
    $103.50
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Hi Julie, THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don https://share.icloud.com/photos/070wRz-tDaGQcozp5Ovuz37Bg”
  • Lynn Watson
    “Thanks Don for all you do!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Lynn, THANK YOU for supporting me once again in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don””
  • Paula Walker Walker
    “Thanks for doing this Don and best wishes!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Paula & Bruce, THANK YOU for supporting me once again in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don”
  • Stuart Ross
    “Keep on riding brother!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/donate/thank-you/951688 Dear Stuart, THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don”
  • Leon & Vernice Mcconnell
    “We’re inspired by what you are doing each year. Thank you.”
    $100
    Received this donation 44 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Leon & Vernice, You’ve always been such loyal supporters and generous donors year after year . Thanks so much from myself and on behalf of all those kids that we are helping with their fights.”
  • Brian Hoyt
    $51.75
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Brian, THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don” https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/donate/thank-you/949415”
  • PATRICK CAMERON
    “Go Don Go!!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Patrick, THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don”
  • Robert Burkinshaw
    “I very much appreciate your faithful dedication to this cause, Don!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Hi Bob & Sheila, THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don & Heather”
  • Terry & Brian Corbett
    “Keep on Biking Don! Thanks for all you do😍”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Hi Terry & Brian, THANK YOU for supporting me in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.”
  • Tony Knight
    “I admire your commitment Don.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/donate/thank-you/949856 Dear Tony, THANK YOU for supporting me once again in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer. Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Because in Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. But with your support, we hope to change that. Please take a look at my fundraising page to view my progress: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DonRoss Thanks again, your support is greatly appreciated. Don””
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