Don Ross
- National: 102nd
- Province: 52nd in ON
I'm Riding For
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
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
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1,562 km Ridden$1,541 Raised2018
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1,698 km Ridden$2,846 Raised2019
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2,456 km Ridden$1,045 Raised2020
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2,434 km Ridden$4,509 Raised2021
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2,010 km Ridden$3,594 Raised2022
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2,135 km Ridden$8,370 Raised2023
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1,988 km Ridden$6,316 Raised2024
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2,995 km Ridden$6,855 Raised2025
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1,252 km Ridden$6,215 Raised2026
My Challenge
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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
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40.0 km ride - milford to Pt Petre Lighthouse via Cty Rd 17 and 24 + Cherry Valley - Sunday, September 13, 2026
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32.0 km ride - Milford to Picton via base 31 and back via #17 - Saturday, September 12, 2026
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24.0 km ride - trainer - Friday, September 11, 2026
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26.0 km ride - Milford to Cherry Valley to Miller Rd to #17 home - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
1 Sep 2026THE CHALLENGE = DONE โ ๐
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. ๐งก
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. โค๏ธ
Some quick stats (so far):
๐ด 1,983,803km ridden
๐ฒ 91,345 individual rides recorded
๐ฐ $6,441,683 raised
Well, it's safe to say that you went BIG for KIDS FIGHTING CANCER. โ
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).
Posted 13 days ago -
August Riding Goal Achieved
1 Sep 2026Ended 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 ๐จ๐ฆ. I'm at 5867 km now so well on target. #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #griffinmyheartforever #thegldnsociety
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24.0 km ride - Trainer - Monday, August 31, 2026
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32.0 km ride - Milford to Cty Rd 8 at Komputech via #17 and back - Sunday, August 30, 2026
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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
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$2,358.22Received this donation 33 days ago
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Leslie Bell
$517.50Received this donation 33 days ago
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Matt and Angela Ross
$517.50Received this donation 33 days ago
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Sarah and Jim Hurst
$480Received this donation 33 days ago
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Lynn Strey
$414Received this donation 33 days ago
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Evan, Tamy and Abby Bell
$258.75Received this donation 33 days ago
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Lorie Stevenson
$258.75Received this donation 33 days ago
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Carol and MikeCooke
$172Received this donation 33 days ago
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Lynn Watson
$155.25Received this donation 63 days ago
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Jeff Mosher
$103.50Received this donation 33 days ago
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Julie White
$103.50Received this donation 34 days ago
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Lynn Watson
$103.50Received this donation 33 days ago
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Paula Walker Walker
$103.50Received this donation 33 days ago
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Stuart Ross
$103.50Received this donation 33 days ago
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Leon & Vernice Mcconnell
$100Received this donation 44 days ago
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Brian Hoyt
$51.75Received this donation 33 days ago
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PATRICK CAMERON
$51.75Received this donation 33 days ago
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Robert Burkinshaw
$51.75Received this donation 33 days ago
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Terry & Brian Corbett
$51.75Received this donation 22 days ago
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Tony Knight
$51.75Received this donation 33 days ago
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