Don Ross

7years All Star
Don Ross
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please support my challenge to fight kids' cancer! #GriffinMyHeartForever
I've Ridden 0.0 km ? My goal is 1,000 km
My Rankings
  • National: 299th
  • Province: 175th in ON
I've raised $1,001 My goal is $5,000 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 6 year old 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 45 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. 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! #GriffinMyHeart #RidingForHeather #FightLikeaKid

My Story

8 Jun 2024

This will be my 7th 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 & every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer around the world. My wife & I sometimes see these young children when we are at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & Toronto Western where she's been receiving ongoing care for Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. We’re so grateful for the life saving research being done there and for the care & treatment she receives at UHN in Toronto & at BGH Oncology in Belleville. Hospitals like Toronto Sick Kids and CHEO in Ottawa are doing incredible work with children dealing with 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

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 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
    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
7years
12,295 km
Ridden
$22,906
Raised

My Challenge

  • 42.0 km ride - Milford to lake on the Mt and back - Friday, July 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 20 hours ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Milford to Picton and back via Cty rd 17 - Thursday, July 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Larder Lake to Quebec border and back - Tuesday, July 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Larder Lake to Esker Lake rd and back - Monday, July 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Larder Lake to Bear Creek in Kearns and back - Sunday, July 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 54.0 km ride - Larder Lake to Gull Lake and back - Saturday, July 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 30.0 km ride - Larder lake to Virginiatown boat launch to larder lake - Friday, July 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 22.0 km ride - Larder lake to benson creek to misena river to larder lake - Thursday, July 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 8 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 8 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Indoor trainer - Tuesday, July 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Sarah/Jim Hurst
    “Always proud of you Don. Well done.”
    $450
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Sarah and Jim....you've always been my biggest supporters every year and we can't thank you enough for your incredible generosity.”
  • Lynn Watson
    “Thanks for all the miles you've ridden, Don. Have a good summer!!”
    $207
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Dear Lynn…….you are a true gem of a person with a kind and generous heart ♥️ and we’re grateful to have your support for this cause again this year. Lucky to have you as our Milford neighbour too :)”
  • Cathy & Joel Walker
    “Congrats Don for such a great cause Keep on bikin!!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Kathy and Joel...I sure will and ongoing support from kind people like yourselves certainly make those hot afternoon rides worthwhile. Thanks so much and have a great summer.”
  • June Collins
    “Way to go, Ross”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Thanks so much June. Your support of this ongoing effort is much appreciated. Happy Birthday too from Heather and I. :)”
  • Heather Ross
    “Keep on logging those KM’s . #GriffinMyHeartForever”
    $50
    Received this donation 124 days ago
  • Heather Ross
    “Go Don Go !”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Don Ross
    “#GriffinMyHeartForever”
    $20
    Received this donation 96 days ago
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