Kara White

3years
Kara White
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 401.1 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1594th
  • Province: 203rd in BC
I've raised $1,254 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

24 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.

Kara

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 985 km Ridden
    $2,585 Raised
    2022
  • 1,290 km Ridden
    $1,003 Raised
    2023
3years
2,676 km
Ridden
$4,842
Raised

My Challenge

  • Just like that, it's done.
    31 Aug 2024

    Last day of August and I have 45 km to go. Easy peasy. Yeah right when you wake up coughing. Then my hubby says, let's go for a ride. And pick blackberries. Km go by faster when there are two. The first stop, not great berries but the second spot, great. But all that hard work meant we were hungry. So brunch. Ok only 15km in but life is good. Then on a full stomach we try to get 30 km. If you see our route, we were really trying to get the km in. Almost forgot to get a picture! Stopped in front of my old school just at the end. I did it!! Thanks to you all for your support.

    Just like that, it's done.
    Posted 82 days ago
  • 45.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 82 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.3 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 83 days ago - View on Strava
  • Kaboom
    30 Aug 2024

    I had a great plan for this week and then Kaboom! Summer cold hit me. Wow, was I knocked off my feet! Just recovering now with only two days left this month to get to my goal. Today I got to work at a snails pace but at least I got on my bike. Tomorrow is definitely a cycling day to get my last 50 km in. Fingers crossed it goes well.

    Posted 83 days ago
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 84 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 87 days ago - View on Strava
  • Last weekend in August
    26 Aug 2024

    Ok, I am having a hard time writing this one. Since 2017, the last weekend in August has been the Ride to Conquer Cancer. This is the first year, I am not actively taking part. Sure during Covid the Ride changed but I still was active in some fashion. Not this year. It was a hard decision but I needed the rest. I still get all the updates on Facebook about this weekend. Even in the rain, it is a great event. Such great memories. Thanks to all my supporters. I feel so privileged and blessed. Thank you.

    Last weekend in August
    Posted 87 days ago
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 88 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 91 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 92 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.6 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 92 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 93 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 93 days ago - View on Strava
  • Riding in the rain ☔
    20 Aug 2024

    Well it's raining. But that is the perfect time to act like a kid! Who cares if you ride into puddles. You are already wet so why not get muddy 😉. Fun facts- there are less bikes on the road, less cars on the side roads with lots of potholes and your bike doesn't mind getting wet! So go out there and be a kid again. Who knows, you might make people jealous when they see your face smiling in the rain.

    Riding in the rain ☔
    Posted 93 days ago
  • 8.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.6 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 95 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • Mid August
    15 Aug 2024

    Can't believe I am half way through the month. Today will be a no ride day since we are heading out of town after work. Excited to be going to Arlington Skyfest. It has been a long time since I camped on an airfield. Growing up my family did a lot a fly-ins. We had a Cessna 172 since I was 2 so did lots of flying when I was younger. Not so much now but that is another story! Well anyway, we are heading down to the US to enjoy a small airshow but taking our van. Will be bringing my bike to get a little riding in over the weekend. Stay tuned for pictures in my next blog. This picture is from over 10 years ago but a favorite of mine.

    Mid August
    Posted 98 days ago
  • 8.3 km ride - ride home from work - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 98 days ago
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 100 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 100 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 101 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.3 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 101 days ago - View on Strava
  • Saturday tour
    12 Aug 2024

    Ok, I am late posting this ride but thought you'd enjoy a little update from me. The other day, I went on a group ride up island. I am not much for group rides since I don't relax and stress that I am too slow. I live in the slow zone and I have learned to accept that. I can go all day in that zone so it works for me. Anyway back to the ride, I did stress out and was so not looking forward to it. But it turned out to be a great day. Sure we were out for 11 hours but didn't ride that long. Lots of stops with 🍷. Lunch was Merridale Cider, break at Cherry point winery, Enrico winery and lastly Cowichan Valley winery. Life is good in the slow lane!

    Saturday tour
    Posted 101 days ago
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 102 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 104 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.3 km ride - morning ride battery died on computer. - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 104 days ago
  • 8.3 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 105 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 106 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 106 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 107 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 107 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 108 days ago - View on Strava
  • 14.0 km ride - Lunch Ride - Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 108 days ago - View on Strava
  • 81.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 110 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 111 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 112 days ago - View on Strava
  • First of August
    2 Aug 2024

    Wow, August already! Time sure flies, during the summer. So now I am logging my rides which I am hoping are only mine since I share an account on one site with my husband and his rides somehow get connected to this. Ah technology. So much fun. Anyway I did ride today on my commuter bike. Love this bike. She is a work horse and love how versatile since I have ridden her on gravel, pavement, mud, sand and even tried her on mountain bike single track. Thought you might like a picture of the great speed machine! 😀

    First of August
    Posted 112 days ago
  • 8.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 112 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 113 days ago - View on Strava
  • Happy
    25 Jul 2024

    Well today I am listening to a song about being happy. So I thought what a great way to start this blog. What makes you happy? Me? Well guess what! Lots in life makes me happy 😁. Of course the freedom to ride is great. But I try to look around me and see how blessed I am. So I guess freedom and hope are my happy place. Today I challenge everyone to have a happy day!

    Happy
    Posted 119 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 123 days ago
  • Motivation
    9 Jul 2024

    Motivation to ride on days you just want to be lazy. I have that issue most days. Really is a struggle but then I remember how good I feel after a ride. Sure the first 10-15 minutes suck but then things change. A " this is not all that bad" starts to happen. Then a "wow" I feel strong and then a smile on my face. I also remember that a few months ago I couldn't even walk! What a change in lifestyle now. Commuting to work is not so bad.

    Motivation
    Posted 135 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 140 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 142 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 143 days ago
  • My challenge
    28 Jun 2024

    Here I am again signed up for the great cycling challenge. I can't seem to say " no, not this year!" Why do I put myself out there? Well it is complicated. The emails from the kids in the campaign really get to me. I remember so clearly riding my bike as a kid. The feeling of the wind in your face. Nothing beats that. I still feel like a kid when I go downhill now. At 51 feeling like a little kid even for a few seconds is priceless. So I am back in this challenge. Would be lovely if you followed my blog thru this journey. Thanks

    My challenge
    Posted 146 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Les and Joyce
    “Thanks for all you do Kara!”
    $400
    Received this donation 123 days ago
    Kara White
    Kara
    “Thank you. So sweet of you two to sponsor me once again. ❤️”
  • Anonymous
    $200
    Received this donation 140 days ago
    Kara White
    Kara
    “Awesome 😎 hope you follow my blogs and ride thru August.”
  • Jane Browning
    “You are an inspiration”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 142 days ago
    Kara White
    Kara
    “Thanks so much for supporting me. Warms my heart to have great friends like you 💖”
  • Jim Forbes
    “You rock Kara! F**K Cancer. Thx for your passion in fighting this disease.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Kara White
    Kara
    “When I take on a challenge, I take it fully on! Thanks for the support.”
  • Kimberley Ainsworth
    “Way to support a great cause, Kara! Keep on pedalling.”
    $100
    Received this donation 106 days ago
    Kara White
    Kara
    “I just keep on pedaling!!! And singing in my head a Muppets song - Moving right along!”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 143 days ago
    Kara White
    Kara
    “Thanks for your support.”
  • Bev Scheurle
    “You are so dedicated!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 109 days ago
    Kara White
    Kara
    “Thanks for this. So sweet of you to sponsor me.”
  • Rob Iuvale
    $25.88
    Received this donation 138 days ago
    Kara White
    Kara
    “Thanks for your support.”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 142 days ago
    Kara White
    Kara
    “Thanks so much! You rock!”
  • Kara White
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 199 days ago
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