Lorne Duke

6years All Star
Lorne Duke
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 680.2 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 54th
  • Province: 23rd in ON
I've raised $7,923 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Avrum Shalom (Jeffrey) Duke

Avrum Shalom (Jeffrey) Duke

May your memory be a blessing. Dad

My Story

22 Jul 2024

My Sixth Great Cycle Challenge

15 - May - 2024

This August I am participating in the Great Cycle Challenge 2024 to fight kids' cancer! This is my sixth Challenge.

I am riding to honour the memory of my son, Avrum, whose battle with cancer ended in May, 1982. Avrum was 10.

I am riding to honour the memories of all my relatives and friends who have dealt or are dealing with cancer.

Kids and everyone 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 cures for childhood cancer. I wish I could support other programs but my resources are limited.

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

Your support will change lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,771 km Ridden
    $3,035 Raised
    2019
  • 1,990 km Ridden
    $3,922 Raised
    2020
  • 1,652 km Ridden
    $5,627 Raised
    2021
  • 1,317 km Ridden
    $6,164 Raised
    2022
  • 1,401 km Ridden
    $5,464 Raised
    2023
6years
8,810 km
Ridden
$32,135
Raised

My Challenge

  • 40.0 km ride - 40.01km Road Cycling - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 57 days ago
  • 45.2 km ride - 45.23km Road Cycling - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 70 days ago
  • 33.1 km ride - 33.12km Road Cycling - Thursday, August 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • 35.4 km ride - 35.39km Road Cycling - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 75 days ago
  • 46.4 km ride - 46.36km Road Cycling - Saturday, August 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 79 days ago
  • 44.3 km ride - 44.32km Road Cycling - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 81 days ago
  • 17.9 km ride - 17.90km Road Cycling - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 82 days ago
  • 45.3 km ride - 45.26km Road Cycling - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 87 days ago
  • 36.7 km ride - 36.72km Road Cycling - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 88 days ago
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 89 days ago
  • 44.8 km ride - 44.75km Road Cycling - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 90 days ago
  • 24.4 km ride - 24.38km Road Cycling - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 91 days ago
  • 39.8 km ride - 39.76km Road Cycling - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 93 days ago
  • $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 94 days ago
  • 38.5 km ride - 38.50km Road Cycling - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 95 days ago
  • 39.5 km ride - 39.46km Road Cycling - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 96 days ago
  • 42.1 km ride - 42.13km Road Cycling - Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 98 days ago
  • 47.3 km ride - 47.34km Road Cycling - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 99 days ago
  • 24.5 km ride - 24.50km Road Cycling - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 101 days ago
  • 35.0 km ride - 35.04km Road Cycling - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 102 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 104 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 112 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 113 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 132 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 180 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!”
    $1,943.51
    Received this donation 89 days ago
  • Lil McNichol
    “Lil (Mom) sends her best as she still grieves the loss of her own son Peter to Cancer four years ago. Sadly, she left us on the 31st of July. After numerous battles with age related challenges, she is now pain free and has joined Pete, her husband, and Peter. She asked about you recently, and when I told her that we should be hearing about your ride soon, she wanted to support you. Ride on Lorne, and lets put an end to cancer! Doug”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Dear Doug and Michelle, please accept my condolences over the passing of your mother, Lil. May her memory be a blessing, I have been asked 'why the Great Cycle Challenge?' I reply 'Because we are all someone's child.' Lorne”
  • Susan Haag
    “Lorne, In memory of Avrum. Susan”
    $366
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Susan. Your encouragement and support are greatly appreciated.”
  • Donald Campbell
    “Best wishes Lorne. Keep those pedals turning.”
    $300
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Donald for your encouragement and support. Stay in Ottawa for a bit and we will do a ride together.”
  • Diane and John Campbell
    “We remember Avrum and send good wishes to Lorne!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Diane and John for your generous support of my efforts and for your friendship over almost 60 years.”
  • Anonymous
    “Good luck Lorne”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you for your support and encouragement.”
  • Roland A. Boisjoli
    “Lorne, Thank you for your continued steadfast dedication to this very important cause. Roland”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Roland for your encouragement and support. I look forward to riding with you in the near future.”
  • Douglas & Michelle McNichol
    “Keep on peddling, you're doing great. In memory of Peter McNichol.”
    $248.40
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Michelle and Doug for the encouragement and support. I think of Peter every time I ride down Limebank and will definitely be thinking of him on the 23rd.”
  • Keir Fawcett
    “Keep on cycling Lorne 😊”
    $200
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Keir for your encouragement and support.”
  • David Brooks
    “Baruch HaShem”
    $186.30
    Received this donation 113 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Dear Toby and David, Thank you for your generous support.”
  • Jay Kellerman
    $186.30
    Received this donation 101 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Janey and Jay for you support.”
  • Danielle Dugas
    “Keep up your amazing effort, Lorne. All the best, Danielle and Ira”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Danielle and Ira for your years of encouragement and support.”
  • Donald McIntosh
    “Yeah, Lorne. I've been off the bike since February for health reasons, though perhaps with an abundance of caution. I'll give it a go again before the snow flies.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Don, Thank you for your encouragement and support. Sorry to hear that your health is preventing you from cycling.”
  • Jennifer McGuinty
    “Good luck”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you very much for your support Jennifer.”
  • Mark Silver
    “Yasher Koach”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 104 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Mark, Thank you for your support and encouragement.”
  • Robert Scrimshaw
    “A very worthy cause”
    $108
    Received this donation 130 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Robert for your support.”
  • Anonymous
    “Great job Lorne”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you.”
  • Emily Addison
    “Lorne --- I very much admire you doing this and am cheering you on! Emily”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 180 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you Emily and Brent for you support.”
  • Grace Sheng
    “Good luck in achieving your goal Lorne!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 110 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Grace - Thank you for your support. I'm looking forward to riding with youin August and September.”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 112 days ago
    Lorne Duke
    Lorne
    “Thank you for your support.”
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