Ray Heberer III

2years
Ray Heberer III
Riding in memory of Mei Hwa
The ride is over, but you can still donate! Please support my challenge to fight kids' cancer! I also ride in memory of my wife Mei-Hwa, who died of cancer.
I've Ridden 910.9 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 61st
  • Province: 8th in BC
I've raised $7,637 My goal is $8,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mei Hwa

Mei Hwa

34 years!

My Story

3 Sep 2023

This August, I am took part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! The ride is over, but you can still donate during September.

Why donate? 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.

Cancer also killed Mei Hwa, my wife for 34 years. (it’s hard to believe and accept that she died just five months after the above photo)

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.

Riding in service of others is also my way of recovering and coping while staying in shape.

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

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you my friends, former students and parents. You are all close to my heart.

Ray

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 700 km Ridden
    $691 Raised
    2022
  • 911 km Ridden
    $7,637 Raised
    2023
2years
1,611 km
Ridden
$8,328
Raised

My Challenge

  • 5.8 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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    Logged this ride 32 days ago
  • 7.5 km ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, October 6, 2023
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    Logged this ride 65 days ago
  • 36.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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    Logged this ride 67 days ago
  • 15.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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    Logged this ride 68 days ago
  • 106.8 km ride - Creston-Kootenay Gran Fondo - Saturday, September 23, 2023
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    Logged this ride 78 days ago
  • 3.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, September 21, 2023
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    Logged this ride 80 days ago
  • 15.9 km ride - Training Ride - Thursday, September 21, 2023
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    Logged this ride 80 days ago
  • 2.6 km ride - Milk run - Monday, September 18, 2023
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    Logged this ride 83 days ago
  • 3.5 km ride - Saturna store ride - Sunday, September 17, 2023
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    Logged this ride 84 days ago
  • 7.3 km ride - Salt Spring island actual ride - Friday, September 15, 2023
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    Logged this ride 85 days ago

My Sponsors

  • CJ Sng
    “Hello Ray, I am saddened to hear about Mei Hwa and hope that you are coping well. I am glad that you are channeling your positive energy towards this meaningful challenge in celebration of the great 34 years the two of you had together. Please take good care, keep the spirit high, and let the sweet memories fill your heart always. CJ”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 130 days ago
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    Ray
    “Wow CJ, thanks so much for your super-kind donation! It brings tears to my eyes! Where are you and your family members these days? It’s been a long time since the Thailand tsunami relief trip. That was the first of several others that followed: Nepal earthquake, Japan tsunami, Cebu super-typhoon, etc. My email is rayheb3@gmail.com Pls. Drop me a line Ray”
  • Eric Wang
    “Bless your good deeds.”
    $538.20
    Received this donation 145 days ago
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    Ray
    “Hi Eric, Wow, what a huge donation! Thanks so much! How’s college been this year? What major did you choose? Let’s keep in touch!”
  • Jessica Lee
    “Hi Mr. Heberer, We are all rooting for you!! You got this!!💪💪 Kerry, Douglas, Jessica & Steve Lee”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 105 days ago
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    Ray
    “Thanks so much Jessica and family! What a great way to start the morning! You’re welcome to use our Saturna island can any time. Come visit beautiful BC, Canada”
  • Raymond Heberer
    “Good job Raymond! I’m topping you up to hit your $7,000 goal (that’s 10 times what you earned last year) Your admirer, Ray3”
    $318.78
    Received this donation 100 days ago
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    Ray
    “Totally awesome!”
  • Marc Rios
    “Dear Ray, I'm so sad to hear that Mei Hua has passed away. She was a wonderful person and I admired her greatly. Please accept my condolences and the condolences of my family. Sincerely yours, Marc”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 140 days ago
    Ray Heberer III
    Ray
    “Wow, Thanks Marc for your kind donation! I hope we can cross paths again somewhere.”
  • Nancy Hau
    “Dear Ray, Privileged to support you on such a meaningful ride!! ✨️🚲💕”
    $265
    Received this donation 98 days ago
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    Ray
    “Hi Nancy, Thanks so much for your kind donation! It is appreciated very much! I wish you and your family a beautiful Fall season Your friend, Ray”
  • Jon Chen
    $200
    Received this donation 132 days ago
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    “Hi Jon, (Chiang-Wei!) Thanks so much for your kind donation! I have so many memories of activities that you and I have done together. Where are you now? And what do you do? Please pass along my greetings to your parents Take care”
  • Paal Torkehagen
    “Wishing you the best ride!”
    $195.41
    Received this donation 145 days ago
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    Ray
    “Thanks so much Paul! Wow, yours is the largest donation I’ve received in two years doing this ride! (I am not riding 400 km in one day. I have the whole month of August to complete that goal.)”
  • Calvin Shiu
    “Supporting with love.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 149 days ago
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    Ray
    “Hi Calvin, Thanks so much for your kind donation! (Your parents raised you well!) I hope we can cross paths again on of these days!”
  • Chris Wabich
    “The solace of the upcoming ride will be an amazing graduation. All the best to you Ray on this leg of life’s journey !!!!!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 132 days ago
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    Ray
    “Hey Chris, Your kind donation popped up just as I was online! Thanks so much! I hope we can cross paths again someday. Take care Buddy!”
  • Daniel Coberly
    “Best wishes Ray!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 103 days ago
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    Ray
    “Hi Dan, Your donation just popped onto my screen. Thank you so much, it is appreciated very much! I hope all is well with you and yours. Let me know if you ever come to BC Canada.”
  • David Hardie
    “Good Luck Ray!!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 145 days ago
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    Ray
    “Thanks so much David! I hope life has been treating you well. My wife’s last real estate venture was to buy a cabin on a half acre on Saturna island in BC Canada. It’s totally beautiful & peaceful, plus high temperatures in the low70’s. You’re welcome to use the cabin for free anytime. Take care!”
  • Ernest Ruskey
    “Ride on Ray. Great personal and universal cause. See you this early fall. Ernie”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 151 days ago
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    Ray
    “Thanks so much Earney! I look forward to seeing you soon. It’s been 40 years!”
  • Jeffrey Taylor
    “With you in spirit, Ray!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 145 days ago
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    Ray
    “Thanks so much Jeff. I see by your photo that you’re also a bike rider! Have a great summer!”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 87 days ago
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    Ray
    “Thanks so much for your anonymous donation! I really appreciate it! Have a great fall season (if you’re in the northern hemisphere) Tomorrow, I’m riding my bike from Saturna Island to Gabriola Island. (of course I’ll take ferries between the islands) Once again, thank you very much. PS - I just saw that I never sent this message (written 13 days ago). Please accept my apologies. Thanks again. Ray”
  • Richard Arnold
    “I'll always support any cause you favor. This one honoring your dear wife is especially beautiful and touching.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 91 days ago
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    Ray
    “Hi Richard, Thank you so much for your kind donation. It is appreciated very much! I hope all is going well for you at TAS. I plan to visit again in the Spring. Take care, Ray”
  • Russ Congdon
    “Go man, go!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 145 days ago
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    Ray
    “Wow, Russ! Thanks so much! You & Bruce have been such great supportive friends. I still remember when we first met at the WWII memorial in Taiwan. It’s amazing how such a random incident became a strong friendship. Thanks again for all the many ways you have supported Mei Hwa and I over the years”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 101 days ago
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    Ray
    “Dear anonymous donor. You caught me taking a Tim Hortons break in the middle of my last ride this month. Thank you so much for your kind donation, it is very much appreciated! I feel reinvigorated to do that final leg home I hope to attain exactly 400 km this month! Cheers Ray”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 134 days ago
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    Ray
    “Thanks Anonymous friend! I really appreciate it! Have a great summer, wherever you are!”
  • Charlie Tsai
    “Best of luck Mr. Heberer!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 133 days ago
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    Ray
    “Hi Charlie, Wow, you’re fast! Thanks so much!”
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