August 13, 2026 - Donation Matching Day Update - $2640 !!

Hi Everyone!

Yesterday the donation amount on my page was $388, and this morning, after your generous donations and the matching provided by the Garron family, our collective donations are at $2640 !! How incredible is that??

Its amazing what we can do together when we are focused on a goal….never doubt that in any aspect of your life.

We really have accomplished something good together this month for children we will never meet. Thank you again for your support and generosity to this cause!

I mentioned that yesterday’s donations were matched by the Garron family, as they have done every year since I have participated in the GCC ride. You might wonder who these philanthropists are…? Here is a bit about them….

Michael Garron was a boy who died from a rare form of cancer at age 13. He had dreamed of becoming a marine biologist some day. He is remembered for his courage, positivity, and determination. He told his mother he was afraid he would be forgotten. His mother (Berna Garron) told him that as long as she was alive, he would never be forgotten. In 2015 the Garron family set up a foundation with a $50 million dollar endowment to the Toronto East General Hospital which was subsequently renamed to the Michael Garron Hospital in his memory. My own immediate family has received care at this hospital located in East York over the years.

Each year the Garron family supports the Sick Kids Foundation by matching donations for the GCC rides up to an amount of $1.3 million.

I hope this information gives you a better idea of what you have been a part of this month. Thank you!

Ride 5 - August 12 - 100 km goal achieved!

Hi everyone! This morning I completed my final ride for this month’s challenge having exceeded my 100 km distance goal and having far exceeded my fundraising goal this year.

Thankyou very much to everyone who has supported me via their donations and words of encouragement! I sincerely am blessed to have my family and friends!

A big thankyou to my cousins Karen and Wayne Fleming who fed me a wonderful breakfast at their home on Amherst Island after each if my rides. It was wonderful to stop in for a visit on each of my ride days.

Ride 4 - August 11- Status Update

Hello!! I completed another 22.65 km this morning on yet another beautiful sunny and low wind morning on the island. Its so peaceful and quiet over here…I think I had two cars and two dumptrucks pass me during my 85 min ride…saw some large sailboats with full sails set further south off the island towards Main Duck island. If youve never visited I highly recommend you make the journey!

August 5 - Status Update

My participation in the annual Great Canadian Cycle Challenge to support childhood cancer has begun! Today I passed my 50 % distance goal! Sincere thanks to those of you who have supported me in this cause to date!