Ellen Martin

7years All Star
Ellen Martin
I am riding 1,000 km in memory of Melodina Herman & Alison Hepburn and in support of Kerry Casey & Karen Filiatrault.
I've Ridden 2,138.8 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 232nd
  • Province: 11th in NS
I've raised $4,139 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Kerry Casey, Melodina Herman Alison Hepburn and Karen Filiatrault

Kerry Casey, Melodina Herman Alison Hepburn and Karen Filiatrault

My Story

17 Feb 2026

This August, I am taking part in my 7th Great Cycle Challenge to fight pediatric cancer!

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.

I am so grateful to the people who have supported me during my previous 6 challenges. I am seeking your support to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

I'm going to make it simple, you donate $1 and I'll bike 1km, you donate $10 and I'll ride 10km, donate $100.......

Your support will change lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 832 km Ridden
    $530 Raised
    2020
  • 623 km Ridden
    $1,413 Raised
    2021
  • 633 km Ridden
    $1,592 Raised
    2022
  • 2,439 km Ridden
    $2,488 Raised
    2023
  • 3,253 km Ridden
    $2,717 Raised
    2024
  • 3,415 km Ridden
    $4,344 Raised
    2025
  • 2,139 km Ridden
    $4,139 Raised
    2026
7years
13,333 km
Ridden
$17,223
Raised

My Challenge

  • 16.4 km ride - Sept 22 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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  • 10.4 km ride - Sept 21 - Monday, September 21, 2026
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.9 km ride - Sept 20 - Sunday, September 20, 2026
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 84.1 km ride - Sept 19 - Saturday, September 19, 2026
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.8 km ride - Sept 18 - Friday, September 18, 2026
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.6 km ride - Sept q7 - Thursday, September 17, 2026
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  • 4.7 km ride - Sept 17 - Thursday, September 17, 2026
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  • 37.4 km ride - Sept 16 - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 37.7 km ride - Sept 15 - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.7 km ride - Sept 14 - Monday, September 14, 2026
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
    $1,181.52
    Received this donation 46 days ago
  • Michael Martin
    $517.50
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Holy cow! Thank you so much Mike. You always spoil me. 🥰Maybe one day I'll be able to convince you to join me on one of my legs. Your daily support and encouragement mean the world to me. Love you!”
  • Pamela Lewis
    “You are an inspiration, Ellen Martin! I'm very pleased to be able to donate to cancer care for children through your efforts. Brava, brava!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 58 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Pam, de gros bisous pour ton don très généreux!!! J'étais vachement étonnée et ravie quand je l'ai vu sur mon téléphone ce soir. J'espère que tu feras quelques kilomètres avec moi ce mois! Allons-y!🥰”
  • Joan Napier
    “Keep up the great work !!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Holy moly Joan! Thank you so much for your very generous donation. It was such a thrill to receive the message. I will really enjoy riding to fulfill my pledge to my donors! Hope you are in my neck of the woods soon. Thanks again.”
  • Lori Napier
    “Thank you, Ellen! You are amazing! Keep on cycling! xoxo”
    $207
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Lori, you are awesome! Thank you so much for supporting my ride and Sick kids. Have been down here a few times, you can easily see how wonderful it is to ride through this beautiful part of Canada. It's a win-win win . All we need now is a cure for childhood cancers. MAybe I can get you out for a bike ride the next time you're down...i'll take it easy on you ..lol Thanks again.”
  • Judy Kemmler
    “Woohoo, it's donation match day! Get pedalling Ellen!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Wow! Thanks so much Judy and Nobby! It must have been the first thing you did when you got up this morning. I really appreciate how much you guys support my ride. Maybe one day, you can ride a stretch with me 🚵‍♀️😀. Listen closely...your name will be mentioned soon. Again, thanks do much for your generous donation.”
  • Wendy Brum
    “You are an inspiration, Ellen... and you make a difference! Thanks for being you and Good luck with the rest of your ride!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Wow! Your donation notice just popped . Thank you so much Wendy. Your continued support of my ride is so appreciated. It is you that is supposed to get presents 🎁 today. Listen today. My shout out is for you. Thanks again for your generous donation. 🥰”
  • Andrew Hurst
    “You need a Donor’s 2 for one category! ($2 for one km)”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Andrew, what a nice surprise to wake up to this morning ! Thank you so much for your contribution to my ride, both your donation and the kms we have ridden together this month. I hope we can get in at least one more ride together before the month ends. Merci beaucoup!”
  • Good job Ellen...keep 'em rollin'!
    $103.50
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you very much for your generous donation. Mike let me know that you have been following my journey. I'm definitely going to need more than August to get on all my km, but i will do it. Thanks again for your continuous support and words of encouragement.”
  • Mikaela & Hosherdar
    $103.50
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Wow! Thank you so much sweetie! What a generous donation. Your continued support and encouragement mean the world to me. I'd say, let's ride together someday, but I know that would be like saying let's get matching tattoos 😅. Love you and merci beaucoup.”
  • Sue tatrallyay
    “Such a worthy cause. How does a small person have such a huge heart.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Sue, thank you so much for the lovely surprise today. Your generous donation means so much to me. Cancer at any age is horrible, but it is exceptionally brutal when it hits those whose lives have barely begun. I really do appreciate your support for my ride!”
  • Warren Gregson
    “👍🚲👍”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thanks so much for your generous donation, Warren ( & Nada). I truly appreciate your support. Unfortunately, today will be my first indoor ride of this challenge this year. We are on a possible flood watch today. Hopefully if you guys come this way, I can take you out for a ride with me. Thanks again for your support!”
  • Darlene MacNaughton
    “Love watching your progress. Congratulations on the kilometers accomplished so far!!!”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you so much Dar and Wayne for your very generous donation. I was out on a ride when I received it. I do so appreciate your support both in financial and personal terms. The beauty of this area makes riding all these km a pleasure. Raising money doing something you love to do sure is a win-win situation. Would be great if you two came out for another visit when you get back. Merci encore!”
  • Bettina McArdle
    “Great job Ellen”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thanks so much Bettina for your very generous donation. I truly appreciate your support. Did you ever get your bike out for the summer? If so, you should join me for a ride someday this month. Thank you again, and hope to see you soon.”
  • Cailin Daub
    “So proud of you and your ongoing efforts to help raise funds to find a cure for childhood cancer! You are an inspiration!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Hey Cailin.Thank you so much for your donation to my GCC. I thought I sent you a recognition when I got it, but after going through my files, there was nothing written for you....I feel so bad. I do so appreciate your support both financially and personally. Maybe one day you can come down and we can do a ride together.”
  • Deborah Lantz
    “Such a great cause help support Ellen’s ride”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Deb, thank you so much for your generous donation. It means so much to me that you are supporting my ride. You have always done so much for so many people. I really do need to get down to your place so we can take the kayaks out on the lake. I hope to see you soon. again, thank you very much and keep an eye open for tomorrow's ride posting :)”
  • Gary Marx
    “Go Ellen!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 59 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Hi Gary, thanks so much for the encouragement. The counting starts in only 2 sleeps. I have a 70km ride planned for that day with one of my riding groups. Maybe one day, we can ride together again. Our door is always open....and no wildfire smoke here 😉”
  • Kerry Casey
    “Félicitations, Ellen! You're amazing!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “What a nice email alert to get. Thank you so much for your continued support of my challenge. You know first hand the important of funding for cancer research. I'd say it would be great to go for a ride together but I know that is the last thing you would want 😅. I do so appreciate your words of encouragement. Merci beaucoup!”
  • Margo Jeske
    “Happy trails Ellen!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 44 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Hey Margo, just got in from my ride today to find your donation message waiting for me. Thank you very much! It's awesome to have your support , encouraging me along. So far weather has allowed me to ride everyday outside, sometimes just narrowly missing the rain, but i always have my old stationary in the basement just in case. Merci bien encore!”
  • The Valades
    “Ride Ellen Ride!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Good morning, Keri! What a nice email to receive upon waking up today. Thank you so much for your encouraging words and your generous donation. The plan is to keep riding until I have all the promised km completed. Unfortunately probably no outdoor ride today. We are getting the same weather system that caused you guys so much destruction a couple of days ago, but it has lost much of its bluster. That's why I have my stationary bike in the basement.”
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