Together We Ride Year 3

Together We Ride Year 3
‘Back for our third year of fundraising as a collective, the Together We Ride Year 3 Team is open to anyone participating in the event. Let's kick cancers butt!
We've Ridden 0.0 km Our goal is 1,000 km
Our Rankings
  • National: 1st
  • Category: 1st
We've raised $10,783 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

Our Challenge

  • $10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 12 days ago
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

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

    Posted 59 days ago
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 101 days ago
  • $500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 136 days ago
  • $250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    We just hit $250 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 136 days ago
  • A History On The Team Part 2 of 2
    11 Jan 2023

    We stay connected year round and are continuously motivating each other throughout the other months of the year before and after the event. 

     

    Connecting with others through social media, phone calls and even in person during group rides has a lot of benefits for all parties involved. Take the time to get together with others in your area when possible and share in the common interest of cycling for a cause, you’ll quickly learn how much you have in common with so many and there is also lots to learn from each other too. Having each other as a resource to get questions answered and also share information with is extremely beneficial for all those involved. 

    Posted 137 days ago
  • A History On The Team Part 1 Of 2
    11 Jan 2023

    It started as a team of 2!

    How unicyclist Zachary Wells continues to UNIte riders from coast to coast in the ride to fight kids’ cancer.

    Info on how the team formed in the first place.

    In 2020 my niece Maddison, who was 7yrs old at the time, showed an interest in participating in the Great Cycle Challenge Canada with me, her Uncle Zachy. It was at this time that I created the team called ‘Together We Ride’. During this particular year of the event I chose to keep it as a team of two. Below is a poem that I wrote that year to share with the GCCC community. 

    ‘Together We Ride’

    Now more than ever our society is changing, 

    let's take the time to make sure that we keep on engaging. 
One wheel, two wheels, three or more, get outside when you can, it doesn't have to be a chore. 
Stay active, keep smiling, we're in this together, 
for Sick Kids we ride to help them get better.

    During the 2020 Challenge, Maddison raised a whopping $3,882.93 and pedaled 52.6km in the month of August to help fight kids’ cancer and I couldn’t have been more proud of this amazing accomplishment. In September 2020, nearing the end of the fundraising pages remaining active, my personal fundraising efforts had reached $9,260.60 of my $10,000.00 goal. Then I received an unexpected, last minute donation, in the amount of $739.40 from an amazing cyclist by the name of Walburga Pagniello. I quickly came to know more about this amazing individual once I called to thank them for their generous donation. This act of kindness gave me an idea for the 2021 event!

     

    Fast forward to the 2021 registration for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada; it was time to open up our team of two and welcome more riders from coast to coast. I registered in January this time around, earlier than any other year.  I was able to get a handful of riders very quickly through my immediate circle of cycling friends, and then word began to spread. By March 4th, with approximately 36 riders and counting, we’d already raised $10,029.54 and were well on our way to meeting an exceeding our goals leading up to the campaign's start month of August. My niece Maddison was once again among the riders of this team, and it truly was becoming the ‘Together We Ride’ team. My team description read as follows: ‘This team will be ever growing with family, friends and anyone that I have met via this amazing event since 2017 should they be interested in joining us.’ Needless to say it also became people I hadn’t met too, and I was more than happy to welcome them onto the team. 

     

    Last year this team of roughly 150 riders from across the country raised approximately $208,307.28 and pedaled 43,346km during the month of August. 

    Way To Go Team!

     

    My 2022 team message is the following: ‘Back for our second year of fundraising as a collective, the Together We Ride Year 2 Team is open to anyone participating in the event. Let's kick cancers butt!‘

     

     

    Info about what motivates the team to ride in the challenge each year. 

     

    This team is motivated year after year to ride in the challenge for many reasons. First and foremost to kick cancers butt and spread the message of the need to fight kids’ cancer. As a collective we can spread that message faster and further. Each individual rider also has their own motivation that keeps them moving. Whether they’ve dedicated their ride to someone who's lost their battle with cancer or is still living with it, or even if they have no personal connection at all, everyone has a story to share that inspires and helps to motivate others. 

     

    Any other details that you think might be helpful and inspiring to other riders

     

    I have a group chat that I created in 2021 with the riders on my team from coast to coast. Once they joined the team I connected them with our group chat which allows them to be part of an online community where they meet each other virtually. In some cases, this leads to meeting in person for group rides whenever and wherever possible.

    Posted 137 days ago
  • 11 Jan 2023

    This August, Together We Ride Year 3 is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

    Why? Because right now, over 1,400 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 we are raising funds through our 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 us by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

    Your support will change little lives.

    Thank you.

    Zachary

    Posted 137 days ago

Our Sponsors

  • Peter Leiss sponsored Peter Leiss
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $538.20
    Received this donation 31 days ago
  • Anonymous sponsored Dianne Trask
    “Thanks for supporting this organization Dianne - you will rock this as you do every year you ride. ”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 136 days ago
    Dianne Trask
    Dianne
    “Thank you so very much for your donation. I am both humbled and honoured by your generosity. ”
  • Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll sponsored Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    “The Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll is pleased to provide continued sponsorship towards your fundraising efforts "Great Cycle Challenge"!”
    $500
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    Henrietta
    “Thank you for your continued support again this year! It means a lot to me that you support what I do, and together we are able to make a difference in the lives of kids fighting cancer!”
  • Rich Gregg sponsored Sharon McQuade
    “Happy to support your great cause of saving children's lives!! I hope you crush your goal this year Sharon!”
    $414
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Sharon McQuade
    Sharon
    “Thanks so much ♥️”
  • Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club sponsored Lezli Kuntze
    “Cans and bottle winter collections from Oct 1 to May 9th.”
    $297.70
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Anonymous sponsored Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    $258.75
    Received this donation 117 days ago
    Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    Henrietta
    “Thank you so much for your generous donation. While you remain anonymous, please know that your donation will help the kids fighting cancer have a chance at a better life! It means a lot to me that you are supporting my ride and efforts to raise funds for this cause!”
  • Ingersoll PharmaSave sponsored Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    $250
    Received this donation 122 days ago
    Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    Henrietta
    “To PharmaSave Ingersoll and all the staff, thank you so much for your continued support for my ride to raise funds to help the kids fighting cancer. You all are the best!”
  • Margie De Jong sponsored Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    “Amazing what you are doing once again Henrietta! May your hard work pay off by getting more children free from this terrible disease! Praying for a cure and safe rides for you!”
    $250
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    Henrietta
    “Thank you so much for your continued support Margie! It means a lot to me when so many people help to fight this terrible disease. It will be a great day when we can say that cancer has been eliminated but until it is, we continue to pray that a cure will be found! Your prayers for biking safety are also very much appreciated!❤️”
  • Sandra E. Foss sponsored Ian Foss
    “Good luck with this...hope your bike is operational soon!! Mom”
    $207
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Ian Foss
    Ian
    “Thanks Mom, good news the bike is going to be back in running shape this week!”
  • Cycle One sponsored Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    $200
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    Henrietta
    “Thank you so much for your continued support of my GCC ride to help the kids fighting cancer, Walt. It is greatly appreciated. It was great to chat with you for a bit today again!”
  • Anonymous sponsored Arnei De guzman
    $155.25
    Received this donation 85 days ago
    Arnei De guzman
    Arnei
    “Thank you so much for your support You ROCK!”
  • Babs Collier sponsored Linda Moore
    “Way to go So happy to support such a great cause ”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 90 days ago
    Linda Moore
    Linda
    “Thank you so much Babs and Brian for your support. I am so grateful ❤️❤️”
  • Suzanne Guest sponsored Suzanne Guest
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 57 days ago
  • Anonymous sponsored Barbara Mann
    “Here’s to getting you started!”
    $150
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Barbara Mann
    Barbara
    “Thank you, this is a great start to another great year of riding for the kids! 💕🚴‍♀️💕”
  • Tony and Wilma Overzet sponsored Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    $150
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    Henrietta
    “Thank you for your generous donation to help the kids fighting cancer. Your continued support means a lot to the kids and I!”
  • Heather sponsored Ian Foss
    “Great to see you out on your bike raising funds for such a worthwhile cause. Happy riding!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Ian Foss
    Ian
    “Thanks Heather, you support is always appreciated ❤️🚴🏽‍♂️😎”
  • Anonymous sponsored Elaine Moore
    $124.20
    Received this donation 18 hours ago
    Elaine Moore
    Elaine
    “Thanks so much anonymous! Your generosity goes far♥️”
  • Katherine Hajagos sponsored Lezli Kuntze
    $124.20
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Lezli Kuntze
    Lezli
    “Thank you so very much for your donation and continued support!!! This means so much to me!!! Sending hugs and hope to see you this summer!”
  • Anonymous sponsored Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    $124.20
    Received this donation 104 days ago
    Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
    Henrietta
    “I presume that you are the one who messaged me and I thank you so much for your support for what I try to achieve to help the kids….it’s always about the kids! They need our help and support and need to know they are not alone but have a host of people who support them in their struggle! So, on behalf of the kids fighting this horrible disease, thank you so much for your generous donation!❤️”
  • Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club sponsored Lezli Kuntze
    $109.20
    Received this donation 8 hours ago
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