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!”

  $274.62

  Received this donation 14 days ago
  

  Derek

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• Anonymous

  $258.75

  Received this donation 21 days ago
  

  Derek

  “To the incredibly generous anonymous donor who just contributed $258.75, thank you so much. I may not know who you are, but please know this absolutely stopped me in my tracks this morning. Your support means more than I can say and gives me another huge push as I continue this journey. ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  To the incredibly generous anonymous donor who just contributed $258.75, thank you so much. I may not know who you are, but please know this absolutely stopped me in my tracks this morning. Your support means more than I can say and gives me another huge push as I continue this journey. ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Scott Campbell

  “Awesome Derek! Nothing worth doing is easy! Just remember "what goes up, must come down." Every pedal up the steep inclines in "granny-gear" gets you a 100 times farther when you get to coast back downhill. We will keep a watch on your progress. Safe Travels!”

  $258.75

  Received this donation 31 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you, Uncle Scott! You’ve been encouraging my adventures for a long time; right back to helping get me out west to work at the ski resort, and now you’re helping make this one possible too. I’m pretty sure you were the donation that pushed me over $1,000 last year, and here you are giving me another massive boost. I’ll try to remember the downhill part while I’m grinding away in granny gear 😂 Thanks for always supporting me and believing I can pull these things off. It really means a lot.”

  Thank you, Uncle Scott! You’ve been encouraging my adventures for a long time; right back to helping get me out west to work at the ski resort, and now you’re helping make this one possible too. I’m pretty sure you were the donation that pushed me over $1,000 last year, and here you are giving me another massive boost. I’ll try to remember the downhill part while I’m grinding away in granny gear 😂 Thanks for always supporting me and believing I can pull these things off. It really means a lot. Save Cancel

• Anonymous

  “Nice you did it. Wow. Congratulations but not 2000$ for 2000km. You did double price!”

  $227.70

  Received this donation 2 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Wow 😂 thank you so much! I definitely wasn’t expecting someone to decide that 2,000 km deserved double the fundraising goal too. This was an incredible surprise and pushed the total over $4,000. Whoever you are, I really appreciate the generosity, the laugh, and the support. You helped make this milestone even more memorable. ❤️🚲”

  Wow 😂 thank you so much! I definitely wasn’t expecting someone to decide that 2,000 km deserved double the fundraising goal too. This was an incredible surprise and pushed the total over $4,000. Whoever you are, I really appreciate the generosity, the laugh, and the support. You helped make this milestone even more memorable. ❤️🚲 Save Cancel

• Tracy Johnston

  “Congratulations Derek on your Year 2 achievements! Happy to support a fellow rider. Enjoy the ride.”

  $150

  Received this donation 15 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you so much, Tracy. Hearing your message through Mary honestly meant a lot to me, especially knowing how many years you dedicated to the Great Cycle Challenge yourself. Raising over $52,000 is incredible, and I have a huge amount of respect for what you accomplished. Your words about my ride and your generous donation really hit home. I’ll keep doing my best to make every kilometre count. Thank you for supporting a fellow rider. ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  Thank you so much, Tracy. Hearing your message through Mary honestly meant a lot to me, especially knowing how many years you dedicated to the Great Cycle Challenge yourself. Raising over $52,000 is incredible, and I have a huge amount of respect for what you accomplished. Your words about my ride and your generous donation really hit home. I’ll keep doing my best to make every kilometre count. Thank you for supporting a fellow rider. ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Dianne Sura

  “Keep up the hard work!”

  $119.03

  Received this donation 20 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Dianne!! Again?! 😂 Thank you so much. I definitely wasn’t expecting another donation from you, and I really appreciate the extra push. You and Kevin have supported me for a long time, and it means a lot having you cheering me on through this adventure too. ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  Dianne!! Again?! 😂 Thank you so much. I definitely wasn’t expecting another donation from you, and I really appreciate the extra push. You and Kevin have supported me for a long time, and it means a lot having you cheering me on through this adventure too. ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Adam Matthews

  $103.50

  Received this donation 16 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you, Adam! It’s been a long time since the public school/high school days, so seeing your name pop up with such a generous donation was a really nice surprise. I truly appreciate the support and you helping me ride for such an important cause. 🚴‍♂️”

  Thank you, Adam! It’s been a long time since the public school/high school days, so seeing your name pop up with such a generous donation was a really nice surprise. I truly appreciate the support and you helping me ride for such an important cause. 🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Allan & Lynne Schmidt

  “Enjoy the ride Derek!”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 16 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you so much, Allan and Lynne! I really appreciate your generous donation and support. I’m definitely trying to enjoy the ride, even the hills, headwinds, and everything else it’s throwing at me 😂 Thanks for helping make the journey mean even more! ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  Thank you so much, Allan and Lynne! I really appreciate your generous donation and support. I’m definitely trying to enjoy the ride, even the hills, headwinds, and everything else it’s throwing at me 😂 Thanks for helping make the journey mean even more! ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Allan & Lynne Schmidt

  “To help celebrate your achievement of over 2000 km Derek,”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 3 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you so much again, Allan and Lynne! I really appreciate you helping me celebrate hitting the 2,000 km mark. Your support throughout this ride has meant a lot, and seeing another donation from you after reaching the goal was an awesome surprise. Thanks for being part of the journey and helping make all those kilometres count. ❤️🚲”

  Thank you so much again, Allan and Lynne! I really appreciate you helping me celebrate hitting the 2,000 km mark. Your support throughout this ride has meant a lot, and seeing another donation from you after reaching the goal was an awesome surprise. Thanks for being part of the journey and helping make all those kilometres count. ❤️🚲 Save Cancel

• Anne Vanos

  $103.50

  Received this donation 18 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you so much, Anne! I really appreciate your incredibly generous donation and support. It means a lot having so many people connected to my family cheering me on through this challenge. Thank you for helping me ride for such an important cause! ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  Thank you so much, Anne! I really appreciate your incredibly generous donation and support. It means a lot having so many people connected to my family cheering me on through this challenge. Thank you for helping me ride for such an important cause! ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Cathie Blake

  “I lost my grandson Carter Blake at the age of 28. He was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 14. He put up a brave fight for 14 years. He went through so much at a young age and never complained, he always had a smile no matter how his day was going. I thank Derek Campbell for doing this very unselfish task to help children with cancer have a fighting chance. With Angels amongst us like Derek and the people that support his cause, some day there will be a cure for all childhood cancers.”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 33 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Cathie, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation and for sharing Carter’s story with me. I’m truly sorry for your loss. He sounds like an incredibly strong young man who faced more than anyone should ever have to, while still keeping his smile. I’m deeply honoured to ride in Carter’s memory. Your words mean more to me than I can properly express, and they will absolutely stay with me during the difficult parts of this challenge. Thank you for helping make this ride even more meaningful.”

  Cathie, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation and for sharing Carter’s story with me. I’m truly sorry for your loss. He sounds like an incredibly strong young man who faced more than anyone should ever have to, while still keeping his smile. I’m deeply honoured to ride in Carter’s memory. Your words mean more to me than I can properly express, and they will absolutely stay with me during the difficult parts of this challenge. Thank you for helping make this ride even more meaningful. Save Cancel

• Cory Hinch

  “You got this!”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 26 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you Cory! We’ve known each other since we were kids growing up next door, and we’ve both travelled some very different roads since then. Seeing the adventures you’ve taken on has been inspiring, and now I’m out here creating one of my own across Ontario. Your support really means a lot, brother. Thanks for believing in me and helping make this ride count!”

  Thank you Cory! We’ve known each other since we were kids growing up next door, and we’ve both travelled some very different roads since then. Seeing the adventures you’ve taken on has been inspiring, and now I’m out here creating one of my own across Ontario. Your support really means a lot, brother. Thanks for believing in me and helping make this ride count! Save Cancel

• Dave and Marg Wagner

  “We are proud of you doing this ride for such a great cause. Safe travels and enjoy your trip.”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 26 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank youDave and Marg! I really appreciate your generous support and kind message. It means a lot coming from people In neighbourhoodand. Thanks for helping me take on this ride for such an important cause!”

  Thank youDave and Marg! I really appreciate your generous support and kind message. It means a lot coming from people In neighbourhoodand. Thanks for helping me take on this ride for such an important cause! Save Cancel

• Davina and Patrick Doorly

  “Derek, Nice to have met you on your journey. Well done and continued safe travels.”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 15 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you so much, Davina and Patrick! It was such a pleasure meeting you both, and I’m really grateful for your kindness and hospitality during my journey. Your generous donation on top of that means a lot to me. Thank you for helping make this adventure such a memorable one and for supporting the cause. ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  Thank you so much, Davina and Patrick! It was such a pleasure meeting you both, and I’m really grateful for your kindness and hospitality during my journey. Your generous donation on top of that means a lot to me. Thank you for helping make this adventure such a memorable one and for supporting the cause. ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Jason Roberts

  “Truly amazing what youre doing Derek! Keep up the good work, you're almost home buddy!”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 3 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you brother. This one honestly means a lot to me. After all those years of you driving me to work and all the laughs along the way, seeing your name pop up here with a $100 donation really got me. I know that’s a generous amount and I don’t take it lightly at all. I really appreciate you supporting me and what I’m doing. I’m almost home now, just gotta keep the wheels turning. 🚲”

  Thank you brother. This one honestly means a lot to me. After all those years of you driving me to work and all the laughs along the way, seeing your name pop up here with a $100 donation really got me. I know that’s a generous amount and I don’t take it lightly at all. I really appreciate you supporting me and what I’m doing. I’m almost home now, just gotta keep the wheels turning. 🚲 Save Cancel

• Lisa Gonzalez

  $103.50

  Received this donation 16 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you so much, Lisa! Your incredibly generous donation was such a wonderful surprise. I really appreciate your support and kindness, and it means a lot to have you helping me take on this challenge for the kids. ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  Thank you so much, Lisa! Your incredibly generous donation was such a wonderful surprise. I really appreciate your support and kindness, and it means a lot to have you helping me take on this challenge for the kids. ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Mary and John Campbell

  “Derek, Dad and I are so proud of you and for taking on this challenge for a great cause. You have come so far and have so much to be proud of. We will be your road crew on standby if you need anything. We love you, stay safe and tackle every climb ahead of you (even if it’s in granny gear)! 💯🙌🚴💪❤️ Love, Dad and Mary”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 27 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you so much, Dad and Mary. Your support means more to me than I can really put into words. It’s been a long road getting to this point, and knowing you’re proud of me makes taking on something like this even more meaningful. I’m very grateful to have you both in my corner, and on standby as the official road crew 😂 I love you both, and I’ll stay safe, take it one climb at a time, and use granny gear whenever necessary ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  Thank you so much, Dad and Mary. Your support means more to me than I can really put into words. It’s been a long road getting to this point, and knowing you’re proud of me makes taking on something like this even more meaningful. I’m very grateful to have you both in my corner, and on standby as the official road crew 😂 I love you both, and I’ll stay safe, take it one climb at a time, and use granny gear whenever necessary ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Michael Beebe

  “Go D Go! You got this!!”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 28 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you, Uncle Mike! Your donation and sharing my page gave this challenge another huge boost and helped earn me the official jersey before I’ve even started riding 😂 I really appreciate you supporting me and helping spread the word. I’ll do my best to make all 2,000 km count!”

  Thank you, Uncle Mike! Your donation and sharing my page gave this challenge another huge boost and helped earn me the official jersey before I’ve even started riding 😂 I really appreciate you supporting me and helping spread the word. I’ll do my best to make all 2,000 km count! Save Cancel

• Shari Pryce

  “Thank you for supporting children with cancer. Safe ride!”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 21 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you so much, Shari! We haven’t even had the chance to meet, so your generous donation really means a lot to me. I’m very grateful to Davina and Patrick for welcoming me during the ride, and clearly I’m lucky to have been introduced to some pretty wonderful people through them too. Thank you for supporting the challenge and helping me ride for these kids. ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  Thank you so much, Shari! We haven’t even had the chance to meet, so your generous donation really means a lot to me. I’m very grateful to Davina and Patrick for welcoming me during the ride, and clearly I’m lucky to have been introduced to some pretty wonderful people through them too. Thank you for supporting the challenge and helping me ride for these kids. ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel

• Anonymous

  $103.50

  Received this donation 17 days ago
  

  Derek

  “Thank you so much to whoever made this incredibly generous anonymous donation! I may not know who you are, but I definitely appreciate you supporting the challenge and helping me keep pushing toward 2,000 km. Your kindness means a lot. ❤️🚴‍♂️”

  Thank you so much to whoever made this incredibly generous anonymous donation! I may not know who you are, but I definitely appreciate you supporting the challenge and helping me keep pushing toward 2,000 km. Your kindness means a lot. ❤️🚴‍♂️ Save Cancel