Don Ross

9years All Star
Don Ross
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 0.0 km ? My goal is 1,000 km
My Rankings
  • National: 1418th
  • Province: 755th in ON
I've raised $36 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross

In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross

As I ride each day , indoors in winter & outdoors spring to fall, it will be with the memory of Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) in my heart along with my inspirational partner Heather who I've been grateful to be married to for 47 years. She continues to set an amazing example for all our family and anyone who knows her with how she lives her life each and every day. She’s managed all the challenges of breast cancer since 1999 and Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer since 2011 in a dignified way that gives great hope and cheer to others. Her toughness is beyond measure and there is no quit in her character. https://cancerresearchsociety.ca/profile/a-testament-to-the-power-of-cancer-research/ These are the same qualities that Griff Bell displayed during his short life & other young children bring out in themselves as they manage their cancer treatments with their loving families always at their sides. Griff Bell was a bright light of joy to all who knew him during his life here on Earth and we’ll never stop fighting for children like him! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeaKid

My Story

11 Jun 2026

This will be my 9th year taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! Why? 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. 3 young lives are lost every week, like the brave young boy who rides with me in my heart , Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) . Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer around the world. Hospitals like Toronto Sick Kids and CHEO in Ottawa are doing incredible work to help children and their families dealing with childhood cancer. As any parent or grandparent like us would say.....all kids should be living life, not fighting for it . So I'm raising funds through my challenge to ride each day all year long to help these kids and support Sick Kids Foundation . This helps them continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer. Please support me by making a donation to give these brave kids the brighter futures they deserve.Your support will change little lives. Thank you so much! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeAKid #thegldnsociety

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,562 km Ridden
    $1,541 Raised
    2018
  • 1,698 km Ridden
    $2,846 Raised
    2019
  • 2,456 km Ridden
    $1,045 Raised
    2020
  • 2,434 km Ridden
    $4,509 Raised
    2021
  • 2,010 km Ridden
    $3,594 Raised
    2022
  • 2,135 km Ridden
    $8,370 Raised
    2023
  • 1,988 km Ridden
    $6,316 Raised
    2024
  • 2,995 km Ridden
    $6,855 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2026
9years
17,278 km
Ridden
$35,112
Raised

My Challenge

  • 24.0 km ride - Milford to black river to South Bay loop - Friday, June 26, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 hours ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Trainer - Thursday, June 25, 2026
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • Special Ambassador Chloe
    24 Jun 2026

    “We're excited to introduce you to one of our very special ambassadors...Meet Chloe

    12-year-old Chloe is bravely fighting rhabdomyosarcoma. ✊

    In early 2025, after returning home from a month-long family holiday, Chloe noticed a small pimple-like bump on the inside of her mouth.

    Though she and her family didn't know it then, that moment marked the start of her cancer journey.

    Following a string of appointments and hospital admissions, with no improvement in her symptoms, Chloe was admitted to SickKids on July 28, 2025.

    Further testing led to a heart-breaking diagnosis...

    On August 1, 2025, Chloe was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma of the left cheek. 💔

    In preparation for treatment, she underwent surgery to preserve one ovary and have a chest port placed.

    Then, it was all systems go. Chloe immediately started an 18-month treatment plan involving 14 total cycles of chemotherapy.

    Once 4 cycles were completed, she underwent surgery on the tumour.

    Surgeons removed the tumour and tumour bed, and then performed reconstructive flap surgery to rebuild her left cheek.

    Unfortunately, the post-surgery pathology results indicated that some of the tumour may have still been present, so she then underwent an additional five weeks of proton radiation treatment.

    Through all the ups and downs of her cancer journey so far, Chloe has shown incredible strength and courage 🌟

    This young woman is showing cancer who's boss!

    Chloe continues to receive chemotherapy, and she's often in hospital as a day patient or attending clinics for chemo, blood work, and monitoring.

    While she's not enrolled in a formal clinical trial, this amazing girl is also contributing to multiple research initiatives and helping advance understanding of rhabdomyosarcoma for future patients.

    Chloe is smart, witty, and thoughtful. She loves nothing more than immersing herself in creative projects.

    She's also a HUGE Simpsons fan and often rewatches her favourite episodes.

    Chloe's cancer journey isn’t over yet, and she continues to bravely fight this disease with her family by her side. 🥰

    Chloe should be living life, not fighting for it.

    Don, your fundraising efforts will support cancer research to develop treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer to help kids like Chloe and save little lives.

    And for Chloe and her family...

    Your support means the world. ❤️

    Thank you so much."- Ashley (Great Cycle Challenge Team)

    Special Ambassador Chloe
    Posted 2 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Trainer - Monday, June 22, 2026
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Milford to Komputech and back - Sunday, June 21, 2026
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Trainer - Saturday, June 20, 2026
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Trainer - Thursday, June 18, 2026
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 46.0 km ride - Milford to Lake on the Mt and back - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Trainer - Monday, June 15, 2026
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Trainer - Sunday, June 14, 2026
    Logged this ride 13 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Don Ross
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 41 days ago
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