Gabriela Dinu

Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada. This August we are riding 500km to fight it! Please donate to help end childhood cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 420.2 km My goal is 500 km

My Rankings

National: 2194th
Province: 186th in ON

I've raised $3,248 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Bogdan

Bogdan, our beautiful baby, today, as every day, we are wrapping you with love in our hearts, minds, and souls. As always, words fall short. But your memory is always bright and vibrant, always safe within us. Rest in peace our love ❤️🙏🕯️ Mom & Dad "If I be the first of us to die, Let grief not blacken long your sky. Be bold yet modest in your grieving. There is a change but not a leaving. For just as death is part of life, The dead live on forever in the living ... So when you walk where once we walked together And scan in vain the dappled bank beside you for my shadow, Or pause where we always did upon the hill to gaze across the land, And spotting something, reach by habit for my hand, And finding none, feel sorrow start to steal upon you, Be still. Close your eyes. Breathe. Listen for my footfall in your heart. I am not gone but merely walk within you."

My Story

23 Jul 2026

This year, our son Bogdan would have turned 30. Thirty years. It is a milestone that feels heavy with the weight of all the beautiful memories and what should have been - the dreams he would be chasing, the life he would be building, the laughter that should still be echoing in our space. While time moves forward, the love we hold for him remains timeless, anchored in our hearts that miss him every single day.

Grief is a quiet companion, but on birthdays, it speaks a little louder. It reminds us that while we cannot hold him, we can still honor him. We can take the love that has nowhere to go and turn it into a force for good.

In honor of his 30th birthday, my husband and I are once again taking on the SickKids Great Cycle Challenge. This August, we will pedal 500 km to fight childhood cancer.

We ride for the milestones our son didn't get to reach, and we ride so that other children do get to reach theirs. No parent should have to wrap their child only in their thoughts; they should be able to hold them in their arms.

Will you join us in this fight? A donation helps SickKids to continue to provide the innovative care and research needed to beat this disease and save little lives. No amount is too small when it comes to saving a child’s life.

Together, we can move closer to a cure.

Thank you for helping us keep Bogdan's memory bright and for standing with the brave kids who are fighting their own battles today.

Gabi and Radu

❤️🙏🕯️

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,574 km Ridden

$4,762 Raised

2020
1,107 km Ridden

$500 Raised

2021
665 km Ridden

$2,168 Raised

2022
544 km Ridden

$2,447 Raised

2025
420 km Ridden

$3,248 Raised

2026

4,311 km

Ridden

$13,125

Raised

My Challenge

28.0 km ride - RPM @ Goodlife - for Great Cycle Challenge 2026 🚴 - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
19.6 km ride - Around the neighbourhood - for Great Cycle Challenge 2026 🚴‍♂️🚴 - Saturday, August 22, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
24.6 km ride - Ride @ Goodlife - for Great Cycle Challenge 2026 🚴‍♂️ - Thursday, August 20, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
24.1 km ride - RPM @Goodlife - for Great Cycle Challenge 2026 🚴‍♂️ - Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
30.4 km ride - Taylor Creek Trail - for Great Cycle Challenge 2026 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ - Sunday, August 16, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
Two weeks done, two weeks to go!

15 Aug 2026

Thank you all for your generous donations to save little lives and keeping us moving forward 🫂❤️🙏

Posted 11 days ago
63.5 km ride - Humber river - Tommy Thompson - Don Valley - for Great Cycle Challenge 2026 🚴‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️ - Saturday, August 15, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 14 days ago
44.2 km ride - Tommy Thompson Park - Danforth - for Great Cycle Challenge 2026 🚴‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️ - Sunday, August 9, 2026

Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
15.5 km ride - Afternoon Ride - for Great Cycle Challenge 2026 🚴‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️ - Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Logged this ride 22 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!”
$521.52
Received this donation 14 days ago

Gabriela
Sanjay Malaviya

“Always with you, Gabi!”
$517.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Sanjay, we appreciate it 🫂 The best of health for you and all your loved ones. Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏”

Thanks a lot Sanjay, we appreciate it 🫂 The best of health for you and all your loved ones. Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏
Cary Lavine
$360
Received this donation 26 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Cary, we appreciate it 🫂 The best of health for all of you, love and blessings ❤️ 🙏”

Thanks a lot Cary, we appreciate it 🫂 The best of health for all of you, love and blessings ❤️ 🙏
Elena Vasiliu

“I’m honoured to support Gabriela’s 500 km challenge in loving memory of Bogdan. May this contribution help fuel the fight against childhood cancer and keep his spirit shining brightly. With love from fam. Vasiliu”
$258.75
Received this donation 12 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Teo & Gelu, we heartily appreciate it 🫂 Today, and always, thank you for being with us through thick and thin, and keeping us moving forward 🙏❤️”

Thanks a lot Teo & Gelu, we heartily appreciate it 🫂 Today, and always, thank you for being with us through thick and thin, and keeping us moving forward 🙏❤️
Jason Schuy

“Wishing you and Radu the best ride!! Lots of love, Jason & Paulette xo”
$258.75
Received this donation 28 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Jason to you and Paulette, we appreciate it 🫂 The best of health for all of you, love and blessings ❤️ 🙏”

Thanks a lot Jason to you and Paulette, we appreciate it 🫂 The best of health for all of you, love and blessings ❤️ 🙏
Sunita Ferrao

“What a beautiful way to honour Bogdan's memory. Wishing you both love and excellent lower body strength as you complete your challenge.”
$250
Received this donation 34 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Sunita, appreciate it 🫂 We have been ramping up our rides, exploring new trails and I believe we are ready 🫠 Love and blessings ❤️ 🫂”

Thanks a lot Sunita, appreciate it 🫂 We have been ramping up our rides, exploring new trails and I believe we are ready 🫠 Love and blessings ❤️ 🫂
Reena D

“Best wishes to you both :)”
$207
Received this donation 12 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Reena, we heartily appreciate it 🫂 The best of everything for you and your loved ones. Love and blessings ❤️🙏”

Thanks a lot Reena, we heartily appreciate it 🫂 The best of everything for you and your loved ones. Love and blessings ❤️🙏
Adrian

“Godspeed Gabi amd Radu!”
$103.50
Received this donation 22 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Adi! 🫂❤️ Trying our best navigating crazy weather. We are almost at 200 kms mark 🫠 Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏”

Thanks a lot Adi! 🫂❤️ Trying our best navigating crazy weather. We are almost at 200 kms mark 🫠 Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏
Denise Micu

“Thinking of you and Bogdan as you ride! Sending lots of love.”
$103.50
Received this donation 36 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Didi, love and blessings ❤️🫂”

Thanks a lot Didi, love and blessings ❤️🫂
Len Georgiou

“Best wishes Gabi!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 33 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Len, all the best for you and your loved ones 🫂 Love and blessings ❤️🙏”

Thanks a lot Len, all the best for you and your loved ones 🫂 Love and blessings ❤️🙏
Runa Whitaker

“What a great way to honour your boy. All the best with the ride!”
$100
Received this donation 26 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Runa, I trust you and your loved ones are doing very well 🫂 Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏”

Thanks a lot Runa, I trust you and your loved ones are doing very well 🫂 Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏
Gail Mowatt

“This is a beautiful way to honour your Son. Thank you for making space for us to honour with you both 🙏🏽”
$51.75
Received this donation 36 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Gail, I trust you and your loved ones are doing very well 🫂 Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏”

Thanks a lot Gail, I trust you and your loved ones are doing very well 🫂 Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏
Laura Kavanagh (Sigurdson)
$51.75
Received this donation 36 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Laura, I trust everything is going very well with you. Love and blessings ❤️🙏”

Thanks a lot Laura, I trust everything is going very well with you. Love and blessings ❤️🙏
Norah Jancik

“All the Best on your Challenge.”
$51.75
Received this donation 32 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Norah, I trust you are doing very well, all the best. Love and blessings 🫂🙏”

Thanks a lot Norah, I trust you are doing very well, all the best. Love and blessings 🫂🙏
Karen

“What a great way to honour Bogdan, keep on riding.”
$50
Received this donation 24 days ago

Gabriela

“Thanks a lot Karen 🫂 Yes!!! We are off to a great start - 170 km over the weekend 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏”

Thanks a lot Karen 🫂 Yes!!! We are off to a great start - 170 km over the weekend 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Love and blessings ❤️ 🙏
Gabriela & Radu Dinu

“To all the incredible kids that do not stop fighting and are an example of bravery, strength, and courage. They are an inspiration for us all. 🫂 Every kilometre we pedal will be to honour and support these amazing children and continue the fight to find better treatments and cures for all kids impacted by cancer.”
$258.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

Gabriela