Karen Fischer

I am riding 200 km in memory of Dad. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 435.0 km My goal is 500 km

My Rankings

National: 39th
Province: 18th in ON

I've raised $9,819 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Dad

1930 -2009 In Loving Memory Dad, you always pushed me to try just a little harder, and to go just a little bit further. I ride for you, Dad, because you still inspire me every day. I love you forever.

My Story

27 Jul 2026

This August, I am once again taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! The impact of this terrible disease is felt by many, and is hitting close to home as a little girl named Kat, who lives in my community, is battling Retinoblastoma, a cancer of the eye. She is 3.

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.

I am riding in tribute to so many impacted by cancer, and in loving memory of my Dad. I am raising funds through my challenge to support SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancers, and making lives better for little ones like Kat.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

358 km Ridden

$1,557 Raised

2019
633 km Ridden

$5,465 Raised

2020
540 km Ridden

$5,908 Raised

2021
304 km Ridden

$6,620 Raised

2022
416 km Ridden

$8,536 Raised

2023
403 km Ridden

$8,205 Raised

2024
400 km Ridden

$7,556 Raised

2025
435 km Ridden

$9,819 Raised

2026

3,490 km

Ridden

$53,667

Raised

My Challenge

13.0 km ride - Killarney - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Logged this ride 19 hours ago
12.0 km ride - Chik Trailhead - Monday, August 24, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
13.0 km ride - Chikanishing Trail ride - Friday, August 21, 2026

Logged this ride 5 days ago
32.0 km ride - Recovery Ride - Swamp - Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago
34.4 km ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, August 16, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
25.0 km ride - loons and herons - Saturday, August 15, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago
37.0 km ride - Happy FriYAY ride! - Friday, August 14, 2026

Logged this ride 13 days ago
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

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

Posted 14 days ago
34.5 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 15 days ago

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!”
$2,748.31
Received this donation 14 days ago

Karen

“Thank you to the Garron Family for all they do to support cancer research and the kids and their families ❤️.”

Thank you to the Garron Family for all they do to support cancer research and the kids and their families ❤️.
Steven Marskell

“Happy to help fund cancer research!”
$776.25
Received this donation 14 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Steve 🙏...I am so very grateful for your support and your belief in me over the years ❤️... Karen xo”

Thank you, Steve 🙏...I am so very grateful for your support and your belief in me over the years ❤️... Karen xo
Kim Deklein

“Congrats Karen! You have now achieved your goal…”
$258.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

Karen

“Thank you for being the superstar for bringing it home for me. Thank you for your generosity, and thank you for believing in me. See you soon, I hope 😘! Karen ❤️”

Thank you for being the superstar for bringing it home for me. Thank you for your generosity, and thank you for believing in me. See you soon, I hope 😘! Karen ❤️
Lillian Forester

“Ride for the kids who are experiencing something no child should have to.”
$258.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

Karen

“Lillian, thank you so much for your incredible generosity...I so appreciate that you are supporting me and this cause that is so close to my heart. Karen xo”

Lillian, thank you so much for your incredible generosity...I so appreciate that you are supporting me and this cause that is so close to my heart. Karen xo
Lillian Forester

“I fully support Karen in her ride. She is dedicated and committed. Bravo Karen.”
$258.75
Received this donation 26 days ago

Karen

“Hello Lillian, thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️! You have no idea how much your support means to me. I am so glad we are on this journey together xo. I will see you soon! Karen”

Hello Lillian, thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️! You have no idea how much your support means to me. I am so glad we are on this journey together xo. I will see you soon! Karen
Mary Giles

“Kare, your dedication to this cause is inspiring. This year more so than in the past, I recognize my temporary physical limitations and wanted to do something positive. It gives me great joy knowing that lives will be changed for the better with funding for research. Thank you for inspiring us all. God bless.”
$250
Received this donation 16 days ago

Karen

“Mary, thank you so much for your generosity! This is a cause so close to my heart, and I am so grateful that you support my why. Karen xo”

Mary, thank you so much for your generosity! This is a cause so close to my heart, and I am so grateful that you support my why. Karen xo
Scott McNeill

“What a great challenge personally to undertake all these different years of doing this to such a very important charity! Well, done, Karen!!”
$208.26
Received this donation 22 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Scott, for believing in me and supporting me. I am so grateful for your donation to this very worthwhile cause. Karen xo”

Thank you, Scott, for believing in me and supporting me. I am so grateful for your donation to this very worthwhile cause. Karen xo
Kathryn & Robert Johnston
$207
Received this donation 1 day ago

Karen
Joe and Anne Puterbaugh
$200
Received this donation 2 days ago

Karen
Marie Vella

“Just as your father inspires you to ride...YOU inspire others to do the same. We'll always be there cheering you on! 💕”
$155.25
Received this donation 14 days ago

Karen

“Love you three...always the wind beneath my wings and my biggest cheerleaders xo. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️. Karen”

Love you three...always the wind beneath my wings and my biggest cheerleaders xo. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️. Karen
Sylvie Reid

“Appreciate what you do in this challenge”
$155.25
Received this donation 17 days ago

Karen

“Thank you ever so much for being a faithful supporter and the best neighbour. We are making a difference! I am so glad you are on this journey with me xo! Karen”

Thank you ever so much for being a faithful supporter and the best neighbour. We are making a difference! I am so glad you are on this journey with me xo! Karen
George Hutchison

“Karen’s father was a great friend of mine. I fully support Karen’s efforts in her ride for this important cancer campaign for children.”
$103.50
Received this donation 26 days ago

Karen

“Hello George, bless you, and I am so grateful you were my Dad's friend and like a second father to me. And for this, your support is extra special to me! Thank you for always being there ❤️. Karen xo”

Hello George, bless you, and I am so grateful you were my Dad's friend and like a second father to me. And for this, your support is extra special to me! Thank you for always being there ❤️. Karen xo
Glenda Maracle

“You are fabulous. Thank you”
$103.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Sam, for supporting me and the very worthwhile cause I am riding for. Kids should be living their best life, and not fighting for it, and we are making a difference. Karen xo”

Thank you, Sam, for supporting me and the very worthwhile cause I am riding for. Kids should be living their best life, and not fighting for it, and we are making a difference. Karen xo
Holly Baldwin

“You’re a rockstar, Karen. I am so proud of you doing this year over year, to bring awareness to this cause and helping make a difference in this world. Much love, The Baldwin’s”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Karen

“Thank you so much, Baldwin family 🙏❤️🙏...I can't think of a better cheerleading team! You always have my back and I am so grateful! Karen xo”

Thank you so much, Baldwin family 🙏❤️🙏...I can't think of a better cheerleading team! You always have my back and I am so grateful! Karen xo
Jennifer Davis
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Jennifer, for always being there and supporting my why! I so appreciate your support! Blessings 🙏, Karen ❤️”

Thank you, Jennifer, for always being there and supporting my why! I so appreciate your support! Blessings 🙏, Karen ❤️
Judy Anderson

“Happy Cycling I support you for a great cause. Hugs Tante Judy”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Tante Judy, for your ongoing going support to this meaningful cause. It means so much to me ❤️. Karen xo”

Thank you, Tante Judy, for your ongoing going support to this meaningful cause. It means so much to me ❤️. Karen xo
La Cultura Salumi Inc.
$103.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Karen

“Jane and Frank, thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting me on my journey...it is always so humbling to realize how many people are in my corner, believing in me. Karen xo”

Jane and Frank, thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting me on my journey...it is always so humbling to realize how many people are in my corner, believing in me. Karen xo
Michael Czukar

“Karen - sorry for the delayed donation! Best wishes on achieving your goal - you are an inspiration in your dedication to this great cause! Best wishes, Mike and Judy”
$103.50
Received this donation 5 days ago

Karen
Richard Hamilton

“Thank you for your efforts to help children!”
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Karen

“Thank you, Richard. I know SickKids and cancer research is especially meaningful for your family and I so appreciate your support. Bless you and your family 🙏. Karen”

Thank you, Richard. I know SickKids and cancer research is especially meaningful for your family and I so appreciate your support. Bless you and your family 🙏. Karen
Scott and Marya Anderson

“Happy to support your ride and this important cause, Karen. Thank you for your efforts! Remembering your amazing Dad with this, too. ❤️”
$103.50
Received this donation 19 hours ago

Karen