Al Muma

I am riding 1,000 km in memory of my brother Gordon Spencer and my cousin Mary.. Please support my challenge to help fight kids' cancer and save little lives 💙

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I've Ridden 1,457.9 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 44th
Province: 22nd in ON
My Team: 2nd

I've raised $8,887 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My brother Gordon Spencer Muma and my Cousin Mary

Remembering my brother Spence. He was one of my biggest encouragers and continually promoted my GCC fundraising. He will always be missed and has left a huge hole in my life. Love you Spence. I'm also riding for my cousin Mary who was taken by cancer this year at only 39 years of age. Sadly missed by our family, especially her mom, Marnie, and brother, Alex.

My Story

10 Jan 2025

For the SIXTH year, this August I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge ride to fight kids' cancer. As many of you may know, in the previous 5 years I was able to ride a total of 4,369 km during the challenge, and 11, 859 km in total. Most import though, is that because of the generous donations from my sponsors, we raised $22,236 in support of cancer research for the Sick Kids Hospital Foundation.

For me, health issues were a challenge in 2024 and I was only able to complete 681 of my 1,000 km goal as I struggled with energy levels and severe weight loss. I was hospitalized three times, twice following a diagnosis of Crohns Disease and a third time for gallbladder surgery.

However, my health struggles are nothing compared to what children with cancer go through.

I'm back on my feet again and looking forward to pedaling my way past my goal this year and raising funds to help fight childhood cancer. This will certainly be a challenge for me, and I know that many of the 1,400+ children who are diagnosed with cancer every year would love to be able to do something like this, but unfortunately they often struggle just to get out of their hospital bed. Cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada and so I ride for them. Those children are facing challenges that I cannot even imagine yet they push on with the hope to be able to one day ride in the Great Cycle Challenge themselves..... a dream and hope that they strive for.

Please, join me in this challenge by helping me to reach my fundraising goal. Together, I know we will make a difference which is why I am taking part in this challenge.... to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation in their mission to develop treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you. Al

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

Ridden

$1,027 Raised

2020
1,042 km Ridden

$4,412 Raised

2021
1,106 km Ridden

$4,769 Raised

2022
1,332 km Ridden

$5,394 Raised

2023
681 km Ridden

$6,382 Raised

2024
1,458 km Ridden

$8,887 Raised

2025

5,827 km

Ridden

$30,871

Raised

My Challenge

19.2 km ride - Evening Ride - Friday, September 12, 2025

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16.7 km ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, September 11, 2025

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18.8 km ride - Sunset ride around “the block”. Second ride today! - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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10.1 km ride - Afternoon MTB ride at Coulson’s hill. Half the distance, three times the work than my regular... - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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10.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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19.4 km ride - Evening ride. - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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20.1 km ride - Sunset ride. Cool, but no wind to contend with! Dropped chain 2x 😡 - Monday, September 8, 2025

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25.9 km ride - Sunday afternoon ride. Some sun, some cloud, some rain and plenty of wind. - Sunday, September 7, 2025

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20.1 km ride - Saturday morning ride…. The usual route…. Gusty winds again - Saturday, September 6, 2025

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17.9 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, September 5, 2025

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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!”
$2,195.99
Received this donation 31 days ago

Al

“THANK YOU GARRON FAMILY!!! Your matching donation has sent my fundraising (and other riders) through the roof not to mention what your generous donation has done to help fight childhood cancer!”

THANK YOU GARRON FAMILY!!! Your matching donation has sent my fundraising (and other riders) through the roof not to mention what your generous donation has done to help fight childhood cancer!
St John's Presbyterian Church Piepers
$1,000
Received this donation 31 days ago

Al

“A HUGE THANK YOU to the St. John's Piepers group for their VERY generous support for my ride to fight childhood cancer!!”

A HUGE THANK YOU to the St. John's Piepers group for their VERY generous support for my ride to fight childhood cancer!!
Linda Pabst

“Best of luck on your ride Lin”
$414
Received this donation 31 days ago

Al

“Thank you so much for your very generous donation to help fight childhood cancer Lin, and with today being Match day it will have an even bigger impact. ❤️”

Thank you so much for your very generous donation to help fight childhood cancer Lin, and with today being Match day it will have an even bigger impact. ❤️
Edgar and Leila Lloyd
$300
Received this donation 31 days ago

Al

“Thank You Edgar and Leila for faithfully supporting my GCC ride again this year!! You gave me this donation back in June, but I held onto it until today, Match Day, so that your donation will have an even BIGGER impact.”

Thank You Edgar and Leila for faithfully supporting my GCC ride again this year!! You gave me this donation back in June, but I held onto it until today, Match Day, so that your donation will have an even BIGGER impact.
Kyle Coleman Memorial Fund

“Keep up the great work Al. Very important cause.”
$300
Received this donation 122 days ago

Al

“Thank you so much Scott, Brenda and Nicholas for your support of the Sick Kids Foundation and my Great Cycle Challenge Ride to help fight childhood cancer ❤️”

Thank you so much Scott, Brenda and Nicholas for your support of the Sick Kids Foundation and my Great Cycle Challenge Ride to help fight childhood cancer ❤️
Doyle Salewski Inc.
$274.28
Received this donation 68 days ago

Al

“Thank you Brian for your very generous donation and helping to fight childhood cancer.”

Thank you Brian for your very generous donation and helping to fight childhood cancer.
Sabina & Brien
$274.28
Received this donation 124 days ago

Al

“Thank you so much for your very generous support Sabina and Brien! Your donation in memory of Gordon Spencer is really appreciated.”

Thank you so much for your very generous support Sabina and Brien! Your donation in memory of Gordon Spencer is really appreciated.
Sylvia Beneteau

“Happy to support you Al in this worthy cause!”
$258.75
Received this donation 127 days ago

Al

“Thank you so much for your VERY generous donation in support of my GCC ride. You’ve been there for me every year and I really appreciate it.”

Thank you so much for your VERY generous donation in support of my GCC ride. You’ve been there for me every year and I really appreciate it.
Brendan and chloe Bales

“Good luck out there grandpa! Stay safe but also fast”
$207
Received this donation 43 days ago

Al

“Thank you Chloe and Brendan for your VERY generous donation, and helping to fight childhood cancer ❤️”

Thank you Chloe and Brendan for your VERY generous donation, and helping to fight childhood cancer ❤️
Skwarchuk Funeral Home

“Helping Al fight childhood cancer for 6 years”
$200
Received this donation 31 days ago

Al

“THANK YOU to Bill and the team at Skwarchuk for supporting me in my GCC ride again this year!”

THANK YOU to Bill and the team at Skwarchuk for supporting me in my GCC ride again this year!
Alison Embury
$124.20
Received this donation 26 days ago

Al

“Thank you Ali for your VERY generous donation, helping me in the fight against childhood cancer !! ❤️”

Thank you Ali for your VERY generous donation, helping me in the fight against childhood cancer !! ❤️
Harry & Grace

“Hope you exceed your goal and have a fabulous ride with the wind at your back.”
$124.20
Received this donation 111 days ago

Al

“Thank you very much for supporting my ride to fight cancer Harry and Grace!!”

Thank you very much for supporting my ride to fight cancer Harry and Grace!!
Jon & Kris Weening

“We are super proud of the work you put into this ride each year. Enjoy the last 3 weeks of crushing your 1000km goal!”
$124.20
Received this donation 31 days ago

Al

“Thank you Jon and Kris for your support!! As of this afternoon I’m way ahead of my ride schedule at 532 km and only 13 days in!! Thank you so much for your generous donation ❤️”

Thank you Jon and Kris for your support!! As of this afternoon I’m way ahead of my ride schedule at 532 km and only 13 days in!! Thank you so much for your generous donation ❤️
Kevin & Maria
$124.20
Received this donation 31 days ago

Al

“Hi Kevin and Maria!! Thank you very much for supporting my Great Cycle Challenge ride and helping to fight childhood cancer. With today being Match Day, your donation will have an even bigger impact!”

Hi Kevin and Maria!! Thank you very much for supporting my Great Cycle Challenge ride and helping to fight childhood cancer. With today being Match Day, your donation will have an even bigger impact!
Eugenia Areias

“Hi Neighbour! I hope I'm not too late to support your ride!!”
$120
Received this donation 6 days ago

Al
Debbie & Hannah Pople

“Keba would love to run along side you on a ride!”
$110
Received this donation 31 days ago

Al

“Many Thanks Deb, Hannah and Keba for joining me in the fight against Childhood Cancer”

Many Thanks Deb, Hannah and Keba for joining me in the fight against Childhood Cancer
Shirley Fraser

“Al, I am very proud of you as you continue to ride for this very important cause. Keep peddling. “Little Brother” 💕 Love Big Sister Shirl xoxo”
$103.50
Received this donation 43 days ago

Al

“Thank you so much for supporting me on my ride! Love you, “Big Sister” ❤️😘”

Thank you so much for supporting me on my ride! Love you, “Big Sister” ❤️😘
Carol Taylor
$100
Received this donation 31 days ago

Al

“Thank you so much Carol for your support, and helping me in the fight against cancer!”

Thank you so much Carol for your support, and helping me in the fight against cancer!
Cliff Pople

“Always happy to support Al in the Great Cycle Challenge. First supporter of 2025!!”
$100
Received this donation 246 days ago

Al

“Thanks again Cliff for supporting me in the Sick Kids Foundation Great Cycle Challenge!”

Thanks again Cliff for supporting me in the Sick Kids Foundation Great Cycle Challenge!
Dave Rupke
$100
Received this donation 12 days ago

Al

“Thank you Dave and Nancy for your support of my GCC ride and helping in the fight against childhood cancer.”

Thank you Dave and Nancy for your support of my GCC ride and helping in the fight against childhood cancer.