Al Muma
- National: 14th
- Province: 12th in ON
- My Team: 2nd
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
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
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208 km Ridden$1,027 Raised2020
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1,042 km Ridden$4,412 Raised2021
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1,106 km Ridden$4,769 Raised2022
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1,332 km Ridden$5,394 Raised2023
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681 km Ridden$6,382 Raised2024
My Challenge
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19.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, June 2, 2025
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$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 19 days ago -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 24 days ago -
18.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, April 20, 2025
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18.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, April 20, 2025
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15.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, April 13, 2025
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$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 143 days ago -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 143 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kyle Coleman Memorial Fund
“Keep up the great work Al. Very important cause.”
$300Received this donation 19 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 ❤️”
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Sabina & Brien
$274.28Received this donation 21 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.”
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Sylvia Beneteau
“Happy to support you Al in this worthy cause!”
$258.75Received this donation 24 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.”
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Harry & Grace
“Hope you exceed your goal and have a fabulous ride with the wind at your back.”
$124.20Received this donation 8 days ago -
Cliff Pople
“Always happy to support Al in the Great Cycle Challenge. First supporter of 2025!!”
$100Received this donation 143 days ago
Al
“Thanks again Cliff for supporting me in the Sick Kids Foundation Great Cycle Challenge!”
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Teresa Pople
“Excited to support Al in the 2025 GCC ride. Second supporter for 2025!!”
$100Received this donation 143 days ago
Al
“Thank you Terry for your very generous support for my GCC RIDE.”
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Peter and Carol Hoferichter
“We are so happy to see you doing this every year Al! All the best!!”
$72.45Received this donation 17 days ago
Al
“Thank you so much Peter and Carol for supporting my GCC ride again this year!”
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Sue Potts
“Best of luck this year, Al!!”
$72.45Received this donation 24 days ago
Al
“Thank you very much for your support Sue! You’ve faithfully supported me every year and it’s appreciate very much!”
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Christine Mckibbin
“Good for you Al - Keep up the good work”
$51.75Received this donation 8 days ago
Al
“Thank you so much Christine for supporting my Great Cycle Challenge ride and helping fund childhood cancer research.”
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Jennifer Paul
“Thank you Al for your continued devotion to generate funds for this worthy cause.”
$51.75Received this donation 21 days ago
Al
“Thank you very much Jennifer for your faithful support of my annual GCC ride to help fight childhood cancer.”
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Bev Muma
“I admire your strength and courage in continuing this journey. Ride On, Cuz”
$50Received this donation 20 days ago
Al
“Thanks cuz Bev for supporting my ride to fight cancer!! Luv ya!”
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Anne Foisy
“Cheering you on!! Bret, Anne and Cruz!”
$36.23Received this donation 10 days ago
Al
“Thank you so much for your support Brett, Anne and Cruz!! You’re always there to support friends and neighbours in our community. ❤️”
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Brenda Jacob
$36.23Received this donation 17 days ago
Al
“Thank you Brenda for your faithful support each and every year!”
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Anonymous
“Good luck and be careful Al!”
$36.23Received this donation 14 days ago
Al
“Thank you very much for you support!! Yes, I will be careful ❤️”
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Janet Marsh
“Best of luck with your ride this year!”
$25.88Received this donation 13 days ago
Al
“Thank you Janet for your donation to help fight childhood cancer!!”
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Sharon Stibbard
“Another donation coming when there is a match later this summer!”
$25.88Received this donation 19 days ago
Al
“Thank you very much for your support again this year Sharon!! I’ll let you know when Match Day approaches.”
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Al Muma
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$51.75Received this donation 143 days ago