Ben Berland

7years All Star
Ben Berland
I am riding 400 km in memory of My late grandma. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 798.0 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 2892nd
  • Province: 362nd in BC
I've raised $735 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My late grandma

My late grandma

The lady in the photo is my late grandma. As I embark on my 56th trip around the sun, I am reminded that my grandma, at my age, was ill beyond belief and would only live to see 54. It was devastating to lose my grandma when I was 15 and as I get to be her age now, I realize how her life was stolen at such a young age. She was a survivor of residential school, but the toll taken contributed to her early death. I wish she was here most days to see how much I've done in my life and how I've made this ride an annual thing to fight cancer. What keeps me riding some days? Well, fighting this disease on behalf of kids who fight it, but also knowing that the cancer that killed my grandma, is treatable today. In some ways, my ride is a part of my personal reconciliation plan that I live everyday. Thanks for your donation or forwarding this page on to others.

My Story

3 Aug 2023

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada.

This is the reason I ride.

I lost my grandma to cancer. She was 54 when she passed, and as I embark on my 55th birthday, I am reminded that I have outlived my grandma by two years. The form of cancer she had is now treatable thanks to research and the many countless dollars people have given to cancer research.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • Ridden
    $799 Raised
    2018
  • 949 km Ridden
    $2,515 Raised
    2019
  • 1,453 km Ridden
    $2,597 Raised
    2020
  • 1,541 km Ridden
    $3,114 Raised
    2021
  • 1,034 km Ridden
    $3,161 Raised
    2022
  • 1,275 km Ridden
    $2,709 Raised
    2023
7years
7,251 km
Ridden
$15,630
Raised

My Challenge

  • 12.0 km ride - Thursday home - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 13.1 km ride - Thursday morning - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 19 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 12.1 km ride - Home - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
  • 20.2 km ride - Midweek lunch - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.6 km ride - Mittwoch morgen - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.2 km ride - Home - Monday, September 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.3 km ride - Monday lunch - Monday, September 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.5 km ride - Monday - Monday, September 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.1 km ride - Mittwoch home - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.4 km ride - Mittwoch noon - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.5 km ride - Mittwoch morning - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.3 km ride - Your mother should know.. - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.4 km ride - Lunch time boogie - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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  • 12.5 km ride - Tuesday Chill - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.0 km ride - Monday drag home - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.7 km ride - Monday morning - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 6.9 km ride - Sunday night grocery run - Sunday, September 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.1 km ride - Home for the weekend - Friday, September 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.8 km ride - Fri-Yay! - Friday, September 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.1 km ride - Wednesday home - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.5 km ride - Mittwoch - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.6 km ride - Tuesday home - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.0 km ride - Tuesday lunch - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.5 km ride - Back to life, back to reality... - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.1 km ride - Back on Canadian soil - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.6 km ride - Guten Morgen wieder aus Deutschland. - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.2 km ride - Guten Morgen aus Deutschland - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.2 km ride - GCC the final kms (Holiday road) - Friday, August 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 41 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.3 km ride - GCC Almost there - Friday, August 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 42 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.5 km ride - Don't you know that it's hot 🔥 in the city 🏙️, 🔥 in the 🏙️ tonight... - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 42 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.4 km ride - GCC Morning commute. - Thursday, August 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 43 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.5 km ride - GCC Ride home - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 43 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.1 km ride - GCC Nooner - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.4 km ride - GCC Morning to French camp and work - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.0 km ride - GCC Tuesday home - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.3 km ride - GCC Lunch time ride - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.5 km ride - GCC Morning ride - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago - View on Strava
  • 63.7 km ride - GCC This Highways Mine - Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 46 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 46 days ago
  • 63.9 km ride - GCC Dragging my butt today. - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 47 days ago - View on Strava
  • 56.8 km ride - GCC Saturday - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 48 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.1 km ride - GCC the way home - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 48 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.2 km ride - GCC ride for kids cancer - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 49 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 54 days ago
  • August 2024 Ride Update
    25 Jul 2024

    I will not riding many days this August (8 actually), because I am going on a vacation where I may not have access to a bike.

    The miles are important to me, but the most important part of this ride, is to raise the money for kids cancer. That is the goal I'm really after.

    Thank you for those of you who donate, and for those of you who provide support through prayer and cheering me on.

    August 2024 Ride Update
    Posted 57 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 156 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Steven Nicklie
    $155.25
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Hey Steve. Thank you so much for your donation. I know you have a big part of your heart for kids.”
  • Anonymous
    “Always appreciate Ben's efforts to raise funds to fight cancer”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 54 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much for your donation. I will always do this ride as it is for kids.”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 19 days ago
  • Andreas + Peggy Schulz
    $77.63
    Received this donation 49 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Hallo Peggy und Andreas. Vielen Dank, dass ihr für den Kampf gegen Kinderkrebs gespendet habt. Ich weiß eure Spende zu schätzen.”
  • Derron Johnson
    “try, try, try, let it ride”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Biggest D, thanks for your donation!”
  • Zoe Meletis
    “GO BEN! Glad you’re still having fun doing this. Enjoy Germany!”
    $41.40
    Received this donation 29 days ago
  • Shane Baker
    $36.23
    Received this donation 55 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Hi Shane. Thank you so much for your donation.”
  • Ben Berland
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 156 days ago
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