Bertha Ann Fisher

6years All Star
Bertha Ann Fisher
I am riding 425 km in memory of Kathryn. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer. She was a Family activist, a Mother and an Auntie,
I've Ridden 437.9 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 260th
  • Province: 37th in AB
I've raised $3,939 My goal is $4,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Kathryn

I'm 81 years old now, so she would have had a great time at my parties! She was an activist with many interests but children and their future was her main focus. So I RIDE with her pushing!

My Story

20 Aug 2024

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

Why? Because right now, over 1,700 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.

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.

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

I'd like you to watch for a MATCHING DAY in fundraising and target your donation to my page that day for the most support!

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 854 km Ridden
    $914 Raised
    2019
  • 1,405 km Ridden
    $1,540 Raised
    2020
  • 1,924 km Ridden
    $2,039 Raised
    2021
  • 1,019 km Ridden
    $2,122 Raised
    2022
  • 524 km Ridden
    $3,442 Raised
    2023
6years
6,163 km
Ridden
$13,996
Raised

My Challenge

  • 18.7 km ride - Reached my Km goal in Fish Ceek Park - Saturday, August 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 30.7 km ride - GCC ride to view mountains - Thursday, August 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • Today is a RAIN day
    28 Aug 2024

    The wonderful benefits of rain are my thoughts today.

    The restrictions on water use started on Monday in Calgary.

    The gardens and wild spaces will benefit from moisture as September arrives,

    My rain barrels and extra tubs will be full to use on my tomatoes and plants that need to be supported with water before winter freeze!

    My Super Hero shirt is in transit since the donations from my many supporters put my total over $2500.

    I've ordered a large size to fit over many layers. This size will also fit David so he will be my hero for supporting me to take time to ride and keep updating my GCC pages. There will be a photo on this site and FB so his support will be visible!

    Hope this day gives you time for unique big or little delights!

    Posted 21 days ago
  • 20.9 km ride - West for Stony from park to Glenmore - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 16.9 km ride - Ride to include McD coffee with friends - Monday, August 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 24 days ago
  • 35.7 km ride - Sunday from Legacy to Parkland and loops GCC - Sunday, August 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Evening ride to Glenmore Reservoir and home - Friday, August 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 27 days ago
  • Thursday
    22 Aug 2024

    Clouds coming and going gave me idea to climb long hill across the park from my house.

    First I took a time to clip some dead plants and put them into green bin since truck hadn't emptied it yet.......procrastinating!

    I did the climb and had a look at some new path views! Now there are 17.5 km closer to my 425 goal.

    Posted 27 days ago
  • 17.5 km ride - Ride after climb at Parkland - Thursday, August 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Riding on east of Bow river to detour mud on return - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 16.0 km ride - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • 8.0 km ride - Ride one today - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • Sunny Sunday
    18 Aug 2024

    Slow start this morning on riding!

    Yesterday I attended a Surprise party in St Alberta for my sister who is still a year younger than I am! The travels were over 6 hours, but my daughters drove and had steady conversation or car audio to entertain us. My family is spread around North America but I visited with some of the ones I haven't met before or not since my Mother's funeral in 2001.

    Cancer has impacted my family at many ages but not yet in young children. So today i ride with thoughts of many and include all the ones who have generously joined my fundraising project. Thanks and off to the wheels!

    Posted 31 days ago
  • 23.7 km ride - Sunday on Cranston Ridge - Sunday, August 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 32 days ago
  • 27.8 km ride - ride 13 in park for morning toafternoon - Friday, August 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 34 days ago
  • 6.7 km ride - Ride 13 at sunset - Thursday, August 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • Matching Day Excitement
    15 Aug 2024

    Day has been a wildly busy day for me and then each time I looked at my phone i was smiling because people were busy donating to my ride site.

    Thursday i will have a lot of thank you messages to send and then ride more and set a

    NEW goal for funds!

    Posted 35 days ago
  • $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 35 days ago
  • $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 35 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 36 days ago
  • 14.0 km ride - Ride twelve on August 14 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 36 days ago
  • $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 36 days ago
  • 8.5 km ride - ride 11 done in evenng - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 37 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 38 days ago
  • 41.0 km ride - Ride ten on August 11 - Saturday, August 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 40 days ago
  • 5.0 km ride - GCC ride 9 at Votier Pond - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 41 days ago
  • 7.3 km ride - ride 8 going to coffee with Linnea - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 41 days ago
  • Special company o today's Ride
    9 Aug 2024

    Tuesday and Wednesday brought lots of rain.

    Grandaughter, Linnea is here in Calgary for 7 days.

    Her brother is with a cousin for now, but she is with me for 2 nights.

    This morning she joined me on one of my other bikes since she is as tall as I am now.

    the path led to our nearby Annie's Cafe in Fish Creek Park.

    We explored the bridges, river, rocks, trees and birds. She had 2 treats because met a couple of friends and talked!

    She may have wondered why I did some loops but cheerfulyl followed my route to add kilometres!

    Posted 41 days ago
  • 11.0 km ride - ride seven - Thursday, August 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 42 days ago
  • 15.0 km ride - ride five in afternoon - Monday, August 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 45 days ago
  • 10.8 km ride - Ride four in morning - Monday, August 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 45 days ago
  • Wonderful surprise today!
    3 Aug 2024

    A phone call.

    This one was special; an 81 year old friend wanted to talk to me and promise a donation to my ride!

    I was volunteering in the gardens for Bow Valley Ranche Historical Society when my cell phone sounded in my back pack. I didn't recognize the number because Lynn and I use email a few times a year.

    Now I know she is thinking of me in Victoria when there is a cool hour to be out in her garden and in my hour of riding I will think of her. My 20 km schedule usually takes an hour, so I use that time for thoughts of my supporters if I am riding alone.

    Today's ride is starting soon because it is less than 29 C outside with a light breeze.

    Posted 46 days ago
  • 9.3 km ride - ride 3 in evening - Saturday, August 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 47 days ago
  • Day One
    2 Aug 2024

    I started this month riding in the morning of what became a hot day.

    There will be more hot ones and even some rainy ones.

    I will show my ride photo on my facebook page today.

    The 'please donate' email is being written today and maybe arriving in your box......

    Posted 47 days ago
  • 8.7 km ride - After rain GCC day 2 - Friday, August 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 48 days ago
  • 19.8 km ride - First ride August 1 - Thursday, August 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 49 days ago
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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!”
    $1,202.49
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thanks for matching on my ride. My supporters were very focused this year and believe your donation is amazing!”
  • David Evans
    $517.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
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    Bertha
    “Thanks for your generous support. Your cooperation in giving me time to ride the kilometres is also appreciated.”
  • faisal karmali
    “Congratulations Bertha and you are such an inspiration”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Your encouraging words are appreciated; some days the hills are higher than I think I can climb! the kids really need to not have cancer happen in their life.”
  • Anonymous
    $250
    Received this donation 17 days ago
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    Bertha
    “Thank you so much! This will be used very well.”
  • William & Sheila Taylor
    “Good luck with your ride!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thanks for your support! Riding has been short ones often but longer ones are this last two weeks.”
  • Bonnie Potvin - Keep riding Big Sis!
    $103.50
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Wow! The total really climbed today Thanks for being part of this support.”
  • Lynn Shaw-Ringham
    “I admire your still spunky spirit! Thanks for including me in your dedicated ride.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thanks for getting your letter here for matching day. The support is very appreciated”
  • Marie Skelding
    “Keep pedaling sister.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thanks for donating today and being a pedal sister”
  • Nancy
    “Great riding Mom!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Bertha
    “Wow, wow!! Thank you all. I’m getting ready for final tally ride: exceeding my target.”
  • Dan Domanski
    “Go Bertha! We are proud of you!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thanks Dan and Linda. You were my first supporters this year. I have had a busy week with Grandchildren and a Birthday party. today has been my space to check in to my messages. I will have you in my thoughts as I ride!”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 23 days ago
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    Bertha
    “Nice to be surprised today. The km are almost done but the benefits of more money are my reason for Thanks!”
  • Don Robinson
    “Congrats B on this years ride and your total.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thanks for your support. You suggested you needed a reminder, so I did it! There are some others who also will use this reminder. Goals are what keep me from being boring!”
  • Jean Schulze
    “Way to go, Bertha! Still riding that bike at 81!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “The day’s sure been busy with donations.Thanks for being part of my support team!”
  • June Fisher
    “Thank you for your efforts to conquer cancer🥰”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thanks June. Now you are in my riding thoughts for sure!”
  • Tom Wilcock
    “Nice going !”
    $40
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “I’m still going! Thanks for being generous to add funds.”
  • Elizabeth Liberty-Cochran
    $36.23
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thank you for joining me on this ride! Linnea helped add km for 2 rides!”
  • Heidi Hartmann
    “Keep up the good work!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “I was on a ride today when my phone announced your message. Thanks so much for adding to this support for research to give a better future to our children.”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thanks today for adding push to my climb up Cranston hill from Bow River. Research is the key we are supporting , so the children will have the best medical care if cancer comes into their body.”
  • Liz
    “Great Job Aunt Bertha! Come on Legs!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “Thanks Liz. It takes legs and lungs too since there is always a hill home!”
  • Pearce Tom
    “Way to go Bertha!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Bertha Ann Fisher
    Bertha
    “I have kept on rolling and now the funds have come too! Thank you very much!”
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