Cindy Benson

5years
Cindy Benson
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 422.6 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1917th
  • Province: 241st in BC
I've raised $1,087 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

David Miller

David Miller

In memory of my cousin Dave, who recently lost his battle with cancer.

My Story

7 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.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 98 km Ridden
    $530 Raised
    2020
  • 201 km Ridden
    $1,190 Raised
    2021
  • 302 km Ridden
    $672 Raised
    2022
  • 313 km Ridden
    $1,001 Raised
    2023
5years
1,336 km
Ridden
$4,480
Raised

My Challenge

  • 3.5 km ride - Afternoon Activity - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 88 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.5 km ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 95 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 96 days ago
  • 14.0 km ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 96 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Thursday, September 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 101 days ago
  • 14.0 km ride - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 101 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 103 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Sunday, September 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 103 days ago
  • Winners!!!
    9 Sep 2024

    Grand prize for largest donation, a custom-made blanket or garment of their choice goes to:

    Port Coquitlam Daycare Society

    Prize draw winners:

    Randomly selected using Spinner Wheel, the winners are:

    $50 Starbucks gift card - Viki C.

    Flash tattoo - Rain B.

    Small crochet item - Tyler B.

    Congratulations! Winners will be contacted shortly with details on how to claim your prize.

    Posted 104 days ago
  • Still rolling along
    6 Sep 2024

    Despite some health issues, I'm still rolling along! You can donate until the 24th of September, but midnight the 7th is the deadline to win a prize. Thank you, everyone, for all your support! I will announce the winners tomorrow! 🏆

    Posted 106 days ago
  • 14.0 km ride - Friday, September 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 106 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Thursday, September 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 108 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 108 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 111 days ago
  • 6.8 km ride - Friday, August 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 113 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Thursday, August 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 114 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 115 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Daily ride - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 116 days ago
  • UPDATE
    25 Aug 2024

    I have reached a snag in my ride journey. There is 1 week left, and I have just under 200 kms to go. It appears that I have pulled a calf muscle and haven't been able to ride this weekend. I'm resting it with heat and lots of coffee and chocolate (because those are sure cures for sore muscles). I'm hoping it's nothing serious and that I can continue my journey tomorrow. Wish me luck and healing!

    Posted 118 days ago
  • Instagram is updated
    25 Aug 2024

    I've updated my Instagram page with a sample of past crochet items I've made. The sponsor with the highest donation will win a custom crochet blanket or garment OF THEIR CHOICE, hand made by me. Deadline to enter the draw is midnight on September 7, 2024.

    Follow me @cindyvbee

    Instagram is updated
    Posted 118 days ago
  • 6.8 km ride - Friday, August 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 120 days ago
  • 6.8 km ride - Friday, August 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 121 days ago
  • 1.9 km ride - Afternoon Activity - Thursday, August 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 121 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.1 km ride - Afternoon Activity - Thursday, August 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 121 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.1 km ride - Morning Activity - Thursday, August 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 122 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.8 km ride - Morning Activity - Thursday, August 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 122 days ago - View on Strava
  • Prizes! Who doesn't love prizes?
    22 Aug 2024

    I will be holding a prize draw for all of my donors. Here is how it will work:

    1st PRIZE - a custom, hand-made crochet garment or blanket - PRIZE GOES TO THE LARGEST DONATION I RECEIVE. I will determine this based on all donations received by Midnight PST, September 7, 2024.

    Have you always wanted the viral Taylor Swift crochet dress? How about a classic granny square blanket for cold, winter nights? Or a stylish Fisherman's Sweater? YOU get to choose size, color, yarn and style! Value: $500+

    The rest of the prizes will be randomly selected from ALL entries received:

    - $50 Starbucks gift card

    - free flash tattoo* (for those in the Greater Vancouver area) - $80 value

    - custom crochet hat and mitten set^- $100 value

    Good luck! If you sent an anonymous donation, please email me at cindybenson2@gmail.com if you would like to be included in the prize draw.

    Draw and prize announcement will be held on Saturday, September 7th.

    Thank you so much for your continuing support!

    Cindy ♥

    * tattoo provided by Ghost Rain Art, an aspiring tattoo artist. Check out her art and portfolio here: https://ghostrainart.weebly.com/

    ^ examples of my crochet projects can be found on my Instagram account @cindyvbee. In 2021, the grand prize was the ribbon blanket pictured here.

    Prizes! Who doesn't love prizes?
    Posted 122 days ago
  • 13.5 km ride - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 123 days ago
  • 1.9 km ride - P.M. - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 123 days ago
  • 4.1 km ride - Afternoon Activity - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 123 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.2 km ride - Morning Activity - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 124 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.9 km ride - Morning Activity - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 124 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.9 km ride - Afternoon Activity - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 124 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.7 km ride - Afternoon Activity - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 124 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.3 km ride - Afternoon Activity - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 124 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.0 km ride - Morning Activity - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 125 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.8 km ride - Morning Activity - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 125 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.0 km ride - Friday, August 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 127 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 129 days ago
  • 13.0 km ride - Day ride - Thursday, August 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 129 days ago
  • 6.5 km ride - P.M. ride - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 129 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 129 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 129 days ago
  • 4.2 km ride - Morning Activity - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 130 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.8 km ride - Morning Activity - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 130 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.0 km ride - Day total - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 131 days ago
  • 1.8 km ride - Afternoon Activity - Monday, August 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 131 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.2 km ride - Afternoon Activity - Monday, August 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 131 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.2 km ride - Morning Activity - Monday, August 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 132 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.8 km ride - Morning Activity - Monday, August 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 132 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.4 km ride - Sunday, August 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 132 days ago
  • 0.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, August 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 132 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.9 km ride - P.M. B - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 134 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.2 km ride - P.M. A - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 134 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.2 km ride - A.M. B - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 135 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.9 km ride - A.M. A - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 135 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.2 km ride - A.M. B - Thursday, August 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 136 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.9 km ride - A.M. A - Thursday, August 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 136 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.6 km ride - P.M. B - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 136 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.1 km ride - P.M. A - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 136 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.1 km ride - A.M. B - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 137 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.9 km ride - A.M. A - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 137 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.8 km ride - P.M. B - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 137 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.1 km ride - P.M. A - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 137 days ago - View on Strava
  • 4.0 km ride - A.M. commute B - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 138 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.7 km ride - A m. Commute - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 138 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.1 km ride - Victoria, BC - Sunday, August 4, 2024

    From Lower Memorial Green

    Logged this ride 140 days ago
  • 24.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 142 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 143 days ago - View on Strava
  • Donate and win!
    16 Jul 2024

    This year I will be holding another prize raffle. For anyone who donates $20 or more, you will be entered to win a prize! The draw will be held in September and prizes will be announced in August once the ride starts. HINTS: I crochet & knit, and my daughter is a tattoo artist... STAY TUNED!

    Posted 159 days ago
Show More

My Sponsors

  • Port Coquitlam Daycare Society
    “Go Cindy! We support your commitment to this cause!!”
    $207
    Received this donation 124 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “Thank you so much for your generous support and your continuing commitment to providing the best care possible to children in our community.”
  • 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!”
    $152.61
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “Thank you for your family's continued support ❤️”
  • Tyler Benson
    “Keep on pedaling baby!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “Thank you Sweetie! And thanks for biking with me, always keeping me caffeinated, and all the encouraging words and support ❤️”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “Thank you on behalf of the kids! Your support is much appreciated.”
  • Viki Crowe
    $77.63
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “Thank you so much Viki, especially for your continuing words of encouragement. They mean so much and help me get through the rough rides.”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “On behalf of all the little ones, thank you so much ❤️”
  • Jessie Kim
    “Go Cindy ! You’re amazing 🤩”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 124 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “Thank so much for your support, sweet Jessie! 🩷”
  • richard Romack
    $72.45
    Received this donation 126 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “Thank you so much Bro! Love you ❤️”
  • Luisa Mocci
    “You are doing such an amazing thing and my thoughts will be with you on this journey 💖”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 181 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “Thank you so much Lou!!! Your support means so much, especially to the kids. Love you, miss you ❤️”
  • Anita Romack
    $50
    Received this donation 114 days ago
  • Jo-Ann O'Neill
    $36.23
    Received this donation 110 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “Thank you so much Jo-Ann! Your continued support is greatly appreciated ❤️”
  • Anonymous
    $36.23
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Cindy Benson
    Cindy
    “On behalf of the children whose lives you're helping, a big thank you!!! (and kisses from Raz 🐾)”
  • Nilsa Anderson
    “Good job Miss Cindy, keep it up”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 103 days ago
  • Heather Cook
    $5
    Received this donation 114 days ago
Donate Now