Dan David

7years
Dan David
I am riding 700 km for family & the kids. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 0.0 km ? My goal is 700 km
My Rankings
  • National: 170th
  • Province: 10th in QC
I've raised $650 My goal is $1,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

family & the kids

Time to put my butt on the line -- or in the saddle -- again this year. My ride starts August 1

My Story

9 Aug 2023

Wed, August 9. I rode about 4 hours (minus the breaks) from St-Jerome into the Laurentians on the P'tit Train du Nord cycling path past Ste-Adele to a lake (near km 29, see picture). It's a return ride, back to St-Jerome where I parked the car.

It's still tune-up time, meaning my legs and body are still getting used to this. I have a couple of 80 km routes planned for my next rides. Right now, my total is: 191.8 kms (out of 700 goal). I'm getting there. Hope the weather holds.

My total distance two years ago was 1200 kms. I tried to match my goal to the amount donated. Dumb, I know. But it's the least I could do to try to match your generosity. You're all the heroes for digging deep and helping out. Thank you for all you've done to inspire me and others to get on our bicycles.

Next up... that depends on the weather.

p.s.: I had to use Google Maps to chart my ride. Dummy me, I paused the MapMayRide app at my first pit stop at Prevost and forgot to hit "Resume" for most of the ride. Not going to happen again.

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It’s August 7, first week of the 2023 Great Cycle Challenge to Fight Kids Cancer by putting my butt onto a bicycle seat and pedalling away sometimes for hours. I’m a 3-time survivor of this damn thing. The hardest part wasn’t the chemo, radiation or operation. It was sitting there watching these little people and their parents going through the same thing. The worry, the fear, the brave faces despite all of that. I’m still recovering but this Challenge has me back in the saddle again for all kinds of reasons, some personal and greedy and others because maybe it’ll help someone else get through it all.

Cheers, and on to the second week. Hope the rain gives us a break. :-D

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It's time to gear up and hit the trails again. Time to oil the machine, get new tires, and work on my legs. Because it's only one way -- but a good way -- to help fight this thing.

Join in. Chip in.

Nia:wenhkowa (thank you very much)

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 524 km Ridden
    $550 Raised
    2018
  • 1,308 km Ridden
    $1,100 Raised
    2019
  • 1,203 km Ridden
    $2,797 Raised
    2020
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2022
  • 744 km Ridden
    $1,747 Raised
    2023
  • 232 km Ridden
    $1,237 Raised
    2024
7years
4,012 km
Ridden
$8,081
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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 30 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 32 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 33 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Anonymous
    “‘Cheering you on for a great ride and admire your determination!. F*ck cancer!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Dan David
    Dan
    “I am constantly amazed and overwhelmed by the generosity of people who give so much and refuse to take credit. I don't know who you are but my appreciation is deep, Thank you for your support.”
  • shenaz kermalli
    $124.20
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Dan David
    Dan
    “THAT is generous. Many thanks. I will stop every now and then and say "thank you" in your name. I may even decide to go further than 700 kms just to show my appreciation. 😉”
  • david gutnick
    “Dan rocks, riding truth to power.”
    $70
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Dan David
    Dan
    “🌟 🇺🇦 Many thanks for your support. I'll be thinking of you all and maybe even head your way if you're up north and along the Aerobic Corridor.😎”
  • Gilbert Courtois
    “Dan #1”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Dan David
    Dan
    “Merçi, Gilbert. Ça veut dire beaucoup.”
  • Sylvia Vollenhoven
    “Dan is always an inspiration in my life. Supporting him with all the love in my heart. ♥️”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Dan David
    Dan
    “I did the currency exchange thing and... R470??! What were you thinking? Thanks for the support. I cannot and will not fail you. I may even do more kilometers for the helluvit. 🚴🏾‍♂️”
  • Dan David
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Dan David
    Dan
    “to me... What the hell were you thinking?? Better train up.”
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