Dana Coulombe
- National: 190th
- Province: 104th in ON
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Kallie Swan
Kallie is now 5 yrs old and has been through a long year of treatment since being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). A type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. She has another year of treatment ahead of her, before being able to ring the bell for her last treatment. We all wish her well as she fights and continues this challenge with her caring family. I dedicate my ride again this year to Kallie Swan my great niece. She will be with me on every ride.
My Story
I've had a slow start this year, bike issues and weather have been the main reasons but with 24 days left there is a lot of time to get the bike down the trails.
The big news this week is that "KICK CANCER'S BUTT day" is Wednesday August 9th. If you were considering making a donation this Wednesday is the day to do it. A major donor has put forward $1.3 million to match donations received on WEDNESDAY only. Help Kick Cancer's butt and make a difference. THANK YOU.
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As August comes closer and the biking increasing I am now on pace of 150 km per week and ready to take on the Challenge physically. With the physical part in place, I wanted to share my thoughts from a recent ride with you.
I debated sharing this, but think it is important that you might better understand why I continue to ride in this Great Cycle Challenge to fight children's cancers.
My total ride was about 58 km., with lots of time to think during that ride. Two specific area of the trip stay with me. As I wandered through the peaceful trails of Preservation Park, I was thinking of a friend who had recently lost her sister to Cancer after a protracted battle. It seemed they were both with me for a while as I made my way. Then, as I came to a sharp turn in the trail my way was blocked by 2 young deer, frozen in place, and staring at me. Within a few seconds we were all on our way. It was a pleasant but short break from my ride and my thoughts. My ride continued and I stopped at Riverside Park for a quick lunch break and found a bench next to the children's play center and carrousel. Both were busy with energetic joyous young children with their parents enjoying the beautiful day.
They were the faces of children that I hope never learn of cancer, but know that the Great Cycle Challenge is here to help those that do. That is why I ride every year and why I ask for your support. Please donate to support this important cause if you can. Thank you
My Legacy
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616 km Ridden$1,142 Raised2018
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713 km Ridden$2,248 Raised2019
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765 km Ridden$4,050 Raised2020
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668 km Ridden$3,348 Raised2021
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532 km Ridden$5,066 Raised2022
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562 km Ridden$5,822 Raised2023
My Challenge
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14.0 km ride - Fergus to bellwood. - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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25.8 km ride - City tour - Monday, September 9, 2024
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17.1 km ride - Last GCC Ride for 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024
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20.9 km ride - Return trip Preston ro Halon dogpark Guelph - Monday, August 26, 2024
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22.3 km ride - Dogpark yo Preston - Monday, August 26, 2024
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36.8 km ride - Ariss to Elmira on the Kissing Bridge trail. - Friday, August 23, 2024
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18.7 km ride - South end ride With Seth. - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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28.1 km ride - Fergus to Belwood return - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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20.4 km ride - Gcc r8de with my GCC aka Grandson Seth. - Monday, August 19, 2024
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25.0 km ride - Long way to go for coffee!! - Friday, August 16, 2024
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31.8 km ride - GCC Ride Hanlon dog park to Hespeler. - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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28.4 km ride - South Guelph tour - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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28.1 km ride - Kissing Bridge from Guelph - Sunday, August 11, 2024
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23.3 km ride - South end tourof Guelph - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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36.3 km ride - Ariss to Elmira on the Kissing bridge - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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$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.
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38.7 km ride - A Guelph city loop. Sort of... - Monday, August 5, 2024
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17.0 km ride - South west city tour - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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16.8 km ride - Guelph North East city ride - Friday, August 2, 2024
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15.9 km ride - First Challenge ride on the east-side. - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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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.
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$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.
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Time to get things started for 2024.
24 Jun 2024With just over a month before GreatCycleChallenge 2024, It's time to get started. In this my seventh year, the need to defeat children's continues as does my request to you to support this important cause.
Despite the heat in June, I have gradually been increasing the duration and frequency of my rides and am confident of being ready for the Challenge.
With just over a month before Great Cycle Challenge 2024, It's time to get started. In this my seventh year, the need to defeat children's continues as does my request to you to support this important cause.
Despite the heat in June, I have been gradually increasing the duration and frequency of my rides and am confident of being ready for the Challenge.
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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.
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$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 218 days ago
My Sponsors
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David Seyler
$517.50Received this donation 136 days agoDana
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Martin Stocker
$274.28Received this donation 130 days agoDana
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Carl Schnurr
$258.75Received this donation 110 days agoDana
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Ken Cooper &Terry Towells
$258.75Received this donation 178 days agoDana
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RBA Business Development Consulting Inc.
$258.75Received this donation 136 days agoDana
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$223.11Received this donation 128 days agoDana
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Anonymous
$200Received this donation 172 days agoDana
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Bryan Swan
$124.20Received this donation 218 days agoDana
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Ginette Dallaire
$124.20Received this donation 146 days agoDana
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Diane bourke
$103.50Received this donation 215 days agoDana
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Heather McKean
$103.50Received this donation 129 days agoDana
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Jeff Coulombe
$103.50Received this donation 116 days agoDana
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Anonymous
$103.50Received this donation 123 days agoDana
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Louise Rodd
$100Received this donation 129 days agoDana
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Louise Rudd
$100Received this donation 156 days agoDana
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Frank Headington
$93.15Received this donation 135 days agoDana
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Loretta Whiteman
$83.84Received this donation 155 days agoDana
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Bob Ramsden
$72.45Received this donation 129 days agoDana
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Dennis & Juanita Nolan
$72.45Received this donation 172 days agoDana
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Gary & Marilyn Burton
$72.45Received this donation 144 days agoDana