Dana Coulombe

7years All Star
Dana Coulombe
I am pleased and proud to say that 2024 is my 7th year in the Great Cycle Challenge. Please join me in supporting me in the fight against children's cancer.
I've Ridden 465.2 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 188th
  • Province: 104th in ON
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $4,513 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Kallie Swan

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

24 Jun 2024

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

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 616 km Ridden
    $1,142 Raised
    2018
  • 713 km Ridden
    $2,248 Raised
    2019
  • 765 km Ridden
    $4,050 Raised
    2020
  • 668 km Ridden
    $3,348 Raised
    2021
  • 532 km Ridden
    $5,066 Raised
    2022
  • 562 km Ridden
    $5,822 Raised
    2023
7years
4,322 km
Ridden
$26,190
Raised

My Challenge

  • 14.0 km ride - Fergus to bellwood. - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.8 km ride - City tour - Monday, September 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.1 km ride - Last GCC Ride for 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.9 km ride - Return trip Preston ro Halon dogpark Guelph - Monday, August 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.3 km ride - Dogpark yo Preston - Monday, August 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 36.8 km ride - Ariss to Elmira on the Kissing Bridge trail. - Friday, August 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.7 km ride - South end ride With Seth. - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.1 km ride - Fergus to Belwood return - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.4 km ride - Gcc r8de with my GCC aka Grandson Seth. - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.0 km ride - Long way to go for coffee!! - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago - View on Strava
  • 31.8 km ride - GCC Ride Hanlon dog park to Hespeler. - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 33 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.4 km ride - South Guelph tour - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 34 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.1 km ride - Kissing Bridge from Guelph - Sunday, August 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.3 km ride - South end tourof Guelph - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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.

    Posted 40 days ago
  • 36.3 km ride - Ariss to Elmira on the Kissing bridge - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 40 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 40 days ago
  • 38.7 km ride - A Guelph city loop. Sort of... - Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 42 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.0 km ride - South west city tour - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.8 km ride - Guelph North East city ride - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.9 km ride - First Challenge ride on the east-side. - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 46 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 75 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 82 days ago
  • Time to get things started for 2024.
    24 Jun 2024

    With 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.

    Time to get things started for 2024.
    Posted 85 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 119 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 122 days ago

My Sponsors

  • David Seyler
    “Dana hanks for riding again for another year for such a wonderful cause. Safe travels.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “David, thank you sincerely for your generous donation to the Great Cycle Challenge again this year. I truly appreciate your ongoing support for this important effort.”
  • Martin Stocker
    $274.28
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Martin. Thank you for your important and appreciated donation to the Great Cycle Challenge again this year. Your ongoing support is truly sincerely appreciated.”
  • Carl Schnurr
    $258.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Carl, Thank you for your donation. I truly appreciate your support of this important effort.”
  • Ken Cooper &Terry Towells
    “Good stuff, Dana!!! Proud of you!!!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “That's awesome Ken. Special thanks to you and Terry. 7 straight years of support. Thank-you So Much”
  • RBA Business Development Consulting Inc.
    “Happy to see you continuing this great work Dana. Good luck. Regards Blair”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Blair, thank you for your generous support again this year. It is truly appreciated. Dana”
  • 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!”
    $223.11
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “This note, like so many others you will receive, is a deeply sincere thank you for the support you and your family give to the Great Cycle Challenge every year. Your support of the Kick Cancer's Butt day makes an immense difference in this fight we all hold so deeply. Thank you. Dana Coulombe.”
  • Anonymous
    $200
    Received this donation 76 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Thank you very much for your support of this important cause. I truly appreciate your donation.”
  • Bryan Swan
    “Good luck and God bless you for your continuing endeavour.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 122 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Hey Bryan, Thank you so much. Truly appreciate your donation and the annual support of this effort. And for being the first to get things started this year.”
  • Ginette Dallaire
    “I wish you the best of luck Dana in your cycling challenge. Cancer affect most families, what a blessing that people like you take action to fight against cancer… Thank you and good luck!🚴♥️”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Thank you Ginette. I truly appreciate your support of this important effort. Together we are making a difference.”
  • Diane bourke
    $103.50
    Received this donation 119 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Thanks Guys, your donation came in just after your call. Thank you again for your donation again this year for the 7th year in a row. Really appreciate it your support.”
  • Heather McKean
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Heather, that's fantastic. Thank you for the donation and your ongoing support are truly appreciated. Dana”
  • Jeff Coulombe
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Awesome Buddy. Thanks to you and Christina for your donation and support again this year.”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “My sincere thanks for your support to this important cause. It is genuinely appreciated.”
  • Louise Rodd
    “Thanks for taking advantage of Kick Cancer's Butt Day”
    $100
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Louise, my sincere thanks for your 2nd generous donation this year. It is truly appreciated.”
  • Louise Rudd
    $100
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Louise, thank you for ongoing support. It really is greatly appreciated.”
  • Frank Headington
    “Great job Dana! I'm really impressed that you do this every year. God Bless You!”
    $93.15
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Frank, sincere thanks. Your donation and support are much appreciated. All the very best to you and Barb.”
  • Loretta Whiteman
    “So glad you are able to have this as a family event with your grandson!! Way to Go Dana!!”
    $83.84
    Received this donation 59 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Fantastic Loretta, thank you so much for your donation and support to this important effort. L”
  • Bob Ramsden
    $72.45
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “HI Bob, thank you for your continuing support of the GCC again this year. Much appreciated.”
  • Dennis & Juanita Nolan
    $72.45
    Received this donation 76 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Dennis & Juanita, Thank you for your donation and support again this year. Greatly appreciated.”
  • Gary & Marilyn Burton
    “Good luck Dana and thanks for what you are doing.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    Dana Coulombe
    Dana
    “Hi Marilyn and Gary. Just saw your donation. Thank you for your support again this year. Not only do the children fighting cancer benefit from your ongoing support, but knowing that your support is there while riding does make the rides go much easier. Thank you.”
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