Dana Coulombe
- National: 325th
- Province: 176th in ON
I'm Riding For
Kallie Swan my niece
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 got great news on Friday !! I was given the all clear by my surgeon and have been given approval to ride my bike, 10 weeks after the spinal fusion surgery. Perfect timing, as the Great Cycle Challenge starts on Friday August 1st. This is my 8th year in the GCC raising funds for Children's Cancer research and my participation this year depended on his approval.
I won't be setting any distance records this year. I won't be doing a birthday ride of 1 km per year. II'll try to get back to that next year. 🙂
But … I will be riding for for a cause I believe is important and, have had amazing support for over the last 7 years.
In previous years, I have asked for your support starting in the spring. This year is clearly different and I am asking for you help now.
To learn more about the Great Cycle Challenge you can go to:
www.greatcyclechallenge.ca
My challenge starts NEXT WEEK.
Right now, over 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in Canada.
My challenge will be tough this year, but it's nothing compared to what these brave kids and their families face every day of their lives as they battle this terrible disease.
Kids should be living life, NOT fighting for it.
Please support my challenge to end childhood cancer and save little lives by making a donation through my fundraising page:
www.greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DanaCoulombe/a
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
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465 km Ridden$4,513 Raised2024
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148 km Ridden$3,353 Raised2025
My Challenge
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19.2 km ride - Today's ride. Longer than expected. - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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10.5 km ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, August 24, 2025
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10.2 km ride - Another 10k done - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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15.4 km ride - A little longer today - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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10.0 km ride - Got my 100k goal for the GCCC. from here on its easy ridib😁 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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13.2 km ride - A little longer today!! - Friday, August 15, 2025
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10.1 km ride - In the area - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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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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10.2 km ride - Another 10 k done - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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10.8 km ride - Closing in on ½ way. - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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10.2 km ride - Around the block. Recorded by Garmin - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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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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12.2 km ride - A little at a time,getting there. 😁 - Monday, August 4, 2025
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10.3 km ride - First 10 km ride this year. I will get that goal. 😁 - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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5.6 km ride - First GCC ride of 2025. 94km to go. - Friday, August 1, 2025
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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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$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.
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The 2025 Great Cycle Challenge begins.
20 May 2025This is my 8th year in the Great Cycle Challenge and the need to support Children's Cancer research continues.
As it has been every year, for⁹, one of the most important parts of the Challenge for me is the, financial and moral support I receive in preparation for and during the GCC from supporters.
This year that support is more important than ever as in Feb, I was given May 1st, as the date for back surgery that I had been long awaiting. The surgery went well as did the follow up visit last week. What remains now, is getting the bones and nerves to heal enough for me to return to riding outdoors by August. If not, I will be able to ride on a stationary mount indoors. That approval will come at the of July.
Either way I will ride for the Great Cycle Challenge in August this year. The distance traveled may be substantially less than previous years, but the effort and desire to help will be there. Please help this important effort by donating to my ride and supporting Children's Cancer research as you can.
For more detail on the 2025 GCC this link to my page has all the detail you may need.
[ ] https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/DanaCoulombe
Posted 102 days ago
My Sponsors
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Terry & Ken
“You are an inspiration, Dana! Keep pedaling!”
$414Received this donation 35 days ago
Dana
“Uhh! Wow. Thank you Ken and Terry so very much for your very much appreciated support.”
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David Seyler
“Dana--wonderful that you are cycling again for such a great cause. Happy to sponsor you and cycle safely.”
$310.50Received this donation 32 days ago
Dana
“David, thank you for your generous support again this year.”
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Blair Alton
“Happy to hear you are feeling strong again and back on the bike! All the best Dana. Best Regards Blair”
$258.75Received this donation 32 days ago
Dana
“BLAIR, sincere thanks for the support and donation again this year. Truly appreciated.”
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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!”
$175.65Received this donation 17 days ago -
Amanda, Blair and Seth
“Proud if you Dad!”
$103.50Received this donation 25 days ago
Dana
“Hey Kiddo. Thanks to you, Blair and Seth so much for your support this year. If not for you my bike would still be in the basement. 😁❤️ Your donation is equally appreciated Love you all, Dad”
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Bradley Robertson
“Stay calm and keep on biking!”
$103.50Received this donation 32 days ago
Dana
“Great to hear from you Brad and sincere thanks for your continuing support. I really appreciate it. All the very best wishes.”
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Dennis Nolan
“All the best with your recovery Dana! Thanks for continuing to work for this important cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 102 days ago
Dana
“Hi Dennis, Sincere thanks to you and Juanita for your support and donation to the GCC again this year.”
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Diane Bourke
“Delighted you are able to do this again this year. Take care of yourself, I know you can meet your goals.”
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago
Dana
“Good morning Di. Thank you and Clive so much for your donation again this year. Thanks for the ongoing support. Love you both”
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Glenn and Natalie Byczynski
“Happy to support you and this very important cause. Great job Dana!”
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago
Dana
“That's awesome!! Thank you very much for your support again this year. All the best to both of you.”
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Heather McKean
$103.50Received this donation 28 days ago
Dana
“Heather, thank you for your much appreciated and supporting donation again this year. Fantastic.”
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Jeff Coulombe
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Dana
“Hey Buddy, that's awesome. Thank you and Christina so much. Your support and generous donation are very much appreciated. Love you both.”
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Sandra Stocker
$103.50Received this donation 20 days ago
Dana
“Hi Sandy, Thank you so much for your wonderful donation and your ongoing support. Please pass on my thanks to Martin as well.”
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John Davies
“Sorry to hear about the surgery. Glad to hear recovery is going well. Good of you to fundraise again this year! Take care.”
$100Received this donation 32 days ago
Dana
“Thanks for your generous donation and much appreciated support John. All the best.”
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Bryan Swan
“Good luck in your recovery Dana. I am praying you will be able to ride your outside bike or your stationary bike.”
$93.15Received this donation 102 days ago
Dana
“Hey Bryan, Thank you very much for your support and donation again this year. It really is appreciated.”
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Anonymous
$72.45Received this donation 12 days ago
Dana
“That is awesome. Thank you so much for your support and donation. Your donation has pushed my total funds raised this year past $3,000. Every dollar helps. Yours are truly appreciated.”
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Gary Burton
“Way to go Dana. Great to see you are still at it.”
$72.45Received this donation 4 days ago
Dana
“Hey Gary, thanks for your support again this year. Moving a little slower this year but making progress. I really appreciate your and Marilyn's support. All the best”
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Loretta Whiteman
“Great to hear you are back out there for the cause! Hope you have a great ride!”
$72.45Received this donation 35 days ago
Dana
“Hi Loretta, great hear fom you. It's great to be back. Thank you so very much for your donation again this year. 😁🤗”
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Marcus Knoespel
“Great to see you participating again for such a worthy cause.”
$72.45Received this donation 25 days ago
Dana
“Marcus, I agree completely how important this effort and i truly appreciate your contribution and support. Thank you”
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Miss Pamela Swan
“Way to go Dana. Not even back surgery can stop you from riding for this amazing cause. Proud of you. Pam”
$72.45Received this donation 6 days ago
Dana
“Awe !! You're making me blush. Lol. Love ya. Really appreciate your support again this year. Thanks Pam.”
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Russell Carr
“Lynda and I, are glad to hear that your are recovering from your recent back surgery and returning to your bike for such a great cause. Before you know it you will be back to being that super strong cousin I use to wrestle as a kid. Keep the faith and start accumulating those miles, well kilometers. Sincerely Russ & Lynda”
$72.45Received this donation 31 days ago
Dana
“Rus/ Lynda. You guys are great. Thank you for your donation and continued support again this year. Truly appreciated.”