Dana Coulombe

I am riding 400 km for Kallie Swan my niece a survivor and my sister and father both taken by Cancer. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 0.0 km My goal is 400 km

My Rankings

National: 36th
Province: 22nd in ON

I've raised $77 My goal is $3,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Kallie Swan my niece a survivor and my sister and father both taken by Cancer

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

26 Jul 2025

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