David Cooper

David Cooper
My goal is to ride 500 km and raise $2500 to honor the memory of Jonny Gay and Toby Montgomery. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids cancer.
I've Ridden 576.5 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 627th
  • Province: 335th in ON
I've raised $2,539 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jonny Gay and Toby Montgomery

Jonny Gay and Toby Montgomery

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! Why? Because over 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada. Personally though, I am dedicating my ride to two souls who succumbed to cancer at a young age. One of the kids I never met personally and one I met only twice. The first is Jonny Gay - son of Bernie (Buzzy) Gay . Buzzy lives in Springside, Nova Scotia near where I was born and grew up - Upper Stewiacke, N.S. As I mentioned I never met Jonny but whenever I would see pictures or posts of him he had a certain kindness and peace about him - even at a very young age. His eyes had a softness that touched my soul. He had a special relationship with his father who loved and cherished him deeply. I cannot begin to understand or fathom the pain of losing a son or daughter to cancer so I wanted to do something in my control to help with the cause so another parent - like my friend Buzzy Gay - does not have to go through this. The second child is Toby Montgomery - son of Kevin Montgomery. I met Toby through his father Kevin - who is an avid cyclist and was a pivotal figure in the Brampton Bicycling Community. The first time I met Toby was at his house in Peel Village. He met me at the front door and immediately I was struck by his confidence, intelligence and wit. He seemed to be mature beyond his age and we had a short but impressive conversation at which I was awed by his demeanour and character- I felt a connection immediately. God Bless both of their souls. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it. So I am raising funds through my challenge to honor Jonny and Toby, to help affected kids, and to support SickKids Foundation to help continue their work in developing treatments to find a cure for childhood cancer. Your support will change little lives. Thank you.

My Story

16 Aug 2024

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My Challenge

  • 18.3 km ride - Red Rock Loop and Cliffhanger Trail @ Sunset - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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  • 9.1 km ride - Bell Rock Vortex Ride and Meditation - Monday, September 16, 2024
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  • 3.9 km ride - MTB Test Ride for Sedona - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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  • 21.7 km ride - Physio, RBC, and Shoppers RX - Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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  • 20.6 km ride - Ghost Bike Cleanup and Groceries - Tuesday, September 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.

    Posted 18 days ago
  • 102.0 km ride - GCC Ride 11-Belfountain, Alton and GoodLot - Saturday, August 31, 2024
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  • 123.4 km ride - GCC Ride 10-Snug Harbor (and more) with Mandy - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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  • 29.6 km ride - GCC Ride 9-Meditation in Ching Park - Monday, August 26, 2024
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  • 32.9 km ride - GCC Ride 8-Segovia via ECT…return via Vodden bike lane - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 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 36 days ago
  • 27.9 km ride - GCC Ride 7 - St Sauveur - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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  • 38.5 km ride - GCC Ride 6 - P’tit train du Nord - Prevost to St Adele - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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  • 32.4 km ride - GCC Ride 5 - P’tit train du Nord Warmup Ride - Monday, August 12, 2024
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  • 24.0 km ride - GCC Ride 4 - Did someone say Purple Loosestrife? - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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  • 42.7 km ride - GCC Ride 3 - Kleinberg Coffee and Mediation - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 47 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 47 days ago
  • 38.8 km ride - GCC Ride 2 - the “country side” of Brampton. Shout out to Emergency Services! 🙏 - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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    2 Aug 2024

    Here is a sample of the raffle art

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    Posted 48 days ago
  • 10.7 km ride - GCC Ride 1 - Warmup Night Ride - add a pitstop for youth basketball pick up - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 49 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 50 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 66 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 67 days ago

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $254.27
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thank you Garron Family for your support and generosity to match donations. It shows your dedication to fighting this disease and your support for children!”
  • Kyle Cooper
    $155.25
    Received this donation 38 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thank you son for your support and generous donation!”
  • Siddheshvari Devi
    $124.20
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Shukriya Siddheshvari for your generous donation -it is much appreciated!”
  • Terry Clarke
    “Hey Super Dave, Good luck on your Challenge. You got this!!!!!! Terry”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Hey Terry - thanks a lot man for your generosity- much appreciated!”
  • Veena Jain
    “God Bless!!🙏🏼”
    $104.54
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “I really appreciate the generous donation Veena. God bless you and your kind heart!”
  • Yogi Anand
    “David ... Best Wishes For undertaking This Noble Venture!”
    $104.54
    Received this donation 49 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thank you, Yogi Uncle-I really appreciate your generosity and support!”
  • Andrew Sears
    “Thank you for taking on this challenge Good Luck”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thanks a lot Drew for the generous donation - it gets you 10 entries for the new raffle prize!”
  • Gordon MacDonald
    “Great job Dave! Wonderful cause. I was very touched regarding the info on Bernie’s son.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 67 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thanks Gordie - I really appreciate your generosity!”
  • Michael McBride
    $103.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “I really appreciate your generous donation Michael!”
  • Alka Cooper
    “I am proud to support my husband on this important journey!”
    $100
    Received this donation 67 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thanks honey for your support!”
  • Nirmal Anand
    $100
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thank you Mom for your kindness and sponsorship!”
  • Satish Saberwal
    $100
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thank you Satish for your encouragement and generous donation…I appreciate it!”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thank you to whoever donated this anonymous amount-that’s very kind and generous of you!”
  • Judy Toupin
    “thank you for doing this challenge in memory of two young souls”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Appreciate your generous donation Judy!”
  • Robert Bonnell
    “You did all the peddling, I only had to do finger clicking. Great cause and a super effort on your part!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “I may be doing the peddling Robert, but I get lots of joy out of it. You did the sacrifice by giving up your hard earned money to support a worthy cause. God bless you!”
  • Thakoor Lucknauth
    $72.45
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Thank you Indira…for your kind and thoughtful donations!”
  • Thakoor Lucknauth
    $72.45
    Received this donation 50 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Double thank you Indira for your generosity and kindness”
  • Steven Saberwal
    “All the best in the challenge David - and kudos to you for raising resources for this cause.”
    $62.10
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Appreciate your encouraging words Steven and I am grateful for your generous donation!”
  • Ashton Cooper
    “So proud of you for this! Such an amazing initiative and you’re gonna do great on your ride 😊”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “I appreciate your words of encouragement and generosity son!”
  • Cindy Evans
    “Bon chance!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    David Cooper
    David
    “Merci Beaucoup Cindy!”
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