Della Ratcliffe

9years All Star
Della Ratcliffe
I am riding 100 km to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 101.2 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 746th
  • Province: 90th in BC
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $2,241 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

7 Aug 2024

2024 marks my ninth year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge Canada in which riders and donors work together to raise funds to defeat kids' cancers. Four years ago I was honoured to start participating as a GCC champion, and last year was proud to achieve GCC All-Star status for raising $10,500 + from friends and family also committed to this cause, many of whom have joined our virtual team — #PedalPack —riding and donating to this cause.

Why do I ride? Why does Team Pedal Pack ride?

Because right now, over 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada.

My first ride — and all rides — were inspired by Audrey, the granddaughter of a dear friend, who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Her diagnosis and treatment took a huge toll on this girl, her family and all those love her. I learned just how many medical professionals, resources and treatments are needed to support the journey of just one child. Audrey was one of those 1700 kids diagnosed each year and she is still with us, living a good life, and supported by a dedicated team.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds to help these kids and to support the SickKids Foundation in their efforts to develop treatments and find a cure for childhood cancers.

This year, I look forward to once again biking as part of #TeamPedalPack, and joining other committed riders in leading the charge in our local communities across Canada as we unite together to fight kids' cancers!

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

Della

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 155 km Ridden
    $773 Raised
    2016
  • 151 km Ridden
    $937 Raised
    2017
  • 152 km Ridden
    $1,100 Raised
    2018
  • 102 km Ridden
    $1,001 Raised
    2019
  • 101 km Ridden
    $1,148 Raised
    2020
  • 67 km Ridden
    $1,419 Raised
    2021
  • 120 km Ridden
    $1,253 Raised
    2022
  • 102 km Ridden
    $2,783 Raised
    2023
9years
1,052 km
Ridden
$12,655
Raised

My Challenge

  • 7.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 86 days ago
  • 5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 92 days ago
  • 7.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 93 days ago
  • 5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale’ - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 94 days ago
  • 7.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Sunday, August 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 95 days ago
  • 5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Thursday, August 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 98 days ago
  • $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 99 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 99 days ago
  • 7.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 99 days ago
  • 7.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Monday, August 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 101 days ago
  • 5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Sunday, August 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 102 days ago
  • 7.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Saturday, August 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 103 days ago
  • 6.0 km ride - Kerrisdale - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 104 days ago
  • 7.0 km ride - Kerrisdale CC - Thursday, August 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 105 days ago
  • 5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale CC - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 106 days ago
  • 5.4 km ride - Arbutus Greenway - Monday, August 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 108 days ago
  • 5.4 km ride - Kerrisdale - Sunday, August 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 109 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 110 days ago
  • 5.4 km ride - Kerrisdale - Saturday, August 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 110 days ago
  • 2.3 km ride - Arbutus Greenway, Road Cycling - Thursday, August 1, 2024
    Map
    Logged this ride 111 days ago
  • 2.7 km ride - Road cycling - Thursday, August 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 112 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 306 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!”
    $737.39
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Thank you so much, Garron Family, for your amazing support over the years, and for this year's contribution. It truly spurs even more donations for the mission to end childhood cancers. Thank you again!”
  • Sue Ratcliffe
    “This is very worthy cause to support and sincerely wish I was participating this year.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Sue, thank you so very much for your very generous donation. In my humble opinion, that IS the essence of participating!!! I look forward to you joining the challenge again, especially as you’re a great fundraiser!!! Thanks again for your donation!”
  • Donna Smith
    “Congratulations on your continuing participation. Raising money for Sick Kids is such a worthy cause. Best wishes for the balance of your ride.”
    $207
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Donna, thank you so much for your generous donation this year, and for your ongoing support in the years that I have participated in this challenge. Your support is very much appreciated by me, and by the kids and their families on their cancer journeys. Thanks again!”
  • Helen Ratcliffe
    $124.20
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Helen, thank you so much for your generous donation today and for your support throughout this and previous campaigns! It is so appreciated in this fight to end childhood cancers. Thanks again!”
  • Patty Northcott
    $124.20
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Patty, thank you so much, my friend, for your generous donation this year, and in supporting me in previous years. Your support is so appreciated, and not just by me ... but by the kids and families on their cancer journey. Thank you again!”
  • William Morrison
    $103.50
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “William, thank you so much for your generous donation this year, and in previous years! Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you again!”
  • Bente McKenna
    “Wonderful that you do this every year! ❤️”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 109 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Bente, thank you so much for your ongoing support of the Great Cycle Challenge Canada and for your donation this year! It means so much to the kids fighting cancer, and to their families and friends. Thanks again!!!”
  • Patricia Moser
    “Keep cycling!!!! Happy to help you get to your goal!”
    $60.03
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Patricia, Thank you so much for today's donation (and, of course your previous donation this year and previous years), which ensured this year's goal of $1000 was met! Thanks again, my friend, for your support and generosity!”
  • Diana Campbell
    “Della, I am so proud and happy for you that you are doing it again this year!! It’s a beautiful cause that I am happy to be able to donate to! ❤️”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Diana, thank you so much for your generous donation! It is so appreciated. And thank you so much for your kind words of support. I will keep on cycling for this cause as long as I can. Thanks again!”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 101 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “To my Anonymous Donor, thank you so much for your contribution to this year's challenge, and for your support over the years! So very much appreciated! Thanks again!”
  • Kevin Stuart
    “Well done Della”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Kevin, thank you so much for your donation this year, and for your ongoing support in this challenge!”
  • PATRICIA MOSER
    “You go Della! Always happy to support you in this endeavour”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 181 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Patricia, Thank you so much for your donation to this year's campaign, and especially for your support over the years in the efforts to develop treatments and find a cure for childhood cancers.”
  • Sharon Secord
    “Ride like the wind my friend!!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Sharon, thank you so much for your encouraging words and for your donation this year, and for each and every year I have participated in this challenge. Teamwork! Thank you again!”
  • Sue McClelland
    $36.23
    Received this donation 110 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Sue, thank you so much for your generous donation — especially from overseas! The effort to end kids’ cancers is global, and all breakthroughs in treatments support children and their families everywhere. Thanks again!”
  • Kirstin Vivianne
    “I appreciate how faithfully you do this ever summer!”
    $10
    Received this donation 113 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “And I appreciate your support and encouraging words! Thank you so much Kirstin for your donation, and for your support in the efforts to fight childhood cancers!”
  • Della Ratcliffe
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 306 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Happy to contribute to this worthy cause, and help you reach your goals. Ride on!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    Della Ratcliffe
    Della
    “Thank you so much my anonymous donor! Your generous donation is so appreciated, not just by me but by the kids (and their loved ones) — and this cause — for whom we ride. Thanks again!”
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