Don Ross
- National: 736th
- Province: 400th in ON
I'm Riding For
In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross
As I ride each day , indoors in winter & outdoors spring to fall, it will be with the memory of 6 year old Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) in my heart along with my inspirational partner Heather who I've been grateful to be married to for 46 years. She continues to set an amazing example for all our family and anyone who knows her with how she lives her life each and every day. She’s managed all the challenges of breast cancer since 1999 and Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer since 2011 in a dignified way that gives great hope and cheer to others. Her toughness is beyond measure and there is no quit in her character. https://cancerresearchsociety.ca/profil/a-testament-to-the-power-of-cancer-research/ These are the same qualities that Griff Bell displayed during his short life & other young children bring out in themselves as they manage their cancer treatments with their loving families always at their sides. Griff Bell was a bright light of joy to all who knew him during his life here on Earth and we’ll never stop fighting for children like him! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeaKid
My Story
This will be my 8th year taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! Why? 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. 3 young lives are lost every week like the brave young boy who rides with me in my heart , 6 year old Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) . Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer around the world. My wife & I sometimes see these young children when we are at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & Toronto Western where she's been receiving ongoing care for Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. We’re so grateful for the life saving research being done there and for the care & treatment she receives at UHN in Toronto & at BGH Oncology in Belleville. Hospitals like Toronto Sick Kids and CHEO in Ottawa are doing incredible work with children dealing with cancer. As any parent or grandparent like us would say.....all kids should be living life, not fighting for it . So I'm raising funds through my challenge to ride each day all year long to help these kids and support Sick Kids Foundation . This helps them continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer. Please support me by making a donation to give these brave kids the brighter futures they deserve.Your support will change little lives. Thank you so much! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeAKid
My Legacy
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1,562 km Ridden$1,541 Raised2018
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1,698 km Ridden$2,846 Raised2019
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2,456 km RiddenRaised2020
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2,434 km Ridden$4,509 Raised2021
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2,010 km Ridden$3,594 Raised2022
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2,135 km Ridden$8,370 Raised2023
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1,988 km Ridden$6,316 Raised2024
My Challenge
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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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24.0 km ride - Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Monday, July 14, 2025
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28.0 km ride - Pt Petre - Sunday, July 13, 2025
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36.0 km ride - Cty Rd 17 Miller Rd Cherry Valley loop - Saturday, July 12, 2025
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Instagram Rider Profile from GCCCanada today
11 Jul 2025https://www.instagram.com/p/DL9w7Mtp6wN/?igsh=MThpMjR1YTJrcmEwNw==
#griffinmyheartforever #fightlikeakid
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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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48.0 km ride - Lakeshore lodge at Sandbanks Park - Friday, July 11, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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44.0 km ride - Lake on the Mountain - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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36.0 km ride - Waupoos Marina - Sunday, July 6, 2025
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30.0 km ride - Picton - Saturday, July 5, 2025
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36.0 km ride - South Bay and Black River - Friday, July 4, 2025
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40.0 km ride - Point Petre Lighthouse - Thursday, July 3, 2025
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40.0 km ride - Log Cabin Point Rd - Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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36.0 km ride - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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1/2 way across 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦
30 Jun 20256 months in and 3356 km completed so well on track for my cross country goal by end of the year. Happy Canada Day weekend. #griffinmyheartforever
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24.0 km ride - Monday, June 30, 2025
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28.0 km ride - Sunday, June 29, 2025
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Thinking even more about Griff and the Bell family today
26 Jun 2025Today Griff Bell would have turned 8 years of age. We all ride each year so other children with cancer can live to celebrate many more birthdays with their loved ones. #griffinmyheartforever
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24.0 km ride - Thursday, June 26, 2025
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38.0 km ride - Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Monday, June 23, 2025
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28.0 km ride - Cherry Valley / Miller Rd Loop - Sunday, June 22, 2025
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32.0 km ride - Base 31 Loop - Saturday, June 21, 2025
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26.0 km ride - Black River Loop - Friday, June 20, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Thursday, June 19, 2025
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48.0 km ride - Lakeshore lodge - Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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32.0 km ride - Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Saturday, June 14, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Sunday, June 15, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Friday, June 13, 2025
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42.0 km ride - Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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Year 8 Rides Well Underway
12 Jun 2025Happy to say that in the past 7 years of the GCC during the month each year of recorded rides and fundraising , I’ve been able to log 14,283 km and raise $28,257.08. Looking forward to doing this event again this year and achieving/ exceeding my goal of 1000 km and $5000. My other annual goal that I aim for is riding the equivalent of across Canada ( 7821 km ) from Jan to Dec and so far I’m on track with 2932 km completed. All for a great cause for some amazing children and their families. #GriffinMyHeartForever
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30.0 km ride - Thursday, June 12, 2025
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48.0 km ride - Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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36.0 km ride - Monday, June 9, 2025
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36.0 km ride - Sunday, June 8, 2025
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28.0 km ride - Saturday, June 7, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Friday, June 6, 2025
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36.0 km ride - Thursday, June 5, 2025
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40.0 km ride - Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Monday, June 2, 2025
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24.0 km ride - Sunday, June 1, 2025
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282.0 km ride - Month of May - Saturday, May 31, 2025
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626.0 km ride - Month of April - Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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624.0 km ride - Month of March - Monday, March 31, 2025
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Remembering Griffin Bell
21 Mar 2025This is why we ride, for children like Griff and families like the Bells. #GriffinMyHeartForever #golden #fightlikeakid
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420.0 km ride - Month of February - Friday, February 28, 2025
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588.0 km ride - Month of January - Friday, January 31, 2025
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My Sponsors
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Paula Walker
“Thank you for doing this Don! Best wishes!”
$124.20Received this donation 3 hours ago
Don
“Paula and Bruce, You’ve been such loyal, generous donors each year and I’m so grateful for your support of this effort to help these children at Toronto Sick Kids. Thank you.”
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Jenna Ross
“Go Dad go!! Keep pedaling and inspiring 😍🥰”
$111Received this donation 5 days ago
Don
“Thanks 111 times over. 🥰”
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Terry & Brian Corbett
“Keep up the great work Don for a special cause💕”
$51.75Received this donation 34 days ago
Don
“Thanks so very much Terry and Brian. Hope you have a wonderful summer. https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/donate/thank-you/836967”
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Don Ross
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$36.23Received this donation 151 days ago