“Oh my! You blew my sweaty socks off on seeing your generous donation when I got back from a short wildfire smoke free ride! On behalf of the kids who need improved treament which good research can bring...THANK YOU. Huge boost for me as well. Hugs to you both.”
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!”
$167.28
Received this donation 16 days ago
Deb
“I hope this special THANK YOU reaches the Garron family. Their generosity inspired many others to make donations yesterday. I am thrilled for all who ride and for the kids we hope will benefit.”
Avis Price
“Enjoy every minute of the rides!”
$103.50
Received this donation 39 days ago
Deb
“Thank you Avis! It is wonderful to have support before even starting the official ride. Truly will help the pedals go around starting August 1st. I know the research and support that the donations make possible reach far beyond the kids & families in treatment for cancer now. Much gratitude for your ongoing support coming your way!”
Gesina Laird-Buchanan
“Way to go Deb! Wonderful you're doing this.”
$103.50
Received this donation 28 days ago
Deb
“Gesina, you are so suppotive. Getting home from a volunteer task to see your generous donation gave me BIG boost. On behalf of the children we are riding for, thank you so much”
SHELLEY BOYES
“You go, girl! So cool that you do this every year, no matter the heat, dust and, this year again, smoke!”
$103.50
Received this donation 17 days ago
Deb
“Thank for your generous donation Shelley on my behalf as a rider and particularly on behalf of all the kids we hope will have a healthy life - free from cancer. All sponsors are heroes in my eyes and in theirs. xoxoxo”
Avis Price
“Go Deb Go!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 7 days ago
Deb
“Awww! Just got home from Saturday's efforts to see you chipped in again to put my FR goal even closer. That is above and beyond but deeply appreciated. Thank you Avis. Warm, fuzzy feeling right down to the bottom of my cycling shoes.|I am planning an evening ride to keep on adding kilometers but also to see if that would help bring more rain.”
Karen Lloyd
“Well done Debbie. Such energy for a great cause.”
$72.45
Received this donation 26 days ago
Deb
“Oh my! Thank you yet again Karen. Your continuing support is awesome to have for the future of kids' treatment and boosts my peddling effort too. This wildfire smoke is not great for cycling so I am being careful about not pushing it for the moment. Hoping air quality is better your way. Take good care of yourselves and I am sending a big cyber hug your way.”
Kathleen Fischer
“Way to go Deb! Your goal to cycle 340 km in August is really great and of course for such a good cause. If coming and doing a day of cycling with you could help, please let me know. 😊”
$72.45
Received this donation 40 days ago
Deb
“Aw - Thank you Kathy I will be completing the km pledge largely by daily rides in my neighbourhood each morning in August. Now you have me thinking that coming Ottawa way for a longer ride is something to consider. I will for sure check in with you if that fun idea becomes possible. On behalf of all the kids I ride for, I send much gratitude.”
Shelly Rowe
$72.45
Received this donation 39 days ago
Deb
“Shelly Rowe! Whoee! Thank you from the kids we are riding for and from me for the boost in support. It means a lot to me to connect people to this cause of trying to improve treatment”
Celine Griffin
“Keep those pedals turning! Well done, Deb!”
$68.31
Received this donation 6 days ago
Deb
“Thanks Celine. Kind of you to take me over the top on this year's $$ goal. I'll be ready for that big gravel competition as soon as I finish up my August ride. And heck...not done yet for this year looking for research dollars for the sake of the future better health of many kids.”
Barbara Hallett
“Wishing you good riding weather.”
$51.75
Received this donation 47 days ago
Deb
“Barb thank you! It is huge boost to have you cheering me on from far away. On behalf of the kids and their families, much gratitude for your donation. Two weeks to go before we start to record the rides for August so surely the heat and smoke from the forest fires will let up! Stay tuned.”
Carol Jackson
“Well done Deborah!”
$51.75
Received this donation 4 days ago
Deb
“Thank you for your support Carol. Seeing all the caring donations come in brings a wee thrill knowing that we can help quality research to continue. From years of biochem lab work, I remember well the expense of running a research reseacrh facility.”
Julie Andrews
“Deb is amazing and I am happy to be able to support her cycling goal and the larger goal of improving treatment for kids. 🥰”
$51.75
Received this donation 45 days ago
Deb
“Thank you Julie. Everyone is stretched for dollars in the world of needed research (and everywhere else!!!) so your donation is a big deal for kids & families. Feeling all warm and fuzzy with your support at my end.”
Kim Sutherland
“You go!! Well done so far and let’s not forget the hills in your neck of the world! Very impressed.”
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago
Deb
“Hey there supercyclist Kim! Thank you for your continued support and cheer-leading. Trusting you will be enjoying all the trails in your new neighbourhood. In the meantime, I will keep on peddling with all donations powering me up any old hill with hope for improved treatment for all. xoxoxox”
Mary Lou Gerow
“Wishing you all the best and thank you for riding for the children. Good luck”
$51.75
Received this donation 48 days ago
Deb
“Thank you Mary Lou, from my end and on behalf of the kids we ride for. I know the advances made by research benefit all of us in the end but kids in treatment right now are always thrilled to see all the supporters, be they riders or people who make donations.
You are an instant hero in their (and my) eyes.”
Anonymous
$36.23
Received this donation 17 days ago
Deb
“Dear Anonymous, thank you for your kind donation to this cause. I feel sure that research for better treatment for childhood cancer will improve the lives of many now and in future. Sending a hug your way for being part of this effort.”
Gail Manion
$36.23
Received this donation 7 days ago
Deb
“Gail! How nice of you to sponsor this effort. Certainly not out of character as you always have been a role model for kindness. On behalf of the kids we all want to help, a huge THANK YOU.”
Jocelyn Karr
$36.23
Received this donation 17 days ago
Deb
“Thank you so much for your support! I feel sure well-funded research will bring better treatment to kids with cancer and you are part of that hope.”
Lisa Binnie
“You are awesome!”
$36.23
Received this donation 7 days ago
Deb
“Back at you! I can do the riding part but sponsors contribute "the magic dust" to affect better treatment. Sending gratitude from the kids who are on the tough path of living through cancer and from me for your support.”
Eric Lilius
$25.88
Received this donation 16 days ago
Deb
“Thank you for your kindness and encouragement Eric. It is heartening for me to be part of an effort by many to make progress on treating this devastating disease and to have your support.”
