Eric Kutschera: In Memoriam
- National: 2nd
- Province: 1st in BC
My Story
Eric Kutschera passed away on June 16, 2023 in a tragic cycling accident at the age of 63.
Eric was an avid cyclist and passionate supporter of SickKids Foundation. He participated in Great Cycle Challenge every year since 2018, raising over $22,000 in support of kids with cancer.
Eric's many cycling friends would like to keep Eric's legacy alive and will be riding in his honour this August. All those that knew and loved Eric are invited to support the charity dearest to his heart.
Help carry on Eric's legacy by supporting SickKids to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Your support will change little lives. Thank you.
In loving memory of Eric Kutschera
March 8, 1960 - June 16, 2023
My Legacy
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1,664 km Ridden$1,457 Raised2018
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1,265 km Ridden$1,929 Raised2019
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2,036 km Ridden$4,014 Raised2020
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2,720 km Ridden$6,252 Raised2021
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2,707 km Ridden$8,562 Raised2022
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2,600 km Ridden$38,317 Raised2023
My Challenge
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Eric's 100Kake Ride: Continuing Eric's Legacy of Giving
18 Aug 2023The August 9th memorial ride in honour of Eric Kutschera was a great success. 51 of his cycling friends rode between 50 and 110 KMs in small groups to avoid congestion on the roads. A perfect summer day for a bike ride through the sage brush and vineyards of the South Okanagan. This event raised over $15,000 to support Eric's page, and was matched by over $10,000 by Great Cycle Challenge.
Aptly the ride was named “Eric's 100Kake Ride", as historically Eric was only allowed to have a large piece of Carrot Cake if his ride was a minimum of 100 KMs – a requirement strictly enforced by the owner of the Prague Café, which is situated on the shore of Okanagan Lake in Penticton. On occasion, Eric would be seen doing laps of Lakeshore Drive if he needed to get his distance above 100 KMs before he stopped for coffee and cake with 'da boys'. He loved his Carrot Cake so much.
Eric also loved cycling. He logged a total of 22,247 KMs on his bike in 2022. Eric had already recorded almost 11,000 KMs in 2023 when his journey on earth ended suddenly on June 16th. He will be missed.
Posted 44 days ago -
$20,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $20,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 52 days ago -
$10,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $10,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 53 days ago -
2,600.0 km ride - Eric's 100Kake Ride - Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Logged this ride 53 days ago -
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 89 days ago -
$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 94 days ago -
$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 95 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 95 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 96 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 97 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$10,785.93Received this donation 52 days ago -
Mountain Enterprises Ltd.
“In great respect to the memory of an outstanding member of our community. Eric will be missed.”
$2,500Received this donation 53 days ago -
James Miller
$2,000Received this donation 52 days ago -
DanahandTim Phillips
“In support of Eric, his family and this wonderful cause.”
$1,035Received this donation 52 days ago -
Anonymous
$1,035Received this donation 53 days ago -
Chris Felling
$1,000Received this donation 79 days ago -
chris prowse
$538.20Received this donation 53 days ago -
Joseph Donoghue
$538.20Received this donation 52 days ago -
The Bike Barn
$538.20Received this donation 54 days ago -
Tyrone Duerr
“Miss you Eric! In memory of your endless enthusiasm and generous spirit, Love Ty and Nicole”
$520Received this donation 51 days ago -
James Bakken
$517.50Received this donation 52 days ago -
Rob and Geri
“Today is about gratitude for all Eric has contributed to our lives; and our turn to continue his giving...”
$517.50Received this donation 53 days ago -
D and Sandi Kutschera
“We have so many memories of you. You made the house lively, loud and so much fun. In memory of our cherished little brother. Ride on Eric. May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we live and miss you and wish you were here. D and Sandi Kutschera”
$300Received this donation 53 days ago -
Lance and Deneen MacDonald
“Eric May the wind always be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again....May God hold you in the palm if his hand. Miss you buddy...miss you a lot. Our love and prayers go out to your amazing family. btw, the Leafs signed Domi and Bertuzzi.... you would like that...here comes the cup!”
$278.75Received this donation 87 days ago -
Carl Barrett
$274.28Received this donation 52 days ago -
Charles Belisle
$274.28Received this donation 31 days ago -
Anonymous
$274.28Received this donation 20 days ago -
Keith Deglow
$274.28Received this donation 52 days ago -
Ann Barnes
“Missing you Eric, so grateful to have had you as one of my finest riding buddies ever.”
$258.75Received this donation 52 days ago -
Dawn Harper and Gary Denton
“His cycling buddies will be riding in honour of Eric in 2023. A group ride will take place in Penticton on Wednesday, August 9th.”
$258.75Received this donation 95 days ago
