Hans Peter Liechti
- National: 1014th
- Province: 541st in ON
I'm Riding For
to fight kids' cancer
My Story
This year's Great Cycle Challenge is 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.
In two weeks starts my sixth year that I participate with the GCC and as always, I had so much fun that I decided to come back and participate again this year.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
So, I am still raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
I will do my part in rain or shine and your support will change little lives.
Thank you.
Hans Peter
My Legacy
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1,881 km Ridden$3,540 Raised2019
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1,633 km Ridden$2,213 Raised2020
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2,040 km Ridden$2,911 Raised2021
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1,380 km Ridden$2,222 Raised2022
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1,542 km Ridden$1,705 Raised2023
My Challenge
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35.0 km ride - Parkway drill - Thursday, September 19, 2024
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32.5 km ride - Early morning Parkway Ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Last Sunday, we did a Bike ride in beautiful weather to Wakefield
17 Sep 2024Last Sunday, we did a Bike ride in beautiful weather to Wakefield. Just amazing! The best ride of the season so far with the Leafs starting to change.
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76.5 km ride - Great ride to Wakefield - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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29.4 km ride - Short late afternoon ride! - Thursday, September 12, 2024
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Message to everyone received from the company! (Part two)
6 Sep 2024205 riders joined us for their 9th year in a row, riding with us since the very first GCC in 2016.
Together, we've pedaled for the equivalent of 297,597 days, 12 hours, and 20 minutes.
Alex Ross took on the challenge for the 5th year to help other kids fighting cancer, riding 301 km and raising $1,595. Two of his friends have battled cancer, and he's had his own cancer scare, so he's seen just how terrible the disease is.
Over the 9 years of GCC, we've ridden 24,440,055 km and raised $53,922,994 to fight kids' cancer!
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GCC'ers, you never fail to amaze us. 🤯
Your riding and fundraising efforts have been nothing short of spectacular.
Riders from every corner of the country united to kick cancer's butt, putting on a massive, month-long display of support, compassion, and hope.
Hans, you have shown the kids bravely fighting this disease that they're not alone...
We're behind them all the way.
Stay tuned for our final figure announcement on Friday, September 27, it's going to be BIG. 😉
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Message to everyone received from the company! (Part one)
6 Sep 2024Hi Hans,
It's been 7 days since the official challenge ended...
And what an incredible month it was. 🧡
We hope that you've had a chance to rest and recuperate after a full-on month of riding to kick cancer's butt!
Thank you for your dedication to give kids fighting cancer the brighter futures they deserve. Your efforts will help save little lives.
To keep the GCC excitement going a little longer, we've been gathering some key stats, facts, and super efforts that we'd love to share with you...
So, take a moment to reflect, recline and relive the amazing feats we've achieved together during the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge.
The average GCC rider pedaled 177 km throughout August.
Your collective kilometers ridden would lap the circumference of the earth 59 times!
Over 79,006 donations have been made to fight kids' cancer!
25 riders pedaled over 2,000 kilometres for their challenge.
9-year legacy rider Will Prentice dedicated his challenge to Eric, a young man he coached for many years who was diagnosed with cancer aged 18, and passed away at just 24 years old. Will rode 1,553 km and raised $1,084 to honor Eric's memory.
The leaderboards have been viewed 57,276 times.
31 riders raised more than $10,000 to fight kids' cancer, becoming challenge All-Stars.
Sophia Shankar pulled off a stunning first-time GCC effort, riding 1,004 km and raising $14,745 in memory of her beloved nephew, Jonah, who bravely fought a brain tumor.
Father-daughter duo, Srinivasa and Shreya, combined forces to ride 204 km and raise $3,446 in memory of their mother and grandmother (respectively) who passed away from liver cancer last year.
The average donation made to sponsor a rider was $90.
The Together We Ride team returned for its 4th year of fundraising as a collective and took out the top spot on the team leaderboard once again - the 34 members rode 17,307 km and raised $101,642! Truly epic. 🙌
Members of our Facebook group GCC Friends Canada shared 2,762 posts and made 15,289 comments!
32 kids under 5 years old took on the challenge to kick cancer's butt for other kids.
The website has been viewed 1,798,715 times in 181 countries.
We've received countless messages from families impacted by cancer, thanking you for your incredible support.
2,142 riders raised $1,000+ and became members of the Peloton Club.
Jonah van Voorst beat childhood cancer, after being diagnosed at just 3 years old, and took on the challenge this year to help other kids facing the same battle he did - riding 115 km and raising $1,731.
5,852 riders achieved the 'DEFENDER' Impact Level in the challenge.
Riders from Newfoundland and Labrador raised an average of $754 - the highest average in the country.
3,522 riders completed their 2nd Great Cycle Challenge to continue their personal legacy to kick cancer's butt.
Our top fundraiser is the 9-time GCC legend Jarrod Russell, a cancer survivor himself, who raised a mind boggling $35,372 - taking him to an all-time total of $269,508 raised to fight kids' cancer! 🤯
775 riders have survived their own personal fight against cancer.
The 10 members of Team Addy rode 1,346 km and raised $19,578 to carry on Addison's cancer-fighting legacy - GCC ambassador Addison passed away just 2 days after her 14th birthday, after a brave battle with angiosarcoma. A powerful tribute to an amazing young woman.
Maegan Black took on her 9th GCC, and this time... it was personal. She was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer late last year, which only made her more determined to ride for kids fighting cancer. Maegan clocked 118 km and raised $4,752 to save little lives.
5,164 riders took part in the challenge in memory of a loved one affected by cancer. 💓
4-year legacy rider Richard Goodnough rode 281 km and raised $4,907 in memory of his mother, Katharine. He was joined by a super special sidekick this year - his 10-year-old granddaughter, Avalon!
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33.0 km ride - Beautiful day and a beautiful ride - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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31.3 km ride - Short ride in beautiful weather - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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46.5 km ride - Great Parkway Final ride of my 1000 km commitment for Sick Kids - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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33.5 km ride - Recovery ride - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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Mission accomplished after another Stallion ride
26 Aug 2024After seeing many wild turkeys this morning on the ride I took it as a sign to go all in for the ride. Leaving at 7:30am and never lookt back. On the Aviation Parkway we averaged both ways over 30km and it was fast. The last part coming back from Mooney's Bay was slower. So maybe one or two more slower recovery rides and then it is relaxing time. Thanks again for all your support, we did good for all the kids and have a great week.
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86.1 km ride - Mission accomplished after another Stallion ride! :) - Monday, August 26, 2024
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Almost there and less than 100km to go
24 Aug 2024Last night I surpassed finally 900 km after a challenging week. It was an interesting week after all and I had to take it easy more than Iam used too. No riding this weekend however, lots of wasps and I got stung yesterday but they usually prefer more the sugar in fruits. Thanks again for your support and come and say Hi if you are in the neighborhood.
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78.6 km ride - Almost there - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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38.0 km ride - Very slow and easy ride on Parkway - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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33.1 km ride - Parkway drill and not an easy day! - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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40.5 km ride - Early morning Parkway ride - Monday, August 19, 2024
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62.1 km ride - 62.1 km ride - Beautiful day. - Wednesday, August 15, 2024 - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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$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.
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77.1 km ride - Cumberland ride - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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56.7 km ride - Ride with the stallions - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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Surpassed 500km of riding this evening so far!
12 Aug 2024Iam very happy about surpassing already 500km of riding this evening. What else can I say except my goal of raising $1000 of donations will also be surpassed on Wednesday. Thank you all very much! Will keep you posted and have a great week!
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98.7 km ride - Morning and evening Parkway drill and Mooney's Bay roundtrip - Monday, August 12, 2024
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104.2 km ride - Parkway drill and Mooney's Bay roundtrip - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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50.5 km ride - Birthday Parkway drill - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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Ride to Cumberland today!
6 Aug 2024Early morning, easy and fast ride in beautiful weather. Great ride with another stallion and already surpassing 250km and counting!
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76.1 km ride - Great ride to Cumberland - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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32.4 km ride - Parkway ride - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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31.0 km ride - 30.99 km ride - Cycling Challenge Ride 2 - Friday, August 2, 2024 - Friday, August 2, 2024
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111.3 km ride - Fast, hot and amazing first ride - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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Today is Tribute Day.
25 Jul 2024It's a very special day...
This is the day to remember those we've lost, stand with those who are fighting to survive and celebrate my efforts to ride 1000km next month in the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge.
Because right now, over 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in Canada.
Kids should be living life, NOT fighting for it.
Today, we honour the STRENGTH, BRAVERY and COURAGE of these incredible kids and their families. 💪
Because this August...
We're riding together to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I was asked to please post a message on Tribute Day to raise awareness of childhood cancer and stand with these incredible kids and their families. ❤️
Thank you so much.
Hans Peter and the GCC Team
11,289 people joined our movement
1,016 teams in Canada
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Another step in the right direction.
19 Jul 2024Thanks to you! :)
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Thank you!
16 Jul 2024Thanks to all your donation and we surpassed today the Guardian Level Statues with over $500 raised.
Jasper has a message for you:
You're AMAZING!
I will receive a GCC Jersey to wear next month during the event. Thank you all!!
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$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.
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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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$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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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!”
$134.05Received this donation 35 days ago
Hans
“Dear Garron Family, thank you for your endearing and enduring support of the Great Cycle Challenge. Your contribution means so much to so many. Thanks again!!”
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Erika Rüegg
“👍🍀😘”
$124.20Received this donation 65 days ago
Hans
“Vielen Dank Erika für Deine Unterstützung. Super!! :)”
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Mark Clemann
$124.20Received this donation 56 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Mark. I really appreciate it. Have a great week and see you on Saturday. Thank you!”
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Green Louise
“Well Done!!”
$111Received this donation 13 days ago
Hans
“Thank s again Louise for your support and encouragement during the event. Grealy appreciated”
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Anonymous
“GO Hans GO!!”
$100Received this donation 32 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Adrian. I really appreciate it. Your donation will give these kids the brighter futures they deserve as well as your support will change lives. Thank you”
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Lionel St-Jean
$100Received this donation 72 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Lionel. I really appreciate it. Your donation will give these kids the brighter futures they deserve as well as your support will change lives. Thank you!”
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Louise Green
“Go Hans Go!!”
$100Received this donation 21 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Louise. I really appreciate it. Your donation will give these kids the brighter futures they deserve as well as your support will change lives. Thank you”
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Mark Clemann
“Thank you for your great support and helping the children”
$100Received this donation 23 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Mark. I really appreciate it. Your donation will give these kids the brighter futures they deserve as well as your support will change lives. Thank you”
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Louise Jolicoeur
“I admirer your drive. Go for it Hans. You will achieve your goal. This is a great cause.”
$72.45Received this donation 80 days ago
Hans
“Thank you very much Louise for your donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.”
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Mark Clemann
$72.45Received this donation 43 days ago
Hans
“Thank you very much Mark for your generous donation. Today I already surpassed 300km of riding and tomorrow I will add some more.”
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Hennie Buckshi
$70Received this donation 85 days ago
Hans
“Thank you very much Hennie! Your donation will give these kids the brighter futures they deserve as well as your support will change lives. Thank you :)”
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Market Cleaners
“Great cause!”
$50Received this donation 62 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Sacha. I really appreciate it. Have a great Weekend.”
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Jean Weerasinghe
“A very worthy cause. Good for you Hans!”
$36.23Received this donation 74 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Jean. I really appreciate it. Had a great ride this morning with the seeing of two deer on the way to the lookout”
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Ivana Etro
$35Received this donation 80 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Ivana. I really appreciate it. Happy Canada Day!”
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Michelle C
“Way to go Hans and all the best on your cycling travels this year, rain and shine! :)”
$33Received this donation 81 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Michelle. I really appreciate it. Happy Canada Day!”
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Anonymous
“Thank you Jeff Stanton for your great support”
$100Received this donation 36 days ago
Hans
““Thank you for your support, Jeff. I really appreciate it. Your donation will give these kids the brighter futures they deserve as well as your support will change lives. Thank you!””
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Anonymous
“Thank you Aurora for your great support.”
$100Received this donation 36 days ago
Hans
“Thank you for your support, Aurora. I really appreciate it. Your donation will give these kids the brighter futures they deserve as well as your support will change lives. Thank you!”
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Hans Peter Liechti
$72.45Received this donation 35 days ago -
Anonymous
“Great cause! Thank you!”
$70Received this donation 60 days ago
Hans
“Thank you very much for your support and donation, Serge Cleroux, I really appreciate it. Have a great week!”
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Anonymous
$55Received this donation 70 days ago