Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
- National: 2nd
- Province: 2nd in ON
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
In memory of Arlene Mulder Papaioannou and all the kids still fighting cancer
This years ride is in memory of my daughter Arlene, who lost her fight in a battle against colon cancer in October 2018💔! While she was no longer a child, she was MY child! . Please help me to reach my goal of $15,000 or more this year. I’m trusting that I can count on your support again this year....will YOU be the one that pushes my numbers over the top? You sponsor and I will do the biking!
My Story
This year I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer again!
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.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
My ride in 2023 and 2024 surpassed my goal of $15,000, so this year my starting goal is $15,000 and will be adjusted as I get closer to my goal. I continue to bike in memory of my daughter Arlene, and riding and fundraising for all those still in the fight. I am hoping that you will continue to support me by sponsoring. YOU SPONSOR AND I WILL DO THE BIKING! Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Please check out my previous years stats in the sidebar on the left bottom of the page....$183,191.05 and counting, over the last nine years! YOU all helped me achieve that, and for that I am forever grateful!
Your support will change little lives.
Henrietta
My Legacy
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161 km RiddenRaised2017
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330 km Ridden$3,000 Raised2018
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468 km Ridden$6,459 Raised2019
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554 km Ridden$11,170 Raised2020
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472 km Ridden$22,117 Raised2021
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453 km Ridden$31,848 Raised2022
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401 km Ridden$30,864 Raised2023
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559 km Ridden$33,783 Raised2024
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303 km Ridden$45,242 Raised2025
My Challenge
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August 28, 2025 - Day 28 #2
28 Aug 2025So in looking at my totals just now, I really feel like I need to do one more kilometer, to make it a nice round 3700 kilometers! But then I might as well try to raise another $57 to make the fundraising a nice even $43,000. So I need 57 people to pledge $1.00 or 1 person to put in $57.00. Anyone interested?
Posted 23 days ago -
August 28, 2025 - Day 28
28 Aug 2025Today is the day I finished my 300 kilometers to ride in Arlene's memory, and for all the kids who are still fighting cancer, and for those who did not survive.....there are so many of them!!!! We continue to do this year after year, and still there are kids dying from cancer every year. All we can do, is to continue to fundraise, so at the very least, research can happen, to give better treatment options and outcomes. I am finished my riding for this year, and there are a few more things to do before I wrap this up for 2025.....for one thing, another $57.00 would give me a nice round total of $43,000.00, so if you can find it in you to donate that, I will be grateful, but even without that, I am so thankful for all the support you have all given to my efforts this year! I know I said this would be my last year, but man it's going to be difficult to stop, so stay tuned and see what happens next year! It might look a bit different, but I just might be back!!!
Posted 24 days ago -
12.3 km ride - August 28, 2025 - Day 28 - Thursday, August 28, 2025
Logged this ride 24 days ago -
August 26, 2025 - Day 26
27 Aug 2025Slowly but surely I am getting my kilometers finished. Just 9.5 more and I am there. The cycling has been more challenging this year. Wind, rain, more wind....and perhaps age, have all played a roll, but I will get them done this week I believe.
Great Cycle Challenge 2025 is wrapping up soon, and with the help of many people, I have achieved much more than I ever expected, so THANK YOU to everyone who has helped in any way at all....whether you donated, participated in the fundraisers (which equates to donating), shared my posts, or offered encouragement all along, you are all appreciated very much!
Posted 25 days ago -
August 26, 2025 - Day 26
26 Aug 2025Another quick ride after dinner and I’m down to 10 more kilometers to meet my riding goal! I hope to finish it either tomorrow or Thursday, depending on the weather! Thank you to all those who supported, encouraged and shared all my fundraising posts.
And if you have not donated yet, it never too late to make a difference in the life of a hold fighting cancer!
Also remember that September is Chimdhood Cancer Awareness month!
Posted 25 days ago -
10.6 km ride - August 26, 2025 - Day 26 - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Logged this ride 26 days ago -
August 25, 2025 - Day 25
26 Aug 2025This morning was a day for paperwork.....I delivered some tax receipts to donors, and had a lovely visit with two of them. I was home for lunch, after which, I had a few people drop by to pick up their jam. I hope they are enjoying this tasty product. Also had a loaned jersey returned, all washed and ready to hang in the closet again. Thank you Pam S. for that. I also hope you are enjoying your jam...lol
Posted 26 days ago -
August 24 2025 - Day 24
26 Aug 2025Sunday I got in a quick ride but didn't stop to take pictures along the ride, as I just wanted to get back home and relax. I did deliver a few jars of the jam, and am hoping that the recipients are enjoying the fruits of my labour! But slowly I am getting my kilometers done. I should be at 300 by the end of this week.
Oh, by the way, as seen in the picture, my diplodemia has recovered from the pain inflicted by having to share a spot on the deck with the pepper plant....lol
Posted 26 days ago -
August 23 2025 - Day 23
26 Aug 2025Saturday morning was another "peach" of a day! We finished up with the peaches, canning 7 jars of peaches for our own consumption over the winter months. Once that chore was completed, it was time to head on down to the Ingersoll Harvest Festival at the Creative Arts Centre, to check out the many vendors, and show my presences and appreciate for so many people from the town, who have supported me along this cancer riding journey! Harvest Fest, put on by the Kiwanis Club, was a huge success, with so many interesting vendors! It was also an opportunity for me to get in some more kilometers, so we are making headway toward the 300 mark!
Posted 26 days ago -
12.3 km ride - August 25, 2025 - Day 25 - Monday, August 25, 2025
Logged this ride 27 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!”
$14,931.01Received this donation 38 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to the Garron family for your continued support of all the GCC riders! The memory of your son Michael lives on through your generosity, and is helping so many others still in this fight! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!❤️”
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Shop Local Plus Fundraiser
$2,702.01Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser to promote our town of Ingersoll and help in the fight against childhood cancer! The winner of this fundraiser wheel spin was Kathleen Brown!”
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SouthWest Oxford Tour Package
$2,550Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to everyone who supported me through this fundraiser to help kids fighting cancer! The winner of this package was Brenda VanderVecht!”
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Coffee Can donations
$1,556.07Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to all the friends and random strangers who have donated through the use of the Coffee Can at various locations! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!”
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HI STEP FUNDRAISER
$1,540Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to everyone who supported my ride and fundraising through the HI STEP fundraiser to help in the fight against childhood cancer! The winner of this package was Janice Holt!”
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Golf Fundraiser #2
$1,300Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser to help in the fight against childhood cancer! The winner of this golf package was Shelby Kloepfer!”
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Golf Fundraiser #1
$950Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to all those who supported this fundraiser to help the kids fighting cancer! The winner of this package was Bernice Bentum!”
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Coffee Can Donations at Learning Unlimited
“With many thanks to the almost 300 people who attended the Learning Unlimited event on Wednesday afternoon (September 17, 2025). I trust that I was able to give the audience a picture of the mission of Sick Kids Foundation, by running the Great Cycle Challenge every year. It is a cause that I am very passionate about, and I hope I was able to convey that to the audience and share the great need for funds for kids fighting cancer! You all showed you cared, and your generous donations reflect that, so I appreciate you all very much!”
$929Received this donation 3 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to all the generous audience at my speaking engagement at the Woodstock Learning Unlimited meeting! Your generosity was beyond belief! Your contribution to my fundraising efforts is greatly appreciated and will help in the treatments and research for childhood cancer!”
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Crafts made and sold
$923.58Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“So many thanks to all the people who entrusted their craft projects to my willing hands! So many people purchased a lot of cool items allowing me to donate to help the kids fighting cancer!”
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50/50 Draw
$770Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“The 50/50 board is always a way to have people look deeper into what Great Cycle Challenge is about! The winner of the 50/50 board was Matthew Bannon, who generously donated his winnings back to the charity!”
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Rien Olthoff
“My sister is so dedicated to this great cause. I admire her devotion and tenacity”
$650Received this donation 38 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you for your continued support Rien. You understand my motivation I am sure, and your support means so much to me! I appreciate it and you so very much! Love you always!”
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Woodstock Lions Club
$575Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Speaking engagements are always a good way to educate people about Great Cycle Challenge and so a huge thank you to Woodstock Lions Club for allowing me to speak to your group and your generous donation!”
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$550Received this donation 94 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to the Lions Club of Sweaburg for your generous donation to help the kids fighting cancer, as well as allowing me to come and speak to your group to share what Great Cycle Challenge is all about! It is all greatly appreciated!”
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Shelby Kloepfer
$538.20Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you Shelby for always supporting me in my efforts to help kids fighting cancer! You were a great boss and I value your friendship! Also, happy birthday to you today!”
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1537742 Ontario Inc.
$500Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to both of you for your generous donation Bill and Marge! I appreciate your continued support!”
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BlackCreek Research Inc
$500Received this donation 246 days ago
Henrietta
“Wow Jolene and Greg….you guys are awesome. Thank you so much for your generous donation!❤️. It is very much appreciated!❤️ Your name will be the first added to the list of people qualifying for the afghan donated by my friend””
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Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll
$500Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to the Kiwanis Club in my hometown of Ingersoll, for your continued support year after year! It’s greatly appreciated!”
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Lion's Club of Ingersoll
$500Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to the Lions Club of Ingersoll for your continued support year after year!”
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Thamesford Lions Club
$500Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you for your support again this year! It is greatly appreciated!”
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ThorndaleOptimistClub
$500Received this donation 39 days ago
Henrietta
“Your generous donation will help to allow kids fighting cancer have better outcomes! Thank you so much!”