Jack Gremmen

I am riding 1000 km in memory of Hallie Lynn. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 1,008.1 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 63rd
Province: 30th in ON

I've raised $7,452 My goal is $7,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Hallie Lynn

You can read the full story on this link below. https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/about/the-kids/meet-hallie-lynn “ However, that same day, Terrah received an unexpected call from an oncologist at SickKids, requesting that they bring Hallie-Lynn back to the hospital for further testing. Filled with uncertainty, the family returned to SickKids and Hallie underwent a number of tests. A fellow shared the devastating news that they suspected Hallie-Lynn may have neuroblastoma, but they had to confirm the diagnosis with more tests. This brave girl was admitted for four days to continue with testing, including an MRI. About a week after Hallie-Lynn was discharged, Terrah and Joel received the call confirming that their baby daughter had stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma. Since then, this brave little girl has endured high-dose chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants, radiation therapy and surgery to remove her tumour. ” I will ride for Hallie Lynn this year. God bless her and the family.

My Story

1 Aug 2025

My father was taken way too early to cancer. Other relatives and friends have lost the fight to cancer.

CANCER SUCKS!

KIDS’ CANCER REALLY SUCKS!

I had an idea this year to help me continue to help these brave kids.

Last year it was difficult to complete the challenge. With our basement, flooding misfortune behind us, I am ready to throw my support behind the families and especially the kids were currently fighting cancer and need financial support. It’s almost become natural to lose a parent to cancer, but to me, it’s almost unthinkable to have to lose a child to cancer. Will you please support this cause and support my efforts to make this a success. Peace.

Thanks

Jack

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

603 km Ridden

$2,105 Raised

2018
602 km Ridden

$2,738 Raised

2019
967 km Ridden

$5,010 Raised

2020
1,198 km Ridden

$5,772 Raised

2021
942 km Ridden

$6,120 Raised

2022
1,207 km Ridden

$5,679 Raised

2023
780 km Ridden

$5,181 Raised

2024
1,008 km Ridden

$7,452 Raised

2025

7,307 km

Ridden

$40,057

Raised

My Challenge

The Grand Finale

31 Aug 2025

My final ride during the Challenge was the quickest of the month at 25.5km/hr.

I need to thank my biggest helpers.

Paula, she helps persuade me to continue supporting the cause and putting up with my absenteeism during the month, treating me with meals when I am tired and hungry. Thank you.

Mike Tame for riding with me most times and pushing me to go farther and faster. He makes me want to be a better cyclist. lol

Jacquie and the M&Ms for joining the challenge and being so enthusiastic to ride with Opa!

My donors! Without all of you, nothing could be done for the kids.

Well done!

Ciao.

Posted 12 days ago
47.7 km ride - 47.69 km Midland coffee run with Tamer - Sunday, August 31, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago
The final ride.

31 Aug 2025

Sad that it’s over but it’s been a good ride. Beautiful day tomorrow August 31 for a morning ride for some grade A coffee at Grounded Coffee in Midland

I would like to again thank you all for the support this year, you amazed me with the generosity and inspiration I needed.

“A bicycle ride is a flight from sadness”

“Cycling never gets easier, you just get faster”

Cheers!

Posted 13 days ago
55.0 km ride - 54.955 to Waub w Rob and Mike and a load of wood - Saturday, August 30, 2025

Logged this ride 13 days ago
28.5 km ride - 28.5km Ride with Maya to Hutch’s - Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Logged this ride 16 days ago
The Homestretch!

27 Aug 2025

August is a month of ambivalence. I am enthusiastic about supporting my favourite cause and helping those young kids in need, yet frustrated by my difficulty of finding the time for riding my KMs. Sure I could ride less but I also feel the need to endure some pain and stress, this creates my bond with the plight of the families fighting childhood cancer.

It’s sad when it’s over; summer is basically over. All of our summer plans are wrapping up; kids heading back to school. I’ve done all I could do for these kids, I now wish them all the best and I’ve brought out the best in all my friends and associates.

I’ve done my best…

Posted 17 days ago
123.6 km ride - 123.56km Big Chute Loop with Tamer - Sunday, August 24, 2025

Logged this ride 19 days ago
Started my youngest grandson’s addiction!

23 Aug 2025

I finally took my 12 year-old grandson Mason, on our first road biking adventure. We left his house while his mother was worried about his safety going down a busy Burlington Main thoroughfare during Friday rush-hour. I gave Mason many instructions before and along the way to instill some safe habits. Trying to get him to understand his vulnerability on a bike with so many cars moving around. He did great! We travelled as many trails as we could get to trying to stay off of the main roads. We got down to the lake and continued along the beach strip until we got to Hutch’s Beach restaurant. Mason loves poutine so that’s what we had. On the way back, we were stopped by the Hamilton lift bridge. We watched one of the big iron ore carriers go through the canal. Then we continued on the trek back home uphill along Brant Street. Way to go Mason!! 28.4 km is a very good start. Less than 300 km to go before reaching my month end total.

Posted 20 days ago
55.3 km ride - 55.25 km to Grounded coffee and Vic Harbour - Saturday, August 23, 2025

Logged this ride 21 days ago
28.4 km ride - 28.4km with Mason to Hutch’s - Friday, August 22, 2025

Logged this ride 21 days ago

My Sponsors

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!”
$2,296.09
Received this donation 30 days ago

Jack

“Thanks Garron Family. You Rock!”

Thanks Garron Family. You Rock!
Reid Finlay

“Go JackGo!”
$310.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

Jack

“Wow! Awesome surprise! Are you my new best friend??? lol Thanks for your generosity!”

Wow! Awesome surprise! Are you my new best friend??? lol Thanks for your generosity!
Greg Moroz

“Way to go Jack…keep on truckin’ on 2 wheels!”
$258.75
Received this donation 31 days ago

Jack

“Cheers Greg and Sandra. Thanks for your donation.”

Cheers Greg and Sandra. Thanks for your donation.
Mike and Hilary

“Ride Jack, Ride! I have Grappa chilling in the fridge in case you need an extra "kick".”
$207
Received this donation 30 days ago

Jack

“Thank you Mike and Hilary! I’m not sure I will ever get that tired to require the chilled devil’s liquid. Lol. But who knows?…”

Thank you Mike and Hilary! I’m not sure I will ever get that tired to require the chilled devil’s liquid. Lol. But who knows?…
Ray Krichbaum

“Awesome job Jack!”
$207
Received this donation 30 days ago

Jack

“You are more generous than imagined. I salute you on behalf of the Kids in need. Respect.”

You are more generous than imagined. I salute you on behalf of the Kids in need. Respect.
Allen and Cynthia Landriault

“Awesome job ad always Jack!!”
$155.25
Received this donation 31 days ago

Jack

“Thanks for your donation and hospitality during our epic 3 day ride last week!”

Thanks for your donation and hospitality during our epic 3 day ride last week!
John & Shirley Vassel

“Way to go Jack!”
$155.25
Received this donation 30 days ago

Jack

“Thanks Johnny and Shirley! The kids will appreciate your support. Hope to see you soon! Cheers!”

Thanks Johnny and Shirley! The kids will appreciate your support. Hope to see you soon! Cheers!
Greg Bonin

“Ride Jackie ride!”
$124.20
Received this donation 31 days ago

Jack

“Thanks Greg! I’ll keep going!”

Thanks Greg! I’ll keep going!
Joe Snyders
$124.20
Received this donation 30 days ago

Jack

“Thanks Uncle Joe! Much appreciated. We need to golf again soon”

Thanks Uncle Joe! Much appreciated. We need to golf again soon
Larry and Heather Gremmen
$124.20
Received this donation 31 days ago

Jack

“Thanks Bro and Sis. Much appreciated.”

Thanks Bro and Sis. Much appreciated.
Mike Drinkwater
$124.20
Received this donation 30 days ago

Jack

“Big Mike! Thanks for your help! Speakeasy Representative of the year! Cheers!”

Big Mike! Thanks for your help! Speakeasy Representative of the year! Cheers!
Anonymous
$124.20
Received this donation 19 days ago

Jack

“What a nice surprise! While out on my longest ride of the month, a great surprise donation. Thanks SO MUCH’”

What a nice surprise! While out on my longest ride of the month, a great surprise donation. Thanks SO MUCH’
Vishal Kauden
$120
Received this donation 29 days ago

Jack

“Thank you Vishal! You are awesome. So happy for your generosity. See you in the fall!”

Thank you Vishal! You are awesome. So happy for your generosity. See you in the fall!
Carol Carte

“Jack, congratulations on cycling kilometers upon kilometers to raise funds for kids battling cancer at SickKids. Every push of the pedal represents hope, strength, and the fight these children and their families face every single day.”
$103.50
Received this donation 18 days ago

Jack

“I could not have said it better myself! Thanks Carol and Chuck for supporting my cause and helping these young kids with their struggle. Peace.”

I could not have said it better myself! Thanks Carol and Chuck for supporting my cause and helping these young kids with their struggle. Peace.
Anonymous

“Great Jack Diane”
$103.50
Received this donation 27 days ago

Jack

“Thanks Diane. Much appreciated. Hope your summer is going well.”

Thanks Diane. Much appreciated. Hope your summer is going well.
Greg Thacker

“Go Jack Go....for the cycle!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 43 days ago

Jack

“Awesome! Thanks Thacks!”

Awesome! Thanks Thacks!
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

Jack

“Thank you so much for your support!”

Thank you so much for your support!
Jim McDowell
$103.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

Jack

“Much thanks Jim and Jos! Thanks for your support.”

Much thanks Jim and Jos! Thanks for your support.
Joanne Gremmen-Coyne

“Go Jack Go”
$103.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

Jack

“Riding for their lives. Thanks”

Riding for their lives. Thanks
Leona Gremmen

“Roll on Jack!!!!!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

Jack

“Thanks Leona. Much appreciated little Sis!”

Thanks Leona. Much appreciated little Sis!