Jay Hitchen

7years All Star
Jay Hitchen
I am riding 1,000 km for The Kids. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 1,160.3 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 97th
  • Province: 18th in AB
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $6,128 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

The Kids

The Kids

Too many friends have gone, too many families touched by this horrible disease that many only refer to by its first letter. Regas back when I started this ride, my sister-in-law Val and good friend Tom just this year. I think of the names, the friends, the family, the family of friends who I know have experienced huge loss. I’ve been visited twice now by those words I never want to hear again. I was one of the very, very lucky ones and if riding a bike and raising a few dollars helps find an end to this cruelty, I’m all in.

My Story

19 Jul 2023

I’m a survivor. Beat cancer twice and count myself as incredibly lucky as my battle started early and had a very happy result. My renal doc just cut me loose after five years of seeing me through first; renal cancer, then prostate cancer. I am blessed with children and now grandchildren. They fill my world and make me want to make it a better place for them and for others. I do not want cancer to touch their lives, my heart breaks for the the little heroes that bravely face this reality every day. Ride along with me and let’s show them how much we care.

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,021 km Ridden
    $2,662 Raised
    2018
  • 1,396 km Ridden
    $3,707 Raised
    2019
  • 1,271 km Ridden
    $3,216 Raised
    2020
  • 1,097 km Ridden
    $4,006 Raised
    2021
  • 1,292 km Ridden
    $5,277 Raised
    2022
  • 1,305 km Ridden
    $8,336 Raised
    2023
7years
8,542 km
Ridden
$33,332
Raised

My Challenge

  • 7.4 km ride - 7.43km Road Cycling - Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 12.5 km ride - Rode 12.49 km on 10/14/24 - Monday, October 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 36 days ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Rode 32.04 km on 10/08/24 - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago
  • 23.2 km ride - Rode 23.22 km on 10/06/24 - Sunday, October 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 45 days ago
  • 12.9 km ride - Rode 12.88 km on 10/01/24 - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 50 days ago
  • 4.7 km ride - Rode 4.72 km on 09/28/24 - Saturday, September 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 53 days ago
  • 12.9 km ride - Rode 12.93 km on 09/24/24 - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 56 days ago
  • 7.4 km ride - Rode 7.42 km on 09/25/24 - Thursday, September 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 56 days ago
  • 10.9 km ride - Rode 10.9 km on 09/10/24 - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 72 days ago
  • 23.1 km ride - Rode 23.08 km on 09/07/24 - Saturday, September 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 74 days ago
  • 12.9 km ride - Rode 12.86 km on 09/05/24 - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 76 days ago
  • 20.3 km ride - Rode 20.32 km on 08/31/24 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 82 days ago
  • 20.5 km ride - Rode 20.53 km on 08/30/24 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 82 days ago
  • 27.0 km ride - Rode 27.01 km on 08/30/24 - Friday, August 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 83 days ago
  • 75.0 km ride - Rode 75.03 km on 08/29/24 - Thursday, August 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 83 days ago
  • 30.6 km ride - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 84 days ago
  • 24.5 km ride - Rode 24.47 km on 08/28/24 - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 84 days ago
  • 56.4 km ride - Rode 56.44 km on 08/26/24 - Monday, August 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 86 days ago
  • 30.1 km ride - Rode 30.08 km on 08/25/24 - Sunday, August 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 87 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
  • 61.0 km ride - Rode 61.01 km on 08/23/24 - Friday, August 23, 2024
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    Logged this ride 89 days ago
  • 25.8 km ride - Rode 25.81 km on 08/22/24 - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 91 days ago
  • 67.0 km ride - Rode 67.04 km on 08/21/24 - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 91 days ago
  • 35.1 km ride - Rode 35.06 km on 08/20/24 - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 92 days ago
  • 60.8 km ride - Rode 60.78 km on 08/19/24 - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 93 days ago
  • 31.1 km ride - Rode 31.1 km on 08/18/24 - Sunday, August 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 95 days ago
  • 13.6 km ride - 13.57km Road Cycling - Saturday, August 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 96 days ago
  • 17.0 km ride - Rode 17.02 km on 08/16/24 - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 96 days ago
  • 20.1 km ride - Rode 20.13 km on 08/15/24 - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago
  • 17.0 km ride - Rode 17.03 km on 08/15/24 - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 98 days ago
  • 33.6 km ride - Rode 33.65 km on 08/14/24 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 98 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 99 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 99 days ago
  • 2.9 km ride - Rode 2.91 km on 08/13/24 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 99 days ago
  • 55.3 km ride - Rode 55.34 km on 08/13/24 - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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  • 2.0 km ride - Rode 1.95 km on 08/13/24 - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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  • 8.4 km ride - Rode 8.37 km on 08/12/24 - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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  • 5.5 km ride - Rode 5.5 km on 08/11/24 - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 101 days ago
  • 31.0 km ride - Rode 31.02 km on 08/11/24 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 102 days ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Rode 32.02 km on 08/10/24 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 102 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 102 days ago
  • 30.0 km ride - Rode 30.03 km on 08/09/24 - Friday, August 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 104 days ago
  • 35.0 km ride - Rode 35.01 km on 08/08/24 - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 105 days ago
  • 13.2 km ride - Rode 13.15 km on 08/06/24 - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 106 days ago
  • 5.7 km ride - Rode 5.66 km on 08/05/24 - Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 106 days ago
  • 33.1 km ride - Rode 33.05 km on 08/03/24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 110 days ago
  • 36.1 km ride - Rode 36.07 km on 08/02/24 - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 111 days ago
  • $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.

    Posted 112 days ago
  • 42.0 km ride - Rode 42.03 km on 08/01/24 - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 112 days ago
  • 1.6 km ride - Rode 1.56 km on 07/31/24 - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 112 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Dean Graham
    “We need to beat this disease into the ground Jay. I am with you...all the way.”
    $2,070
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “You’re a huge part of making that a reality. Thank you so much for your generous donation.”
  • 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!”
    $1,068.18
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Your support is absolutely amazing and means so much to all participants. Thank you.”
  • John S.
    “Keep on pedaling Jay!”
    $414
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Wow John! You are unbelievably generous. On behalf of all the kids thanks so very very much.”
  • Steven Heipel
    “HA, sorry, I failed to type in the proper donation amount the first time. I'm such a doofus. Thanks much for your riding JayD. For the kids, my friend. For. The. Kids!”
    $253.58
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “You’re crazy, a very special kind of crazy. Much love Heipy, for the kids.”
  • Leslie Crawford
    “Happy to support this cause! Enjoy the rides!”
    $207
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “You are amazing Leslie. Thanks so much for your support.”
  • JoAnne Letkeman
    “Fantastic that you are doing this again Jay! Best of riding to you!”
    $200
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Having you behind me on this journey helps the distance melt away. Thanks again JoAnne.”
  • Steve Armstrong
    “Ride on, papa Jay, ride on!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 112 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “I wish they had a jersey for great people like you. You’re the first one through the gate, again! Really do appreciate your support.”
  • Henry Stubbins
    “Great effort again this year.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “You are the best motivator Henry. 🙏”
  • Janet Hume
    “Great job Jay! You got this!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “I can’t thank you enough for this. Very much appreciated.”
  • Mike’s Meats Inc
    “You’re the BEST Jay ! Amazing job!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “I think you’re pretty impressive myself Mike. I really appreciate your support for this extremely worthwhile charity.”
  • ronarnst@mts.net
    $124.20
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Wow Ron, I’m truly touched by your generosity. Thank you so very much.”
  • Peter Mueller
    “Thanks Jay. Would have loved to ride with you some day.”
    $120
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Really appreciate you hopping on board with this Peter. Coffee’s on me when we can get together.”
  • Brenda Rudiger
    “So impressed with the Hitchen family effort!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Getting to do this as a family is very special. Thank you for riding along with us. You all are very special to this family. 🤗 ❤️”
  • Kevin Malica
    “Happy pedaling!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Nicely done! I’m no clairvoyant but I see salsa in your future. Muchly appreciated”
  • Dwaine Dietrich
    “good for you Jay, keep up the great work!!!!”
    $100
    Received this donation 102 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Thanks incredibly generous of you Dwaine. I really appreciate the support.”
  • Jim Rittinger
    $100
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “A big thank you Jim. Awfully kind of you but then again I know you and that big heart of yours so I’m not surprised there’s room in it for these little kiddies.”
  • Ken Sauer
    “Ride on and keep up the great work.”
    $100
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Dr. Sauer you are a true gem.”
  • eno.gord@gmail.com
    $72.45
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Love to ride with you sometime Gord. Thanks so much for this.”
  • Gwendoline Dirk
    “Excellent work Jay. Thank-you so much for doing this for such a great cause! Gwendoline Dirk”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 96 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “Really appreciate your support Gwendoline. It means a lot.”
  • Michelle Titus
    “Keep up the good work Jay”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 86 days ago
    Jay Hitchen
    Jay
    “I can’t thank you enough for this Michelle. Means a lot to these little kids that you care so much.”
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