Kathryn Ritzie

Kathryn Ritzie
Just passed my fundraising goal, and there’s still 22 days left in August!!! Guess I have to up my $ goal to $750 Just crushed $750, so now $1000!!!
I've Ridden 74.5 km My goal is 100 km
My Rankings
  • National: 2194th
  • Province: 1192nd in ON
I've raised $827 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

My Story

4 Aug 2025

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge 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.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am 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.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

Kathryn

My Challenge

  • 3.3 km ride - Day 22B It’s gonna rain - Friday, August 22, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 hours ago
  • 4.5 km ride - Day 22 - Friday, August 22, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 9 hours ago
  • 3.8 km ride - Day 21 - Thursday, August 21, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 4.1 km ride - Day 20. Back at it. - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 4.5 km ride - Day 17. Very windy. 🤪 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 3.2 km ride - Day 16 - Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 4.5 km ride - Day 15. Back at it - Friday, August 15, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 5.8 km ride - Day 11 - Monday, August 11, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 5.1 km ride - Day 10 - Sunday, August 10, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 12 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 13 days ago
  • 5.1 km ride - Day 9. Hot and sticky - Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 4.9 km ride - Day 8 - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 4.6 km ride - Day 7. Hot and sticky at 7:30 am - Thursday, August 7, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 4.6 km ride - Day 6-a beautiful day! - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 4.6 km ride - Day 5 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • Day 5
    5 Aug 2025

    Another 4.6 toward my goal. 🤗

    Posted 17 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 17 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 18 days ago
  • 4.6 km ride - Day 4 - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 3.3 km ride - Day 3 - Sunday, August 3, 2025

    From Home to Home

    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • Day 3
    3 Aug 2025

    I skipped day 2 because traffic was heavier than I am comfortable with. But back at it today with another 3.3 to add to the tally. They may be baby steps, but they will get me there!

    Posted 19 days ago
  • 3.8 km ride - Day 1 - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Anonymous
    $150.08
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Dear Anonymous-thank you so much! It’s so awesome to have so many people believing in me. I will get to 100km, no doubt in my mind. But now I need to up my donation goal again! It’s literally only half way through the month, so it looks like I need to be aiming for $1000 now.”
  • Jean Bentley
    “Way to go Kathryn! Your positive thoughts will keep you going…each exertion will help a child. Thank you for doing this.❤️”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Oh my gosh Jean-thank you so much!!! I’m getting better every day-did 4.6 today, and your donation feels like a huge pat on the back.”
  • Sara Ritzie
    “Proud of you!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thank you so much! I’m proud of me too-my plan is to do some km every day, unless it’s raining. I’ve been going out early (ish 🤭) and it’s been beautiful. I really appreciate your donation-love ya!”
  • Laurel Turansky
    “Way to go!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks Laurel-I’m now over a goal I didn’t really think I’d make!!! I appreciate your support, aside from the donation. The encouragement helps early in the morning when I just want to go back to bed. 😂 Hit 35.5 km today, and still 22 days to go, so 100 km is definitely within reach too.”
  • Leah Manley
    “Thanks for doing this. I will be cheering you on!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Leah. Day 1. Did 3.8 km today-not as far as I wanted, but traffic was getting busy. Will be better tomorrow.”
  • Lynn Creech
    “You go girl.... Happy to support this great cause.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Lynn. These donations get me on my bike every day.”
  • Kathy Jewell
    “Way to go Kathryn! You are truly inspirational.”
    $41.40
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thank you Kathy. I appreciate your support to help me help these kids. They’re such brave little souls.”
  • Catherine Novak
    “Go, Kathryn, GO!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thank you Catherine! I’m so grateful for all the support I’m getting-it means a lot. I’m over half way, and it gets easier every day-both because I’m getting stronger and because of you and everyone else who believes I can do this. Thank you !”
  • David Hill
    $36.23
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thank you so much Dave. I really appreciate the donation, and today was the perfect day-someone has pledged to double all donations today!”
  • Jacky Turansky
    “You GO!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks a lot! I had to increase my $ goal to $1000, and you’re first in line to help me get there. Think of me pedaling when you’re relaxing sipping your morning coffee!!!”
  • James Cahill
    “Happy and safe cycling Kathryn for this Very good cause!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Jim. It IS a great cause, and I’m happy I can do this.”
  • Carolyn Haggert
    “I am certain you will complete this challenge. Good on you for doing this.”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Carolyn. When I’m finished, you’ll have to share a celebratory drink with me!”
  • Susan Turansky
    $31.05
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks Susan-I really appreciate your support. I’m really liking my early morning rides, and each day is a little easier.”
  • 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!”
    $24.91
    Received this donation 9 days ago
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