Lorne Duke

I am riding 558 km in memory of Avrum Shalom (Jeffrey) Duke. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 100.4 km My goal is 558 km

My Rankings

National: 385th
Province: 211th in ON

I've raised $1,082 My goal is $5,400 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Avrum Shalom (Jeffrey) Duke

May your memory be a blessing. Dad

My Story

30 May 2025

My seventh Great Cycle Challenge

30 - May - 2025

This August I am participating in the Great Cycle Challenge 2025 to fight kids' cancer! This is my seventh Challenge.

I am riding to honour the memory of my son, Avrum, whose battle with cancer ended in May, 1982. Avrum was 10.

I am riding to honour the memories of all my relatives and friends who have dealt or are dealing with cancer.

Kids and everyone 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 cures for childhood cancer. I wish I could support other programs but my resources are limited.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,771 km Ridden

$3,035 Raised

2019
1,990 km Ridden

$3,922 Raised

2020
1,652 km Ridden

$5,627 Raised

2021
1,317 km Ridden

$6,164 Raised

2022
1,401 km Ridden

$5,464 Raised

2023
680 km Ridden

$7,923 Raised

2024
Ridden

$1,082 Raised

2025

8,910 km

Ridden

$33,217

Raised

My Challenge

24.1 km ride - 24.09km Road Cycling - Monday, August 4, 2025

Logged this ride 15 hours 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 23 hours ago
26.2 km ride - 26.25km Road Cycling - Sunday, August 3, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago
GCC 2025, Day 2

2 Aug 2025

After proving to myself that I can still ride 'chai' (18) kilometers a day yesterday I woke today and did it two days in a row. I think that I will actually make my goal.

Thinking that I will organize a group ride for Ottawa Social, something I used to do regularly but have not done since my mishap last year.

Posted 3 days ago
24.7 km ride - 24.71km Road Cycling - Saturday, August 2, 2025

Logged this ride 3 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 3 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 4 days ago
25.3 km ride - 25.34km Road Cycling - Friday, August 1, 2025

Logged this ride 4 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 67 days ago

My Sponsors

Keir Fawcett

“Glad to hear you are back in the saddle Lorne. You set a fine example for the rest of us, not only for keeping active in our senior years, but also for supporting, remembering and honouring our family.”
$200
Received this donation 3 days ago

Lorne

“Thank you Keir for your support and kind words.”

Thank you Keir for your support and kind words.
Diane and John Campbell

“We remember Avrum and are so glad that you are able to cycle again, Lorne!”
$124.20
Received this donation 3 days ago

Lorne

“Diane and John - Thank you for your support and friendship over the many years.”

Diane and John - Thank you for your support and friendship over the many years.
Don McIntosh

“Against cancer, I've had a prostatectomy, androgen deprivation therapy and radiation therapy, plus two therapies to at least partially repair the damage the radiation caused, that is, hyperbaric oxygen and another one that's too gross to mention. But like you, I'm still riding my bike, though not as far as I used to. Still dancing, too. Keep up the good work.”
$124.20
Received this donation 3 days ago

Lorne

“Don - Thank you! The story of you battle against cancer is a reality that too many of us are unaware exists. L'chaim - To Life.”

Don - Thank you! The story of you battle against cancer is a reality that too many of us are unaware exists. L'chaim - To Life.
Stephen Acker

“Watch out Lance Armstrong, here comes Lorne Duke and no drug enhancements or secret motors on his bike. Go Lorne, go!”
$74.52
Received this donation 4 days ago

Lorne

“Thank you for your support Stephen.”

Thank you for your support Stephen.
Solange Sari

“Well done! Lorne. God bless you in your journey this year. Good luck!”
$72.45
Received this donation 23 hours ago

Lorne

“Thank you for your support and encouragement Solange.”

Thank you for your support and encouragement Solange.
Lawrence Wolofsky
$54
Received this donation 4 days ago

Lorne

“Thank you for your support.”

Thank you for your support.
Grace Sheng

“Congratulations on your challenge ride Lorne. I am glad you are able to get out cycling again this year. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the summer!”
$51.75
Received this donation 2 days ago

Lorne

“Thank you for your support and encouragement Grace.”

Thank you for your support and encouragement Grace.
Susan & David Kriger

“You've set yourself a high goal. Wishing you good luck!”
$50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Lorne

“Thank you for your support Susan and David.”

Thank you for your support Susan and David.
Rhoni Fern Goldman

“Glad you're back in the saddle, Lorne! Cheering you on for this worthy cause. Fern”
$37.26
Received this donation 14 hours ago

Lorne

“Fern - Thank you for your encouragement and support.”

Fern - Thank you for your encouragement and support.
Liz Gould

“Xoxo”
$36.23
Received this donation 3 days ago

Lorne

“Thank you for your support Liz.”

Thank you for your support Liz.
PAULA WARREN

“Yasher Koach!”
$36.23
Received this donation 3 days ago

Lorne

“Paula, thank you!”

Paula, thank you!
Sam Ludmer

“Glad to hear that you are still out cycling.”
$35
Received this donation 4 days ago

Lorne

“Thank you for your support and encouragement Sam.”

Thank you for your support and encouragement Sam.
Lorne Duke

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$186.30
Received this donation 67 days ago

Lorne