Mark Hiemstra

5years All Star
Mark Hiemstra
I am riding 1,000 km for my mum, Christine Hiemstra. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 0.0 km ? My goal is 1,000 km
My Rankings
  • National: 53rd
  • Province: 35th in ON
I've raised $72 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Christine Hiemstra

Christine Hiemstra

Christine, my mom, was diagnosed earlier this year with melanoma. Sadly she lost her battle on June 17, 2024. This year I will be not only cycling for all the kids and their parents, but also for Mom.

My Story

12 Jan 2025

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

Why? For 3 reasons. First, because right now, over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada. Second, we lost our baby girl Evelyn, not to cancer, but I can relate to fears and unending heartache of losing a child. Thirdly, my mother was diagnosed with melanoma and lost her battle on June 17, 2024. This year I will be riding for all the kids, their parents, and my mom.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

This will be my fifth year taking part in this amazing challenge. This Year it's all about riding the G2G (Guelph to Goodrich rail trail). ...And riding with old, and new friends. Will you join me for a ride? Every Saturday in August, and last week of August, I will be traveling along the G2G, 132 km each way. My last day I will end the challenge with an epic ending... End to end, and end to end along the G2G.

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. Everyone who goes on a ride with me will receive a customized medallion. Everyone who donates $200 or more, will receive a thank you gift from On The Mark Laser Engraving (www.onthemarklaser.ca). More information to come.

As a thank you to everyone who donates $100.00 or more, We will be hosting a BBQ on Sat Sept 13. I will also be handing out awards for those who donate $200.00 or more

Thank you for your support. It will change little lives.

Mark

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 605 km Ridden
    $1,081 Raised
    2021
  • 728 km Ridden
    $1,540 Raised
    2022
  • 1,195 km Ridden
    $4,000 Raised
    2023
  • 1,536 km Ridden
    $6,548 Raised
    2024
5years
4,063 km
Ridden
$13,241
Raised

My Sponsors

  • Jill Magazine
    “Let’s Go Mark!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Mark Hiemstra
    Mark
    “Jill Thank you so much for helping KICK cancer in the butt. Together we are making a difference in the lives of families.”
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