Rita Sterne

6years
Rita Sterne
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer! I’m riding in memory of friend Helen Coates ❤️
I've Ridden 304.8 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 749th
  • Province: 393rd in ON
I've raised $2,238 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Helen Coates

Helen was an amazing friend! She and I shared a love of really good marine line - that's rope for you landlubbers. Her laughter was infectious, her factoids incredible, and her honesty refreshing. Very much missed....

My Story

13 Aug 2024

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

Why? Because CANCER SUCKS. And right now, over 1,400 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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2018
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2019
  • 600 km Ridden
    $3,561 Raised
    2020
  • 203 km Ridden
    $1,552 Raised
    2021
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2022
6years
1,108 km
Ridden
$7,350
Raised

My Challenge

  • 16.3 km ride - Happy birthday, Helen 🙏🏼 - Friday, August 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 83 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.6 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 85 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.0 km ride - Safe route across the bay :) - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 85 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.6 km ride - Around the Bay - Monday, August 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 87 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.2 km ride - To the Peace Bridge ! (But not beyond!!!) - Sunday, August 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 88 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.1 km ride - Aug 21 - over and back and around the hood - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 92 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.8 km ride - Around Crystal Beach - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.6k only ☔️☔️☔️
    19 Aug 2024

    So frustrating, got myself ready for a good long ride today to make up for the last few days when I’ve been hosting company. Got 2.6 K and realized the weather was not looking great, the mist was as heavy as it is over Niagara Falls some days, and as a wearer of eyeglasses, that makes riding unpleasant 😭😭😭 I shall try again later

    2.6k only ☔️☔️☔️
    Posted 94 days ago
  • 2.6 km ride - Tried, but the mist sent me back! - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 6.2 km ride - Around CB - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 7.9 km ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 98 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.8 km ride - Short jaunt along the lake and toward Port - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 98 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.8 km ride - Along the lake…after work! This ride didn’t sync and I don’t know why! - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 99 days ago
  • Hot but breezy ride by our lake!
    14 Aug 2024

    Today marks a milestone of sorts in this challenge. Not only did some incredible donors step forward today to put me over my fundraising goal, but I also have ridden over 50% of my kilometre goal (one day before half the month is done)...

    Took a lovely ride down to Waverly Beach again. For those who know Niagara cycling trails, you know how lovely the friendship trail is, a quiet level ride with incredible views of Lake Erie. I was tired from work, but I have to admit I enjoyed every second of the ride today.

    Huge thanks again to everyone who is been cheering me on and supporting! Truly appreciated 🚴🚴🚴❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    Hot but breezy ride by our lake!
    Posted 99 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
  • 22.3 km ride - Fort Erie - Ridgeway - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 101 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.7 km ride - Tired but took a teeny weeny ride 😜 - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 103 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.0 km ride - Out…around the bay, and back 🌊 - Friday, August 9, 2024
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    Logged this ride 104 days ago - View on Strava
  • Early to rise!
    8 Aug 2024

    What do you do when you wake up at 3:30 and finally crawl out of bed at 5am? You ride, of course :-) The picture with this post is the time when I got home and decided to make a tea. The day feels half done!

    An early morning jaunt where I expected to see deer but didn’t but…instead saw a variety of bird squirrels and rabbits. The cat was really glad when I came home because she felt she should’ve been able to go out with me! The cool this morning was nice…not gonna lie, I really should’ve had my headband on to protect my ears. Note to pack that in my panier ;).

    Apologies to those who love the hot summer weather because I definitely saw signs of fall approaching today. Multiple trees and the sumac were showing signs of red. I don’t mind at all because I love fall and this ride always helps me see that it’s just around the corner!

    Early to rise!
    Posted 105 days ago
  • 17.1 km ride - Early morning, local jaunt 🚴 - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 105 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.9 km ride - Fort Erie - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 106 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.2 km ride - Whoa! Day 4!! May hurt tomorrow 😜 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 109 days ago - View on Strava
  • 7.2 km ride - Again, day 3, had to wait for the rain to stop! - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 110 days ago - View on Strava
  • Introducing: “Ice Cream”
    2 Aug 2024

    Here is the little pig that’s going to help me get through the month! What a beauty, am I right? I have had the bell for at least six years and it makes that great “ding dong ice cream” sound when you ring it! I’ve had people tell me it’s the friendliest bell they’ve heard on the trail! And I finally got the friendly bike to match 🚲

    Keeping it positive is the best way to get through the month, I have found from past years in the challenge. Every bit of support, from a comment on a post to the donation of a couple of dollars, is a huge help to building a positive attitude to make it through the month! Thanks for reading and thanks for your support!

    Introducing: “Ice Cream”
    Posted 111 days ago
  • 14.5 km ride - I’ve been waiting for the rain to stop…🎶 - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 111 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 112 days ago
  • 11.1 km ride - …kicking the month off! (Gosh, it’s hot!!) - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 112 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 127 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 174 days ago
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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!”
    $530.67
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Wowzers thanks for the match for yesterday’s donations to the Garron Family! Much appreciated!”
  • Doug & Anne Reilly
    “Hey Rita, Thank you for your considerable efforts in the Great Cycle Challenge. YOU ROCK GIRL!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Wow, Guys, this is so nice! And very appreciated! I thought of you on my ride just now, Doug, as two planes flew over me several times in formation practice!! Thank you so much for this kick in cancer’s butt!! ❤️⭐️🙏🏼🚴”
  • Ronald D Hallett
    “Rita does these things. Gotta be there for her. Waydago Rita”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Ron, this is just so lovely, thank you very much🙏🏼🚴 as I near the end of my workday, my back is hurting and I have a bit of a headache. But this support is so meaningful. It’s just going to keep me going. Thanks also for giving a big middle finger to kids’ cancer 🤣 truly appreciated!”
  • Judy Palmer
    $103.50
    Received this donation 112 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Judy, thank you so much for this lovely boost! I am just waiting for the rain to stop long enough that I can get out and do ride number two :-) it’s been raining here hard all morning! I really appreciate the support for the cause, thank you again💙”
  • Mary Catterall
    “Yhea Rita!!! Proud to watch your progress. Such a GREAT cause!💕💕🥰”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Mary, sincere thanks! This is really appreciated :) Nothing beats giving a good friend a kick in the (cycling) shorts when needed! I am hoping to get out there again today because the weekend looks rainy and I got to get those kilometres in!! Thanks again!”
  • Michael Lyall
    “Way to go Rita!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Mike, thank you so much for this lovely donation, and I love that it’s on the day that your donation will be matched :-) I’m just getting myself mentally prepared for today’s ride and this kick in the cycling shorts is just what I needed :-) thank you so much for supporting my ride and big hugs to you and Ken ❤️”
  • Sharyn Outtrim
    “Rita, love your journey to help kids cancer!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 89 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Sharyn, aren’t you just the sweetest!! Thanks so much for this lovely gift toward the cause! It is truly appreciated ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼”
  • John Cann
    “A beautiful gift, John, many thanks for your support of my efforts in August. Getting myself trail ready!!”
    $100
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Thanks so much for your support, John, getting myself trail ready for the ride in August!”
  • Linda Klepp
    $100
    Received this donation 127 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Aw, Linda, sincerest thanks for a kick in the cycling pants! Truly appreciate it ❤️”
  • Margie
    “My sister Mary wants to contribute a dollar for each of her years.....so get off the couch, get outta the garden, and ride Rita, ride! 💞”
    $87.98
    Received this donation 126 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Thanks so much, Aunt Margie! LOVE the math behind the donation to such a great cause!! Much appreciated :)”
  • Erik Sterne
    “Ride on!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Dude Man! Thanks so much for the donation and kicking’ yo momma in the cycling butt! Very much appreciated XO”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 123 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Hey, Anonymous! Thanks for the support! I’ll be kicking this off in 10 days and can’t wait!!”
  • Michelle Meyer
    “Way to go,Rita!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Michelle, thanks so much! Just waiting for the rain to end on day two of the challenge! I really appreciate the support for a great cause! Much appreciated 🙏🏼”
  • Jen and Sully
    “Friends in Ridgeway cheering Rita on!”
    $50
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Thanks to you both! It was so nice to run into you on the trail! We’re due for a beer and catch-up! Thanks again for the support!”
  • Anonymous
    $50
    Received this donation 82 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Thanks to Val and Milton Braun :) Much appreciated 🙏🏼”
  • Jennifer Agnew
    “Go Rita! ❤️🚴🏻‍♀️”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 112 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Jennifer, thank you SO much! Really appreciate it….and such a superb cause!”
  • L Lang
    $36.23
    Received this donation 93 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Laurinda, you’re the bees’ knees 🐝 thank you so much for this lovely kick in the pants, particularly as the challenge gets into the final stretch. It’s been a juggle to get the rides done with a full workday and some pretty challenging weather and I really really appreciate this. Sending hugs!! XO”
  • Lorraine Young
    “Go Rita. You can do this.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Lorraine, how sweet! I really appreciate this donation to the cause. You have no idea how much energy that gives me to keep going. Sincerest thanks! 🙏🏼❤️”
  • David DiPietro
    “Keep on riding, Rita!”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 112 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “David, thank you so very much. It really is encouraging to have colleagues rally around you like this! Much appreciated- hopefully not all rides will be as hot as today ;) thanks again 🙏🏼”
  • Lisa & Don Payne
    “Thanks for supporting such an important cause. Hugs!”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    Rita Sterne
    Rita
    “Lisa and Dan, thank you so much for your donation, it means a lot to me and gives me the fuel to keep going. Not gonna lie, sometimes it’s pretty hot out there, or blowy, or I’m just tired. It really really helps….many thanks for your kindness!”
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