Don Ross

8years All Star
Don Ross
I am riding 1,000 km for In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross. 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: 965th
  • Province: 544th in ON
I've raised $88 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross

In Memory of Griff Bell & in honour of Heather Ross

As I ride each day , indoors in winter & outdoors spring to fall, it will be with the memory of 6 year old Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) in my heart along with my inspirational partner Heather who I've been grateful to be married to for 46 years. She continues to set an amazing example for all our family and anyone who knows her with how she lives her life each and every day. She’s managed all the challenges of breast cancer since 1999 and Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer since 2011 in a dignified way that gives great hope and cheer to others. Her toughness is beyond measure and there is no quit in her character. https://cancerresearchsociety.ca/profil/a-testament-to-the-power-of-cancer-research/ These are the same qualities that Griff Bell displayed during his short life & other young children bring out in themselves as they manage their cancer treatments with their loving families always at their sides. Griff Bell was a bright light of joy to all who knew him during his life here on Earth and we’ll never stop fighting for children like him! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeaKid

My Story

15 Feb 2025

This will be my 8th year 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. 3 young lives are lost every week like the brave young boy who rides with me in my heart , 6 year old Griffin Bell from Ottawa ( June 26, 2017 - March 18, 2024 ) . Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer around the world. My wife & I sometimes see these young children when we are at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & Toronto Western where she's been receiving ongoing care for Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. We’re so grateful for the life saving research being done there and for the care & treatment she receives at UHN in Toronto & at BGH Oncology in Belleville. Hospitals like Toronto Sick Kids and CHEO in Ottawa are doing incredible work with children dealing with cancer. As any parent or grandparent like us would say.....all kids should be living life, not fighting for it . So I'm raising funds through my challenge to ride each day all year long to help these kids and support Sick Kids Foundation . This helps them continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer. Please support me by making a donation to give these brave kids the brighter futures they deserve.Your support will change little lives. Thank you so much! #GriffinMyHeartForever #RidingForHeather #FightLikeAKid

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,562 km Ridden
    $1,541 Raised
    2018
  • 1,698 km Ridden
    $2,846 Raised
    2019
  • 2,456 km Ridden
    $1,045 Raised
    2020
  • 2,434 km Ridden
    $4,509 Raised
    2021
  • 2,010 km Ridden
    $3,594 Raised
    2022
  • 2,135 km Ridden
    $8,370 Raised
    2023
  • 1,988 km Ridden
    $6,316 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2025
8years
14,283 km
Ridden
$28,309
Raised

My Challenge

  • 28.0 km ride - Cherry Valley / Miller Rd Loop - Sunday, June 22, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Base 31 Loop - Saturday, June 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 26.0 km ride - Black River Loop - Friday, June 20, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Thursday, June 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Lakeshore lodge - Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Tuesday, June 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Saturday, June 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Sunday, June 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Friday, June 13, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 42.0 km ride - Tuesday, June 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • Year 8 Rides Well Underway
    12 Jun 2025

    Happy to say that in the past 7 years of the GCC during the month each year of recorded rides and fundraising , I’ve been able to log 14,283 km and raise $28,257.08. Looking forward to doing this event again this year and achieving/ exceeding my goal of 1000 km and $5000. My other annual goal that I aim for is riding the equivalent of across Canada ( 7821 km ) from Jan to Dec and so far I’m on track with 2932 km completed. All for a great cause for some amazing children and their families. #GriffinMyHeartForever

    Year 8 Rides Well Underway
    Posted 10 days ago
  • 30.0 km ride - Thursday, June 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 48.0 km ride - Wednesday, June 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Monday, June 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Sunday, June 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 28.0 km ride - Saturday, June 7, 2025
    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Friday, June 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 36.0 km ride - Thursday, June 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 40.0 km ride - Wednesday, June 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Monday, June 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 24.0 km ride - Sunday, June 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 282.0 km ride - Month of May - Saturday, May 31, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 626.0 km ride - Month of April - Wednesday, April 30, 2025
    Logged this ride 54 days ago
  • 624.0 km ride - Month of March - Monday, March 31, 2025
    Logged this ride 84 days ago
  • Remembering Griffin Bell
    21 Mar 2025

    This is why we ride, for children like Griff and families like the Bells. #GriffinMyHeartForever #golden #fightlikeakid

    Remembering Griffin Bell
    Posted 93 days ago
  • 420.0 km ride - Month of February - Friday, February 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 115 days ago
  • 588.0 km ride - Month of January - Friday, January 31, 2025
    Logged this ride 143 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Terry & Brian Corbett
    “Keep up the great work Don for a special cause💕”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Don Ross
    Don
    “Thanks so very much Terry and Brian. Hope you have a wonderful summer. https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/donate/thank-you/836967”
  • Don Ross
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 127 days ago
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