Henrietta Olthoff Mulder
- National: 2nd
- Province: 2nd in ON
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
In memory of Arlene Mulder Papaioannou and all the kids still fighting cancer
This years ride is in memory of my daughter Arlene, who lost her fight in a battle against colon cancer in October 2018💔! While she was no longer a child, she was MY child! . Please help me to reach my goal of $15,000 or more this year. I’m trusting that I can count on your support again this year....will YOU be the one that pushes my numbers over the top? You sponsor and I will do the biking!
My Story
This year I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer again!
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.
My ride in 2023, 2024 and 2025 have surpassed my goal of $15,000, so my starting goal for next year will be $15,000 again and will be adjusted as needed! I continue to bike in memory of my daughter Arlene, and riding and fundraising for all those still in the fight. I am hoping that you will continue to support me by sponsoring. YOU SPONSOR AND I WILL DO THE BIKING! Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Please check out my previous years stats in the sidebar on the left bottom of the page....$185,490.05 and counting, over the last nine years! YOU all helped me achieve that, and for that I am forever grateful!
Your support will change little lives.
Henrietta
My Legacy
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161 km RiddenRaised2017
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330 km Ridden$3,000 Raised2018
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468 km Ridden$6,459 Raised2019
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554 km Ridden$11,170 Raised2020
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472 km Ridden$22,117 Raised2021
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453 km Ridden$31,848 Raised2022
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401 km Ridden$30,864 Raised2023
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559 km Ridden$33,783 Raised2024
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332 km Ridden$45,539 Raised2025
My Challenge
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November 15, 2025 -Ingersoll a Santa Claus Parade
15 Nov 2025Today I was able to participate in the Ingersoll Santa Claus parade! The weather (rain) held off until the end of the parade fortunately, and the temperature was conducive to this senior being on her bicycle! With the help of two high school students (who each got 3 volunteer hours) and one mom, we handed out 300 candy canes, 5 pounds of peppermint pinwheel candies and 300 glow sticks, donated by a couple of town stores, to the people lining the parade route! Just my way of thanking the many people who support me all year long in raising funds to fight childhood cancer!
Posted 4 hours ago -
7.7 km ride - 2025 Ingersoll Santa Claus Parade - Saturday, November 15, 2025
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Monday, October 27, 2025
31 Oct 2025While Rob's unfortunate experience detained him in Canada, we got to benefit from having him home with us for 4 days. While my cycling has mostly come to a close for this year (although the day of the Santa Claus Parade predicts 8 degrees and sunny, in which case I will be biking), Monday was a sunny day with 12 degree temperatures, Rob went for an 11.5 kilometer walk, and so I decided to bike along. Thank goodness for bike lanes and bike paths. What a wonderful time we had, chatting, bonding, and taking in some of the Halloween sites in town. He's back in Belgium now, but it was a great time spent together! See you on November 15, 2025 for the Santa Claus Parade!
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September 27, 2025
27 Sep 2025One last ride for GCC 2025 with Mark Hiemstra. Twenty eight kilometers wasn't anything to break a sweat over for Mark, but close to my maximum kilometers I do at any given time. The weather was perfect for riding today, and, since we had not ever biked together before today, this was a great opportunity to get out for one last ride. After lunch at Tim Horton's, we headed back to my house, were we had a little sit down relax session to catch up on GCC talk and then Mark headed to Woodstock and then back home to Waterloo. Thank you so much for the lovely medallion Mark, and for coming down and doing a ride with me. We will have to try to do a ride together again next year....maybe on the G2G trail, who knows?
Posted 49 days ago -
28.3 km ride - September 27, 2025 with Mark Hiemstra - Saturday, September 27, 2025
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September 21, 2025 post GCC 2025 ride
21 Sep 2025Well my OCD really couldn’t allow my kilometers to sit at 3699 so I had to get out on this gorgeous afternoon for a quick ride to fix that but also want to watch the Jays win this afternoon!🤞. So now I am at 3701 km so now what🤷🏻♀️. I know there is one more planned ride for this coming Saturday so will add a few more for this year! Fundraising has been phenomenal this year, with one more speaking event for this week and then we are finished for GCC 2025!
Posted 55 days ago -
1.4 km ride - Post GCC 2025 ride - Sunday, September 21, 2025
Logged this ride 56 days ago -
August 28, 2025 - Day 28 #2
28 Aug 2025So in looking at my totals just now, I really feel like I need to do one more kilometer, to make it a nice round 3700 kilometers! But then I might as well try to raise another $57 to make the fundraising a nice even $43,000. So I need 57 people to pledge $1.00 or 1 person to put in $57.00. Anyone interested?
Posted 79 days ago -
August 28, 2025 - Day 28
28 Aug 2025Today is the day I finished my 300 kilometers to ride in Arlene's memory, and for all the kids who are still fighting cancer, and for those who did not survive.....there are so many of them!!!! We continue to do this year after year, and still there are kids dying from cancer every year. All we can do, is to continue to fundraise, so at the very least, research can happen, to give better treatment options and outcomes. I am finished my riding for this year, and there are a few more things to do before I wrap this up for 2025.....for one thing, another $57.00 would give me a nice round total of $43,000.00, so if you can find it in you to donate that, I will be grateful, but even without that, I am so thankful for all the support you have all given to my efforts this year! I know I said this would be my last year, but man it's going to be difficult to stop, so stay tuned and see what happens next year! It might look a bit different, but I just might be back!!!
Posted 80 days ago -
12.3 km ride - August 28, 2025 - Day 28 - Thursday, August 28, 2025
Logged this ride 80 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$14,931.01Received this donation 94 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to the Garron family for your continued support of all the GCC riders! The memory of your son Michael lives on through your generosity, and is helping so many others still in this fight! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!❤️”
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Shop Local Plus Fundraiser
$2,702.01Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser to promote our town of Ingersoll and help in the fight against childhood cancer! The winner of this fundraiser wheel spin was Kathleen Brown!”
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SouthWest Oxford Tour Package
$2,550Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to everyone who supported me through this fundraiser to help kids fighting cancer! The winner of this package was Brenda VanderVecht!”
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Coffee Can donations
$1,556.07Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to all the friends and random strangers who have donated through the use of the Coffee Can at various locations! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!”
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HI STEP FUNDRAISER
$1,540Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to everyone who supported my ride and fundraising through the HI STEP fundraiser to help in the fight against childhood cancer! The winner of this package was Janice Holt!”
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Golf Fundraiser #2
$1,300Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser to help in the fight against childhood cancer! The winner of this golf package was Shelby Kloepfer!”
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Golf Fundraiser #1
$950Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to all those who supported this fundraiser to help the kids fighting cancer! The winner of this package was Bernice Bentum!”
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Coffee Can Donations at Learning Unlimited
“With many thanks to the almost 300 people who attended the Learning Unlimited event on Wednesday afternoon (September 17, 2025). I trust that I was able to give the audience a picture of the mission of Sick Kids Foundation, by running the Great Cycle Challenge every year. It is a cause that I am very passionate about, and I hope I was able to convey that to the audience and share the great need for funds for kids fighting cancer! You all showed you cared, and your generous donations reflect that, so I appreciate you all very much!”
$929Received this donation 59 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to all the generous audience at my speaking engagement at the Woodstock Learning Unlimited meeting! Your generosity was beyond belief! Your contribution to my fundraising efforts is greatly appreciated and will help in the treatments and research for childhood cancer!”
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Crafts made and sold
$923.58Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“So many thanks to all the people who entrusted their craft projects to my willing hands! So many people purchased a lot of cool items allowing me to donate to help the kids fighting cancer!”
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50/50 Draw
$770Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“The 50/50 board is always a way to have people look deeper into what Great Cycle Challenge is about! The winner of the 50/50 board was Matthew Bannon, who generously donated his winnings back to the charity!”
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Rien Olthoff
“My sister is so dedicated to this great cause. I admire her devotion and tenacity”
$650Received this donation 94 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you for your continued support Rien. You understand my motivation I am sure, and your support means so much to me! I appreciate it and you so very much! Love you always!”
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Woodstock Lions Club
$575Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Speaking engagements are always a good way to educate people about Great Cycle Challenge and so a huge thank you to Woodstock Lions Club for allowing me to speak to your group and your generous donation!”
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$550Received this donation 150 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to the Lions Club of Sweaburg for your generous donation to help the kids fighting cancer, as well as allowing me to come and speak to your group to share what Great Cycle Challenge is all about! It is all greatly appreciated!”
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Shelby Kloepfer
$538.20Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you Shelby for always supporting me in my efforts to help kids fighting cancer! You were a great boss and I value your friendship! Also, happy birthday to you today!”
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1537742 Ontario Inc.
$500Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to both of you for your generous donation Bill and Marge! I appreciate your continued support!”
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BlackCreek Research Inc
$500Received this donation 302 days ago
Henrietta
“Wow Jolene and Greg….you guys are awesome. Thank you so much for your generous donation!❤️. It is very much appreciated!❤️ Your name will be the first added to the list of people qualifying for the afghan donated by my friend””
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Kiwanis Club of Ingersoll
$500Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to the Kiwanis Club in my hometown of Ingersoll, for your continued support year after year! It’s greatly appreciated!”
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Lion's Club of Ingersoll
$500Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you to the Lions Club of Ingersoll for your continued support year after year!”
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Thamesford Lions Club
$500Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Thank you for your support again this year! It is greatly appreciated!”
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ThorndaleOptimistClub
$500Received this donation 95 days ago
Henrietta
“Your generous donation will help to allow kids fighting cancer have better outcomes! Thank you so much!”