Phil Gibson

4years
Phil Gibson
You folks are amazing! You blew me head over heels. Check my stats.
I've Ridden 62.5 km My goal is 200 km
My Rankings
  • National: 244th
  • Province: 141st in ON
I've raised $1,581 My goal is $2,000 Donate Now

My Story

2 Aug 2025

I'm back! And looking for other over 80s to team up with this time.

I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer once again, this August. I plan to start training rides any day now. That's because I've been laid up with a broken foot for nearly three weeks. I can't walk distances, so as soon as I lose the bulky 'air cast' I plan to get riding.

As we know, more than 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada. So I am raising funds through my challenge to help the 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.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 202 km Ridden
    $2,074 Raised
    2022
  • 208 km Ridden
    $2,649 Raised
    2023
  • 366 km Ridden
    $3,478 Raised
    2024
  • 62 km Ridden
    $1,581 Raised
    2025
4years
839 km
Ridden
$9,782
Raised

My Challenge

  • 22.5 km ride - Third - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Second - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

    From Driveway to Same

    Logged this ride 5 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 9 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 9 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 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 13 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 47 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Paul Vasey
    “Go brother!”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 14 hours ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Way to go Vase: I hardly know what to say except thanks on behalf of the kids whose situation commands us all to show up.”
  • awh369@gmail.com
    $124.20
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Eureka! I just decoded the message. It’s harder to put two and two together every day. But it just kicked me in the butt. Tks Art.”
  • Merril Bawden
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey Merril: At times like this I’m grateful to have the fam at my back. I’d like to say it’s all downhill from here, but I've sworn never to misuse that expression again.”
  • Allan Mackay
    “The man on his mission. Keep the wheels turning, buddy”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey Al: Thanks for the support. It will help to build momentum since the official kickoff isn't 'til August 1.”
  • Donald Gibson
    $72.45
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey cousin Don: Good to hear from the west. Your generosity has helped to put me over the top. Thanks for your support on behalf of the kids.”
  • Jim Kerr
    “Great cause Phil. Always happy to support your Ride.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey pal: great to know you’re backing me … and the kids. We old dudes gotta stick together. Glad to know you have my back.”
  • Jonathan Paget
    $72.45
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Thanks Johnathan: That's a great sendoff to my challenge. And it's arrived even before the Aug.1 launch of the event.”
  • Ken Bowler
    “Great cause - go for it buddy!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey Ken: Good to have you aboard. How’s my great good friend? We have to talk soon. Meanwhile, having you with me is like a wind at my back. Be well.”
  • Kevin Bell
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey Kevin: It’s good to see you aboard again. Nice to know we can still ride to a challenge again.”
  • Lyn McCann
    “Keep on going Phil. It’s great to see you taking on this challenge again!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Thanks Lyn: Feels good to be doing this again. August has become a time to prove to myself that I’m still able to rise to a challenge.. Good to see you last weekend.”
  • Phil Kinsman
    $72.45
    Received this donation 44 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey Phil. Thanks for the support. You’ll be getting occasional progress reports. A cracked ankle will keep me off my feet for a while, so I’m looking to the bike to keep the old ticker turning over.”
  • David Blaikie
    $70
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey Dave: Thanks for this. I can't hang on at the moment due to arthritis in my wrist. But I'll be back in the saddle by kickoff time.”
  • Eugenia Skotnicki
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Eugenia! So good to hear from my you. I’ve set myself a major challenge for this month. Support from you will be like the wind at my back.”
  • Mary Metcalfe
    “Go get em Tiger!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Mary: I wouldn’t want to miss you in the mad rush to the finish line. We go back so far I struggle to remember sometimes. Good that you’re in the long-term category. Newer experiences are often a blur.”
  • Cinthya McCambley
    “Ride on, Phil!! Great cause!! Great guy on 2 wheels!!”
    $41.40
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey Cindy: I think of you and consider dropping in every time I’m on the curve. It would be good to get an update on our project. And to share a laugh or two. Thanks for your remarkable generisity of spirit.”
  • Brad Mann
    “Inspiring at any age!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Brad! So good to hear from you. It’s hard to imagine how long it’s been since we spent an indulgent lunchtime with the old crowd. It makes me realize how much I’m missing friends from the old lire.”
  • Ken Anderson
    “Keep on truckin'”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Thanks Ken: I thought I already thanked you, but while my legs keep on pumping my short-term memory is, well ... short.”
  • Leaman long
    $36.23
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Hey Leaman: Thanks for the support. It will help build momentum at this early stage, considering that the official kickoff isn't 'til the first. Much appreciated.”
  • Ron Dennis
    “Great cause, Phil.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Thanks pal: Much appreciated on behalf of the kids who will benefit from our help. Be well.”
  • Rose Simpson
    “You go girl!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Phil Gibson
    Phil
    “Way to go Rose! Glad to have you aboard. Hard to imagine how long it's been since we frequented the old NPC.”
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