Ron Porteous

5years All Star
Ron Porteous
I am riding 1,250 km to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 1,093.8 km My goal is 1,250 km
My Rankings
  • National: 75th
  • Province: 38th in ON
I've raised $6,265 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

13 Jul 2025

For the past four years, I have ridden in The Great Cycle Challenge which raises money for The Sick Kids Foundation and specifically to raise money to fight cancer in kids. In all of these years, my supporters have exceeded my expectations and have made this challenge so meaningful to me. Not only do I get to do something that I love but I get to do good for others while doing it. So far in 2021 through 2024, my supporters have donated $23770 and I have ridden a total of 5065 km during each August. I am keeping the same goals for 2025 which are, riding 1250km and collecting $5000 in donations. It's not easy, but I know you are all with me.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,259 km Ridden
    $5,298 Raised
    2021
  • 1,261 km Ridden
    $5,401 Raised
    2022
  • 1,261 km Ridden
    $7,591 Raised
    2023
  • 1,284 km Ridden
    $5,484 Raised
    2024
  • 1,094 km Ridden
    $6,265 Raised
    2025
5years
6,159 km
Ridden
$30,039
Raised

My Challenge

  • 67.1 km ride - South West Wind Loop - Friday, August 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 17 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 76.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 57.7 km ride - Group ride with Peri - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 76.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 18, 2025
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 39.8 km ride - Evening Ride - Saturday, August 16, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 15, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 109.3 km ride - Ride to Merrickville and Kemptville. - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 10 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 10 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 10 days ago
  • 41.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.1 km ride - Sweaty Ride to get in todays’s kms - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 67.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 11, 2025
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 7.7 km ride - 4km bike then 4km walk when spare tube didn’t work - Monday, August 11, 2025
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 10, 2025
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 45.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 48.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.5 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 66.3 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.5 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 4, 2025
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 13.4 km ride - Family Ride - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.7 km ride - Morning Tandem - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 105.3 km ride - Long ride to Merrickville and Kemptville. - Friday, August 1, 2025
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    Logged this ride 22 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 22 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 44 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 48 days ago

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!”
    $2,204.89
    Received this donation 9 days ago
  • Gary Howard
    “Go Ron Go! Hope you blow the donation pot out of the sky.”
    $207
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks so much Gary. You have always been one of my biggest supporters and I appreciate it. I have already surpassed my fundraising goal and beat last year, so that's a win for me!”
  • Marion Clarke
    $207
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks very much my dear. I appreciate that you tolerate my obsession!”
  • Diane Lalande
    “Way to go Ron! I hope the heat is not crushing you. Stay well hydrated.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks DIane! I appreciate your ongoing support. I hope you are doing well!”
  • Elizabeth Earl
    “Go Ron go!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks so much Liz. I will continue "going"! :-)”
  • Norman and Arlene
    “Bike Ron, Bike!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Norm and Arlene! I am biking about as much as I'm able and thanks to people like you, I have surpassed my fundraising goal.”
  • Raymond Doiron
    “Hope your doing well so far and here is some more.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Ray. You always give so much every year! It is wonderful of you. Next time I'm in Perth, we should meet up!”
  • Raymond Doiron
    “Best wishes this year for your ride. Hope you do better than last year”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 44 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks so much Ray! You are one of my most consistent supporters and I really appreciate your support.”
  • Sarah Baxter
    “You rock Ron. Keep on peddling and raising money for kids cancer.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Sarah. I appreciate your continued support.”
  • Elizabeth Mcadoo
    “Go Ron!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Elizabeth. I hope you and yout family are all well. Hopefully we can meet up next time we are in the same area.”
  • George Carey
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks George! It was great meeting you the other day in most surprising circumstances. I appreciate your support.”
  • Janice Robazza
    “Go Ron Go!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Janice. The riding has been easier this year now that I'm no longer encumbered with employment. You will LOVE being retitred!”
  • Lib Mendonca
    “Keep up the good work Ron! AND stay hydrated for gawd's sake!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Lib. I do make sure to keep hydrated. For some reason that's a mystery to me, I seem to not be overly affected by the heat, which has been a blessing this year.”
  • Lisa Blais
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks so very much Lisa. Your continued support keeps me motivated.”
  • Natalie Edwards
    “Go Ron Go!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Natalie. I appreciate the support very much!”
  • Sandra Forbes
    “Good luck Ron!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Sandra. It was nice seeing you on my last ever day in the office. I hope we will meet up in the future, maybe on a trail somewhere.”
  • Stephanie Burgetz
    “Go Ron go!! I’m so grateful you do this every year.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Stephanie, and I am grateful for your continued support. It makes the effort feel very worthwhile.”
  • Carla Klassen
    $100
    Received this donation 44 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thank you so much Carla. You have always been one of my first and most generous sponsors. I appreciate your support and it really motivates me.”
  • Katherine Neufeld
    “Way to go, you are almost half way there!”
    $100
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Kathy! I have now surpassed my fundraising goal thanks to kind people like you, and I am more than half-way done my riding. (Not that I'll stop...)”
  • Peri Howlett
    “Keep those wheels turning!”
    $100
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ron Porteous
    Ron
    “Thanks Peri, They keep on turning and turning. I look forward to riding with you soon!”
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