Rowan Balfour

2years
Rowan Balfour
I am riding 2,000 km in memory of my grandfather, Ralph Balfour. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 3,774.2 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 2448th
  • Province: 1332nd in ON
I've raised $803 My goal is $1,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Ralph Balfour

Ralph Balfour

My grandfather was diagnosed with cancer before I was really old enough to know what that was and why it was so serious. I remember being upset that he wouldn't talk to me because i thought he was giving me the silent treatment. I must have just thought that he had just finally come around when he got his mechanical voice box, also probably that he had just gotten really into imitating robots. All of this is to say I could not imagine if I was the one who had cancer in that situation when I didn't even know what that was and hadn't grasped the concept of death yet. So I'm riding in his honor to help save little lives because they should be living life, not fighting for it.

My Story

This August, I am 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.

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.

Rowan

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 2 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 4,699 km Ridden
    $803 Raised
    2025
  • 3,774 km Ridden
    $803 Raised
    2026
2years
8,474 km
Ridden
$1,606
Raised

My Challenge

  • 41.2 km ride - Zwift - Triple Loops in London - Saturday, January 31, 2026
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  • 37.1 km ride - Zwift - The Greenway in New York - Saturday, January 31, 2026
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  • 39.1 km ride - Zwift - Tour of Fire and Ice in Watopia - Saturday, January 31, 2026
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  • 31.9 km ride - Zwift - Tempus Fugit in Watopia - Friday, January 30, 2026
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  • 42.6 km ride - Zwift - Race: Stage 4 - Race - Tour de Zwift (B) on London 8 in London - Thursday, January 29, 2026
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  • 9.7 km ride - Zwift - Sir Bradley Wiggins | Ultimate Warm Up on London 8 in London - Thursday, January 29, 2026
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  • 73.2 km ride - Zwift - Red Unicorn on Knights of the Roundabout in France - Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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  • 31.2 km ride - Zwift - Tempus Fugit in Watopia - Monday, January 26, 2026
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  • 17.5 km ride - Zwift - Volcano Circuit in Watopia - Saturday, January 24, 2026
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  • 27.3 km ride - Zwift - Richmond Rollercoaster in Richmond - Friday, January 23, 2026
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My Sponsors

  • William Dalton
    “Love your commitment Rowan. Stay hydrated!!”
    $200
    Received this donation 185 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you so much for your generous donation!!!”
  • Sam P (fellow OBC rider)
    “Great job Rowan! Keep going.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 177 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thanks for the donation! We're over the 500 dollar mark!!!”
  • Anthony Casilli
    “GOOD LUCK!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 186 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you!”
  • 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!”
    $71.17
    Received this donation 172 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you to the garron family for their incredibly generous 1.3 million dollar donation!”
  • Anonymous
    “Bon Courage!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 175 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you for your donation mysterious stranger!”
  • Linda Boisvenue
    “Good seeing you at the time trials Rowan and wishing you all the best to reach the 2000 km goal! You can do it! 😃🙌🏼”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 178 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you for your donation!”
  • Rowan Balfour
    “Thank you Aunt Melissa for the Birthday money, and to the generous Garron family for matching donations today!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 173 days ago
  • Shauna Tessier
    “Good luck Rowan!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 173 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you auntie Shauna!”
  • The Art of Leslie Casilli
    “Rowan, Goodluck and have fun! This is such a great cause and I am so impressed by your commitment and dedication. You got this!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 186 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you auntie Leslie!!!!”
  • Anna Contini
    $36.23
    Received this donation 174 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you Anna!”
  • Cheryl Dalton
    “Stay safe out there Rowan, I am very proud of you and your desire to help others”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 186 days ago
    Rowan Balfour
    Rowan
    “Thank you nana!”
  • Catherine Castillo
    $25
    Received this donation 180 days ago
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