Cliff Reynolds, a resident of Caronport, is planning to ride 400 kilometres and raise $700 during the month of August for The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in support of its 5th annual Great Cycle Challenge Canada.
Founded in 2016, Great Cycle Challenge Canada has grown to become one of the biggest cycling events in the country. In just three years, over 63,000 riders from all provinces and territories have ridden 10.3 million kilometres, raising more than $12.4 million for research, care and the development of better treatments and cures for childhood cancer.
This year, SickKids Foundation hopes more than 30,000 riders will take part to support of kids’ cancer.
“Cancer is the largest killer of Canadian children from disease and over 1,400 Canadian children are diagnosed with cancer every year,” said Jamie Lamont, Director of Special Events at SickKids Foundation. “Thanks to riders like Cliff, we’re fueling ground breaking research to save lives and give kids the brighter future they deserve.”
“This is the second time I have participated in Great Cycle Challenge,” said Cliff Reynolds. "This year, I was aiming to raise $700 and ride 400 kilometres. However, at this, the beginning of the third week of the Challenge I have ridden 245 kilometres and raised $1987.95. I am on track to ride at least 400 kilometres and would love to see the donation total reach $2500 or more. As of July 29th, I turned 75 years old and am enjoying this opportunity to support the SickKids Foundation. God has given me the health and strength to ride nearly every day so this is a great way to use His strength to help others.”
To learn more about Cliff’s Great Cycle Challenge Canada and to make a donation, please visit https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/CliffReynolds/e.
To participate in Great Cycle Challenge Canada, visit GreatCycleChallenge.ca.
