Al Muma

6years All Star
Al Muma
I am riding 1,000 km in memory of my brother Gordon Spencer and my cousin Mary.. Please support my challenge to help fight kids' cancer and save little lives 💙
I've Ridden 1,045.4 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 45th
  • Province: 22nd in ON
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $8,543 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My brother Gordon Spencer Muma and my Cousin Mary

My brother Gordon Spencer Muma and my Cousin Mary

Remembering my brother Spence. He was one of my biggest encouragers and continually promoted my GCC fundraising. He will always be missed and has left a huge hole in my life. Love you Spence. I'm also riding for my cousin Mary who was taken by cancer this year at only 39 years of age. Sadly missed by our family, especially her mom, Marnie, and brother, Alex.

My Story

10 Jan 2025

For the SIXTH year, this August I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge ride to fight kids' cancer. As many of you may know, in the previous 5 years I was able to ride a total of 4,369 km during the challenge, and 11, 859 km in total. Most import though, is that because of the generous donations from my sponsors, we raised $22,236 in support of cancer research for the Sick Kids Hospital Foundation.

For me, health issues were a challenge in 2024 and I was only able to complete 681 of my 1,000 km goal as I struggled with energy levels and severe weight loss. I was hospitalized three times, twice following a diagnosis of Crohns Disease and a third time for gallbladder surgery.

However, my health struggles are nothing compared to what children with cancer go through.

I'm back on my feet again and looking forward to pedaling my way past my goal this year and raising funds to help fight childhood cancer. This will certainly be a challenge for me, and I know that many of the 1,400+ children who are diagnosed with cancer every year would love to be able to do something like this, but unfortunately they often struggle just to get out of their hospital bed. Cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada and so I ride for them. Those children are facing challenges that I cannot even imagine yet they push on with the hope to be able to one day ride in the Great Cycle Challenge themselves..... a dream and hope that they strive for.

Please, join me in this challenge by helping me to reach my fundraising goal. Together, I know we will make a difference which is why I am taking part in this challenge.... to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation in their mission to develop treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you. Al

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 208 km Ridden
    $1,027 Raised
    2020
  • 1,042 km Ridden
    $4,412 Raised
    2021
  • 1,106 km Ridden
    $4,769 Raised
    2022
  • 1,332 km Ridden
    $5,394 Raised
    2023
  • 681 km Ridden
    $6,382 Raised
    2024
  • 1,045 km Ridden
    $8,543 Raised
    2025
6years
5,414 km
Ridden
$30,527
Raised

My Challenge

  • 19.0 km ride - GCC day 30 evening ride - Saturday, August 30, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 20.2 km ride - GCC Day 29 - a leisurely post 1,000 km ride. - Friday, August 29, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
  • 22.5 km ride - GCC day 28 - Reached my 1,000 km goal and beyond! - Thursday, August 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 37.6 km ride - GCC Day 27 ride with David - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 31.1 km ride - GCC day 26. Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.8 km ride - GCC day 25 - a short evening ride. - Monday, August 25, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 35.9 km ride - GCC ride day 24 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 27.8 km ride - GCC day 23 - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 23, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.7 km ride - GCC Day 22 - ride 2 - evening - Friday, August 22, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 27.4 km ride - GCC day 22 - Morning ride - Friday, August 22, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • WOW… Day 21 already!!
    21 Aug 2025

    This month is flying by and I can’t believe it’s already the 21st. With 10 days to go I’m at 785 km with only 215 km to reach my goal.

    So far all of my rides have started and ended at home with the exception of rides on the Waubashene to Midland and Beeton to Thornton rail trails where I have to transport the bike there and back. The downside of all my local rides is that there are few new interesting photo opportunities, when I remember to even stop and take one 🙄.

    Riding has been cooler the last couple of days, although I don’t mind when it’s hot…. I almost prefer it 🤪.

    Well here’s to 21 days and 785 km!! Cheers!

    WOW… Day 21 already!!
    Posted 9 days ago
  • 40.0 km ride - GCC day 21. Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.5 km ride - GCC day 20, evening ride - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.5 km ride - GCC Day 19 ride in the rain - wet and chilly - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 41.7 km ride - GCC ride day 18 - ride with David - Monday, August 18, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.5 km ride - GCC ride day 17 - long sleeve jersey weather! - Sunday, August 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.1 km ride - GCC ride day 16 - Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.5 km ride - GCC ride, day 15 - Friday, August 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 39.0 km ride - GCC ride day 14 - Thursday, August 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.2 km ride - GCC day 13 - Ride 2 - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.0 km ride - GCC RIDE, day 13 - Match Day! - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
  • $5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 18 days ago
  • 18.9 km ride - GCC day 12 ride 2 - ride at sunset - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.8 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.4 km ride - GCC day 12 afternoon ride - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.5 km ride - GCC day 11 - a short night ride - Monday, August 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 10.2 km ride - Evening Ride - Monday, August 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.1 km ride - Bike time, but no ride…. Clean-the-bike day - Monday, August 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.2 km ride - GCC day 10, ride 2, evening. - Sunday, August 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • Ten days in and feeling great!!
    10 Aug 2025

    It’s Sunday August 10th and in spite of every day being exceptionally hot, I’ve managed to put 401 km of my 1,000 km goal behind me! I’ve pretty much met my fundraising goals which is an awesome tribute to my supporters.

    Every time I’m out there riding I can’t help but think about the thousands of children that we are doing this for. Many of them would give anything to be able to join us.

    My health has also improved dramatically. At this time last year I was really struggling with low energy, and severe weight loss and knew I was incapable of meeting my goal. Then 3 weeks later I was in hospital with a diagnosis of Crohns Disease. Thankfully, I was paired with an exceptional doctor who was also a cyclist and that helped us make a connection. I’m glad to say we that my treatments following that diagnosis have brought me to where I am today….. after a minor setback following another hospital stay for a gallbladder attack and subsequent removal 🤪

    Ten days in and feeling great!!
    Posted 20 days ago
  • 24.8 km ride - GCC ride day 10 - Sunday, August 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • 33.5 km ride - GCC day 9 afternoon ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 21 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.2 km ride - GCC day 8 - ride 2 - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.3 km ride - GCC ride day 8 - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.4 km ride - GCC ride day 7 - Thursday, August 7, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 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 24 days ago
  • 46.0 km ride - GCC day 6 ride - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.7 km ride - GCC day 5 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 25 days ago - View on Strava
  • 3.2 km ride - GCC day 4 Evening Ride - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.3 km ride - GCC ride - Day 4 - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 27.1 km ride - GCC ride - day 3 - Sunday, August 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.8 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, August 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.3 km ride - GCC day 2 - Beeton to Thornton and back. - Saturday, August 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.3 km ride - GCC day 1, ride #2 - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 30 days ago
  • 15.9 km ride - GCC day 1 - midnight kickoff ride - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 109 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 113 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 233 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 233 days ago
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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!”
    $2,195.99
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Al Muma
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    “THANK YOU GARRON FAMILY!!! Your matching donation has sent my fundraising (and other riders) through the roof not to mention what your generous donation has done to help fight childhood cancer!”
  • St John's Presbyterian Church Piepers
    $1,000
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “A HUGE THANK YOU to the St. John's Piepers group for their VERY generous support for my ride to fight childhood cancer!!”
  • Linda Pabst
    “Best of luck on your ride Lin”
    $414
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you so much for your very generous donation to help fight childhood cancer Lin, and with today being Match day it will have an even bigger impact. ❤️”
  • Edgar and Leila Lloyd
    $300
    Received this donation 18 days ago
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    Al
    “Thank You Edgar and Leila for faithfully supporting my GCC ride again this year!! You gave me this donation back in June, but I held onto it until today, Match Day, so that your donation will have an even BIGGER impact.”
  • Kyle Coleman Memorial Fund
    “Keep up the great work Al. Very important cause.”
    $300
    Received this donation 109 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you so much Scott, Brenda and Nicholas for your support of the Sick Kids Foundation and my Great Cycle Challenge Ride to help fight childhood cancer ❤️”
  • Doyle Salewski Inc.
    $274.28
    Received this donation 54 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you Brian for your very generous donation and helping to fight childhood cancer.”
  • Sabina & Brien
    $274.28
    Received this donation 110 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you so much for your very generous support Sabina and Brien! Your donation in memory of Gordon Spencer is really appreciated.”
  • Sylvia Beneteau
    “Happy to support you Al in this worthy cause!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 113 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you so much for your VERY generous donation in support of my GCC ride. You’ve been there for me every year and I really appreciate it.”
  • Brendan and chloe Bales
    “Good luck out there grandpa! Stay safe but also fast”
    $207
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you Chloe and Brendan for your VERY generous donation, and helping to fight childhood cancer ❤️”
  • Skwarchuk Funeral Home
    “Helping Al fight childhood cancer for 6 years”
    $200
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “THANK YOU to Bill and the team at Skwarchuk for supporting me in my GCC ride again this year!”
  • Alison Embury
    $124.20
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you Ali for your VERY generous donation, helping me in the fight against childhood cancer !! ❤️”
  • Harry & Grace
    “Hope you exceed your goal and have a fabulous ride with the wind at your back.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you very much for supporting my ride to fight cancer Harry and Grace!!”
  • Jon & Kris Weening
    “We are super proud of the work you put into this ride each year. Enjoy the last 3 weeks of crushing your 1000km goal!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you Jon and Kris for your support!! As of this afternoon I’m way ahead of my ride schedule at 532 km and only 13 days in!! Thank you so much for your generous donation ❤️”
  • Kevin & Maria
    $124.20
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Hi Kevin and Maria!! Thank you very much for supporting my Great Cycle Challenge ride and helping to fight childhood cancer. With today being Match Day, your donation will have an even bigger impact!”
  • Debbie & Hannah Pople
    “Keba would love to run along side you on a ride!”
    $110
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Many Thanks Deb, Hannah and Keba for joining me in the fight against Childhood Cancer”
  • Shirley Fraser
    “Al, I am very proud of you as you continue to ride for this very important cause. Keep peddling. “Little Brother” 💕 Love Big Sister Shirl xoxo”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you so much for supporting me on my ride! Love you, “Big Sister” ❤️😘”
  • Carol Taylor
    $100
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you so much Carol for your support, and helping me in the fight against cancer!”
  • Cliff Pople
    “Always happy to support Al in the Great Cycle Challenge. First supporter of 2025!!”
    $100
    Received this donation 233 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thanks again Cliff for supporting me in the Sick Kids Foundation Great Cycle Challenge!”
  • Frank Ciulini
    “Keep on "cracking" those KMs !!”
    $100
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thanks again Frank for supporting me in my ride to fight cancer, and keeping me "well adjusted"!!”
  • madleen katkauskas
    “Hero.”
    $100
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Al Muma
    Al
    “Thank you very much Madleen and Ed for your generous donation!! Your support is really appreciated!!”
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