Barbara Steele

I am riding 250 km in memory of Ivan Desroches and Greg Armstrong. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 352.1 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 2617th
Province: 1414th in ON

I've raised $727 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Ivan Desroches and Greg Armstrong

I want to dedicate this year's ride to 2 people: Ivan, who just passed away recently, and to Greg Armstrong who left us a few years ago. I will always remember Ivan's calm patient demeanor, quiet optimism, warm friendly smile, and love of family and youth that I first got to know in our daily morning and afternoon chats as he dropped off his kids at my home daycare. These attributes served him well throughout his life as he raised 4 fine kids and served as scout leader for many more. Even faced with a grim diagnosis, he maintained his cheerful outlook, put Tammy, his family, and friends first, and partook in clinical trials that he knew wouldn't save his life but could contribute to research to help others. I love this photo of him, and picture him sailing into the next life with that same big smile on his face. Our former pastor, Greg was there for us when Owen had pancreatic cancer - praying, supporting us, even coming to Toronto to visit post surgery. In his last email to us he detailed how glad he had been to be able to witness to people during his own battle with cancer and numerous hospital stays, sharing with many where his hope and strength came from. Greg loved children too and was always a huge hit at yearly Vacation Bible Schools. He would be pleased to see funds raised in his memory to help children with cancer.

My Story

28 May 2025

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer for the 10th year in a row!

Why? Because I know how scary cancer is, having a hubby who had pancreatic cancer but is now 10 years cancer free. Because like most of us, I know so many other people who are impacted by cancer, including some currently fighting it, or sadly lost their lives to this cruel disease. And finally, because right now, over 1,400 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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

301 km Ridden

$1,028 Raised

2016
401 km Ridden

$1,893 Raised

2017
405 km Ridden

$1,067 Raised

2018
348 km Ridden

$1,000 Raised

2019
439 km Ridden

$1,252 Raised

2020
531 km Ridden

$1,253 Raised

2021
326 km Ridden

$1,509 Raised

2022
578 km Ridden

$748 Raised

2023
450 km Ridden

$1,305 Raised

2024
352 km Ridden

$727 Raised

2025

4,132 km

Ridden

$11,783

Raised

My Challenge

Goal surpassed - 350 km!

29 Aug 2025

Owen joined me for a ride to Thornbury on the rail trail - nice but very windy! My rides this week have pushed me over my goal. Woo-hoo! Thanks for your support.

Posted 8 days ago
23.2 km ride - Rode 23.15 km on 08/28/25 - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Logged this ride 8 days ago
Final week!

28 Aug 2025

Last week of Great Cycle Challenge! Got up before sunrise 3 days to clock some kilometers on the beautiful G2G rail trail, even talked cousin and friend Debbie into joining me once!

Posted 9 days ago
40.1 km ride - 40.14km Mountain Biking - Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Logged this ride 10 days ago
35.0 km ride - Rode 35.03 km on 08/26/25 - Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Logged this ride 11 days ago
0.6 km ride - Rode 0.61 km on 08/25/25 - Monday, August 25, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago
17.1 km ride - Rode 17.14 km on 08/25/25 - Monday, August 25, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago
20.1 km ride - Rode 20.13 km on 08/24/25 - Sunday, August 24, 2025

Logged this ride 13 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 13 days ago
10.2 km ride - Rode 10.17 km on 08/17/25 - Sunday, August 17, 2025

Logged this ride 16 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!”
$142.35
Received this donation 23 days ago

Barbara

“Thanks so much for your generosity, and commitment to SickKids Foundation!”

Thanks so much for your generosity, and commitment to SickKids Foundation!
Donna Arnold

“Congratulations again this year. You are awesome!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 6 days ago

Barbara

“Thank you so much Donna! Your donation has pushed me over my fundraising goal for this year. Much appreciated!”

Thank you so much Donna! Your donation has pushed me over my fundraising goal for this year. Much appreciated!
Ron Maher

“10 years of riding for such a worthy cause is amazing Barb! That you get to cycle in so many great areas of Ontario must be special for you. All the best as always, Ron”
$103.50
Received this donation 24 days ago

Barbara

“Thanks Ron. I think you've donated all 10 years, so that is pretty amazing too! It's great to live in an area with so many great trails, as I don't like taking my life in my hands cycling on the road.”

Thanks Ron. I think you've donated all 10 years, so that is pretty amazing too! It's great to live in an area with so many great trails, as I don't like taking my life in my hands cycling on the road.
Bernice and Gordon Gross

“We appreciate the effort that you make to help children fighting cancer. Good luck with your cycling!”
$51.75
Received this donation 24 days ago

Barbara

“Thanks so much for your support, Aunt Bernice and Uncle Gordon! Hope to ride some of the trail past your place this weekend.”

Thanks so much for your support, Aunt Bernice and Uncle Gordon! Hope to ride some of the trail past your place this weekend.
David and Lois Gross

“Congratulations on surpassing your goal of 350 km! That's a lot of riding. Well done!”
$51.75
Received this donation 6 days ago

Barbara

“Thanks David and Lois! With your help I was able to achieve my fundraising goal this year. Three mornings in a row on the G2G trail helped too (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday).”

Thanks David and Lois! With your help I was able to achieve my fundraising goal this year. Three mornings in a row on the G2G trail helped too (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday).
Anonymous

“Wishing you good weather and happy pedalling.”
$51.75
Received this donation 24 days ago

Barbara

“Thanks so much for your support! It's nice to have some cooler weather for cycling.”

Thanks so much for your support! It's nice to have some cooler weather for cycling.
Paul Chaisson
$50
Received this donation 21 hours ago

Barbara

“Thanks for your continued support, Paul. I know how much cancer has affected your life - we miss Debra's smile and presence next door.”

Thanks for your continued support, Paul. I know how much cancer has affected your life - we miss Debra's smile and presence next door.
Steven & Shirley Gross

“It's a such blessing that Owen is 10 years cancer free! Enjoy your rides.”
$50
Received this donation 30 days ago

Barbara

“Thanks so much for your support! Hoping to perhaps get out on the G2G trail later in August, maybe you can join me for a ride!”

Thanks so much for your support! Hoping to perhaps get out on the G2G trail later in August, maybe you can join me for a ride!
Alyssa Rigby
$36.23
Received this donation 13 days ago

Barbara

“Thank you Alyssa, Aadan, and kiddos! I remember how much fun it was biking with all of you in Wasaga. This morning I biked a trail very familiar to you, Alyssa - the rail trail from the farm to Blyth as far as the old crossing and arch bridge over the the stream.”

Thank you Alyssa, Aadan, and kiddos! I remember how much fun it was biking with all of you in Wasaga. This morning I biked a trail very familiar to you, Alyssa - the rail trail from the farm to Blyth as far as the old crossing and arch bridge over the the stream.
Anonymous
$36.23
Received this donation 101 days ago

Barbara

“Thanks for being my first sponsor this year! Great to have your support as I kick off my rides for the month of August.”

Thanks for being my first sponsor this year! Great to have your support as I kick off my rides for the month of August.
Barbara Steele

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$50
Received this donation 101 days ago

Barbara