Ben Berland

8years All Star
Ben Berland
I am riding 1,000 km in memory of My late grandma. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 608.3 km My goal is 1,000 km
My Rankings
  • National: 693rd
  • Province: 93rd in BC
I've raised $2,259 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My late grandma

My late grandma

The lady in the photo is my late grandma. As I embark on my 57th trip around the sun, I am reminded that my grandma, at my age, had been gone for three years after losing her battle with cancer. It was devastating to lose my grandma when I was 15 and as I am getting older, I realize how her life was stolen at such a young age. She was a survivor of residential school, but the toll taken contributed to her early death. I wish she was here most days to see how much I've done in my life and how I've made this ride an annual thing to fight cancer. What keeps me riding some days? Well, fighting this disease on behalf of kids who fight it, but also knowing that the cancer that killed my grandma, is treatable today. In some ways, my ride is a part of my personal reconciliation plan that I live everyday. Oh goodness, the legs hurt some days and some days the rain makes life interesting, along with the many flat tires, but if this ride is for the kids, then it all is worthwhile. Thanks for your donation or forwarding this page on to others.

My Story

6 Aug 2025

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? 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.

This is the reason I ride.

I lost my grandma to cancer. She was 54 when she passed, and as I embark on my 57th birthday, I am reminded that I have outlived my grandma by three years. The form of cancer she had is now treatable thanks to research and the many countless dollars people have given to cancer research.

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.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • Ridden
    $799 Raised
    2018
  • 949 km Ridden
    $2,515 Raised
    2019
  • 1,453 km Ridden
    $2,597 Raised
    2020
  • 1,541 km Ridden
    $3,114 Raised
    2021
  • 1,034 km Ridden
    $3,161 Raised
    2022
  • 1,275 km Ridden
    $2,709 Raised
    2023
  • 914 km Ridden
    $735 Raised
    2024
  • 608 km Ridden
    $2,259 Raised
    2025
8years
7,975 km
Ridden
$17,889
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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 13 days ago
  • 33.1 km ride - Day Seventeen. 608/1000kms - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 72.0 km ride - Day Sixteen. 575/1000kms - Saturday, August 16, 2025
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.7 km ride - Ride home - Friday, August 15, 2025
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  • 19.4 km ride - Day Fifteen. 490/1000kms - Friday, August 15, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.4 km ride - ride home - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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  • 7.8 km ride - Flat tire blues. - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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    Logged this ride 17 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 18 days ago
  • 11.4 km ride - Day Twelve. 455/1000kms - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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  • 19.3 km ride - Day Twelve. 440/1000kms - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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  • 11.7 km ride - Day Eleven. 425/1000kms - Monday, August 11, 2025
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  • 19.9 km ride - Day Eleven. 410/1000kms - Monday, August 11, 2025
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  • 59.9 km ride - Day Nine. 390/1000kms. - Sunday, August 10, 2025
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  • 58.7 km ride - Day Nine. 330/1000kms - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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  • $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
  • 11.5 km ride - Day Eight. 270/1000kms - Friday, August 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 19.3 km ride - Day Eight. 260/1000kms - Friday, August 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 23 days ago
  • 11.3 km ride - Day Seven. 240/1000kms. - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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  • 19.6 km ride - Day Seven. 230/1000kms - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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  • 11.3 km ride - Day Six. 200/1000kms - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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  • $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 24 days ago
  • 19.6 km ride - Day Six. 190/1000kms - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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  • 11.2 km ride - day 5. 180/1000 kms - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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  • 19.4 km ride - Day 5. 160/1000kms done - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 60.2 km ride - Day 3. Three flats, one spilled coffee, and a pissed off rider. Grrrrrr! 140/1000kms - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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  • 58.0 km ride - Day Two. 90/1000kms done. - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.4 km ride - Day One, part Deux. - Friday, August 1, 2025
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  • 19.3 km ride - Day 1 - Friday, August 1, 2025
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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!”
    $523.86
    Received this donation 17 days ago
  • Tanja Puhlmann
    “Love from Finlay and myself. We support you and the kids 100%.”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you my Love!”
  • Klaus Puhlmann
    “You are an inspiring human being to us all.”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 4 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Thank you to Ben and all the others who commit their time to fundraiser for this event - with much gratitude”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much!”
  • Puhlmann Enterprises Inc
    “grateful for your efforts and the money you raise”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much!”
  • Anonymous
    “111 is significant to John and I because in Deuteronomy, chapter 1 verse 11, it states basically whatever you give away freely to help someone, it will come back in the future when you really need it. Thank you for all you do!!!”
    $114.89
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “This is the fight I was brought into. It is a fight I will continue.”
  • Jessie Scheele
    “Wishing you all the best on your journey Ben! Grateful for your commitment to childhood cancer research.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you very much Jessie! I appreciate the donation.”
  • Kathryn Chin
    “Ben, you’re a hero!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thanks so much Kathy!”
  • Steven Nicklie
    $103.50
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Huh huh, thanks Stevie! Cancer sucks.”
  • Peggy und Andreas
    “Danke Ben, dass du mit deiner Aktivität kranke Kinder unterstützt”
    $87.98
    Received this donation 16 days ago
  • Derron Johnson
    “Go Ben!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much Big D!”
  • Kim Miller
    $51.75
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you Kim!”
  • William Poser
    $37.26
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much Bill! You can me how to say, "Cancer Sucks" for my next years ride.”
  • Leana Patenaude
    “Thanks for riding for such a great cause!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thanks so much cuz. Love you”
  • Marlene Erickson
    $36.23
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thanks Auntie Marlene!”
  • Shane Baker
    $36.23
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thanks very much Shane!”
  • Maryam
    “Inspiring. All the best!”
    $35
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much Maryam!”
  • Amanda Kai
    “Go! Ben Go!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you so much Amanda. I appreciate the donation.”
  • Jordan Cryderman
    “Go Ben!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thank you Jordan.”
  • Vanessa Mayer
    “Great job Ben!”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Ben Berland
    Ben
    “Thanks Vanessa!”
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