Derek Mikkola

3years
Derek Mikkola
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 358.5 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 589th
  • Province: 312th in ON
I've raised $2,575 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

19 May 2025

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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 351 km Ridden
    $2,681 Raised
    2023
  • 369 km Ridden
    $2,518 Raised
    2024
  • 359 km Ridden
    $2,575 Raised
    2025
3years
1,078 km
Ridden
$7,774
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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 3 days ago
  • 34.4 km ride - Final and longest ride for the win. - Saturday, August 30, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 22.3 km ride - Homeward stretch run. - Friday, August 29, 2025
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 17.8 km ride - Just because. - Thursday, August 28, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 23.7 km ride - Highway song - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • $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 9 days ago
  • 33.2 km ride - Dyslexicycling. Needed 23km. Did 32km instead. Golf course/Creighton/transCanada home - Sunday, August 24, 2025
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 22.9 km ride - Friday Night Highway Deuce Deuce - Friday, August 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 22.5 km ride - Run for 200+ kms - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 27.1 km ride - Decent push to golf course and back the long way. - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 12.6 km ride - Shorty dorty. - Monday, August 18, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 28.2 km ride - Highway to southview and a dance with Yogi at Fielding Park - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 16.8 km ride - Leg stretcher to get past the century mark. - Friday, August 15, 2025
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • $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 21 days ago
  • 22.4 km ride - TransCanada Trail to Naughton and Back. - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 25.3 km ride - Tour du Lively - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 26.6 km ride - Southview and home the long way. - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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    Logged this ride 25 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 25 days ago
  • 22.8 km ride - Haw ride 2025 - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 32 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 73 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 99 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!”
    $330.31
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks once again to the Garron family for their continued generosity towards this worthwhile cause. 🫶🏻”
  • Lisa Leonard
    “Keep that cape flying Derek ❤️”
    $207
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Wow. Thanks so much for your more than generous contribution to this worthy cause. It makes every turn of the pedals worthwhile!! 🫶🏻”
  • Estelle Smith
    “Great job Derek! Keep going Jim & Estelle”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thank you Aunt Estelle and Uncle Jim. Hope all is well!! I appreciate your support.”
  • Nick Nelson
    “Good luck Derek!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Wow thanks again for your support for this very worthy cause Nick!!”
  • Richelle Emefe
    “Love that you do this every year - GO D!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 57 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks ‘Chelle. I truly appreciate your continued support.”
  • Tammy&Glen Smith
    “Keep up the great work D!!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks guys. Your generous contribution is greatly appreciated!! 🫶🏻”
  • Donald Merrylees and Brianna Faggioni
    “Proud of you D!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks guys. 🫶🏻🤘🏻”
  • Eldon and Vicki Gainer
    “Well done Derek, great cause you are a good guy for doing that”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks so much for your support of this very worthy cause.”
  • Paulie Nodecker
    “Good luck this year! It’s alway a pleasure watching you meet your goal every year!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Paulie. I’ll do my best to honour your support. ✌🏻”
  • Gail and Einard Mikkola
    $100
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Mom and Dad.”
  • Raul Groeneweg
    $100
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks for your continued support my friend. I truly appreciate it!!”
  • Betty OHearn
    “Great job the world needs more people like you”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Well of that I’m not too sure🤪. But I appreciate your continued support for this cause near and dear to my heart. 🫶🏻”
  • Greg Mihajic
    $72.45
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks for the support Brother!! 🫶🏻”
  • Kim Fell
    “Wonderful what you are doing Derek”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks so much Kim. This is a cause I hold close to my heart so it means the world to me when family and friends step up and help out.”
  • Meredith and Mark Crowder
    “Great cause, good luck and cycle on!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks guys. It is a cause dear to my heart and yours and everyone’s support makes every turn of the pedals worth it. 🫶🏻”
  • Pauline Venne
    “Great job!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks so much for your continued support over the years. It is very much appreciated!!”
  • Rebecca Duhamel
    “Way to go Derek such a great cause!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Rebecca. I truly appreciate your kind generosity.”
  • Stacey Bresnahan
    “Such an amazing cause Derek!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Stace. I truly appreciate your continued support 🫶🏻”
  • Julie Arthey
    “So proud of you D! Go get em Tiger xx”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 73 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks Jules. I’ll do my best. 🐯 grrr”
  • Justin Mclelland
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Derek Mikkola
    Derek
    “Thanks for your continued support Juice!! Very much appreciated my friend!!”
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