• 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!”
    $912.19
    Received this donation 21 days ago
  • Mike
    “Awesome job Elly! Impressed and proud of the effort you put into your rides.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Mike, thank you so much for your donation and your continued support. It is so nice to be able to do something you love to do and support a good cause at the same time. I think my calendar for September ( and maybe October) might be filled up today...good thing I'm retired. Truly, your interest in this adventure and words of encouragement are so appreciated. Love you.”
  • Joan Napier
    “Way to go, Ellen !”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Holy moly, Joan! Thank you so much for your very generous donation! I just got back from my first ride of the day to this awesome message. There will a special ride for you sometime later this month. Maybe I'll get to see you when you and Lori are down here next month.”
  • BEVERLEY MARTIN
    “Way to go Ellen - keep pedaling!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you to the best in-law around. Your support and interest in my ride, keep me inspired. Your generous donation means so much to me. I'm pretty sure I will be riding into September (maybe even October) to make good on my promise, but it's great to do something you like and help a good cause at the same time. Stay tuned for your shout out day!”
  • James Herman
    “Thanks for this Ellen. We spent three years to the day at Sick Kids Hospital with Melodina our daughter who you are riding in memory of. Cancer Kids are my heros. What they go through is amazing yet they show compassion and care for others as we all should. Bless you and your ride. It is important.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 5 hours ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you so much James and Indira for your very generous donation. I have such positive memories of Melodina's and Mikaela's friendship. I remember getting updates via Mikaela on Mel's SickKids journey and the pride Mikaela had of Mel being a patient spokesperson for SK. You are very correct when you say these kids are real heros. They fight so hard...much harder than i will ever fight in my life. Hopefully on day soon, this disease will be a thing of the past....until then i will keep riding. Thanks again.”
  • Judy Kemmler
    “Double Donation Day! You know twice the money means twice the kilometres...lol. Go get 'em Ellie - you can do it!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Whoa!!!...well, hopefully I can...I did last year, but it took a few months to accomplish. But seriously, thank you and Nobby very much for your very generous donation and of course you words of encouragement. Stay tuned for your shout-out! I have to do something to stay out of Mike's hair, now that he is just sitting around the house all day... lol ...and yes he does have hair now.”
  • Mikaela
    “Great job! Keep riding!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you so much for your generous donation, sweetie. I really appreciate your support. I sometimes wonder what Melodina would have done in life had she not lost her battle with this disease. Someday,one day, hopefully, we'll end childhood cancers.”
  • Pamela Lewis
    “Quelle force ! Quelle endurance ! Bravo à Ellen !”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Merci beaucoup, Pam. J'apprécie ta confiance en moi. C'est une maladie qui touche bien trop de personnes On espère qu'un de ces jours, elle n'existera plus. Peut-être tu peux me joindre pour une de mes promenades.”
  • Paula Fedeski
    “You are inspiring!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you go much, Paula, for your generous donation. It's with the support and encouragement of friends like you that make the 1000+km go by easier. I know your commitment to children's wellbeing around the world. Wish I could ride a few km with you...maybe someday🥰. Merci encore!”
  • Christine Bunnaman
    $103.50
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Hi Guys, what a nice surprise when I went on line! Thank you so much for your generous donation. It's a shame that you didn't have time to come ride with me when you were here, but...next time :) . If I get a chance, I will try to get back to Lunenburg - Mahone Bay and that ride will be for you guys. Thanks again.”
  • ChristineYou Drimmie
    “You go girl! Love the videos describing the route and who you are riding for!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Hey guys, so glad you can share my journey even from so far away. You really need to pop out east one of these days. Our door is always open. Maybe when everyone is in good health. Thank you so much for your very generous donation. It is appreciated. I may be riding into September, but I am a-okay with that. Thanks for your support!”
  • Hannah Martin
    “Proud of you mum! So glad you can mix your love to cycling with such an amazing cause. I love you !”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you so much Hannah & Max! Your support each year makes this ride very meaningful. I know Max has been touched personally and I will dedicate one of my legs to his mom. Keep your eyes/ears open for your day(s). Merci encore!”
  • Harmony Pokora
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you so much for your generous donation. I was out for a ride and the message was in my box when I got home. The challenge has been work, but fun work. We just never know what single $ will be the magic $ that brings this disease down. Hopefully that day is soon.I will be adding km for a while.”
  • Jane Pryde
    “Go Ellen Go!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank so much Jane and Gord for your generous donation. It was so nice to hear from you the other day. It has way too long since I have seen you guys. I have developed a passion for cycling since we have been here (good exercise for my bad knees). There are a lot of nice quiet backroads to discover. If you are ever out this way, we'd love to see you. Say hi to Erin and the boys for me. Thanks again.”
  • Lori Grant
    “Go, Ellen, go! What a terrific endeavour!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Hey Lori!! What a surprise to hear from you. I didn't realize you knew about my ride.. good thing for the internet. Thanks so much for your generous donation. For the past two years, my goal has been to cycle 1km for every $ donated and anyone who donated, get their special day with a shout out on my ride. I will try to ride 30-40 km a day, so hopefully the weather will cooperate. I hope life is treating you well and that you are enjoying your well earned summer break. Merci encore!”
  • Lori Napier
    “Thank you, Ellen! You inspire me and everyone that you ride for.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Hi Lori, this is so awesome!!! Thank you so much for your support and your very generous donation. I definitely have my work cut out for me, but I will ride every last km, even if it takes me into September. Maybe when you come out to see Cameron, you can stop by and go for a ride with me. Fingers crossed.”
  • Margo Jeske
    “Keep up the good work and enjoy the ride!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Salut mon amie! What an awesome surprise to wake up to your donation in my inbox. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and your support. I will let you know when your dedication day is. Wish you could be here so we could ride together ...long time no see!”
  • Virginia Hicks
    “Congrats on completing your ride. Another successful year for you and your cause . Proud of you !”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you so much you guys! I just got in from my last "official" ride and your donation was waiting for me. What a nice way to end the month. Your continued support and encouragement is very much appreciated. I still have many km to go to keep my promise, but that may take me another month or two....good thing I like to cycle. Just rode 63km today.”
  • Warren Gregson
    “Have a great ride Ellen!!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Hey guys, thank you so much for your support and your generous donation. I'm hoping that August is sunny and 25°, prime cycling weather. I'll let you know when I'm riding your leg of the challenge!”
  • Wendy Brum
    “Dear Ellen... You are a rockstar - for taking on this challenge! You make a difference! Way to go!!!!”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 43 days ago
    Ellen Martin
    Ellen
    “Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. Only 10 days to go before it starts. I will dedicating a leg of my ride to you...stay tune.🚴‍♀️”