Jack Gremmen

8years All Star
Jack Gremmen
I am riding 1000 km in memory of Hallie Lynn. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 1,008.1 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 64th
  • Province: 31st in ON
I've raised $7,271 My goal is $7,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Hallie Lynn

Hallie Lynn

You can read the full story on this link below. https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/about/the-kids/meet-hallie-lynn “ However, that same day, Terrah received an unexpected call from an oncologist at SickKids, requesting that they bring Hallie-Lynn back to the hospital for further testing. Filled with uncertainty, the family returned to SickKids and Hallie underwent a number of tests. A fellow shared the devastating news that they suspected Hallie-Lynn may have neuroblastoma, but they had to confirm the diagnosis with more tests. This brave girl was admitted for four days to continue with testing, including an MRI. About a week after Hallie-Lynn was discharged, Terrah and Joel received the call confirming that their baby daughter had stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma. Since then, this brave little girl has endured high-dose chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants, radiation therapy and surgery to remove her tumour. ” I will ride for Hallie Lynn this year. God bless her and the family.

My Story

1 Aug 2025

My father was taken way too early to cancer. Other relatives and friends have lost the fight to cancer.

CANCER SUCKS!

KIDS’ CANCER REALLY SUCKS!

I had an idea this year to help me continue to help these brave kids.

Last year it was difficult to complete the challenge. With our basement, flooding misfortune behind us, I am ready to throw my support behind the families and especially the kids were currently fighting cancer and need financial support. It’s almost become natural to lose a parent to cancer, but to me, it’s almost unthinkable to have to lose a child to cancer. Will you please support this cause and support my efforts to make this a success. Peace.

Thanks

Jack

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 603 km Ridden
    $2,105 Raised
    2018
  • 602 km Ridden
    $2,738 Raised
    2019
  • 967 km Ridden
    $5,010 Raised
    2020
  • 1,198 km Ridden
    $5,772 Raised
    2021
  • 942 km Ridden
    $6,120 Raised
    2022
  • 1,207 km Ridden
    $5,679 Raised
    2023
  • 780 km Ridden
    $5,181 Raised
    2024
  • 1,008 km Ridden
    $7,271 Raised
    2025
8years
7,307 km
Ridden
$39,876
Raised

My Challenge

  • The Grand Finale
    31 Aug 2025

    My final ride during the Challenge was the quickest of the month at 25.5km/hr.

    I need to thank my biggest helpers.

    Paula, she helps persuade me to continue supporting the cause and putting up with my absenteeism during the month, treating me with meals when I am tired and hungry. Thank you.

    Mike Tame for riding with me most times and pushing me to go farther and faster. He makes me want to be a better cyclist. lol

    Jacquie and the M&Ms for joining the challenge and being so enthusiastic to ride with Opa!

    My donors! Without all of you, nothing could be done for the kids.

    Well done!

    Ciao.

    The Grand Finale
    Posted 15 hours ago
  • 47.7 km ride - 47.69 km Midland coffee run with Tamer - Sunday, August 31, 2025
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    Logged this ride 15 hours ago
  • The final ride.
    31 Aug 2025

    Sad that it’s over but it’s been a good ride. Beautiful day tomorrow August 31 for a morning ride for some grade A coffee at Grounded Coffee in Midland

    I would like to again thank you all for the support this year, you amazed me with the generosity and inspiration I needed.

    “A bicycle ride is a flight from sadness”

    “Cycling never gets easier, you just get faster”

    Cheers!

    The final ride.
    Posted 1 day ago
  • 55.0 km ride - 54.955 to Waub w Rob and Mike and a load of wood - Saturday, August 30, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 28.5 km ride - 28.5km Ride with Maya to Hutch’s - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • The Homestretch!
    27 Aug 2025

    August is a month of ambivalence. I am enthusiastic about supporting my favourite cause and helping those young kids in need, yet frustrated by my difficulty of finding the time for riding my KMs. Sure I could ride less but I also feel the need to endure some pain and stress, this creates my bond with the plight of the families fighting childhood cancer.

    It’s sad when it’s over; summer is basically over. All of our summer plans are wrapping up; kids heading back to school. I’ve done all I could do for these kids, I now wish them all the best and I’ve brought out the best in all my friends and associates.

    I’ve done my best…

    The Homestretch!
    Posted 5 days ago
  • 123.6 km ride - 123.56km Big Chute Loop with Tamer - Sunday, August 24, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • Started my youngest grandson’s addiction!
    23 Aug 2025

    I finally took my 12 year-old grandson Mason, on our first road biking adventure. We left his house while his mother was worried about his safety going down a busy Burlington Main thoroughfare during Friday rush-hour. I gave Mason many instructions before and along the way to instill some safe habits. Trying to get him to understand his vulnerability on a bike with so many cars moving around. He did great! We travelled as many trails as we could get to trying to stay off of the main roads. We got down to the lake and continued along the beach strip until we got to Hutch’s Beach restaurant. Mason loves poutine so that’s what we had. On the way back, we were stopped by the Hamilton lift bridge. We watched one of the big iron ore carriers go through the canal. Then we continued on the trek back home uphill along Brant Street. Way to go Mason!! 28.4 km is a very good start. Less than 300 km to go before reaching my month end total.

    Started my youngest grandson’s addiction!
    Posted 8 days ago
  • 55.3 km ride - 55.25 km to Grounded coffee and Vic Harbour - Saturday, August 23, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 28.4 km ride - 28.4km with Mason to Hutch’s - Friday, August 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • Blustery evening ride to squeeze in KMs
    21 Aug 2025

    From Home to Beach strip, big waves rolling in from the Eastern winds. Wind helped me by being from the side and slightly uphill at my back. Good ride

    Blustery evening ride to squeeze in KMs
    Posted 11 days ago
  • 34.9 km ride - 34.88km to stoney creek on beach path - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 39.8 km ride - 39.77 km burlington circuit. Beer w Bro - Monday, August 18, 2025
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • Vacation is over. Now KMs get harder
    18 Aug 2025

    With being nearly 60% done after my vacation, I’ll have to squeeze the other 40% of my kilometres into my working days. Wish me luck.

    Vacation is over. Now KMs get harder
    Posted 14 days ago
  • 7:30 Ride to Port Severn 72km
    16 Aug 2025

    Morning ride Midland to Port Severn; 72km round trip, with a coffee stop in the coolest little cafe called The Cabin. Crème Brûlée coffee and a protein bar. Got hot quick by the end. Thanks followers and donors!

    7:30 Ride to Port Severn 72km
    Posted 16 days ago
  • 72.1 km ride - 72.1km to Port Severn for coffee - Saturday, August 16, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • Match Day! What a day!
    16 Aug 2025

    A very successful day! So many new sponsors. We raised over $5000 for the kids and the families fighting cancer. My wife Paula joined me for a 50km ride ( she has an e-bike thankfully) to lunch spot and a coffee spot. She was unbelievable since she doesn’t really ride. The ride was slower taking over 4.5 hours with breaks but a very nice afternoon.

    Match Day! What a day!
    Posted 16 days ago
  • 50.5 km ride - 50.5km to Queens Quay then The Waub with Paula. - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • $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 19 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 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 19 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 19 days ago
  • 52.3 km ride - 52.3km Road Cycling for coffee - Monday, August 11, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 113.2 km ride - 113.20km Road Cycling - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago
  • 104.6 km ride - 104.55km Road Cycling - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago
  • Final day of 3 day ride
    7 Aug 2025

    During our Epic GCC ride of 300km over 3 days, Marcus and I are ready to start day 3 soon. We are in Collingwood at a holiday inn enjoying the comfort.

    Both of us are feeling it in our calves today. We will power through it.

    My knee “bullet hole” wound is heeling up with the Tegaderm patch.

    Gotta ride 100+ today to Bayfort Camp.

    LETS GO!

    Final day of 3 day ride
    Posted 25 days ago
  • 9.0 km ride - Ride to Canadian tire for new tire and shoppers for Band-Aids - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 25 days ago
  • 100.3 km ride - 100.34 km Road Cycling - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 26 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 27 days ago
  • 51.7 km ride - 51.7k to The Waub and back to Camp - Monday, August 4, 2025
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • 41.4 km ride - 41.4km to Midland at Grounded Coffee - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 30 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 31 days ago
  • Tomorrow the challenge begins!
    31 Jul 2025

    Come follow and support my effort to raise money to aid these beautiful kids and their families fighting cancer at Sick Kids hospital. Cheers!

    Posted 31 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!”
    $2,296.09
    Received this donation 18 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thanks Garron Family. You Rock!”
  • Reid Finlay
    “Go JackGo!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Wow! Awesome surprise! Are you my new best friend??? lol Thanks for your generosity!”
  • Greg Moroz
    “Way to go Jack…keep on truckin’ on 2 wheels!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Cheers Greg and Sandra. Thanks for your donation.”
  • Mike and Hilary
    “Ride Jack, Ride! I have Grappa chilling in the fridge in case you need an extra "kick".”
    $207
    Received this donation 18 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thank you Mike and Hilary! I’m not sure I will ever get that tired to require the chilled devil’s liquid. Lol. But who knows?…”
  • Ray Krichbaum
    “Awesome job Jack!”
    $207
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “You are more generous than imagined. I salute you on behalf of the Kids in need. Respect.”
  • Allen and Cynthia Landriault
    “Awesome job ad always Jack!!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thanks for your donation and hospitality during our epic 3 day ride last week!”
  • John & Shirley Vassel
    “Way to go Jack!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 18 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thanks Johnny and Shirley! The kids will appreciate your support. Hope to see you soon! Cheers!”
  • Greg Bonin
    “Ride Jackie ride!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thanks Greg! I’ll keep going!”
  • Joe Snyders
    $124.20
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thanks Uncle Joe! Much appreciated. We need to golf again soon”
  • Larry and Heather Gremmen
    $124.20
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thanks Bro and Sis. Much appreciated.”
  • Mike Drinkwater
    $124.20
    Received this donation 18 days ago
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    Jack
    “Big Mike! Thanks for your help! Speakeasy Representative of the year! Cheers!”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 8 days ago
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    Jack
    “What a nice surprise! While out on my longest ride of the month, a great surprise donation. Thanks SO MUCH’”
  • Vishal Kauden
    $120
    Received this donation 18 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thank you Vishal! You are awesome. So happy for your generosity. See you in the fall!”
  • Carol Carte
    “Jack, congratulations on cycling kilometers upon kilometers to raise funds for kids battling cancer at SickKids. Every push of the pedal represents hope, strength, and the fight these children and their families face every single day.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
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    Jack
    “I could not have said it better myself! Thanks Carol and Chuck for supporting my cause and helping these young kids with their struggle. Peace.”
  • Anonymous
    “Great Jack Diane”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 16 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thanks Diane. Much appreciated. Hope your summer is going well.”
  • Greg Thacker
    “Go Jack Go....for the cycle!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 31 days ago
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    Jack
    “Awesome! Thanks Thacks!”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thank you so much for your support!”
  • Jim McDowell
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Much thanks Jim and Jos! Thanks for your support.”
  • Joanne Gremmen-Coyne
    “Go Jack Go”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Riding for their lives. Thanks”
  • Leona Gremmen
    “Roll on Jack!!!!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
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    Jack
    “Thanks Leona. Much appreciated little Sis!”
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