Kathryn Ritzie

Kathryn Ritzie
THANK YOU ALL!!!
I've Ridden 100.7 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 914th
  • Province: 488th in ON
I've raised $1,871 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

30 Aug 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.

Kathryn

My Challenge

  • 7.2 km ride - Day 28. DONE!!! - Thursday, August 28, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 5.2 km ride - Day 27 part 2 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 1.9 km ride - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 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 11 days ago
  • 3.6 km ride - Day 25. Cold and windy - Monday, August 25, 2025
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 4.5 km ride - Day 24 - strong “breeze” 🤪 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 3.8 km ride - Day 23. Hot and stucky - Saturday, August 23, 2025
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 3.3 km ride - Day 22B It’s gonna rain - Friday, August 22, 2025
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  • 4.5 km ride - Day 22 - Friday, August 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 3.8 km ride - Day 21 - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Celia Gillan
    “You go girl!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Oh my goodness Celia-thank you so much! You’ve put me well over my goal, and I so appreciate it. This has been an amazing experience for me, more than I ever expected.”
  • Marie Gillan
    “Yay! You did it! Amazing.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks Marie! It was harder than I thought it would be some days, but there was always the warm feeling for the cause.”
  • Sally Gillan
    “Well done Kathryn!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Sally. I’m pretty proud of myself. 😊. And thank you so much for the donation-it’s going to a great cause!”
  • Anonymous
    $150.08
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Dear Anonymous-thank you so much! It’s so awesome to have so many people believing in me. I will get to 100km, no doubt in my mind. But now I need to up my donation goal again! It’s literally only half way through the month, so it looks like I need to be aiming for $1000 now.”
  • Jean Bentley
    “Way to go Kathryn! Your positive thoughts will keep you going…each exertion will help a child. Thank you for doing this.❤️”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Oh my gosh Jean-thank you so much!!! I’m getting better every day-did 4.6 today, and your donation feels like a huge pat on the back.”
  • Sara Ritzie
    “Proud of you!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thank you so much! I’m proud of me too-my plan is to do some km every day, unless it’s raining. I’ve been going out early (ish 🤭) and it’s been beautiful. I really appreciate your donation-love ya!”
  • Debbie McDonnell
    “WTG Katheryn!! YGG!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Debbie. I’m very proud of what I’ve done, and will hit 100km in the next couple of days. I’m so grateful for donations and my cheering section, it has all helped me get here.”
  • Laurel Turansky
    “Way to go!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks Laurel-I’m now over a goal I didn’t really think I’d make!!! I appreciate your support, aside from the donation. The encouragement helps early in the morning when I just want to go back to bed. 😂 Hit 35.5 km today, and still 22 days to go, so 100 km is definitely within reach too.”
  • Leah Manley
    “Thanks for doing this. I will be cheering you on!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Leah. Day 1. Did 3.8 km today-not as far as I wanted, but traffic was getting busy. Will be better tomorrow.”
  • Lynn Creech
    “You go girl.... Happy to support this great cause.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Lynn. These donations get me on my bike every day.”
  • Shannon Kuypers
    “Keep kicking ass Kathryn!! Love that you’re doing this.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Shannon! It has been an awesome experience, and I’m so glad I’m doing it.”
  • Sharon Malone
    “Way to go, Kathryn!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Kathy Jewell
    “Way to go Kathryn! You are truly inspirational.”
    $41.40
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thank you Kathy. I appreciate your support to help me help these kids. They’re such brave little souls.”
  • Caroline Thompson
    “Way to go Kathryn”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Caroline! I really appreciate this. 😊”
  • Catherine Novak
    “Go, Kathryn, GO!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thank you Catherine! I’m so grateful for all the support I’m getting-it means a lot. I’m over half way, and it gets easier every day-both because I’m getting stronger and because of you and everyone else who believes I can do this. Thank you !”
  • David Hill
    $36.23
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thank you so much Dave. I really appreciate the donation, and today was the perfect day-someone has pledged to double all donations today!”
  • Jacky Turansky
    “You GO!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks a lot! I had to increase my $ goal to $1000, and you’re first in line to help me get there. Think of me pedaling when you’re relaxing sipping your morning coffee!!!”
  • James Cahill
    “Happy and safe cycling Kathryn for this Very good cause!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Jim. It IS a great cause, and I’m happy I can do this.”
  • Carolyn Haggert
    “I am certain you will complete this challenge. Good on you for doing this.”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks so much Carolyn. When I’m finished, you’ll have to share a celebratory drink with me!”
  • Susan Turansky
    $31.05
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Kathryn Ritzie
    Kathryn
    “Thanks Susan-I really appreciate your support. I’m really liking my early morning rides, and each day is a little easier.”
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