Rick Vigrass

4years
Rick Vigrass
I am riding 200 km in memory of Sandy (Robert, Bob) Phillips. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 219.0 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 2979th
  • Province: 112th in SK
  • My Team: 4th
I've raised $604 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Sandy (Robert, Bob) Phillips

Sandy (Robert, Bob) Phillips

Happy to be on a team with Sandy's brother, Peter, and friends. Those that knew Sandy miss watching and doing outrageous things with him but everytime I think of those times, it brings a smile to my face. Thank you, my friend, for all you were for me.

My Story

27 Aug 2024

I am a team member of a group in memory of Sandy Phillips. He died at age 58 from complications due to throat cancer. Among other things, he liked to ride his bicycle.

In high school, we bicycled from Regina to Victoria one summer. One highlight was picking cherries in the Okanagan for 6 cents per pound. We ate a lot of the profits. We made $1 per hour. We weren't paid until all the cherries were picked from the top of the tree. By the end of the day, we were shaking the tree hoping the cherries would disappear.

The next summer, we bicycled from Regina to St. John's, NL with fellow team member Bob Loney and Tom Davis. One highlight was camping on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The RCMP were kind enough to provide a wake up call at 6am to send us on our way before everyone knew we were there.

Thank you, Sandy, for the many adventures and memories. They wouldn't have been the same without you. We all think of you as we bicycle down the road to the next adventure.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 121 km Ridden
    $500 Raised
    2022
  • 176 km Ridden
    $500 Raised
    2023
  • 197 km Ridden
    $739 Raised
    2024
  • 219 km Ridden
    $604 Raised
    2025
4years
713 km
Ridden
$2,343
Raised

My Challenge

  • 15.0 km ride - Katepwa Ice Trail and Brown's Hill Road to Ian's House One Way because my chain broke - Saturday, August 30, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 6.0 km ride - Sandy Beach Picnic Shelter Sand Toy Donation - Friday, August 29, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 18.0 km ride - Motherwell Homestead One Way without Stopping in One Hour on Gravel with a Fat Bike - Friday, August 29, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 6.0 km ride - Sandy Beach Picnic Shelter Work Bee - Thursday, August 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Circumnavigation of Katepwa Lake by way of the Lebret Glacial Outwash Plain Terrace and Landslide - Monday, August 25, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 2.0 km ride - Pickup Letter from Katepwa Village Office - Thursday, August 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 34.0 km ride - Katepwa Glacial Flutings and Septic Lagoons - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 30.4 km ride - Abernethy RM 186 Old Presbyterian Stone Church 1892 - Monday, August 18, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 5.0 km ride - Katepwa Village Tour - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 10.6 km ride - Katepwa Weir - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 18.0 km ride - Katepwa Ice Trail - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 26 days ago
  • 21.0 km ride - Abernethy RM 186 Microwave Tower Ride - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 27 days ago
  • 9.0 km ride - Katepwa Snake Hill and Golf Course - Sunday, August 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • 7.0 km ride - Katepwa Sandy Beach Tour - Saturday, August 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • 5.0 km ride - Katepwa Village Tour - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 30 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 72 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 72 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 72 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Andrea Eng
    “Great cause and I am happy to support Rider Rick and Sandy's sidekick friends.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 3 hours ago
    Rick Vigrass
    Rick
    “Thank you, daughter. You are always very supportive of me and good causes that help children. Love you lots.”
  • Rider Rick
    “Cycling is so much fun I'm happy to donate and have the opportunity to raise money for children's cancer. Every child deserves to have a good start in life and not having that just isn't right. I'm honoured to ride with people associated with Sandy Phillips who lost his life to cancer. He would have been the first one to jump on his bike for a cause like this. I know helping children in this way will make a difference.”
    $500
    Received this donation 72 days ago
    Rick Vigrass
    Rick
    “I have four grandsons: Weston, Macklin, Sauli and Alec. Last year, I built a sailboat and named it WeMaSaAl after them. I will keep them in mind as I think of other children who are not so fortunate as they deal with cancer in their body.”
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