Barbara Steele

I am riding 250 km in memory of Ivan Desroches and Greg Armstrong. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 168.3 km My goal is 300 km

My Rankings

National: 3253rd
Province: 1765th in ON

I've raised $486 My goal is $600 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Ivan Desroches and Greg Armstrong

I want to dedicate this year's ride to 2 people: Ivan, who just passed away recently, and to Greg Armstrong who left us a few years ago. I will always remember Ivan's calm patient demeanor, quiet optimism, warm friendly smile, and love of family and youth that I first got to know in our daily morning and afternoon chats as he dropped off his kids at my home daycare. These attributes served him well throughout his life as he raised 4 fine kids and served as scout leader for many more. Even faced with a grim diagnosis, he maintained his cheerful outlook, put Tammy, his family, and friends first, and partook in clinical trials that he knew wouldn't save his life but could contribute to research to help others. I love this photo of him, and picture him sailing into the next life with that same big smile on his face. Our former pastor, Greg was there for us when Owen had pancreatic cancer - praying, supporting us, even coming to Toronto to visit post surgery. In his last email to us he detailed how glad he had been to be able to witness to people during his own battle with cancer and numerous hospital stays, sharing with many where his hope and strength came from. Greg loved children too and was always a huge hit at yearly Vacation Bible Schools. He would be pleased to see funds raised in his memory to help children with cancer.

My Story

28 May 2025

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer for the 10th year in a row!

Why? Because I know how scary cancer is, having a hubby who had pancreatic cancer but is now 10 years cancer free. Because like most of us, I know so many other people who are impacted by cancer, including some currently fighting it, or sadly lost their lives to this cruel disease. And finally, because right now, over 1,400 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 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

301 km Ridden

$1,028 Raised

2016
401 km Ridden

$1,893 Raised

2017
405 km Ridden

$1,067 Raised

2018
348 km Ridden

$1,000 Raised

2019
439 km Ridden

$1,252 Raised

2020
531 km Ridden

$1,253 Raised

2021
326 km Ridden

$1,509 Raised

2022
578 km Ridden

$748 Raised

2023
450 km Ridden

$1,305 Raised

2024
168 km Ridden

$486 Raised

2025

3,948 km

Ridden

$11,542

Raised

My Challenge

$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.

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18.2 km ride - Rode 18.25 km on 08/10/25 - Sunday, August 10, 2025

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12.0 km ride - Rode 12.0 km on 08/09/25 - Saturday, August 9, 2025

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17.1 km ride - Rode 17.12 km on 08/08/25 - Friday, August 8, 2025

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1.8 km ride - Rode 1.76 km on 08/07/25 - Thursday, August 7, 2025

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21.1 km ride - Rode 21.11 km on 08/07/25 - Thursday, August 7, 2025

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20.4 km ride - Rode 20.38 km on 08/05/25 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

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17.2 km ride - Rode 17.2 km on 08/05/25 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

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24.0 km ride - Rode 24.02 km on 08/06/25 - Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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10.0 km ride - Rode 10.02 km on 08/04/25 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

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$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 8 days ago
10.3 km ride - Rode 10.27 km on 08/02/25 - Sunday, August 3, 2025

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16.2 km ride - Rode 16.19 km to Main Beach - Friday, August 1, 2025

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Celebrating 10 years!

28 May 2025

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer for the 10th year in a row! Fighting cancer is important to me, since my husband is now a 10 year survivor of pancreatic cancer. I also have a heart for children, having been a teacher for many years. This challenge gives me an opportunity to raise money for SickKids to support kids with cancer and conduct research to prevent and treat it. Please consider supporting this amazing cause!

Posted 79 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!”
$142.35
Received this donation 12 hours ago

Barbara
Ron Maher

“10 years of riding for such a worthy cause is amazing Barb! That you get to cycle in so many great areas of Ontario must be special for you. All the best as always, Ron”
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Barbara
Bernice and Gordon Gross

“We appreciate the effort that you make to help children fighting cancer. Good luck with your cycling!”
$51.75
Received this donation 23 hours ago

Barbara
Anonymous

“Wishing you good weather and happy pedalling.”
$51.75
Received this donation 1 day ago

Barbara
Steven & Shirley Gross

“It's a such blessing that Owen is 10 years cancer free! Enjoy your rides.”
$50
Received this donation 8 days ago

Barbara

“Thanks so much for your support! Hoping to perhaps get out on the G2G trail later in August, maybe you can join me for a ride!”

Thanks so much for your support! Hoping to perhaps get out on the G2G trail later in August, maybe you can join me for a ride!
Anonymous
$36.23
Received this donation 78 days ago

Barbara

“Thanks for being my first sponsor this year! Great to have your support as I kick off my rides for the month of August.”

Thanks for being my first sponsor this year! Great to have your support as I kick off my rides for the month of August.
Barbara Steele

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$50
Received this donation 79 days ago

Barbara