Della Ratcliffe

I am riding 100 km to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!

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I've Ridden 35.0 km My goal is 100 km

My Rankings

National: 1011th
Province: 125th in BC
My Team: 1st

I've raised $1,018 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

My Story

17 Jan 2025

2025 marks my tenth year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge Canada in which riders and donors work together to raise funds to defeat kids' cancers. Several years ago I was honoured to start participating as a GCC champion, and two years ago was proud to achieve GCC All-Star status for raising $10,500 + from friends and family also committed to this cause, many of whom have joined our virtual team — #PedalPack —riding and donating to this cause.

Why do I ride? Why does Team Pedal Pack ride?

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.

My first ride — and all rides — were inspired by Audrey, the granddaughter of a dear friend, who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). Her diagnosis and treatment took a huge toll on this girl, her family and all those love her. I learned just how many medical professionals, resources and treatments are needed to support the journey of just one child. Audrey was one of those 1700 kids diagnosed each year and she is still with us, living a good life, and supported by a dedicated team.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds to help these kids and to support the SickKids Foundation in their efforts to develop treatments and find a cure for childhood cancers.

This year, I look forward to once again biking as part of #TeamPedalPack, and joining other committed riders in leading the charge in our local communities across Canada as we unite together to fight kids' cancers!

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

Della

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 10 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

155 km Ridden

$773 Raised

2016
151 km Ridden

$937 Raised

2017
152 km Ridden

$1,100 Raised

2018
102 km Ridden

$1,001 Raised

2019
101 km Ridden

$1,148 Raised

2020
67 km Ridden

$1,419 Raised

2021
120 km Ridden

$1,253 Raised

2022
102 km Ridden

$2,783 Raised

2023
101 km Ridden

$2,241 Raised

2024
35 km Ridden

$1,018 Raised

2025

1,087 km

Ridden

$13,674

Raised

My Challenge

$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 18 minutes 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 6 hours ago
5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale CC - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago
5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale CC - Sunday, August 10, 2025

Logged this ride 4 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 5 days ago
5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale CC - Friday, August 8, 2025

Logged this ride 6 days ago
5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale CC - Thursday, August 7, 2025

Logged this ride 7 days ago
5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale CC - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Logged this ride 9 days ago
5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale CC - Sunday, August 3, 2025

Logged this ride 11 days ago
5.0 km ride - Kerrisdale CC - Friday, August 1, 2025

Logged this ride 13 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 208 days ago

My Sponsors

Sue Ratcliffe

“A very worthy cause ❤️”
$274.28
Received this donation 5 hours ago

Della

“Thank you so very much, Sue, for your very generous donation to this cause, which means so much to us all and especially to the kids on the cancer journey. Your generous donation supports The Sick Kids' Foundation, as they continue their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!”

Thank you so very much, Sue, for your very generous donation to this cause, which means so much to us all and especially to the kids on the cancer journey. Your generous donation supports The Sick Kids' Foundation, as they continue their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!
Donna Smith

“Way to go Della! Your continued participation to raise funds for this outstanding cause is amazing. Wishing you continued success to reach your goal.”
$207
Received this donation 6 hours ago

Della

“Thank you so very much, Donna, for your ongoing support for this cause and for your very generous donation this year. I appreciate it and I know kids on the cancer journey appreciate it. Your on-going generous donation support The Sick Kids' Foundation, as they continue with their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Each year new advancements are made through their funding. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!”

Thank you so very much, Donna, for your ongoing support for this cause and for your very generous donation this year. I appreciate it and I know kids on the cancer journey appreciate it. Your on-going generous donation support The Sick Kids' Foundation, as they continue with their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Each year new advancements are made through their funding. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!
Bente McKenna

“Happy to support you, Della. Ten years, wow! Well done!”
$77.63
Received this donation 2 hours ago

Della

“Bente, thank you so much for your ongoing support and donations, especially on #KickCancersButtDay! I appreciate it and I know kids on the cancer journey appreciate it. Your generous donation this year ensures The Sick Kids' Foundation can continue with their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Each year new advancements are made through their funding. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!”

Bente, thank you so much for your ongoing support and donations, especially on #KickCancersButtDay! I appreciate it and I know kids on the cancer journey appreciate it. Your generous donation this year ensures The Sick Kids' Foundation can continue with their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Each year new advancements are made through their funding. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!
Helen Ratcliffe

“Thanks Della for keeping the challenge going!! Congratulations on another year!!”
$72.45
Received this donation 5 days ago

Della

“Helen, thank you so much for your donation! Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Each year we see new treatments and better results for the kids! Thanks again!”

Helen, thank you so much for your donation! Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Each year we see new treatments and better results for the kids! Thanks again!
Patricia Northcott

“Well done, Della !”
$72.45
Received this donation 11 days ago

Della

“Thank you so much for your donation, my dear friend! And the kids for whom we ride thank you too! Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.”

Thank you so much for your donation, my dear friend! And the kids for whom we ride thank you too! Your generous donation will support SickKids' Foundation to allow them to continue their work to care for these kids, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.
Patricia Moser

“You go Della!!! Glad to help you on your way to your goal!”
$51.75
Received this donation 6 hours ago

Della

“Thank you so very much, Patricia, for your ongoing support and donations to the Great Cycle Challenge Canada, and especially on this special day, #KickCancersButtDay! And that is the goal of this challenge! To kick cancers butt for the 1800+ children diagnosed with cancer each year. Your donation supports The Sick Kids' Foundation, as they continue their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!”

Thank you so very much, Patricia, for your ongoing support and donations to the Great Cycle Challenge Canada, and especially on this special day, #KickCancersButtDay! And that is the goal of this challenge! To kick cancers butt for the 1800+ children diagnosed with cancer each year. Your donation supports The Sick Kids' Foundation, as they continue their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!
Helen Ratcliffe

“Should have been donating today!!”
$41.40
Received this donation 6 hours ago

Della

“Thank you so very much, Helen, for your additional contribution on this special day, #KickCancersButtDay! Your generous donation supports The Sick Kids' Foundation, as they continue their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!”

Thank you so very much, Helen, for your additional contribution on this special day, #KickCancersButtDay! Your generous donation supports The Sick Kids' Foundation, as they continue their work to care for children in treatment, support their families, develop innovative treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer. Thanks again for your ongoing support and commitment to this cause!
Judy Stewart

“Best of luck on your ride, Della!!”
$36.23
Received this donation 4 days ago

Della

“Judy, thank you so much for your donation to this cause which is so important , and not just to me but most importantly for the kids fighting cancer right now. Your donation supports both research in Canada and aids The SickKids' Foundation as they continue their work caring for the kids and their families, develop treatments and — hopefully! — find a cure. Thanks again!”

Judy, thank you so much for your donation to this cause which is so important , and not just to me but most importantly for the kids fighting cancer right now. Your donation supports both research in Canada and aids The SickKids' Foundation as they continue their work caring for the kids and their families, develop treatments and — hopefully! — find a cure. Thanks again!
Vera Penny
$35
Received this donation 18 minutes ago

Della
Kevin Stuart

“Way to go Della”
$25.88
Received this donation 3 hours ago

Della

“Kevin, thank you so much for your ongoing support and donations to this cause, so near and dear to my heart and, of course, to the kids on the cancer journey.Y our donation supports The Sick Kids' Foundation as they continue their work caring for the kids and their families, develop treatments and — hopefully! — find a cure. Thanks again!”

Kevin, thank you so much for your ongoing support and donations to this cause, so near and dear to my heart and, of course, to the kids on the cancer journey.Y our donation supports The Sick Kids' Foundation as they continue their work caring for the kids and their families, develop treatments and — hopefully! — find a cure. Thanks again!
Della Ratcliffe

“Join me in Year 10 by donating or joining Team PedalPack. Together, we're on a mission to end childhood cancer and save little lives.”
$124.20
Received this donation 208 days ago

Della