Jay Hitchen

Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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I've Ridden 189.9 km My goal is 1,000 km

My Rankings

National: 317th
Province: 42nd in AB
My Team: 1st

I've raised $1,970 My goal is $5,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

The Kids

Too many friends have gone, too many families touched by this horrible disease that many only refer to by its first letter. Regas back when I started this ride, my sister-in-law Val and good friend Tom. I think of the names, the friends, the family, the family of friends who I know have experienced huge loss. I’ve been visited twice now by those words I never want to hear again. I was one of the very, very lucky ones and if riding a bike and raising a few dollars helps find an end to this cruelty, I’m all in.

My Story

5 Aug 2025

My renal doc just cut me loose after five years of seeing me through first; renal cancer, then prostate cancer. I am blessed with children and now grandchildren. They fill my world and make me want to make it a better place for them and for others. I do not want cancer to touch their lives, my heart breaks for the the little heroes that bravely face this reality every day. Ride along with me and let’s show them how much we care.

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,021 km Ridden

$2,662 Raised

2018
1,396 km Ridden

$3,707 Raised

2019
1,271 km Ridden

$3,216 Raised

2020
1,097 km Ridden

$4,006 Raised

2021
1,292 km Ridden

$5,277 Raised

2022
1,305 km Ridden

$8,336 Raised

2023
1,160 km Ridden

$6,128 Raised

2024
Ridden

$1,970 Raised

2025

8,732 km

Ridden

$35,301

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 3 hours ago
57.4 km ride - Rode 57.35 km on 08/12/25 - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Logged this ride 21 hours ago
24.0 km ride - Rode 24.0 km on 08/11/25 - Monday, August 11, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago
51.0 km ride - Rode 51.03 km on 08/10/25 - Sunday, August 10, 2025

Logged this ride 3 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 7 days ago
17.2 km ride - Rode 17.19 km on 08/06/25 - Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Logged this ride 7 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 8 days ago
18.1 km ride - Rode 18.06 km on 08/05/25 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Logged this ride 8 days ago
2.1 km ride - Rode 2.08 km on 08/05/25 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Logged this ride 8 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 8 days ago
20.2 km ride - 20.22km Ride - Monday, August 4, 2025

Logged this ride 9 days ago

My Sponsors

JoAnne Letkeman

“Keep up the great work Jay! I appreciate what you are doing! On behalf of my family we thank you.”
$500
Received this donation 3 hours ago

Jay

“That’s incredible JoAnne. What an amazing contribution. Miss our yearly chats. Hope you are enjoying life and family.”

That’s incredible JoAnne. What an amazing contribution. Miss our yearly chats. Hope you are enjoying life and family.
Leslie Crawford

“I admire your determination! Take it as easily as you need to. Always happy to support this worthy endeavour.”
$207
Received this donation 8 days ago

Jay

“Your continuing support warms my heart Leslie. Hope the family is all doing great. Thanks so much.”

Your continuing support warms my heart Leslie. Hope the family is all doing great. Thanks so much.
Mark Reinhardt

“So proud of what you’re doing with the Great Cycle Challenge! You're making a real impact, and it's awesome to see you putting in the work for such a great cause. Cheering you on all the way — ride strong! 🚴‍♂️💪”
$129.38
Received this donation 7 days ago

Jay

“Means more than I can say to have your support Mark. I believe in the work this does. Glad you do too.”

Means more than I can say to have your support Mark. I believe in the work this does. Glad you do too.
Dean Greenstein

“Knock it pit of the park Jay”
$124.20
Received this donation 3 hours ago

Jay

“That’s tremendous Dean. A huge thank you from all the kids. How’s your knee? Haven’t had the pleasure of seeing you on the trails yet.”

That’s tremendous Dean. A huge thank you from all the kids. How’s your knee? Haven’t had the pleasure of seeing you on the trails yet.
Henry Stubbins

“Keep going you got this.”
$124.20
Received this donation 8 hours ago

Jay
Jerry Bellikka

“Cheering on Papa Jay in his perpetual cycling journey!”
$124.20
Received this donation 3 hours ago

Jay

“Love it. Thanks Jerry. Hope you have time you can carve out for a visit, I’m in Devon area half the summer now. Same phone send me a text or hell call.”

Love it. Thanks Jerry. Hope you have time you can carve out for a visit, I’m in Devon area half the summer now. Same phone send me a text or hell call.
ronarnst@mts.net

“Go Jay go!”
$124.20
Received this donation 8 days ago

Jay

“You are truly a gem Ron. Appreciate your support and friendship.”

You are truly a gem Ron. Appreciate your support and friendship.
Ryan Zimmerman

“Way to go Jay! Keep on going.”
$124.20
Received this donation 8 hours ago

Jay

“So great of you to support this cause Ryan. Think of you and the family often. Thanks so much.”

So great of you to support this cause Ryan. Think of you and the family often. Thanks so much.
Steve Armstrong

“Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. And ride like the wind!”
$124.20
Received this donation 8 days ago

Jay

“😂 you smooth old soul. I hadn’t really posted yet but really appreciate your tradition of being first to donate. Means a lot Steve.”

😂 you smooth old soul. I hadn’t really posted yet but really appreciate your tradition of being first to donate. Means a lot Steve.
Anonymous

“I always liked the way you roll Jay💪⚡ P.S. $50 for you from the artist formerly known as Greg Shannon $50 from Teresa dedicated to your training partner Bev!”
$103.50
Received this donation 1 hour ago

Jay

“You are both pretty amazing I promise to share with Bev. Call me sometime when you have nothing to do. 😆 or anytime. We are in Devon about half the summer. Lots of grandkid time but some free weekdays.”

You are both pretty amazing I promise to share with Bev. Call me sometime when you have nothing to do. 😆 or anytime. We are in Devon about half the summer. Lots of grandkid time but some free weekdays.
Steven Heipel

“As always, thanks to Team Hitchen for their great dedication and effort in this fine endeavour -- to beat Cancer!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 3 hours ago

Jay

“I would love to ride with you, we could cuss each other for hours on end. Really appreciate you and all you do for the kids.”

I would love to ride with you, we could cuss each other for hours on end. Really appreciate you and all you do for the kids.
Brenda Rudiger

“Pedal to the metal Jay!”
$72.45
Received this donation 2 hours ago

Jay

“I’ve got more hugs for you! Thanks so very much Brenda.”

I’ve got more hugs for you! Thanks so very much Brenda.
Shaina Rance
$72.45
Received this donation 5 hours ago

Jay

“I sure hope you get back in the saddle again soon Shaina. Really appreciate your support. Big hi to Ben.”

I sure hope you get back in the saddle again soon Shaina. Really appreciate your support. Big hi to Ben.
Carey Clarke
$36.23
Received this donation 5 days ago

Jay

“Wow, not only a great neighbour but a fine human too. You rock Carey. Thank you.”

Wow, not only a great neighbour but a fine human too. You rock Carey. Thank you.