dan richards

dan richards
I am riding 1,500 km and have the goal of raising $1500, to honour the memory of Amanda, at age 9 taken far too young by cancer.
I've Ridden 731.0 km My goal is 1,500 km
My Rankings
  • National: 645th
  • Province: 350th in ON
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $2,041 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

11 Aug 2025

Last year, close friends lost their 9-year-old granddaughter after a long, brave fight with leukemia. It was devastating — for her family and for everyone who knew Amanda.

Today, cancer ranks #1 among diseases that cause death for children in Canada. That's why this August I'm hoping to raise $1500 for the Sick Kids Foundation. To do that I'm biking 1500 kms as part of the Great Cycle Challenge – that’s 1 dollar for every kilometre I cycle.

My plan is average 50 kms per day. To achieve that, I plan to get out on my bike every day. (And yes I was out in the heat this past weekend - on Saturday I cycled 60 kms to Port Credit with Lapdogs Cycling Club, on Sunday I went 85 kms to Unionville with Toronto Bicycling Network.)

I know we all have many requests for charitable support - but if you’re able to contribute $10, $20 or $30, it will help prevent other families from suffering the heartbreak that my friends experienced.

Thank you in advance for your support - your donation will help save young lives.

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 17 hours 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 1 day ago
  • 40.0 km ride - Kipling - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 60.0 km ride - Port Credit - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 140.0 km ride - Burlington - Monday, August 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 95.0 km ride - Unionville with Toronto Bicycling Network - Sunday, August 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 60.0 km ride - Port Credit with Lapdogs - Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 60.0 km ride - Port Credit - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 40.0 km ride - Kipling - Thursday, August 7, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 40.0 km ride - kipling with Lapdogs - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 40.0 km ride - kipling - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Humber - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 76.0 km ride - Roll with Rotman Port Credit - Sunday, August 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 40.0 km ride - kipling - Saturday, August 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 20.0 km ride - Humber - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
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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!”
    $831.45
    Received this donation 5 hours ago
  • Victor Skrylev
    “Great cause. Good luck hitting 1,500km.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 17 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    “Ride on, Dan!”
    $207
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Anonymous
    $200
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Beatrix Dart
    “Way to go, Dan!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 21 hours ago
  • Viktoriya Uryadova
    “Happy to support this great initiative”
    $100
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Dilek Karasoy
    “Such an inspiring tribute to Amanda!”
    $50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Laura
    “Let’s go Dan!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 1 day ago
  • Tea P.
    “Happy to support such a meaningful cause. Your commitment and determination are inspiring, wishing you all the best on this ride!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 23 hours ago
  • Alejandro Fumero Rodriguez
    $25.88
    Received this donation 12 hours ago
  • Megan Chong
    “Best of luck with your ride, Prof. Richards! Thanks for making a difference in everything you do.”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 13 hours ago
  • Andrew Reutsky
    $20.70
    Received this donation 9 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 1 day ago
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