From Personal Loss to Purpose: Why I am Cycling 400 km This September
Over ten years ago, my family’s world changed when my Mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She endured intense chemo treatments for 6 months before ultimately losing her fight. Watching someone you love act with bravery while feeling afraid, and endure so much through treatment, gives you a very real, personal understanding of how heavy cancer is for a family.
For families with children who survive cancer, the hardship often continues long after treatment ends—47% of childhood cancer survivors never pursue higher education due to the lasting physical, financial, and emotional toll.
This September, I’m putting my decades-long love of road cycling toward something bigger: the Randstad Ride for Myriam, a 3-day, 400 km ride through Quebec. Tackling 400 km in three days will be a tough physical challenge, but it’s my way of honoring my Mother’s memory and giving these brave kids a fighting chance at a real future. Overcoming cancer should be the start of their story, not the thing that limits it.
If you’ve been impacted by cancer, or know a family that has, any amount you contribute genuinely helps, and would mean so much to me—and even more to these resilient kids!
My Achievements
added profile picture
self donation
shared page
joined or created a team
raised over $100
reached distance goal
Thank you to my Supporters
$507.83
Elizabeth Hoemeke
$257.80
Marva Bailer
Thank you for fighting for this cause. I lost my Mother and her husband to pancreatic cancer ( both were 61) and my father brain cancer (he was 61).
$159
Eric Busko
Thank you, Heather, for the big effort in helping such an important cause. Be safe, good luck...and have fun (?!).
$106
John Trainor
Great work. Thanks for doing this for a worthy cause.
$106
Jimmy Lockhart
In memory - Ann Lockhart
$106
Mamar Gelaye
For every true love requires action and motion- ride 🩷🙏🏾🦋
$106
Regina Salazar
Great to see this initiative Heather. So close to many hearts, including mine. Good luck with the ride and keep shining. 👊🏻
$106
Valerie Headlee
$106
Edwina Payne
$106
Michelle Little
$106
Juby Jacob
Sorry for your loss, Heather. Inspired by your way to honor your mother’s memory.
$106
Bob Sarratt
$106
Blanca
You are an inspiration!
$106
Joseph Kernodle
$100
Siddharth Bohra
All the best for ride. Happy to contribute to this cause. Siddharth
$100
Timm Peddie
$100
Sam Dhesi
Great cause Heather! All the best, from team Popp
$100
Stacey Garner
$53
Rich
$53
Ray Culver
Great cause!! Enjoy...
$53
Brian Mellone
$53
E White
Cheering you on!
$53
Susan Di Chesere
Happy to support your efforts!!
$53
Robin Hensley
Heather, Sorry for your loss. I'm happy to donate to a great cause and save others. Best, Robin
$53
Cj Okt
$53
Ginger Huddle
$53
Lisa Strafford
$50
Vish Narendra
All the best for the ride!
$50
Kristine Campbell
Way to go, Heather!
$50
Tamara Lopata
Way to go, Heather! Thanks for supporting such an important cause!
$26.50
Mark Farbman
$26.50
Brandon Schultze
Thanks for sharing a great cause and your Mother's legacy.
$26.50
Sallie Wright
$26.50
Windy Nicholson
This is amazing! Can’t wait to hear about your adventure!
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I am inspired by you! Have a great ride.