Wheatley cyclist takes up the challenge again

By Mark Ribble

WHEATLEY — Connie Scheibner is riding again to fight kid’s cancer.

The Wheatley woman has taken to the trails and roadways on her bicycle, planning to ride 500 kilometres and raise $5,000 during the month of August for the Hospital for Sick Children.

Scheibner participated in the Great Cycle Challenge last summer as well, raising just over $4,500.

Connie Scheibner cycling her way around Wheatley.

Photo submitted

The Great Cycle Challenge was founded in 2016 and has grown to become one of the largest cycle events in the country. I

n its five years of existence, over 100,000 riders from all provinces and territories have ridden 15.4 million kilometres and raised more than $21.7 million for research, care and the development of better treatments and cures for childhood cancer.

So far, Connie has raised $500 toward her goal, with things expected to ramp up next month.

If you want to help Connie’s quest, you can drop off empty bottles to the Wheatley bottle return and mention to John and Eva that you’d like to donate to Connie’s cause. They will take care of the rest.