Thanks to you we hit 90% of our fundraising goal.

Over the last few years, I've been inspired to complete one colossal challenge a summer. Something that pushes me out of my comfort zone and towards exploring my self-imposed limits and doing it all to raise money for a cause I'm passionate about—youth mental health and wellbeing.

Through Tennis Inc., Symon Oliver and I have been fundraising to help support youth mental health organizations and try to be an example of what's possible if you push yourself.

Our first event raised $10,500 for Jack.org, an amazing organization that trains young leaders to revolutionize mental health. This year, we raised $4,500 in partnership with Spirit North, another incredible organization that empowers Indigenous youth through sport and play.

Our goal this year was to complete the BT700. I heard about this race twelve months ago, and ever since, I've been obsessed with attempting it.

It's a highly challenging unsupported 800km ride with 14,000 feet of elevation through the most challenging trails I've ever been on.

The BT700 was one of the most physically and mentally challenging experiences. The route, the mileage, the weather, and the elevation were all extreme.

It was a completely different view of Ontario than I've ever seen before, and it just made me realize how much environmental diversity we have in such a small loop in Central Ontario.

We continuously met amazing people in the towns and the event. The riders we met were equally impressive and welcoming.

On day 1, we pushed from Kitchener to the Southhampton area, 185 km—my longest bike ride.

On day 2, we left Southhampton and cycled up through Wiarton and over Mount Kimble in a 40-degree heat wave. The route itself was super challenging. When we camped that night, we ran into some riders, and I said, "There's no possible way any day can be harder than that, right?" They laughed.

Day 3. I woke up with a fever and was dizzy most of the morning from the heat, but I pushed on to what became our most challenging day with a whopping 125km and 4k elevation gain.

By day 4, my knees were toast. I've since found out I sprained my left quad and created some IT band issues in my right knee from overuse. Recovery is going well, but at the time, with both these injuries, I had to make it another 95km to complete the loop back to the car. I walked almost every hill from Shelburne to Kitchener. I nearly called it three times but eventually made it to Kitchener.

We only made it 555k, but ultimately, I'm super happy with hitting 90% of our goal. Even if I wasn't able to complete the full route, I'll be back!

I want to thank all the donors and all the people who sent words of encouragement while we were out there in 40-degree heat, cycling never-ending mountains and struggling with mild heat stroke.

This event blew my mind and pushed me further to explore endurance and continue raising money for youth mental health.

I can't wait to do it again.