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I am fundraising for SickKids to help them:

DIAGNOSE FASTER
For worried families, this means getting a quicker answer to ""What's wrong?""

TREAT SMARTER
Treating underlying causes, not just symptoms, and reducing side effects & relapses – so kids get better, sooner

PREDICT BETTER
See illness coming more clearly – while there’s still time to prevent it or reduce its severity

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Trip Journal Entry #13

Tuesday 16th Jun
Silas gets wet, Wes goes down, Spike loves the view, and I travel farther north than I've ever been before.
Hello Friends,
The day started on a bit of a downer. It was raining when we woke up, and we had to pack away wet gear. I hate that.
Breakfast at the motel restaurant across from the campground didn't help much. The food was average, but the prices certainly weren't.
We pointed our beasts northwest toward Smithers in a steady rain. It didn't take long for Silas to discover that his new riding suit was waterproof... until it wasn't.
He pulled over to add some extra rain gear, and when Wes stopped behind him to lend a hand, his bike gracefully decided it needed a nap in the mud. Fortunately, neither rider nor machine suffered anything more than a bruised ego. Not even that, Wes doesn't have an ego.
But then the day got dramatically better.
The rain eased off, the traffic became so light that it's almost wrong to call it traffic, and the scenery steadily improved. Rolling hills, rushing rivers, and endless forests kept us entertained as we rode. Gradually, we left the Interior Plateau behind and climbed back into the mountains.
By the time we reached Smithers, I was completely smitten. The snow-capped peaks stole my heart. A little rain still drifted through from time to time, but the mist and low clouds only made the mountains look even more dramatic.
We also crossed the 54th parallel which marks the farthest north I have traveled.
Smithers is a charming and attractive town with every amenity an adventure rider could need. We stopped at Safeway and picked up salad, cheddar-jalapeño burgers, and fresh-baked sourdough buns for dinner. Back at the Smithers Riverside Municipal Campground, I cooked the burgers over the fire and warmed up our leftover breakfast home fries.
There are bears in the area, and a mother bear with cubs has been spotted nearby, but so far the real threat has been the crows.
They stole Silas's chips right off the picnic table and made off with Spike's tea bags from his top box. Clearly, they are organized, experienced, and entirely unrepentant.
It's 9:00 p.m. as I write this. The campfire is burning brightly, yet the sun still hasn't set.
We're expecting an overnight low of 9°C, accompanied by more rain.
Tomorrow we'll head up the Cassiar Highway and hope to visit Salmon Glacier before continuing north toward Bob Quinn Lake.
I love you all.
Goodnight from the banks of the Bulkley River.

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Journal Entry #5

Monday 8th Jun
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Today was an emotional and meaningful day. We crossed a time zone, an Arctic watershed, and I shed a few tears.
Hello Friends,
We woke this morning at beautiful Rainbow Falls Provincial Park under brilliant sunshine and not a cloud in the sky. Unfortunately, there were plenty of clouds of blackflies. Even at just 12°C, the little vampires were out in force, so we packed up camp wearing full bug suits.
The ride north was extraordinary. Following the shoreline of Lake Superior while climbing and descending some of the oldest mountains on Earth was simply breathtaking.
We stopped at Husky House for a traditional truck-stop breakfast, and it was exactly what we needed to start the day.
Back on the road, the temperature climbed steadily as we left the cooling influence of Lake Superior behind.
Before skirting Thunder Bay, we stopped at the Terry Fox Memorial. Terry Fox, perhaps the greatest Canadian who ever lived, lost his leg to cancer in 1980 and embarked on his Marathon of Hope to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. He ran the equivalent of 143 consecutive marathons before being forced to stop near Thunder Bay when his cancer returned. His legacy lives on, and Canadians continue to raise millions of dollars every year in his name.
It is a powerful place.
Standing there overlooking Lake Superior, I found myself thinking about my cousins Richard and Brenda, and I shed a few tears.
While I was having that quiet moment, Spike wandered into the interpretation centre. The manager asked if he was part of the Tiger Coward ride raising money for SickKids. When Spike said yes—and that Tiger was outside—she told him they had been hoping I would stop. Apparently, I was on their calendar.
They wanted to thank me for the fundraising effort.
I was humbled and honoured. Karen from the Memorial was kind enough to take some photos with me, and I left feeling overwhelmed with gratitude.
Mostly, I felt thankful for every one of you who has donated to help children and families facing challenges far greater than a long motorcycle ride.
From Thunder Bay, we headed west toward Kenora. The day grew hotter and hotter, eventually reaching 31°C. Along the way, we crossed the Arctic watershed, where water begins its journey north to the Arctic Ocean, and we entered the Central Time Zone.
Our destination was the home of Spike's cousin. What made the visit especially meaningful was that the two cousins had never actually met before. We spent a wonderful evening together, and watching them connect in a way that only family can was something special.
Tomorrow, we'll share breakfast together before Spike and I point our motorcycles west once again, bound for Riding Mountain Provincial Park in Manitoba.
I love you all.
Goodnight from Lake of the Woods.

Day 2

Friday 5th Jun
Hello Friends,
I am bursting with excitement to be heading to Tobermory tomorrow, even if it means leaving the Centre of the Universe at the ungodly hour of 5:00 a.m.
But before that, let me tell you about my anxious day yesterday.
WT and I mounted our steeds and headed north from Canada's southernmost town, Kingsville, after receiving giant hugs from my mom and dad. It was a wonderful send-off, but I already had something gnawing at the back of my mind.
My Tiger hasn't been starting quite right. It takes a little longer to fire up than usual, and occasionally requires a second stab at the starter button. I was convinced it was simply a geriatric battery ready for retirement. Fortunately, our route took us past Inglis Cycle in London, so I called ahead and had them put a new battery on the charger for me.
When I arrived, I removed the old battery and paid for the replacement. Then, as an afterthought, I asked them to load-test the original battery.
It passed.
Perfectly.
So I returned the brand-new battery and have absolutely no idea what the problem is.
As if that wasn't enough excitement, another concern appeared on my dashboard: the dreaded orange wrench warning light. No explanation. No message. Just a tiny glowing symbol of impending doom.
I had only disconnected the battery, but naturally I convinced myself that I had somehow fried the motorcycle's electronics.
Frustrated, WT and I rode off and decided—quite appropriately—to have lunch at Fat Bastard Burrito. The food was fantastic, although in the second-best London, served by South Asian staff, it wasn't exactly an authentic Mexican experience.
Fortunately, during lunch I discovered the cause of the mysterious orange wrench. It turns out that disconnecting the battery resets the motorcycle's computer to the year 2000. Apparently, when the bike suddenly thinks its next service appointment is 26 years overdue, it gets a little concerned and illuminates the warning light.
The date changed. Crisis averted.
That left me free to spend the next three hours obsessively worrying about why my bike doesn't start as beautifully as it once did.
The human mind is a remarkable thing. During that ride, I successfully imagined myself stranded in mosquito-infested bear country during a blizzard somewhere north of the Arctic Circle.
I have noticed that the vast majority of the things I worry about never actually happen, which clearly proves that worrying is an extremely effective preventative strategy.
Despite making excellent use of my worrying time, I still managed to enjoy the sunny ride and reflect on the extraordinary support I have received from family, friends, acquaintances, and complete strangers throughout Windsor and Essex County.
Tomorrow, when I roll aboard the Chi-Cheemaun and point the Tiger toward the North, I know I won't be riding alone. I will be carrying the encouragement, kindness, and good wishes of so many of you.
For that, I am deeply grateful.
I love you all.
Good night from the Centre of the Universe.

🏍️ TIGER IS ON THE MOVE! 🇨🇦

Thursday 4th Jun
Today, Tiger Coward rides through Municipality of Grey Highlands as he continues his incredible journey from Canada's southernmost town, Town of Kingsville, all the way to Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, the northernmost community in Canada accessible by road.
Tiger is traveling with a police escort through Grey Highlands today as communities across Canada begin to take notice of this remarkable adventure.
While the journey is about connecting Canadians, exploring our beautiful country, and sharing stories from the road, it is also helping raise funds for SickKids Foundation, supporting children and families who face battles far greater than any road ahead.
Please follow along, share his story, cheer him on as he passes through your community, and if you're able, consider making a donation.
💙 Donate here:
https://give.sickkidsfoundation.com/s/2261/2198
📍 Kingsville ➜ Tuktoyaktuk
🏍️ 7 weeks across Canada
💙 Supporting SickKids Foundation
Every kilometre tells a story. Every donation helps a child write theirs.
#TigerCoward #SouthToNorth #CanadaAdventure #MotorcycleJourney #GreyHighlands #SickKidsFoundation #RideForACause #KingsvilleToTuktoyaktuk #AshleyNogueira #RegionalCanadaPageants
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🏍️ DAVID'S JOURNEY HAS BEGUN! 🇨🇦

Wednesday 3rd Jun
This morning, Tiger Coward officially departed from Kingsville, Ontario, beginning his incredible 7-week motorcycle journey from Canada's southernmost town to Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, the northernmost community in Canada accessible by road.

Before even turning the key, supporters helped him reach 50% of his initial $5,000 fundraising goal for SickKids Foundation! 🎉

Now the real adventure begins.

Over the coming weeks, David will travel thousands of kilometres through communities across Canada, sharing stories, meeting Canadians, and raising awareness and funds for SickKids Foundation along the way.

📍 Follow the journey.
📸 Watch for daily updates.
📢 Share his story with your friends and family.
💙 Donate if you are able.

https://give.sickkidsfoundation.com/s/2261/2198

Every share helps spread the word. Every donation helps support the children and families who rely on SickKids.

Let's show David that Canada is riding with him from South to North.

#TigerCoward #SouthToNorth #RideForSickKids #SickKidsFoundation #MotorcycleJourney #CanadaAdventure #RoadToTuktoyaktuk #SupportSickKids #KingsvilleOntario #AcrossCanada

🏍️ 1 DAY TO GO

Monday 1st Jun

Tomorrow, David "Tiger" Coward begins an incredible journey from the southernmost point of Canada to the northernmost point accessible by road, with an official Kingsville, Ontario send off, all to help raise funds for SickKids Foundation.

Over the coming weeks, Tiger will travel thousands of kilometres across our country, meeting Canadians from coast to coast, sharing stories, and raising awareness for the children and families who rely on SickKids every day.

What started as an ambitious dream is now becoming reality.

Thanks to the generosity of supporters across Canada, we've already reached 25% of our initial fundraising goal before the kickstand even comes up. Every donation, every share, every encouraging message has helped fuel this journey.

Tomorrow the ride begins.

Follow along as Tiger travels north, one kilometre at a time, proving that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they rally behind an important cause.

❤️ Help us reach the next milestone by sharing his story with your friends, family and coworkers. 

📍 Daily updates will be posted throughout the journey.
📍 Watch for Tiger in communities across Canada.
📍 Share the fundraiser and help us spread the word.

Together, we're riding for the kids.

https://www.facebook.com/tiger.coward 

#SouthToNorthForSickKids #SickKidsFoundation #RideForTheKids #TigerCoward #MotorcycleJourney #CanadaRide #Fundraiser #RegionalCanadaPageants #AshleyNogueira #MsEliteEssexCounty #OneDayToGo #AdventureWithPurpose #RoadToTheNorth

🔥 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🔥

Thursday 28th May
Only 5 DAYS until Tiger Coward’s David begins his incredible South to North motorcycle journey across Canada in support of
💙 SickKids Foundation.
From Kingsville Ontario to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT, one rider, one mission, countless communities coming together for Little Heroes. 🧡🐾
Every kilometre matters.
Every share matters.
Every donation makes a difference for children and families facing their toughest journeys.
Let’s send David off in true Tiger style! 🏍️🇨🇦

https://www.facebook.com/tiger.coward

Tiger Coward and SickKids

Friday 22nd May

As I prepare for my grand odyssey from Canada’s southernmost town to its northernmost town connected by road, I’ve realized this journey has taken on a deeper meaning — not just for me, but for the people who are following along and connecting with the adventure.


In these turbulent times, traveling across Canada and connecting with Canadians from north to south just feels right. On the surface, this may look like “just a motorcycle trip,” but to me it has become something much bigger.


One of the incredible people I’ve connected with through this journey is Ashley Nogueira, who currently holds the title of Ms. Elite Essex County, is deeply involved in fundraising efforts for the SickKids Foundation.


Our healthcare system — and world-leading institutions like  — are part of the very fabric of Canada. They represent compassion, innovation, and hope for families across this country.


When Ashley asked if I would consider partnering with her to help raise funds for SickKids during this journey, I didn’t hesitate for a second.


I spent most of my working life in the hospital sector, so I have seen firsthand the incredible work healthcare professionals do every single day. But my connection to SickKids is also deeply personal.


In 1980, I lost all of my hair due to alopecia. Being “the bald kid” in high school during the era of perms and big hair was not easy. But there was one place that understood what I was going through: SickKids.


At SickKids, I attended clinics where I met people who genuinely cared and researchers who were working tirelessly to better understand and treat alopecia. I participated in drug trials, and although we never found the cure I had hoped for, I never forgot the feeling that some of the brightest minds in the country were trying to help kids like me.


That mattered.


And it still matters today.


So, I am proud to announce that I will be partnering with Ashley to help raise funds for the SickKids Foundation throughout this journey to the Arctic.


You can help by:

• Donating to the fundraiser

• Sharing the journey and fundraising posts

• Following along and helping spread awareness

• Encouraging others to support this incredible organization


More details on how to donate will be announced soon.


Thank you for riding along with me on this adventure.


David “Tiger” Coward

Tiger Coward Moto Rides

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Way to go David!!!

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What an epic journey! Looking forward to seeing your photos and videos and hearing about your adventures! Good luck!

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An amazing journey and a beautiful cause, Dave! Wishing you and Mike, as well as your other travelling companions along the way a safe and awe-inspiring trip!

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Cheers to you, Dave.

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Safe Travels David! Can't wait to follow your adventures.

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I wish you safe travel.

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Safe travels guys!! Amazing trip , amazing cause!!!

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Go Tiger!

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Safe travels David!!!!

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Great cause and a great adventure! Safe travels, and perhaps it will inspire some little ones to make the journey one day!

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Congrats on achieving the goal!

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Kudos to Tiger Coward.

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Ride safe.

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Sandy and I are very proud of you David. Thank you for doing this. Godspeed

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As always, enjoying your journal and photos. Continued safe travels.

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