Brenda Potter Phelan

Year 4! I'm riding/raising $ in memory of Katie H, Ben S and all other little warriors. Your support will help to fight childhood cancer and save little lives

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I've Ridden 686.2 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 124th
Province: 71st in ON

I've raised $5,600 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Katie H, Ben S and all other little warriors

Katie Herron of Cambridge should be 16 this year. Instead she died at age 7 after a lifelong battle with cancer. This brave and sweet warrior will never be forgotten. I will be thinking of her on every ride this month 💜

My Story

10 Sep 2025

This will be my 4th August taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight childhood cancer. I am just one of thousands of cyclists across Canada (age 4-80) taking part in this annual cycling challenge to support ALL kids fighting cancer. Funds raised will help Sick Kids continue their work in finding a cure and in developing new treatments to save little lives.

We also ride every August to show support for all the children impacted by cancer (and their families) to let them know that they are not alone. 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in Canada and thousands are in treatment right now. There are 12 main types of cancer and 47 main sub-types of childhood cancer. Despite this, childhood cancer only receives 5-7% of cancer research funding.

Your support (big and small) will help me help SickKids continue to make progress in the fight against childhood cancer. Kids should be living life and riding their bikes, not fighting for their lives.

Every year I dedicate my ride to Katie H of Cambridge who died at age 7 and Ben Stelter of Edmonton who died at age 6. year, But this year, I am also riding for Michelle who lost her fight against breast cancer on July 28, 2025. She was a kind, generous and accomplished young woman and the beloved child of her parents; because no matter their age, a child is always our child.

Grateful thanks for your support in helping to make a difference to this dreadful disease.

All the best to you and yours,

Brenda

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

590 km Ridden

$4,974 Raised

2022
673 km Ridden

$6,460 Raised

2023
945 km Ridden

$6,251 Raised

2024
686 km Ridden

$5,600 Raised

2025

2,895 km

Ridden

$23,285

Raised

My Challenge

11.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
15.2 km ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, October 4, 2025

Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
3.1 km ride - Evening Ride - Friday, September 19, 2025

Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
21.1 km ride - North Rustico to Oceanview loop - Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Logged this ride 32 days ago - View on Strava
4.6 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Logged this ride 33 days ago - View on Strava
23.9 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 14, 2025

Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava
20.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, September 13, 2025

Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava
23.2 km ride - North Rustico to Oceanview loop - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Logged this ride 40 days ago - View on Strava
11.1 km ride - Rainy inside spin - Monday, September 8, 2025

Logged this ride 41 days ago - View on Strava
22.6 km ride - North Rustico loop - Thursday, September 4, 2025

Logged this ride 45 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
$1,767.34
Received this donation 67 days ago

Brenda
Anonymous

“Thanks Brenda for all your efforts to help fight kid's cancer!”
$517.50
Received this donation 68 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks so much "anonymous" for your generous generosity again this year - it means a lot to me and the fight against childhood cancer.”

Thanks so much "anonymous" for your generous generosity again this year - it means a lot to me and the fight against childhood cancer.
Layne Coleman

“I am inspired by Brenda Phelan Potter's commitment to Sick Kids and her generous work in the community. Thank you, Brenda, for fighting cancer.”
$310.50
Received this donation 68 days ago

Brenda
Anonymous
$300
Received this donation 67 days ago

Brenda
David and Keitha Potter

“Great work for a very worthy cause. Keep on pedaling.”
$207
Received this donation 72 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks again for your generous donation and your support again this year. I'm super grateful for you helping me meet my fundraising goal and for keeping me motivated to keep pedalling”

Thanks again for your generous donation and your support again this year. I'm super grateful for you helping me meet my fundraising goal and for keeping me motivated to keep pedalling
Liam Phelan
$207
Received this donation 67 days ago

Brenda
Anonymous
$200
Received this donation 67 days ago

Brenda
Kevin Phelan

“May the wind be always at your back (especially in this windy province) Congrats on your success so far.. for the kids.”
$200
Received this donation 67 days ago

Brenda
Andrea Dunning

“Supporting you in this very worthy cause. Go Brenda!!!”
$124.20
Received this donation 78 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks so much kind and generous friend! I REALLY appreciate your support for me and for Sick Kids Foundation. Maybe we can finally take a ride together on this beautiful island this month!”

Thanks so much kind and generous friend! I REALLY appreciate your support for me and for Sick Kids Foundation. Maybe we can finally take a ride together on this beautiful island this month!
Durham Orthopedic and sports injury clinic

“Way to go Brenda!”
$124.20
Received this donation 67 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks Anna for your generous generosity and you kind words. it means a lot to me and the cause! Hope you have had a good summer. Not over yet!”

Thanks Anna for your generous generosity and you kind words. it means a lot to me and the cause! Hope you have had a good summer. Not over yet!
Quinn
$124.20
Received this donation 68 days ago

Brenda
Betty Campbell

“Keep up the effort Brenda! We are all so proud of you xo”
$103.50
Received this donation 67 days ago

Brenda

“A belated thank you for your generosity in supporting this year's ride. Your kind words and your donation meet a lot.”

A belated thank you for your generosity in supporting this year's ride. Your kind words and your donation meet a lot.
Carol Potter

“Keep riding for the kids Brenda!”
$103.50
Received this donation 68 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks again Carol for you kind generosity and your inspiring words. Hope you have had a good summer. Not over yet!”

Thanks again Carol for you kind generosity and your inspiring words. Hope you have had a good summer. Not over yet!
Catherine LeBlanc
$103.50
Received this donation 68 days ago

Brenda

“Catherine, I'm super grateful for your support of my GCC challenge again this year. Your generous donation and your friendship is so much appreciated”

Catherine, I'm super grateful for your support of my GCC challenge again this year. Your generous donation and your friendship is so much appreciated
Lorraine Mullins
$103.50
Received this donation 68 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks Lorraine, I'm super grateful for your support of my GCC challenge again this year. Your generous donation is so appreciated, my friend.”

Thanks Lorraine, I'm super grateful for your support of my GCC challenge again this year. Your generous donation is so appreciated, my friend.
Oh Macy Inc
$103.50
Received this donation 67 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks so much Anne. Your generous donation and your support is so very much appreciated.”

Thanks so much Anne. Your generous donation and your support is so very much appreciated.
Denise Walsh

“Your dedication to this cause is a true reflection of your character. So proud of your commitment Brenda.”
$72.45
Received this donation 68 days ago

Brenda

“Don't make me cry! I've got more riding to do!! Grateful thanks for you kind words and generous donation. It's means a great deal. X0XO”

Don't make me cry! I've got more riding to do!! Grateful thanks for you kind words and generous donation. It's means a great deal. X0XO
John Furnish
$72.45
Received this donation 67 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks so much John for your kind generosity it means a lot to me and for the cause ! Hope you have had an excellent summer. Not over yet!”

Thanks so much John for your kind generosity it means a lot to me and for the cause ! Hope you have had an excellent summer. Not over yet!
Anonymous

“Thanks Brenda for all your support now I can support you in your ride for Cancer patients. Thanks once again.”
$72.45
Received this donation 131 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks again for the support of my GCC challenge. With your help I have exceeded my fundraising goal and your support keeps me pedalling .”

Thanks again for the support of my GCC challenge. With your help I have exceeded my fundraising goal and your support keeps me pedalling .
Tim Konnry

“Way to go Brenda”
$72.45
Received this donation 49 days ago

Brenda

“Thanks Tim for your support to get us over the target. Every last dollar means a lot for SickKids in battling childhood cancer. Your support and friendship also mean a lot to me.”

Thanks Tim for your support to get us over the target. Every last dollar means a lot for SickKids in battling childhood cancer. Your support and friendship also mean a lot to me.