Carlene Lee

- National: 374th
- Province: 205th in ON
My Story
From Survivor to Fighter – Riding for Kids’ Lives
I've been riding for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada since 2019—seven years and counting. This August, I'll be riding once again to fight kids' cancer in support of the SickKids Foundation, giving these children a fighting chance to live life, not just fight for it.
My journey with this challenge began in 2019, shortly after I fought and beat colon cancer. That experience changed me, and I knew I had to give back in some way. My daughter convinced me to take on this ride, and since then, it has become a part of who I am.
Year after year, I've continued, not just for the ride itself, but because I know my story has helped others. Now, I ride for these kids—to help them fight, survive, conquer, and one day, share their own stories of victory.
How You Can Support My Journey:
There are many ways to be part of this mission:
✅ Donate – Every dollar helps give kids a fighting chance.
✅ Share my page – Help spread the word and inspire others to support.
✅ Cheer me on – Your encouragement keeps me going!
✅ Join the Challenge – Ride with me and make a difference.
✅ All of the above – The ultimate way to make an impact!
You can choose one or more.
Whatever you decide...
Every bit of support counts, and together, we can help kids conquer their battles and live to tell their stories.
Thank you!
My Legacy
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211 km Ridden$690 Raised2019
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212 km Ridden$1,150 Raised2020
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208 km Ridden$507 Raised2021
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209 km Ridden$1,013 Raised2022
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284 km Ridden$1,144 Raised2023
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244 km Ridden$1,192 Raised2024
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74 km Ridden$1,234 Raised2025
My Challenge
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Every Kilometer Every Story
8 Aug 2025Every kilometer I’ve traveled holds a memory, a challenge, and a victory. Some miles have been uphill battles, testing my strength and willpower. Others have been smooth and peaceful, allowing me to breathe deeply and take in the beauty around me.
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13.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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Honouring The Journey
6 Aug 2025They say don’t look back, but I say we should. Because those experiences didn’t hold us back… they pushed us forward. They shaped who we are. Remembering isn’t dwelling. It's honouring the journey.
-Carlene
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10.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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13.7 km ride - Evening Ride - Monday, August 4, 2025
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10.1 km ride - Evening Ride - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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Rising for Every Hill✨️
3 Aug 2025The true beauty of each journey is not measured by the distance covered, but rather by the consistency of effort.
It lies in the determination to overcome every challenge encountered, regardless of its size or difficulty. Rise to the occasion and triumph.
The core of this endeavor lies in the strength of one's spirit, the right mental attitude, and the power of dedication.
Whether it involves a 5K, 10K, or even a 20K distance or more, the focus is not solely on the distance traveled.
It is about the purpose that drives each push of the pedal. P.U.S.H.
Pursue. Until. Something. Happens.
-Carlene
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16.9 km ride - Lunch Ride - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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10.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 1, 2025
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“The Colours That Carry Me"
30 Jul 2025Colours are more than just visual beauty. They're emotional energy. They carry meaning, memories, and movement. Some days, I wear them. Other days, I sip them in a smoothie, feel them in a sunset, or walk through them in a field of wildflowers. Each hue whispers something to the soul.
💛 Yellow reminds me to smile, even on days when the clouds roll in. It’s my sunshine on the inside.
💚 Green brings me back to nature, grounding me like the roots of a tree I love so deeply. It speaks of healing, of growth, and fresh beginnings.
🧡 Orange fuels my fire. It’s bold, alive, and filled with purpose, just like my cycling journey.
💙 Blue calms me. It mirrors the stillness of Niagara’s waters and gives me space to breathe.
💗 Pink isn’t just pretty, it’s powerful.
It’s the colour of kindness that doesn’t shout, but still moves mountains.
❤️ Red reminds me to lead with love. To uplift, to encourage, to thrive.
💜Purple speaks to me in whispers, but its message is powerful. It’s the colour of deep reflection, spiritual wisdom, and healing strength.
🖤 Black is often misunderstood... reduced to shadows and endings, but to me it’s the colour of beginnings. It’s the seed underground, gathering strength before it breaks through the soil; the quiet night sky cradling a million unseen stars. Black holds every other hue inside it, reminding me that wholeness includes both light and dark.
🤍 White is peace. It's the pause before the music plays, the still breath before the words form, the untouched canvas holding endless possibilities. It doesn’t shout. It simply exists pure, calm, and full of quiet strength.
Each colour plays its part in the mosaic of my life.
Let them speak. Let them shine. Let them light your way.
-Carlene Lee
Posted 11 days ago -
$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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Overcoming Adversities
29 Jul 2025Equipped with a bicycle that moves well... high-performance or not, and unwavering determination, I ride with purpose.
I am committed to overcoming adversities, embracing optimism, and fostering healing, contributing to a brighter future for every child.
No matter the road ahead or the conditions around me, I remain steadfast in my mission.
Because courage doesn’t quit. And neither do I.
-Carlene
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To My Fellow GCC Riders:
27 Jul 2025Today I want to speak directly to those of you feeling stuck, discouraged, or maybe a little unsure about how to keep the momentum going — I’ve been there too.
Earlier today, I found myself feeling disheartened. The donation dial hadn’t moved. I was putting in the rides, sharing the journey, showing up with purpose… but the silence on the donation front was getting to me.
So instead of sitting in that discouragement, I paused, took a breath, and did the one thing I’d been avoiding — I wrote an email. I reached out to my family and friends. I was hesitant, unsure of how it would be received. All the "what ifs" started flooding in.
👉 What if they’re tired of hearing about my ride?
👉 What if they judge me for asking again?
But then I remembered why I started this journey. This ride is not about me — it’s for the kids. It’s for the brave little warriors still fighting battles no child should ever face.
And do you know what happened next?
Within the first hour or so of sending that email, I received donations. Just like that. The dial moved. The energy shifted.
So if you’re feeling discouraged, I encourage you to shift your focus — not on what people may think — but on your purpose. This mission is bigger than fear or hesitation.
Send the email.
Make the post.
Share your heart.
Because someone out there wants to help — they just need a reminder from you.
— Carlene
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Wheels of Hope
20 Jul 2025This journey continues to bring unexpected connections, beautiful moments, and reminders that we are never riding alone.
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From Survivor to Supporter
16 Jul 2025Fueling hope and healing. I ride for every child who deserves to grow up. 💙🧡
Posted 25 days ago -
Feet Grounded Heart Open
15 Jul 2025This isn’t just a T-shirt... it’s a symbol of hope, healing, and a mission far greater than myself. Every ride I take is for the kids fighting cancer and for the families holding onto hope.
I ride with heart. I ride with intention. I ride in honour of lives lost too soon, and in celebration of every donation, every prayer, every push forward.
“With every turn of the pedals, I embrace the journey. Feet grounded, heart open, and soul soaring.”
🧡💙💛
Carlene
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Stay Hopeful Through Everything
11 Jul 2025No matter what life brings your way, stay hopeful.
Each day offers countless little moments filled with light if you're willing to see them.
A kind word.
A walk by the river or lake.
The soft, grounding sounds of nature.
These simple things have the power to shift your spirit and lift your soul.
Hope doesn't always come in big waves—sometimes it shows up in gentle ripples.
Look for them. Receive them. Let them guide you forward.
— Carlene 🌿
Posted 30 days ago -
$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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Love & Purpose Always Finds A Way
5 Jul 2025Every year, I take on the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer, and every year, without fail, my son supports me. Not with grand gestures or loud praise but with presence. With kindness. With heart.
Even when things aren’t easy for him, he still finds a way to give. Whether it’s a donation, a word of encouragement, or simply checking in, he shows up.
Thank you for giving from your whole heart. Thank you for standing beside me on this journey. Thank you for being a reminder that love and purpose always find a way.💙🧡
Posted 36 days ago -
Love & Light
30 Jun 2025When the journey gets heavy and the road feels long, I ride.
Through the quiet moments, the storms, and the setbacks, I ride because I know this truth: even in darkness, light finds a way to shine through.
This year, as I ride 250 km for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada, I carry the memories of battles fought, the strength of survivors, and the hope of healing for kids facing cancer.
I ride... for the children, for the families, for the fighters still holding on.
I ride with heart, with faith, and with the promise that light always breaks through.
Posted 41 days ago -
$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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Survivor
21 May 2025Keep Going
I ride with heart, purpose, and intention because I know what it means to fight and overcome. As a cancer survivor, every kilometer means more.
This year’s goal: 250 km.
Even with time off in August, I’m ready to give it my all for the kids, for the cause, and for the journey I’m still riding through.
-Carlene Lee
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Fueling Hope, One Dollar at a Time
19 Apr 2025This challenge isn’t just for the warriors still fighting—it’s also for the survivors who have faced cancer head-on and won. I know the journey is never easy. I’ve walked that path myself.
Cancer changes lives, but so can we.
Together, we can be the reason a child gets to live, laugh, and dream beyond cancer.
-Carlene Lee
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Embrace The Journey
3 Apr 2025"With every turn of the pedals, I embrace the journey. Feet grounded, heart open, and soul soaring. The road ahead is an invitation to explore, grow, and simply be."
-Carlene Lee
Posted 129 days ago -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 212 days ago
My Sponsors
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Eleanor McIntosh
$258.75Received this donation 12 days agoCarlene
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Lisa
$155.25Received this donation 41 days agoCarlene
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Carlene Lee
$120Received this donation 113 days agoCarlene
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Laurie Wylie
$72.45Received this donation 30 days agoCarlene
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Paul Anthony Hamilton
$72.45Received this donation 9 days agoCarlene
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Lisa Gonsalves
$70Received this donation 1 day ago -
Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 12 days ago -
Penny Loy
$51.75Received this donation 13 days agoCarlene
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Marlene Campbell
$41.40Received this donation 13 days agoCarlene
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Denise Koroma
$36.23Received this donation 12 days agoCarlene
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Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 14 days agoCarlene
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Heera Athikayala Venkatesh
$36.23Received this donation 31 days agoCarlene
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Janice Maxham
$36.23Received this donation 14 days agoCarlene
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Radcliffe Lee
$35Received this donation 12 days agoCarlene
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Anonymous
$20.70Received this donation 18 days agoCarlene
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Tye Lee
$15.53Received this donation 56 days agoCarlene
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Anonymous
$124.20Received this donation 212 days agoCarlene