Derek Boan
- National: 1303rd
- Province: 36th in SK
- My Team: 2nd
I'm Riding For
Bob, aka Sandy, Phillips
Sandy was an avid global cyclist & although he survived tongue cancer, the aggressive treatment likely contributed to his early demise, almost a decade ago, at age 58 . . .
My Story
For the 8th consecutive year, I am participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! I am riding again with Team Sandy’s Sidekicks, in memory of our good friend Sandy Phillips, who had tongue cancer as an adult.
I have updated my photo & donated a dollar for every lap around the sun that I have done! Last fall, I upgraded my mode of transportation to a peddle-assist electric bike, so have resumed my former km goal of 1000. I have matched the $ goal to $1000, but keep in mind, that $2500 would put me into the Hero level.
So, I am raising funds through my challenge, to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation, to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.
If you are interested in donating to a tax-deductible, worthwhile cause, please consider supporting me by matching my donation, either on line or by messaging me, to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.
Or, even better, consider participating yourselves!
Thank you & keep safe.
My Legacy
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592 km Ridden$1,658 Raised2018
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1,006 km Ridden$3,225 Raised2019
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1,006 km Ridden$5,354 Raised2020
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1,006 km Ridden$3,910 Raised2021
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307 km Ridden$1,946 Raised2022
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465 km Ridden$1,471 Raised2023
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501 km Ridden$3,322 Raised2024
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Ridden$398 Raised2025
My Challenge
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11.8 km ride - Inaugural ride to Cranberry Flats - Friday, August 1, 2025
Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava -
$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.
Posted 25 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 31 days ago
My Sponsors
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Xin Li
“Thanks Derek for your kind words for my birthday, and the friendship of the Boan family over the past 38 years! Truly special! I admire your dedication to support those in need, and here’s a small contribution to support the good cause. Best wishes! Li Xin”
$207Received this donation 25 days ago
Derek
“Thank you for your encouragement & generous donation! Nice to get those donations from across the globe!”
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Laura Davies
$124.20Received this donation 31 days ago
Derek
“Thank you, Laura! Congratulations for being my first to donate!”
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Derek Boan
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$67Received this donation 65 days ago