Howard Shears

Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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I've Ridden 402.5 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1572nd
Province: 847th in ON

I've raised $1,217 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

2 Aug 2025

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

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.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

325 km Ridden

$722 Raised

2020
524 km Ridden

$675 Raised

2021
342 km Ridden

$197 Raised

2022
310 km Ridden

$1,241 Raised

2023
331 km Ridden

$1,106 Raised

2024
403 km Ridden

$1,217 Raised

2025

2,235 km

Ridden

$5,158

Raised

My Challenge

20.6 km ride - Albert Bridge Firehall - Saturday, August 30, 2025

Logged this ride 13 days ago
16.7 km ride - Sandfield Roard - Friday, August 29, 2025

Logged this ride 14 days ago
14.8 km ride - Marion Bridge School loop - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Logged this ride 15 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.

Posted 20 days ago
58.3 km ride - Victoria Bridge loop - Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Logged this ride 23 days ago
14.9 km ride - Marion Bridge School loop - Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Logged this ride 24 days ago
14.7 km ride - Marion Bridge School loop - Sunday, August 17, 2025

Logged this ride 26 days ago
32.0 km ride - Marion Bridge and Albert Bridge loop - Thursday, August 14, 2025

Logged this ride 29 days ago
14.9 km ride - Marion Bridge School loop - Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Logged this ride 30 days ago
14.7 km ride - Marion Bridge School loop - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Logged this ride 31 days ago

My Sponsors

Richard Shears

“Way ta go Howard!”
$124.20
Received this donation 16 days ago

Howard
Donald Stevens

“Thank you for year after year commitment”
$103.50
Received this donation 107 days ago

Howard
Kathy McIsaac

“I am so very proud of you, Howard for raising money for cancer research. 💕💕”
$103.50
Received this donation 56 days ago

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Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 28 days ago

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Joy Bevan

“happy to support such a great cause. Children are our future!”
$72.45
Received this donation 10 days ago

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Melanie Calandra

“Best of luck! You got this!”
$72.45
Received this donation 41 days ago

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Kathleen Murphy

“Keep going Howard!”
$70
Received this donation 41 days ago

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Allister Maclean

“Keep on pedaling”
$51.75
Received this donation 24 days ago

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Barry Shears

“Way to go Howard”
$51.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

Howard
Neil McGrath

“Way to go Howard”
$51.75
Received this donation 25 days ago

Howard

“Thanks Neil. I should pass the 300 km on Tuesday. I certainly appreciate your support.”

Thanks Neil. I should pass the 300 km on Tuesday. I certainly appreciate your support.
Michele Shears

“Go Dad go!”
$50
Received this donation 48 days ago

Howard

“Hi Michele, I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks for your incredible support during my ride this year. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to surpass my goals in both distance and fundraising. I rode 403 km, which was well above my initial goal of 300 km. Additionally, with your support, I managed to raise $1,217, significantly exceeding my fundraising target of $500. Participating in this challenge is something I truly enjoy, not just for the personal achievement, but for the meaningful cause of fighting kids' cancer. Your support means a lot, and together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Thank you once again for your generosity and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you! Dad”

Hi Michele, I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks for your incredible support during my ride this year. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to surpass my goals in both distance and fundraising. I rode 403 km, which was well above my initial goal of 300 km. Additionally, with your support, I managed to raise $1,217, significantly exceeding my fundraising target of $500. Participating in this challenge is something I truly enjoy, not just for the personal achievement, but for the meaningful cause of fighting kids' cancer. Your support means a lot, and together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Thank you once again for your generosity and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you! Dad
Susan & Richard Storie
$50
Received this donation 107 days ago

Howard

“Hi Susan I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks for your incredible support during my ride this year. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to surpass my goals in both distance and fundraising. I rode 403 km, which was well above my initial goal of 300 km. Additionally, with your support, I managed to raise $1,217, significantly exceeding my fundraising target of $500. Participating in this challenge is something I truly enjoy, not just for the personal achievement, but for the meaningful cause of fighting kids' cancer. Your support means a lot, and together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Thank you once again for your generosity and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you! Howard”

Hi Susan I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks for your incredible support during my ride this year. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to surpass my goals in both distance and fundraising. I rode 403 km, which was well above my initial goal of 300 km. Additionally, with your support, I managed to raise $1,217, significantly exceeding my fundraising target of $500. Participating in this challenge is something I truly enjoy, not just for the personal achievement, but for the meaningful cause of fighting kids' cancer. Your support means a lot, and together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Thank you once again for your generosity and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you! Howard
Ian Hunter

“Great job!”
$36.23
Received this donation 22 days ago

Howard

“Hi Ian, I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks for your incredible support during my ride this year. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to surpass my goals in both distance and fundraising. I rode 403 km, which was well above my initial goal of 300 km. Additionally, with your support, I managed to raise $1,217, significantly exceeding my fundraising target of $500. Participating in this challenge is something I truly enjoy, not just for the personal achievement, but for the meaningful cause of fighting kids' cancer. Your support means a lot, and together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Thank you once again for your generosity and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you! Howard”

Hi Ian, I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks for your incredible support during my ride this year. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to surpass my goals in both distance and fundraising. I rode 403 km, which was well above my initial goal of 300 km. Additionally, with your support, I managed to raise $1,217, significantly exceeding my fundraising target of $500. Participating in this challenge is something I truly enjoy, not just for the personal achievement, but for the meaningful cause of fighting kids' cancer. Your support means a lot, and together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Thank you once again for your generosity and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you! Howard
Michael Steele
$36.23
Received this donation 20 days ago

Howard

“Thanks Mike. I appreciate the support.”

Thanks Mike. I appreciate the support.
Carolyn Watt

“Way to go, Howard. Happy pedalling.”
$25.88
Received this donation 39 days ago

Howard

“Hi Carolyn, I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks for your incredible support during my ride this year. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to surpass my goals in both distance and fundraising. I rode 403 km, which was well above my initial goal of 300 km. Additionally, with your support, I managed to raise $1,217, significantly exceeding my fundraising target of $500. Participating in this challenge is something I truly enjoy, not just for the personal achievement, but for the meaningful cause of fighting kids' cancer. Your support means a lot, and together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Thank you once again for your generosity and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you! Howard”

Hi Carolyn, I wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks for your incredible support during my ride this year. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to surpass my goals in both distance and fundraising. I rode 403 km, which was well above my initial goal of 300 km. Additionally, with your support, I managed to raise $1,217, significantly exceeding my fundraising target of $500. Participating in this challenge is something I truly enjoy, not just for the personal achievement, but for the meaningful cause of fighting kids' cancer. Your support means a lot, and together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children battling cancer. Thank you once again for your generosity and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you! Howard
Eleanor Gallant

“So glad you are doing this!”
$20.70
Received this donation 24 days ago

Howard

“Thanks for supporting my ride Eleanor. I really appreciate it. I should reach my 300 km goal tomorrow. The support I get encourages me to keep going.”

Thanks for supporting my ride Eleanor. I really appreciate it. I should reach my 300 km goal tomorrow. The support I get encourages me to keep going.
Gary Masters
$10.35
Received this donation 29 days ago

Howard
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!”
$7.12
Received this donation 29 days ago

Howard
Howard Shears

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$124.20
Received this donation 107 days ago

Howard
Howard Shears

“Thanks to Blair MacLellan and Sid Forgeron for their cash donations to my ride.”
$51.75
Received this donation 57 days ago

Howard