Kevin McCarthy

5years
Kevin McCarthy
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!
I've Ridden 442.6 km My goal is 500 km
My Rankings
  • National: 2214th
  • Province: 1205th in ON
I've raised $806 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Bernadette van den Broek and Zach Hovinga

This year I am riding for Bernadette van den Broek. Bernadette was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and will begin her treatment in the next week. Bernadette and her family need all the support and positivity in the world right now. I am also riding in memory of my friend Zach Hovinga (1988 - 2025) who sadly passed away in May after a year long battle with cancer. I hadn't seen Zach in several years, but I have many happy and funny memories of Zach from the time I lived in Kitchener.

My Story

12 Jun 2025

Hi everybody,

This August, I will be participating in the Great Cycle Challenge (Canada) again. Since I first became involved with the GCC in 2021, I have ridden 3,738 km and raised $2,512 for the SickKids Foundation. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me over the last 5 years.

The SickKids Foundation leads the fight for the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, one of the world's most reputable paediatric health-care institutions. In Canada, approximately 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year and SickKids treats approximately 25% of all childhood cancer patients across the country.

This challenge and cause have a very special place in my heart, and I have every intention of participating in the GCC for many years to come. This year, my goal is to ride 500 km and raise $500. As always, I hope to surpass these numbers as I have every year since I started. My 1983 Cambio Rino road bike will be my trusty steed again this year which I outfitted with brand new bar tape last night.

This year I am riding for Bernadette van den Broek. Bernadette was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and will begin her treatment in the next week. Bernadette and her family need all the support and positivity in the world right now. I am also riding in memory of my friend Zach Hovinga (1988 - 2025) who sadly passed away in May after a year long battle with cancer. I hadn't seen Zach in several years, but I have many happy and funny memories of Zach from the time I lived in Kitchener.

If you would like to donate, please see the link below. Every little bit helps.

https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/riders/KevinMcCarthy

Thanks,

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 968 km Ridden
    $535 Raised
    2021
  • 481 km Ridden
    $625 Raised
    2022
  • 1,286 km Ridden
    $780 Raised
    2023
  • 1,003 km Ridden
    $536 Raised
    2024
  • 443 km Ridden
    $806 Raised
    2025
5years
4,180 km
Ridden
$3,282
Raised

My Challenge

  • 19.3 km ride - GCC - day 17 (part 2) - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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  • 23.6 km ride - GCC - day 17 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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  • 34.1 km ride - GCC - day 16 - Saturday, August 16, 2025
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  • 2.8 km ride - GCC- day 16 (ride W. the boy part 2) - Saturday, August 16, 2025
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  • 6.8 km ride - GCC - day 16 (ride w. The boy part 1) - Saturday, August 16, 2025
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  • 27.5 km ride - GCC -day 15 - Friday, August 15, 2025
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.8 km ride - GCC - day 14 - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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  • 45.1 km ride - GCC - day 13 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 6.2 km ride - GCC - day 11 (ride w. the kid) - Monday, August 11, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.2 km ride - GCC - day 11 - Monday, August 11, 2025
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  • 32.9 km ride - GCC - day 10 - Sunday, August 10, 2025
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  • 30.8 km ride - GCC - day 9 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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  • 42.5 km ride - GCC - day 7 - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
  • 9.0 km ride - GCC - day 6 (ride with the kid) - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • 34.5 km ride - GCC - day 5 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.7 km ride - GCC - day 3 - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 6.6 km ride - GCC - day 3 (short family ride) - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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  • 18.9 km ride - GCC - day 2 (Mystery Machine) - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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  • 46.4 km ride - GCC - day 1 - Friday, August 1, 2025
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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.

    Posted 21 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.

    Posted 63 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 83 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Linda Zarate
    $134.55
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much xo”
  • Kathy McCarthy
    “Proud of you for taking on this challenge again!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 63 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Mom xoxo”
  • Louise Helie
    $124.20
    Received this donation 83 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Louise”
  • Linda Paisley
    “Great cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Linda 🤍”
  • 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!”
    $71.17
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Thanks to the Garron family for matching this donation !”
  • Andrea Beattie
    “Go Kevin!!! 🚴🏼💨”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 62 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Thank you xoxo”
  • Jeff Shaughnessy
    “Don’t forget your helmet and water bottle!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 63 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Always! Thanks so much Jeff!”
  • Lauren Ryan
    $36.23
    Received this donation 62 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Lauren!”
  • Nancy Forest
    $36.23
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Nancy!”
  • Sue Buckley
    “Way to go, Kevin!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 84 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “Thank you so much Sue!”
  • Kevin McCarthy
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 84 days ago
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin
    “You’re welcome”
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