Leanne Brown

6years All Star
Leanne Brown
I am riding 600 km to support childhood cancer research and care, at the hospital that treated me and saved my life. Please help me support this great cause
I've Ridden 20.5 km My goal is 600 km
My Rankings
  • National: 632nd
  • Province: 351st in ON
  • My Team: 8th
I've raised $766 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Dr Marilyn Sonley

Dr Marilyn Sonley

To the woman who saved not only my life, but the lives of many other of the first generation (dx before 1980) childhood cancer survivors. She started the oncology department at Sick Kids, did early research, and mentored the next generation of doctors. This year, I am choosing to honour her memory by supporting the department which she began, a department that is responsible for thousands of children's lives saved.

My Story

1 Jun 2025

When I was 11 months old I was rushed to Sick Kids hospital in Toronto in respiratory distress. They found a large mass wrapped around my spinal cord crushing my trachea, and I was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma- cancer of the sympathetic nervous system. Back then Sick Kids was the only place in Ontario that kids with cancer could be treated. My parents were told the survival rate was 5%, and if I survived I would likely be paralyzed.

I received a 4.5 hour surgery immediately to remove most of the tumour, and then cobalt-60 (cobalt bomb) radiation therapy. From there I was followed by the oncology team and many different specialists on the Sick Kids team until I graduated to after care at 18.

Research has come a long way since then, but we need more. We need better, safer, more effective treatments. Even the children who survive will face life long side effects from treatment including: organ failures, cognitive declines, fertility problems, and accelerated aging. For my 6th year, I am riding 600km to raise money to help further the great work Sick Kids is doing, and to allow even more kids to write stories like mine when they are well into adulthood. Anything helps, thank you!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 412 km Ridden
    Raised
    2019
  • 476 km Ridden
    $2,510 Raised
    2021
  • 539 km Ridden
    $3,269 Raised
    2022
  • 664 km Ridden
    $4,614 Raised
    2023
  • 767 km Ridden
    $4,048 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $766 Raised
    2025
6years
2,878 km
Ridden
$15,207
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.5 km ride - Evening Ride - Saturday, August 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Competition roofing
    “Good luck.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Jayson Swain
    $72.45
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you very much Swain!”
  • Thomas Downing
    “Great cause, I hope you are doing well.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Donna Kooistra
    “Thanks Leanne for your support to Sick kids”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much for your continued support Donna! Greg is missed always ❤️”
  • M Doherty Gilbert Doherty Gilbert
    “So proud of you.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much Maggie! I appreciate your support!”
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