Mary Nero

7years All Star
Mary Nero
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 167.9 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 412th
  • Province: 226th in ON
I've raised $2,829 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

John Howlett

John Howlett

I'm riding for my brother John who lost his 7 year battle with childhood cancer at the age of 11. He faced the disease with courage and optimism. He will be forever missed by our family.

My Story

3 Jul 2025

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

Why? Because my family has a personal experience with childhood cancer. My older brother died at the age of 11 from cancer. I hope that ongoing research and treatments will help other children and families avoid the tragic loss that we had to experience. Unfortunately, there are still over 1,400 children 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 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 173 km Ridden
    $2,381 Raised
    2019
  • 151 km Ridden
    $2,503 Raised
    2020
  • 170 km Ridden
    $2,505 Raised
    2021
  • 125 km Ridden
    $2,826 Raised
    2022
  • 220 km Ridden
    $2,573 Raised
    2023
  • 385 km Ridden
    $2,763 Raised
    2024
  • 168 km Ridden
    $2,829 Raised
    2025
7years
1,392 km
Ridden
$18,380
Raised

My Challenge

  • 8.4 km ride - Sunday, August 24, 2025
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  • 6.0 km ride - Monday, August 18, 2025
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  • 8.7 km ride - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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  • 9.4 km ride - Friday, August 15, 2025
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  • 9.4 km ride - Friday, August 15, 2025
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  • 11.1 km ride - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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  • $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 12 days ago
  • 9.5 km ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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  • $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 12 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 12 days ago
  • 10.2 km ride - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 10.4 km ride - Monday, August 11, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 9.5 km ride - Friday, August 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 10.0 km ride - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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  • 5.5 km ride - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 10.3 km ride - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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  • 23.5 km ride - Monday, August 4, 2025
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  • 11.0 km ride - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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  • 11.1 km ride - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 3.8 km ride - Friday, August 1, 2025
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    Logged this ride 24 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 89 days ago

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $944.60
    Received this donation 11 days ago
  • Dave Watson
    “Glad that you are continuing on the Great Cycle Challenge to fight Kids' Cancer!!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much for your generous support, Dave and Marilyn.”
  • Marilyn Watson
    “Congratulations Mary on another successful ride.”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you for your very generous donation and your support, Marilyn.”
  • Nan Brooks
    “Ride on!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for your never-ending support!”
  • Sandi Tizzard
    “Good luck Mary.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for your support again this year.”
  • Fred Howlett
    “Way to go!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 12 days ago
  • Sharyn McKee
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much for your support. Much appreciated!”
  • Alice Hartmans
    “Thanks for doing this, Mary!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much for your continued support.”
  • Anonymous
    “A great cause Mary. Dana”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for your support, Dana”
  • Katie Case
    $72.45
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks Katie!”
  • Kerry Vandergrift
    “This is such a fine remebrance of your sweet brother all these years later. It is such a meaningful cause that touches every family. Ride on!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much, Kerry, for your support.”
  • Mary Lynne Whyte
    “I think what you're doing is wonderful. Keep up the great work. Love and blessings to you.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you so much for your support.”
  • Nancy Wedel
    “Thanks for riding for cancer research. Happy riding”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for all of your support!”
  • Sue Bone
    “Happy to support you in this important cause.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much for your support.”
  • Emily Nero
    $51.75
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for the $500 donation, Em! 😉”
  • Lori Nero
    “Ride safe, Mary!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much, Lori and Colin”
  • Crystal Wyllie Isaak
    “Ride safe Mary”
    $50
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks, Crystal.”
  • Joyce George
    “Go Mary,Go!”
    $50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much for your support, Joyce.”
  • Anne Peters
    “Go Mary”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for your support, Anne”
  • Helen MacKay
    $36.23
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for sponsoring me again this year.”
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