Michael Raney

5years All Star
Michael Raney
I am riding this year in memory of Rob Thomas from the plant who passed April 19/24 from cancer. John and Barry as survivors and doing well in their remission.
I've Ridden 319.8 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 91st
  • Province: 46th in ON
I've raised $6,215 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Rob Thomas, John M. and Barry G.

41+ years cancer free this year!! Dedicating this ride to Rob Thomas, John M. & Barry G. this year. John and Barry are cancer free. Never give up despite the odds.

My Story

1 Aug 2024

Former Sick Kids patient in the early 80's and cancer survivor! 41+ years cancer free earlier this year!!

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 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,000 km Ridden
    $2,585 Raised
    2020
  • 807 km Ridden
    $4,003 Raised
    2021
  • 871 km Ridden
    $6,571 Raised
    2022
  • Ridden
    $5,699 Raised
    2023
5years
3,010 km
Ridden
$25,073
Raised

My Challenge

  • 23.1 km ride - Deer spotted in the river having a drink, lots of paddle boats going down the Grand River, a few... - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 1 day ago - View on Strava
  • 38.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, September 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 15 days ago - View on Strava
  • 31.6 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Sunday, August 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, August 25, 2024
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    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, August 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 33 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 33 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 33 days ago
  • $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 33 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 33 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 33 days ago
  • Sunday Aug 10 2024
    12 Aug 2024

    Managed another two rides, yesterday and today to get some miles logged. Tough going against the strong wind but managed to keep going. If the wind would be calmer I can do longer rides out of town but lets not be too hasty, missing 1 year of riding takes time to get back on the saddle.

    Posted 36 days ago
  • 25.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, August 11, 2024
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    Logged this ride 36 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.5 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 37 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.9 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 42 days ago - View on Strava
  • First Ride
    5 Aug 2024

    Took a big first step today and took the bike out for a quick ride. Everything felt wonderful, little discomfort and kept riding close to home to begin with. Still feeling well enough and rode to Wilks Dam, past the Brantford Golf & Country Club and Glenhurst Gardens, along the trail to the dam. Met a fellow rider and his wife on the same journey in support of this great cause! He had already logged 200km and his goal is 1,000km this month!

    Small steps for me at this point but it felt so good to be on the bike and riding again. The next day will be an indication if the hurt comes back or if I can ride again.

    Posted 43 days ago
  • 15.1 km ride - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 44 days ago
  • The agony of riding
    1 Aug 2024

    Still dealing with an injury which makes riding pure agony. One of the most difficult things to do is not ride my bike this year. I will try a few short rides to log some km's and deal with the intense pain afterwards but not like previous years when I could do 400km in Aug. and another 400km in Sept. This is very difficult to sit by and not be very active in riding but still have the passion to collect for the kids fighting for their lives.

    Posted 47 days ago
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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!”
    $2,387.76
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Once again the Garron family have stepped up and blown our donations to record heights! Thank you does not seem like enough words to say but they are the most heart felt words and have special meaning to everyone involved in this great cause. We appreciate every donation top up you do each year!”
  • Janna Raney
    $310.50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thank you so much Jean, massive hug!!!!!”
  • Anonymous
    “Keep riding”
    $100
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thank you kindly for the donation”
  • Charles Josey
    “Go faster on that bike”
    $50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thanks so much Charles, I can always count on you for help when I need it the most!”
  • Genc Jani
    “For the cure!”
    $50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Greatly appreciate the donation for the ride once again this year”
  • Samuel Yung
    “For a great cause”
    $50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thank you once again Sam for the support for the bike ride, I greatly appreciate everything!”
  • Thomas Garbaty
    “Great cause, keep cycling”
    $50
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “I always appreciate the donations you give each year for the great cause!”
  • Victoria Giraldo
    “Reach for the top and don't look down”
    $50
    Received this donation 27 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “You know this ride is dear to my heart and thank you for the wonderful donation. You have helped me pass $6,000 in money raised this year and I am grateful for the support!”
  • Eric Anderson
    “Hope your healthy this year Mike. GO RIDE EM”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thank you so much Eric! Yes I'm able to ride again this year, started out on the Aug long weekend and enjoying each ride. Appreciate you donating and caring about the kids!!”
  • Orion Bray
    “Cycle your brains out”
    $30
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thanks so much for the donation this year!”
  • Katrina Raney
    $25.88
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thanks sweetie, you always come through for me!”
  • Diane Robbins
    “Keep riding for the kids to be cancer free”
    $25
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Appreciate the donation Diane, thank you for everything and all you do!”
  • Doug Oldenburg
    “It's a great cause to support”
    $25
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Greatly appreciate the donation for Sick Kids”
  • Jason Dudas
    “Ride to cure cancer”
    $25
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thanks Jay, always appreciated!”
  • John Correggia
    “Lets beat cancer”
    $25
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thank you once again this year for the donation!”
  • Oscar Hernandez
    “Keep peddling”
    $25
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thanks for the kindness you have shown with the donation this year.”
  • Peter Frame
    “Keep peddling”
    $25
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “F1 rocks, maybe Lewis or Max will sponsor me next year LOL? Seriously, you always donate and it's greatly appreciated!”
  • Wade Capling
    “Go Mike! I have the cryo chamber back up and running for you if you need it!”
    $25
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “HAHAHAH Awesome, I can be Han Solo once again LOL!!!! You guys need to join me in the cryo chamber to cool down after the lunchtime walk!”
  • Adam Gurman
    “Ride for the kids”
    $20
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Thank you Adam, I appreciate the donation for Sick Kids fighting cancer!”
  • Blaine Preston
    “Ride to fight cancer”
    $20
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    Michael Raney
    Michael
    “Appreciate the donation again this year”
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