Sharon MacDonald

7years All Star
Sharon MacDonald
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 537.7 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 426th
  • Province: 49th in BC
I've raised $3,104 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Bonnie Barrett

Bonnie Barrett

A riding tribute to my sister who sadly didn’t get the chance to grow up to realize any of her dreams.

My Story

25 Jul 2024

Once again I'm a proud participant in the Great Cycle Challenge Canada. This is my seventh year, my mission continues. Sadly the battle against childhood cancers is not over. I ride to support these kids. I ride to support SickKids Foundation and ensure they can continue their work in providing care, developing treatments and finding a cure for ALL childhood cancers. We also need to ensure these kids know they aren't alone in their battle. The Great Cycle Challenge riders are an 'army' across Canada fighting for them.

This years' ride, unfortunately, will look a bit different. I'm having surgery this week. As a result, it's going to sideline me for a bit. However, I AM COMMITTED to riding the distance promised and earning your dollars donated. It may not be until the end of August and into September. I'm hoping by then to at least be putting some kilometres on a stationary bike. I still intend to fundraise for the kids and SickKids Foundation and I still plan on riding the kilometres committed. I will just be a little "late for the party". I promise to meet and hopefully exceed

I ride for ALL the kids. I ride in remembrance for those who fought valiantly but lost their battle. There are too many! My sister, Bonnie, lost her battle with Astrocytoma at the young age of 10 in 1960. The possibility of a timely diagnosis, or the hope of a cure, was not in the picture during that time.

Now I try to help raise awareness of the battles these courageous kids are fighting today and give them hope of the possibility of a cure in their future. I ride for those children yet to be diagnosed!

Please consider supporting my efforts by making a donation and spreading the word to family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. No donation is too small. Every dollar helps! Together lets help give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together we can change the destiny of these little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 653 km Ridden
    $1,050 Raised
    2018
  • 1,040 km Ridden
    $1,875 Raised
    2019
  • 963 km Ridden
    $1,823 Raised
    2020
  • 2,947 km Ridden
    $2,701 Raised
    2021
  • 1,737 km Ridden
    $1,817 Raised
    2022
  • 1,584 km Ridden
    $3,004 Raised
    2023
7years
9,462 km
Ridden
$15,373
Raised

My Challenge

  • 8.6 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.5 km ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 6.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.4 km ride - Still riding GCCC! Stationary Bike #23 - Friday, September 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.8 km ride - Stationary Bike -GCCC Ride #22 (Pt 2) - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.2 km ride - Stationary Bike - GCCC Ride #22 (Pt 1) - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 24.9 km ride - Stationary Bike continues for GCCC - Ride #21 - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 16 days ago - View on Strava
  • 29.7 km ride - And then back from Roche Cove - GCCC ride #20 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.2 km ride - First long GCCC ride on my new bike - to Roche Cove Ride #19 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.5 km ride - Stationary Bike ride #18 for GCCC - Friday, August 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava
  • 51.0 km ride - GCCC ride #17 - Trying to bring it home strong - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 22 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.5 km ride - Stationary bike ride #16 for GCCC - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 23 days ago - View on Strava
  • 17.1 km ride - Stationary Bike ride for GCCC #15 - Saturday, August 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 3.5 km ride - Short GCCC ride #14 - still getting familiar with the new bike - Saturday, August 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
  • 24.0 km ride - Stationary bike ride #13 - Friday, August 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 27 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.2 km ride - Ride #12 outside 👏🏻 - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 28 days ago - View on Strava
  • 21.4 km ride - Stationary Bike ride #11 - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 30 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.1 km ride - Stationary bike ride #10 - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 31 days ago - View on Strava
  • 7.1 km ride - Ride # 9- Test ride #2 on the new bike and a few more kms for GCCC - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.0 km ride - Stationary Bike ride #8 for GCCC - Sunday, August 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 32 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.3 km ride - Stationary bike ride #7 for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada - Friday, August 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 34 days ago - View on Strava
  • 1.9 km ride - Inaugural ride, albeit short, on new bike - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • 20.2 km ride - Stationary Bike ride #6 - Thursday, August 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 36 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 36 days ago
  • 20.5 km ride - Stationary Bike ride #5 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 37 days ago
  • 20.6 km ride - Stationary Bike ride #4 - Thursday, August 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 42 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.3 km ride - Stationary Bike #3 - Adding another 20km - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 43 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.1 km ride - Stationary Bike Ride #2 - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 44 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.0 km ride - First ride post surgery on a stationary bike - Sunday, August 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 46 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 60 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 60 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 60 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 252 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Scott Munro
    $1,035
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “I’m over the moon with your donation! Thanks so much Scott! You’ve given mega positivity to encourage me to get on my bike SAP! For the kids! Cheers! 😊👏🏻”
  • 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!”
    $428.04
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you so much for your continued support of the Great Cycle Challenge Canada and SickKids Foundation. Your extra dollars on Kick Cancers Butt Day is such a wonderful incentive! It gives riders more ‘drive’ and ‘tools’ to encourage friends, family and complete strangers to get on board with their personal donations when they’re able to get more “bang for their buck’ to support the kids as they battle this vicious disease!”
  • Sally and Russell Chan
    “Thank you for riding for the kids Sharon! You're a rockstar to take on this challenge during a challenging time. Happy riding :)”
    $200
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Definitely not a rock star... a slug for sure...but thank you so much for your generosity. Greatly appreciate your support for the kids and me. Had family here for a couple days. A couple appts and then I'm back to some kms on the stationary bike but hoping to get on my road or gravel bike soon. Once I do that I'll be smiling :)”
  • Anne Parker
    “You are a CHAMPION! Sending my support be it stationary bike or your new bike! ♥️♥️♥️”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thanks so much Anne! I really appreciate your generosity and support for the kids and my ride. ❤️”
  • Lori LeBas
    “Dear Sharon, You are an inspiration to me! Happy to help you support kids fighting cancer. With much love and hugs, Lori”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 21 days ago
  • Darcy Kray
    “Great cause and forever grateful for getting me over the finish line in the heat in Boston!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 32 days ago
  • Jennifer Herberholz
    “Your strength is always an inspiration! I have no doubt you’ll find a way to meet your goal as you continue your recovery. Hope you’re back on your bike soon, my friend.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
  • Kelsey MacDonald
    $103.50
    Received this donation 56 days ago
  • Laura Spence
    “Go Sharon!!!!!! Well done!❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thanks again Laurie! I really appreciate your support of the kids and my riding efforts for them. 🤗”
  • Helen Bell
    $72.45
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Good morning Helen and thank you so much for generously donating to my riding efforts for SickKids Great Cycle Challenge again this year. I’m slower getting it done, not riding as far as past years, and likely won’t be finishing until September, but I’ll get my kilometre commitment done. Appreciate your support.”
  • Pamela Stevenson
    “Sharon, you are an amazing example of perseverance in the face of adversity. I wish you a speedy recovery and a swift return to your bike. Thank you for riding in support of this important cause. You go girl!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 39 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Pam, Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support of my riding efforts each year. These kids across Canada are the amazing ones! I’m so proud to support their bravery as they battle this wicked disease.”
  • Bessie Pollard
    “Way to go, Sharon. You are amazing!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 24 days ago
  • Colleen Stewart
    “Attagirl, Sharon!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 36 days ago
  • Gillian Greydanus
    “Will be cheering you on from afar👏🏻”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 72 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “I’ll be listening and your cheering will be my motivation to keep pedalling 😉”
  • Norma Wong
    “Keep on Riding Sharon ! You are so Amazing and Inspirational and we are so Proud of You! James and Norma”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 36 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “You're amazing, carrying out this challenge for children in spite of have physical challenges of your own.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you so much for your kindness and supporting my riding efforts for the Challenge and SickKids! Feeling a bit better every day and hope to at least be on a stationary bike getting some of my kms started by mid-month 🤞🏻”
  • Ron Adams
    “You are a inspiration to everyone who knows you. Looking forward to my ride with you.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 36 days ago
  • Jean
    “Sharon - Thank you for continuing to inspire. You never cease to make a positive difference in the world.”
    $41.40
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you so much Jean for your continued support each year as we try to make a difference for the kids battling this vicious disease. I’m so fortunate to have wonderful friends like you!”
  • Adrienne Else
    “You are always an inspiration, Sharon! Sending love, Adrienne”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you Adrienne! I’m looking forward to earning the dollars you’ve generously donated for the kids and SickKids Foundation.”
  • Mena Westhaver
    “I am so sorry I forgot to do this on "match day"... I am supporting a couple of riders this year and I am so grateful that each of you do this! Thank you Sharon - you are awesome!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you so much Mena! And no apologies needed. I appreciate your remembering and supporting any rider. I’m not finished then kilometres I committed to the GCCC. I’ve still got some more kilometres to do. I had to delay my start, ride mostly on a stationary bike and change my expectations. Now I need to finish up and will do it this month. I’ve got a couple outdoor rides done and intend on finishing with a few more. Again, appreciated! 😊”
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