Shirle Schweers

Shirle Schweers
I am riding 400 km in memory of my mum, Agnes, who loved all children and was a champion of any child in need!
I've Ridden 323.7 km My goal is 400 km
My Rankings
  • National: 1671st
  • Province: 217th in BC
I've raised $1,107 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Agnes (who loved ALL kids)

My Story

21 Aug 2025

July 31 ....

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

Why? Because right now, over 1,700 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.

August 03 Day 3 ...

So, on the first ride I thought about the kids we are all riding to support. But, today I thought about the parents and how difficult it must be to hear a cancer diagnosis for your child and how hard it must be to watch the treatment plan unfold as your child has to struggle through the treatment and the side effects. I hope each set of parents have found a strong support system by reaching out to family and to friends.

August 06 Day 6 ...

Wow! I did it! I rode over 100 K this week and so have reached 25% of my goal!

August 16 Midpoint ...

So, I have made me goal of 200 K by the middle of the month (and some days were a struggle for this 77 year old!) and so I am both surprized by and pleased with myself! But, then you think about the struggles the kids face during their cancer challenges and I realize that my struggles are so manageable and theirs must not feel manageable at points in time. My thoughts are with the kids, their families and all the medical professionals that are there for them as they fight this cancer beast.

August 20

So here we are at the 2/3rds mark. I had 2 goals: ride daily and think of the kids daily. But I ran into a complication and so did not ride for 2 days. Today I did a long ride of 32 K to catch up and I do think of the kids each day.

My Challenge

  • 22.0 km ride - Day 25 - Monday, August 25, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 19.2 km ride - Day 23 - Saturday, August 23, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 17.6 km ride - Day 21 - Thursday, August 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 32.0 km ride - Day 20 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 15.4 km ride - Day 17 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 10.0 km ride - Day 16 - Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 10.0 km ride - Day 15 - Friday, August 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 15.2 km ride - Day 14 - Thursday, August 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 16.1 km ride - Day 13 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 15.1 km ride - Day 12 - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 15.1 km ride - Day 10 - Sunday, August 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 17.1 km ride - Day 9 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 15.2 km ride - Day 8 - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 14.1 km ride - Day 6 - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 16.6 km ride - Day 5 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 14.3 km ride - Day 4 - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 14.3 km ride - Day 4 - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 16.3 km ride - Day 3 - Sunday, August 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 24 days ago
  • 12.8 km ride - Day 2 - Saturday, August 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 25 days ago
  • 15.3 km ride - Ride Day 1 August 01 - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 26 days ago
  • July 31st
    31 Jul 2025

    Getting excited about starting my ride on August 1st. My plan is to ride 15 to 20 K per day for the month of August to ensure I reach my goal of 400 k. Can't wait to start , I'm excited to spend my time pedaling and thinking about the things that really matter.

    Posted 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Eini Schweers
    “Way to go Shirle!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Shirle Schweers
    Shirle
    “Eini, thank you for being so generous. Cancer is probably one of the very worst things that can happen to a child/ family. So thank you, your donation will help support kids with cancer and their families. A BIG thanks from me too.”
  • Shirle Schweers
    “Kids deserve our best. So let's support them in whatever way they need support to become their own personal best.”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 27 days ago
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