Thao Nguyen-Tran

Thao Nguyen-Tran
I am riding 300 km in memory of someone cancer took from me, and to show that with determination, together we will win this battle against cancer.
I've Ridden 253.3 km My goal is 300 km
My Rankings
  • National: 3832nd
  • Province: 2048th in ON
I've raised $404 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

My dear mother

My Story

31 Jul 2025

Someone dear to my heart was taken away by cancer, so quickly that I did not have a chance to properly say goodbye.

As a scientist, my part in fighting cancer probably should be in the lab. I am setting out to ride in this challenge to face my own grief, process my personal pain and to internalize how brutal the effects cancer brings.

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge also to fight for future generations.

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 awareness through my challenge to help these kids and I am supporting SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

If you are also touched by this motivation, I’m not asking for your donation but please consider how you could show your support to this cause by raising awareness or supporting the research to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Challenge

  • 5.6 km ride - Elmvale - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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    Logged this ride 57 minutes ago
  • 5.6 km ride - Soccer - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 hours ago
  • 5.4 km ride - Elmvale - Monday, August 25, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 4.5 km ride - Soccer - Monday, August 25, 2025
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  • 3.8 km ride - RGN - Monday, August 25, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 38.6 km ride - Ottawa River Path - Saturday, August 23, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 3.2 km ride - Elmvale - Friday, August 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 3.3 km ride - RGN - Friday, August 22, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 2.9 km ride - Elmvale - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 2.9 km ride - RGN - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 7.6 km ride - Elmvale - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 7.9 km ride - Lees - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 59.0 km ride - Osgoode - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 15.7 km ride - From Orleans - Friday, August 15, 2025
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    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 17.2 km ride - To Orleans - Friday, August 15, 2025
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    Logged this ride 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 14 days ago
  • 14.6 km ride - Ottawa river to Elmvale - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 5.7 km ride - Soccer - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 5.4 km ride - Elmvale - Monday, August 11, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 5.6 km ride - Soccer - Monday, August 11, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 20.2 km ride - Fri night bike - Friday, August 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 2.7 km ride - Elmvale - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 20 days ago
  • 2.9 km ride - RGN - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 5.4 km ride - Elmvale - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 4.8 km ride - Soccer - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 3.0 km ride - RGN - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 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 26 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Ana Brown
    $103.50
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Thao Nguyen-Tran
    Thao
    “Thank you so much Ana!”
  • Thaozilla Nguyen
    $60
    Received this donation 15 days ago
  • Thuan Le
    “As a fellow cyclists enthusiast, how much your bike weight? Anyways, you and your mom means so much to us and it touches our heart and soul you're doing this in her memories. Remember, it’s just a hill, get over it.”
    $59
    Received this donation 14 days ago
  • Richard A
    “Keep it up, you got this”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Thao Nguyen-Tran
    Thao
    “Love you, Pow Pow!”
  • Eunnara Cho
    “You go, Thao!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Thao Nguyen-Tran
    Thao
    “Oh you are going with me. At least part way.”
  • Graeme McDowell
    “You got this Thao!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 25 days ago
    Thao Nguyen-Tran
    Thao
    “Thank you McD!”
  • Irina Alecu
    $36.23
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Thao Nguyen-Tran
    Thao
    “Thank you, my friend!”
  • Melissa Riley
    “What I challenge but I have no doubt that you can reach it! Supporting you all the way ❤️”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 26 days ago
    Thao Nguyen-Tran
    Thao
    “Thank you Mel and your sweet words! (I'll get those km in and you score the same number of goals from now till end of year. Deal? ;) )”
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