Mary McNeill
- National: 1652nd
- Province: 933rd in ON
- My Team: 2nd
My Story
I’m doing it again! For the third year in a row, I’ll be participating in the Great Cycle Challenge.
This month-long event raises funds to fight kids’ cancer. Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada; 27 children are diagnosed every week.
I’ve challenged myself to ride 250 km during the month of August, and to raise $1000 in donations. Funds raised go to the SickKids Foundation and are used to provide care, develop treatments, and find a cure for childhood cancers. Because kids should be enjoying life, not fighting for it!
Generous donations from my friends, family, and colleagues in the past two years have raised almost $3000. I feel privileged to hear the stories you have shared with me.
I would feel honoured to have your support. Check out my Challenge webpage where you can follow my progress during August.
To my local supporters: please wave if you see me; it means a lot!!
My Challenge
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Final ride
31 Aug 2021Rode my final kilometers this morning. Lovely ride along Belleville's Waterfront, with a daughter and granddaughter for company.
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6.1 km ride - Final ride!! - August 31, 2021
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17.0 km ride - Aug 30 tour de Belleville - August 30, 2021
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16.5 km ride - Aug 28 waterfront and zwick's - August 28, 2021
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11.8 km ride - Aug 27 waterfront trail - August 27, 2021
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One week to go!!
25 Aug 2021I've been out riding in the cool (well, relatively) mornings. Another 21 km ride today leaves me just 50 km to go to reach my 250 km goal.
Photo was taken at the provincial park where I stopped for a bit of a rest.
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21.1 km ride - Aug 25 morning - August 25, 2021
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12.9 km ride - Aug 24 morning - August 24, 2021
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9.0 km ride - Aug 21 morning ride - August 21, 2021
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9.7 km ride - Aug 20 early morning - August 20, 2021
Logged this ride 38 days ago
My Sponsors
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Anonymous
$250Received this donation 47 days ago
Mary
“Thank you! I appreciate all your support.”
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
“Here's your matched donation made possible by the generosity of long-time Sick Kids Foundation supporters, the Garron family. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
$163.01Received this donation 46 days ago
Mary
“Thank you for matching donations on Kick Cancer's Butt day! Quite apart from the donation, I appreciate the extra motivation.”
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Jan Harman
“Way to go Mary!”
$124.20Received this donation 49 days ago
Mary
“Thanks Jan! I truly appreciate your support again this year.”
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Beth Boudreau
“Great cycling Mary, for a great cause!”
$103.50Received this donation 44 days ago
Mary
“Thanks for your support, Beth! With your donation I've reached my initial fundraising goal and can aim for a new one.”
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Beverley Cowan
“Congratulations Mary a very worthwhile cause”
$103.50Received this donation 7 days ago
Mary
“Thanks for your support, Bev! I really appreciate it.”
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Mary Bennett
$103.50Received this donation 49 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Mary! I truly appreciate your support, and the chance to share stories.”
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Sarah Mader
“Happy cycling, Mary!”
$77.63Received this donation 49 days ago
Mary
“Thanks for your continuing support, Sarah. There's always something interesting to see on my rides!”
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Judy K Snider
“Way to go Mary! What a great charity.”
$72.45Received this donation 39 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Judy. It's a worthwhile cause and something I enjoy doing. I really appreciate your support.”
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Heather Patterson
“Keep it up, Mom!”
$51.75Received this donation 40 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Heather! I appreciate your support. Hope to do a final ride with you folks. :)”
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Rob Fleming
$51.75Received this donation 7 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Rob! Your donation means I've achieved my fundraising goal. I appreciate your support again this year.”
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Anonymous
$50Received this donation 52 days ago
Mary
“Thanks again for your support!”
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Lee Cole
“Great job!”
$36.23Received this donation 46 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Lee! Your support means a lot to me!”
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Patsy Weir
“So proud of you”
$36.23Received this donation 40 days ago
Mary
“Thanks for your continued interest and support, Pat. Wave if you see me on the roads!”
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Anonymous
$36.23Received this donation 32 days ago
Mary
“Thanks to my anonymous donor! I appreciate your support!”
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Vivian Patterson
“Great job mom keep it up!!!”
$36.23Received this donation 46 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Vivian! Last week's time off has me ready to finish my 250 km”
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Valerie Jorgensen
$30Received this donation 12 days ago -
Lori Fielding
“Hi Mary, Happy to support you and each of the awesome ladies of A's Rural Ramblers! Keep pedaling! :)”
$20Received this donation 49 days ago
Mary
“Thanks for your support, Lori! The heat makes it tougher this year but we're getting closer to our goals.”
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Mary McNeill
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$70Received this donation 118 days ago