Adam Lawrence
- National: 346th
- Province: 202nd in ON
- My Team: 1st
I'm Riding For
Julia, Bernice, Jack, Russell, Zhihua...
My Story
Year six.
Every time I approach this part of the story, I hope to myself: "Maybe this year will be better!" I'm afraid to hope for this based on what happened the last time I had this thought, back in March of 2025.
My mental health really took a nosedive in 2025. I was on multiple anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications just to cope. I resumed therapy, which helped me through the worst of times. My work stabilized somewhat. The personal lives of others dear to me also seemed to calm, which helped. And: I was riding. Feeling free, racking up the kms.
Fast forward to August. The challenge. Also, bad air quality. I felt that the rides were a little harder than they ought to be - like my cardio wasn't quite right. Being an ignorant male, I put aside any thoughts about my 2022 medical situation and just kept going as I was able to, blaming the atmosphere for me feeling winded. My left calf was feeling a bit swollen and sore. Probably just a sprain. Then, within a peroid of 72 hours: a diagnosis of a multiple profound deep vein thromboses in the leg, severe shortness of breath at rest, an ambulance ride to Victoria Hospital in London, multiple tests including my first CT scan and a diagnosis of multiple pulmonary emboli.
My lungs are clear now. My left calf still carries some deformation, likely permanent. No root cause identified - yet. Lifetime watchfulness and management of this condition is my new reality. I'm now only taking the anti-anxiety on an as-needed basis, when things get unhinged. Not regularly.
The rides await. They will need to pry the handlebars from my cold dead hands. Every fibre in my soul tells me I need this for 2026, more so than ever.
My Legacy
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1,257 km Ridden$2,602 Raised2021
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395 km Ridden$1,098 Raised2022
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505 km Ridden$938 Raised2023
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489 km Ridden$1,044 Raised2024
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528 km Ridden$1,152 Raised2025
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Ridden$899 Raised2026
My Challenge
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$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 16 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 45 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 107 days ago
My Sponsors
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G. H. Heating & Cooling
“All my best Adam for doing this for the kids.”
$258.75Received this donation 3 days ago
Adam
“This is incredibly generous, thank you so much!”
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From your friends at Avnan 🚴♂️
“Go Adam, go! We're proud to support you as you ride this August to fight kids' cancer. Your dedication is inspiring — happy to help push you closer to your goal. Ride strong!”
$103.50Received this donation 16 days ago
Adam
“Thanks to everyone who chipped in - it's very much appreciated!”
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Lillian Bond
$103.50Received this donation 11 days ago
Adam
“Thank you Lil, I really appreciate the support!”
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Sam
$72.45Received this donation 107 days ago
Adam
“Thanks Sam, love ya! See you in a few months!”
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Duane Booth
“You may be ‘soft’ ware when it comes to work… but ‘hard’ ware when it comes to pedalling!! Ride Hard!!”
$51.75Received this donation 16 days ago
Adam
“Thanks Duane. (And no one has ever accused me of being 'soft' at work!)”
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Larry Postill⁸
“Ĝreat to hear from you. Larry P.”
$51.75Received this donation 44 days ago
Adam
“You as well sir! Hope all is well!”
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Nilson Molina
“Great person, working on a great cause.”
$51.75Received this donation 104 days ago
Adam
“Appreciate the support Nilson!”
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Sam Lawrence
$51.75Received this donation 16 days ago
Adam
“Another one? Thanks Sam, miss you”
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Burgess and Lynne Hawkins
“Keep up the good work - no child should have to go through what we did”
$50Received this donation 45 days ago
Adam
“Thank you kindly as always for your support.”
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Jaspreet Singh
$31.05Received this donation 51 days ago
Adam
“Thank you Jaspreet!”
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Marlene Amos
“I always look forward to your participation and updates on your bike journey for Sick Children’s Hospital. They absolutely saved my life when I was 3 months old as I had a very bad condition called hydrocephalus. I had a large amount of water in my brain and they told my mother I would have died within a month if I didn’t get it drained. Not all hospitals could do that operation so I was very very fortunate I lived in the GTA which was close by. Just one small story for one small part of one single day in the life of Sick Children’s Hospital. 151 years of helping children of all colours, here, and for children all over the world as well. Wish I could give more of course. All the best to you, my buds❣️ Really wish I could join you for partial participation instead of JUST the sidelines cheering! LOL. But just different than this 🚴♀️💨 More like this to keep up with ya!! 🛵💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💥💥💥💥💥💥”
$25.88Received this donation 117 days ago
Adam
“Thank you so much Mar. This means a lot to me.”
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Anonymous
$10.35Received this donation 4 days ago
Adam
“Thanks "Anonymous"...”
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Adam Lawrence
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$36.23Received this donation 138 days ago