Adam Lawrence

6years
Adam Lawrence
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 318.7 km My goal is 400 km
My Rankings
  • National: 731st
  • Province: 399th in ON
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $1,951 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Julia, Bernice, Jack, Russell, Zhihua...

My Story

29 Jul 2026

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

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,257 km Ridden
    $2,602 Raised
    2021
  • 395 km Ridden
    $1,098 Raised
    2022
  • 505 km Ridden
    $938 Raised
    2023
  • 489 km Ridden
    $1,044 Raised
    2024
  • 528 km Ridden
    $1,152 Raised
    2025
  • 319 km Ridden
    $1,951 Raised
    2026
6years
3,493 km
Ridden
$8,785
Raised

My Challenge

  • 21.9 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 21, 2026
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  • 28.8 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 20, 2026
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  • 22.9 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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  • 17.5 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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  • 17.6 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 17, 2026
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  • 6.6 km ride - Strava recording goof-up fix - Saturday, August 15, 2026

    From Pickering to Ajax

    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 3.8 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 15, 2026
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  • 51.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 15, 2026
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  • 21.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 14, 2026
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 13, 2026
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $340.72
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “The generosity of the Garron family is boundless. Heartfelt thanks as always.”
  • G. H. Heating & Cooling
    “All my best Adam for doing this for the kids.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “This is incredibly generous, thank you so much!”
  • Graeme Williamson
    “Hope you always ride with tailwinds!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you for this incredibly generous donation Graeme!”
  • 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!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thanks to everyone who chipped in - it's very much appreciated!”
  • Lillian Bond
    $103.50
    Received this donation 32 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you Lil, I really appreciate the support!”
  • Stephanie Fay
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you so much Stephanie! I hope you are feeling better these days!”
  • Karen Lawrence
    $93.15
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you sweetie”
  • Ben Lawrence
    “Safe rides, Adam!”
    $75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you Ben, I really appreciate the support!”
  • Sam
    $72.45
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thanks Sam, love ya! See you in a few months!”
  • David Young
    $51.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you David!”
  • Duane Booth
    “You may be ‘soft’ ware when it comes to work… but ‘hard’ ware when it comes to pedalling!! Ride Hard!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thanks Duane. (And no one has ever accused me of being 'soft' at work!)”
  • Eddison Shoon
    “Go Adam Go”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 9 days ago
  • Larry Postill⁸
    “Ĝreat to hear from you. Larry P.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 64 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “You as well sir! Hope all is well!”
  • Liette Jomphe
    $51.75
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Merci Liette & Harold!”
  • Nilson Molina
    “Great person, working on a great cause.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 125 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Appreciate the support Nilson!”
  • Sam Lawrence
    $51.75
    Received this donation 36 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Another one? Thanks Sam, miss you”
  • Burgess and Lynne Hawkins
    “Keep up the good work - no child should have to go through what we did”
    $50
    Received this donation 66 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you kindly as always for your support.”
  • Jaspreet Singh
    $31.05
    Received this donation 72 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you Jaspreet!”
  • Anonymous
    $25.88
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you!”
  • 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!! 🛵💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💥💥💥💥💥💥”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 138 days ago
    Adam Lawrence
    Adam
    “Thank you so much Mar. This means a lot to me.”
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