Leanne Brown

7years All Star
Leanne Brown
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 309.3 km My goal is 700 km
My Rankings
  • National: 104th
  • Province: 54th in ON
  • My Team: 2nd
I've raised $5,552 My goal is $6,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Dr Marilyn Sonley

Dr Marilyn Sonley

To the woman who saved not only my life, but the lives of many other of the first generation (dx before 1980) childhood cancer survivors. She started the oncology department at Sick Kids, did early research, and mentored the next generation of doctors. This year, I am choosing to honour her memory by supporting the department which she began, a department that is responsible for thousands of children's lives saved.

My Story

7 Aug 2026

When I was 11 months old I was rushed to Sick Kids hospital in Toronto in respiratory distress. They found a large mass wrapped around my spinal cord crushing my trachea, and I was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma- cancer of the sympathetic nervous system. Back then Sick Kids was the only place in Ontario that kids with cancer could be treated. My parents were told the survival rate was 5%, and if I survived I would likely be paralyzed.

I received a 4.5 hour surgery immediately to remove most of the tumour, and then cobalt-60 (cobalt bomb) radiation therapy. From there I was followed by the oncology team and many different specialists on the Sick Kids team until I graduated to after care at 18.

Research has come a long way since then, but we need more. We need better, safer, more effective treatments. Even the children who survive will face life long side effects from treatment including: organ failures, cognitive declines, fertility problems, and accelerated aging. For my 7th year, I am riding 700km to raise money to help further the great work Sick Kids is doing, and to allow even more kids to write stories like mine when they are well into adulthood. Anything helps, thank you!

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 412 km Ridden
    Raised
    2019
  • 476 km Ridden
    $2,510 Raised
    2021
  • 539 km Ridden
    $3,269 Raised
    2022
  • 664 km Ridden
    $4,614 Raised
    2023
  • 767 km Ridden
    $4,048 Raised
    2024
  • 629 km Ridden
    $5,726 Raised
    2025
  • 309 km Ridden
    $5,552 Raised
    2026
7years
3,796 km
Ridden
$25,719
Raised

My Challenge

  • 15.7 km ride - Evening Ride - Monday, August 17, 2026
    Logged this ride 17 hours ago - View on Strava
  • 77.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 16, 2026
    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 50.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 15, 2026
    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.9 km ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, August 13, 2026
    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 30.6 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 6 days ago
  • $2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 days ago
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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!”
    $2,210.41
    Received this donation 5 days ago
  • Cobalt Safety
    “You inspire us all to be better@”
    $926.44
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much Kevin! Such kind words too! I appreciate all your support”
  • Competition roofing
    “Have a blast”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you for your ongoing support!!”
  • Lana Flemmer
    $258.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thanks so much Lana! Appreciate all of the support!”
  • Paul Molnar
    “Thanks for kicking cancer’s butt Leanne - Ride On ✊💪❤️🇨🇦”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thanks so much Pitch!! Very much appreciated!!”
  • 2444755 Alberta Ltd. (Pertium Safety)
    “Have fun and thank you for supporting a good cause.”
    $250
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thanks so much for your ongoing support!”
  • Nicholas Mansfield
    “SHARE THE ROAD!!!!”
    $250
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Ha ha Nick! Thanks so much for always pushing me, and supporting me! This extra 100 is for you”
  • Donna Kooistra
    “Thanks Leanne for riding for cancer.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much Donna! Your ongoing support every year means so much. Keeping Greg in my thoughts always”
  • Jimi
    “Great cause! Go Leanne!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much for all of your support!!”
  • Richard Royal Hiladie
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thanks so much for your support!”
  • Sam Lokman
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much Sam! Hope you’re doing well!”
  • William Crain
    “Good luck”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thanks so much Wil! Appreciate your ongoing support!”
  • Shyaun Yazdani
    $100
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Wow! Thanks for you support! I appreciate it!”
  • Jonathan Kohn
    “Go get ‘em! Crush that 700k! You got this! N”
    $55.89
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you Jon! I appreciate all of your support!”
  • Connor Grimes
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much Connor!!”
  • Anonymous
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much for your support!!!”
  • Jayson Swain
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thanks so much Swain!!”
  • Kris MacPherson
    $51.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thanks so much for your support Kris!”
  • Nathalie Belliveau
    “You’ve got this!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you Nath! Much appreciated!”
  • Rebekah Barter
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you Becky! I appreciate the ongoing support!”
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