Leanne Brown

4years All Star
Leanne Brown
As a childhood cancer survivor, I know all too well how important research is. Sick Kids saved my life. Please donate now and help them continue their work.
I've Ridden 664.4 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 191st
  • Province: 105th in ON
  • My Team: 5th
I've raised $4,614 to fight kids' cancer 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 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

2 Aug 2023

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 surgery and cobalt-60 (cobalt bomb) radiation therapy, and then 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. I am riding 500km 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 4 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
4years
2,091 km
Ridden
$10,393
Raised

My Challenge

  • 53.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 17, 2023
    Logged this ride 72 days ago
  • 41.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 10, 2023
    Logged this ride 79 days ago
  • 15.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 9, 2023
    Logged this ride 80 days ago
  • 25.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, September 4, 2023
    Logged this ride 85 days ago
  • 21.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, September 2, 2023
    Logged this ride 87 days ago
  • 16.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, August 31, 2023
    Logged this ride 89 days ago
  • 35.6 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 30, 2023
    Logged this ride 90 days ago
  • 62.5 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 27, 2023
    Logged this ride 93 days ago
  • 32.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 26, 2023
    Logged this ride 94 days ago
  • 32.3 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 23, 2023
    Logged this ride 97 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!”
    $1,187.41
    Received this donation 110 days ago
  • Cobalt Safety
    “Ride Safe!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you for your ongoing support Kev! ❤️”
  • Pertium Group
    “Get busy and thank you for riding for such a great cause.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 110 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much for your support Mike! It means a lot to me! ❤️”
  • Anonymous
    $258.75
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much!! I appreciate your support each year!”
  • William Peters
    $207
    Received this donation 119 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much Bill! Appreciate your support cous!”
  • Michael Lush
    $124.20
    Received this donation 119 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you Mike! I appreciate your support!”
  • Rick Hiladie
    $124.20
    Received this donation 94 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “I appreciate your support Rick! Thank you very much!”
  • The McGrath Family
    “Your efforts are a big of the strides we have made in cancer research. Thank you for your commitment to fighting cancer, Leanne!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 84 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you Shawn and family! Your kind words and sponsorship mean a lot!”
  • Rebecca Milson
    $103.50
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much Becky! Your support means a lot to me!”
  • Jonathan Kohn
    $74.52
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much Jon! I appreciate all of your support!”
  • Antonio Regalado
    $72.45
    Received this donation 118 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Antonio! How kind of you! Thank you so much, I hope you’re doing well”
  • Carolyn Bourassa
    “Great past fundraising Leanne....good luck this year and have fun with the ride, quite the challenge,, I am impressed!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 118 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you Carolyn! Can’t take the fundraiser out of the reformed nonprofit worker eh? I appreciate your support!!”
  • Craig Faucette
    $72.45
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you Craig! For your donation and for joining me on many of the rides for company! I appreciate it!”
  • Danny Lee
    “Best of Luck, Leanne!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much for your support!”
  • Dom & Tylor
    $72.45
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thanks so much for your support! I truly appreciate it! Hope to join you for a few km of riding along the way :)”
  • Jacob Hoytema
    “Go Leanne go!! Congrats on a great campaign.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 88 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you very much Jacob!”
  • Matt Bradley
    “Great cause and effort Leanne!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 118 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much Matt!”
  • WALTER BROWN
    $72.45
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you Uncle Walter!”
  • Anneke Kooistra
    $51.75
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thanks so much Anneke! I know you know how important this is. I appreciate your support!”
  • Donna Kooistra
    “Thanks Leanne for giving back to other campers.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Leanne Brown
    Leanne
    “Thank you so much for your ongoing support Donna!”
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