Mary McNeill

I am riding 100 km for Beckett. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 166.2 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 234th
Province: 133rd in ON

I've raised $3,786 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Beckett

Beckett is my friend's grandson. Early last year he was diagnosed with leukemia and is receiving treatment at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. I think of his three-year treatment journey as I journey through my 100 km ride challenge.

My Story

6 Jul 2026

This is year #8 of my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge — raising funds to fight kids' cancers.

Funds raised will support SickKids Foundation in its life-saving research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of children's cancers.

During the month of August my goal is to cycle 100 km and raise $1500.

Why am I doing this? Because each year over 1700 families in Canada receive the news that their child has cancer and they begin the rollercoaster ride of treatment that affects the whole family.

I’m thrilled and grateful for the support from friends, family, and colleagues over the past seven years. Your generous donations have raised over $14,000!

I’ve challenged myself to ride 100 km during the month of August, and to raise $1500 in donations. As I ride I think of the kids who are fighting cancer, especially my friend’s grandson, four-year-old Beckett. Their challenges are so much tougher than mine! I’m glad to support this cause—because kids should be enjoying life, not fighting for it!

I would feel honoured to have your support. Check out my Great Cycle Challenge webpage https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/MaryMcNeill where you can follow my progress.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

211 km Ridden

$816 Raised

2019
312 km Ridden

$1,900 Raised

2020
252 km Ridden

$1,416 Raised

2021
251 km Ridden

$1,955 Raised

2022
302 km Ridden

$2,809 Raised

2023
151 km Ridden

$2,627 Raised

2024
48 km Ridden

$3,329 Raised

2025
166 km Ridden

$3,786 Raised

2026

1,692 km

Ridden

$18,639

Raised

My Challenge

2.1 km ride - errands in town - Friday, August 21, 2026

Logged this ride 2 days ago
9.5 km ride - Thursday ride - Thursday, August 20, 2026

Logged this ride 3 days ago
A landmark day!

18 Aug 2026

Yesterday I achieved my ride goal! I had a delightful 18 km ride along my favourite trail which was shaded and quiet in the late morning. I stopped at a small beach for a short break. Just a lovely morning, and i felt happy in the thought that I was fulfilling goals for an important cause.

And thanks to all my wonderful supporters my donation total is nearing $4000.

Posted 5 days ago
18.0 km ride - Braeside beach and beyond - Monday, August 17, 2026

Logged this ride 6 days ago
12.0 km ride - Saturday, August 15, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago
We're halfway through August!

14 Aug 2026

I'm really pleased with my progress towards my 152 km ride goal, and I'm absolutely thrilled that so many of my family, friends, and colleagues have donated to support the fight against kids' cancers.

My original fundraising goal was $1500. I increased that goal to $2500, and have now received almost $4000 in donations! Thanks to all who have donated!

I have found a bike route that I now use regularly. It's about 10 km and covers a range of things to see--two rivers, a marina, a beach, an old-growth forest, and a rail trail. Here's a picture of me at the entrance the old-growth forest. This is a cool and quiet place to be on a hot day.

Posted 9 days ago
8.3 km ride - pics instead of tracking 😕 - Friday, August 14, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago
7.2 km ride - Braeside ride - Friday, August 14, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago
3.2 km ride - Thursday, August 13, 2026

Logged this ride 10 days ago
4.2 km ride - Long way to church - Thursday, August 13, 2026

Logged this ride 10 days ago

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!”
$671.19
Received this donation 11 days ago

Mary

“And thanks to the Garron family for their support of GCC riders!”

And thanks to the Garron family for their support of GCC riders!
Anonymous
$517.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Mary

“Thank you for continuing to support my cycling and fundraising efforts.”

Thank you for continuing to support my cycling and fundraising efforts.
Jan Harman

“You go Mary!”
$258.75
Received this donation 36 days ago

Mary

“Thank you, Jan, for your continued support and encouragement.”

Thank you, Jan, for your continued support and encouragement.
Pat Weir

“So proud of you - our family truly understands how a child with cancer needs more people like you on their side. Thank you, thank you.”
$207
Received this donation 44 days ago

Mary

“Thank you, Pat, for your continued support. Your experience helps keep me motivated.”

Thank you, Pat, for your continued support. Your experience helps keep me motivated.
Shay Pitcher

“8 years and going strong! You are amazing Mary for continuing to help save little lives for so many years. You continue to be an inspiration to me. Keep on riding!”
$152.15
Received this donation 11 days ago

Mary

“Thanks, Shay! That inspiration thing works both ways. And I love that your donation amount was my ride goal. :)”

Thanks, Shay! That inspiration thing works both ways. And I love that your donation amount was my ride goal. :)
Bernard Boudreau
$103.50
Received this donation 11 days ago

Mary

“Thanks for supporting my cycling and fundraising efforts, Bernie. It is much appreciated.”

Thanks for supporting my cycling and fundraising efforts, Bernie. It is much appreciated.
Charlotte Leitch

“Way to go Mary.....you are an inspiration to us all ! Charlotte”
$103.50
Received this donation 24 days ago

Mary

“Thank you for all the support you give me--in so many ways.”

Thank you for all the support you give me--in so many ways.
Anonymous

“Thank you for supporting this wonderful charity. I’m very happy to contribute and help Beckett and others. You go!”
$103.50
Received this donation 46 days ago

Mary

“Thank you for sponsoring my challenge. I greatly appreciate it!”

Thank you for sponsoring my challenge. I greatly appreciate it!
Mary Bennett

“You can do it Mary!”
$103.50
Received this donation 46 days ago

Mary

“Thank you Mary! I appreciate your continued support.”

Thank you Mary! I appreciate your continued support.
Valerie Jorgensen

“You are an inspiration. I plan to get my own bike!”
$103.50
Received this donation 17 days ago

Mary

“Wow!! Thank you for supporting my efforts in so many ways!”

Wow!! Thank you for supporting my efforts in so many ways!
Lori Fielding

“Keep on keeping on Mary! :)”
$100
Received this donation 11 days ago

Mary

“Thanks for sponsoring my rides, and for your interest and supportive comments.”

Thanks for sponsoring my rides, and for your interest and supportive comments.
Anonymous
$100
Received this donation 5 days ago

Mary
Ritchie Lawrence

“You go girl!”
$100
Received this donation 42 days ago

Mary

“Thank you, Ritchie, for your support of my efforts. It is much appreciated.”

Thank you, Ritchie, for your support of my efforts. It is much appreciated.
Wendy McKay
$100
Received this donation 23 days ago

Mary

“I truly appreciate your continued support. Thanks again!”

I truly appreciate your continued support. Thanks again!
Beth Boudreau

“Thanks, Mary, for riding again to support this great cause.”
$51.75
Received this donation 30 days ago

Mary

“Thank you, Beth, for supporting me in so many ways year after year.”

Thank you, Beth, for supporting me in so many ways year after year.
Chris Hooper
$51.75
Received this donation 40 days ago

Mary

“Thanks for your support, Chris! It's greatly appreciated.”

Thanks for your support, Chris! It's greatly appreciated.
Debbie

“You're doing a wonderful thing, Mary, riding for Beckett and raising money to fight children's cancer. Keep on pedaling! 🚴‍♀️”
$51.75
Received this donation 19 days ago

Mary

“Thank you, Debbie, for continuing to support my efforts to fight kids' cancer.”

Thank you, Debbie, for continuing to support my efforts to fight kids' cancer.
Heather Patterson
$51.75
Received this donation 10 days ago

Mary

“Thank you, Heather, for all you do to support my riding and fundraising for this cause.”

Thank you, Heather, for all you do to support my riding and fundraising for this cause.
Olumuyiwa Bello
$51.75
Received this donation 42 days ago

Mary

“Thank you, Olu. I truly appreciate your support of my efforts.”

Thank you, Olu. I truly appreciate your support of my efforts.
Patricia Dalphy

“Wow - way to go Mary! Such a worthy cause, I'm happy to help support you.”
$51.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

Mary

“Thanks, Pat! i appreciate your support.”

Thanks, Pat! i appreciate your support.