Derek Boan

I am riding 1,000 km in memory of Bob, aka Sandy, Phillips. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 276.4 km My goal is 1,000 km

My Rankings

National: 534th
Province: 17th in SK
My Team: 2nd

I've raised $1,498 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Bob, aka Sandy, Phillips

Sandy was an avid global cyclist & although he survived tongue cancer, the aggressive treatment likely contributed to his early demise, almost a decade ago, at age 58 . . .

My Story

30 May 2025

For the 8th consecutive year, I am participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! I am riding again with Team Sandy’s Sidekicks, in memory of our good friend Sandy Phillips, who had tongue cancer as an adult.

I have updated my photo & donated a dollar for every lap around the sun that I have done! Last fall, I upgraded my mode of transportation to a peddle-assist electric bike, so have resumed my former km goal of 1000. I have matched the $ goal to $1000, but keep in mind, that $2500 would put me into the Hero level.

So, I am raising funds through my challenge, to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation, to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

If you are interested in donating to a tax-deductible, worthwhile cause, please consider supporting me by matching my donation, either on line or by messaging me, to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Or, even better, consider participating yourselves!

Thank you & keep safe.

My Legacy

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

592 km Ridden

$1,658 Raised

2018
1,006 km Ridden

$3,225 Raised

2019
1,006 km Ridden

$5,354 Raised

2020
1,006 km Ridden

$3,910 Raised

2021
307 km Ridden

$1,946 Raised

2022
465 km Ridden

$1,471 Raised

2023
501 km Ridden

$3,322 Raised

2024
276 km Ridden

$1,498 Raised

2025

5,160 km

Ridden

$22,385

Raised

My Challenge

$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 1 hour 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 13 hours ago
31.2 km ride - Sourdough delivery to Chrissie - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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87.4 km ride - Martinsville here we come! - Monday, August 11, 2025

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11.7 km ride - Cranberry Flats - Sunday, August 10, 2025

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30.7 km ride - Revamped & on the road again! - Friday, August 8, 2025

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58.7 km ride - To Evergreen & then to Earl's for lunch with the Holtby/Jones clan - Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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34.8 km ride - Visit with Elizabeth Jones in Saskatoon - Monday, August 4, 2025

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10.2 km ride - Cranberry Flats short route - Sunday, August 3, 2025

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11.8 km ride - Inaugural ride to Cranberry Flats - Friday, August 1, 2025

Logged this ride 12 days ago - View on Strava
$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 36 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 41 days ago

My Sponsors

Anonymous
$500
Received this donation 1 hour ago

Derek
Judy Etcheverry
$207
Received this donation 52 minutes ago

Derek

“Thank you, Judy & Bob! Such a worthy cause!”

Thank you, Judy & Bob! Such a worthy cause!
Xin Li

“Thanks Derek for your kind words for my birthday, and the friendship of the Boan family over the past 38 years! Truly special! I admire your dedication to support those in need, and here’s a small contribution to support the good cause. Best wishes! Li Xin”
$207
Received this donation 36 days ago

Derek

“Thank you for your encouragement & generous donation! Nice to get those donations from across the globe!”

Thank you for your encouragement & generous donation! Nice to get those donations from across the globe!
Laura Davies
$124.20
Received this donation 41 days ago

Derek

“Thank you, Laura! Congratulations for being my first to donate!”

Thank you, Laura! Congratulations for being my first to donate!
Mary Holtby

“Congratulations Derek on another good ride and for a very good cause.”
$124.20
Received this donation 13 hours ago

Derek

“Thanks, Mary! Yes, such a worthwhile cause!”

Thanks, Mary! Yes, such a worthwhile cause!
Colleen Stefaniuk
$100
Received this donation 48 minutes ago

Derek
Phil Guebert

“Keep up the good work, Derek!”
$75
Received this donation 36 minutes ago

Derek
Beth Moxley

“In Sandy’s memory. Well done, he would be proud”
$72.45
Received this donation 2 hours ago

Derek
Vicky Kangles

“Pleased to support your 8th endeavour, Derek!”
$20.70
Received this donation 4 hours ago

Derek
Derek Boan

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$67
Received this donation 75 days ago

Derek

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I Am Riding For

Bob, aka Sandy, Phillips

Sandy was an avid global cyclist & although he survived tongue cancer, the aggressive treatment likely contributed to his early demise, almost a decade ago, at age 58 . . .