Sharon MacDonald

8years All Star
Sharon MacDonald
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 418.2 km My goal is 750 km
My Rankings
  • National: 196th
  • Province: 22nd in BC
I've raised $3,741 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Bonnie Barrett

Bonnie Barrett

A riding tribute to my sister who sadly didn’t get the chance to grow up to realize any of her dreams.

My Story

6 Mar 2025

Once again I'm a proud participant in the Great Cycle Challenge Canada. This is my eighth year, my mission continues. Sadly the battle against childhood cancers is not over. I ride to support the kids, the little warriors. I ride to support SickKids Foundation and ensure they can continue their work in providing care, developing treatments and finding a cure for ALL childhood cancers. We also need to ensure these kids know they aren't alone in their battle. The Great Cycle Challenge riders are an 'army' across Canada fighting for them.

I AM COMMITTED to the kids and to riding the distance promised and earning your dollars donated.

I ride for ALL the kids. I ride in remembrance for those who fought valiantly but lost their battle. There are too many! My sister, Bonnie, lost her battle with Astrocytoma at the young age of 10 in 1960. The possibility of a timely diagnosis, or the hope of a cure, was not in the picture during that time.

I try to help raise awareness of the battles these courageous kids are fighting today and give them, and their families and friends, hope of the possibility of a cure in their future. I ride for those children yet to be diagnosed!

Please consider supporting my efforts by making a donation and spreading the word to family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. No donation is too small. Every dollar helps! Together lets help give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Together we can change the destiny of these little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 653 km Ridden
    $1,050 Raised
    2018
  • 1,040 km Ridden
    $1,875 Raised
    2019
  • 963 km Ridden
    $1,823 Raised
    2020
  • 2,947 km Ridden
    $2,701 Raised
    2021
  • 1,737 km Ridden
    $1,817 Raised
    2022
  • 1,584 km Ridden
    $3,004 Raised
    2023
  • 1,196 km Ridden
    $3,104 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $3,741 Raised
    2025
8years
10,538 km
Ridden
$19,114
Raised

My Challenge

  • $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 15 hours ago
  • 40.3 km ride - Lunch Ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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  • 8.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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  • 23.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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  • $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 21 hours ago
  • 21.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 11, 2025
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  • 30.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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  • 22.5 km ride - Afternoon Ride to Victoria General Hospital - Friday, August 8, 2025
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  • 20.6 km ride - Stationary Bike - Friday, August 8, 2025
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  • 22.5 km ride - Stationary Bike - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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  • 25.8 km ride - Return from Roche Cove - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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  • 22.5 km ride - Ride to Roche Cove - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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  • 35.1 km ride - Lochside Ride - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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  • 40.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 4, 2025
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  • 40.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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  • 40.6 km ride - Riding the Galloping Goose Trail - Pt 2 of 2 - Friday, August 1, 2025
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  • 24.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Part 1 of 2 (Stationary Bike) - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 111 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 111 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 111 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 161 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Scott Munro
    “Give'r hell there Sharon!”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 111 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you Scott! It’s almost time to clock the kms. Your generous donation is amazing! Overwhelmed but will do my best to “give’r hell” 😊”
  • 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!”
    $834.93
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
  • Maria Iruretagoyena
    “Sharon MacDonald you are such an inspiration to all of us, so proud of your accomplishments.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 6 hours ago
  • Gill Greydanus
    $124.20
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your generous donation. Can’t believe the start is less than a week away! 😬 🤞🏻🤞🏻”
  • Lori LeBas
    “So proud to support you in helping kids. You go girl!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Lori! Thank you so much for your very generous donation. I got a start this “Day 1” morning at a Cyclefit class, then went for a short run, and a few laps of the pool. Heading out this afternoon for another ride. Should sleep well tonight 😉”
  • Russell and Sally
    “Thank you for riding for the children! You’re amazing!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 21 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you both so much for your generous donation to SickKids and supporting my riding adventures with the Great Cycle Challenge Canada! Russell, nice surprise having you join us on the ride today. Great to see you. Must get together again one day Sally.😊”
  • Anne Parker
    “I’m so proud of you, Sharon! Your determination to fight this disease, and grit to ride the Kilometres is inspiring! I will be cheering you on from the sidelines, and don’t forget the ice cream and jelly doughnuts!♥️👏”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 20 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you Anne! Kind words and generosity define you. You’re there to support. You have a big heart ❤️”
  • Darcy KRAY
    $103.50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Darcy, Thank you so much for your generous donation again this year. I really appreciate your help with reaching my fundraising goal. Actually, I’m hoping to blast past it but I’m older, and slower, so it’s harder to blast past anything 🤣 Take care.”
  • Jennifer Herberholz
    “Keep it going, Sharon! ❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 21 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thanks for cheering me on! And always being so supportive. Great day riding together today! 😊💕”
  • Kirsten Pedersen
    “Hi Sharon, best of luck as you continue your journey. You are a major inspiration and a testament to the values of physical activity. I hope you had a great ride today August 13, 2025.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 hours ago
  • kMac
    $103.50
    Received this donation 22 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “🥰 Thanks for your support! 🚲 I’m heading off this morning on a ride out the Saanich Peninsula. Probably be my longest ride this month. Appreciated ❤️”
  • Brian Wingerter
    $100
    Received this donation 13 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thanks for supporting my riding challenge and for being part of "Kick Cancers Butt" Ride today. Greatly appreciated.”
  • Katherine Norman
    “Have a great ride”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 15 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thanks Kathy! It was a great ride today. Lovely shady route out to Harvest, a refreshing drink, and return ride. Greatly appreciate your generous support of my riding efforts for SickKids Foundation and the Great Cycle Challenge Canada. Together, hopefully, we'll make a difference to some little lives.”
  • Ron Adams
    “Here we go (again) and, like all years, I know you will reach your goal. You go girl!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Really n, Thank you so much for your generous support. Looking forward to our annual GCCC ride together and lunch at Harvest ;)”
  • Gregory Locke
    $70
    Received this donation 15 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Hey Greg! Thank again for joining the "Kick Cancer's Butt Day" group ride. Not sure if I'll see you before you fly off but, if not, your support for my riding efforts SickKids and Great Cycle Challenge is greatly appreciated. Take care.”
  • Jean
    “Huge respect for you and what you are doing - every km counts, and you’re making them matter!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you Jean! Too kind. Together "We" are making the kids matter. Sorry you weren't able to join the group ride today but you gave your mighty swift "Kick" with your donation on "Kick Cancer's Butt Day" . Take care.”
  • Mena Westhaver
    “Thank you Sharon for riding. I will dedicate one of my upcoming rides to your sister Bonnie... you said it right - she was robbed of growing old. Thank you again Sharon.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thank you Mena! I really appreciate your donation to help all the kids but also for your kind thoughts of my sister, Bonnie. Always missed.”
  • Trisha Tonkin
    $51.75
    Received this donation 20 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Hey Trisha! Thanks so much for your support and generous donation to SickKids and the GCCC. Thank you, too, for joining the "Kick Cancer's Butt" Day group ride to Harvest. Great to chat with you. Hope the rest of your day at work went well.”
  • James & Norma Wong
    $36.23
    Received this donation 10 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “It’s been a wonderful, amazing day! Thank you both for supporting me as I ride this month and your donation to SickKids and the Great Canadian Cycling Challenge. Feeling blessed to have such wonderful friends 🥰”
  • Anonymous
    “Such an important challenge to donate to!!!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 20 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “To my anonymous donor, THANK YOU for generously contributing to SickKids and supporting my riding efforts for the Great Cycle Challenge. I’ll do my best to earn every dollar! Cheers!”
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