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 808.2 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 236th
  • Province: 28th in BC
I've raised $4,010 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
  • 808 km Ridden
    $4,010 Raised
    2025
8years
10,928 km
Ridden
$19,383
Raised

My Challenge

  • 25.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, August 31, 2025
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  • 18.5 km ride - GCCC Day 30 - Part 1 of 4 - off to see the “Three Little Pigs” - Saturday, August 30, 2025

    From Atkins Station to Farm with Three Little Piggies on Lochside Trail south of Martindale

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  • 2.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 30, 2025
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  • 5.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 30, 2025
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  • 10.7 km ride - Day 30 Part 4 of 4 - Saturday, August 30, 2025
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  • 11.4 km ride - Day 30 GCCC - Part 3 of 4 - Saturday, August 30, 2025
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  • 3.5 km ride - Day 30 GCCC - Part 2 of 4 - Saturday, August 30, 2025
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  • 20.1 km ride - GCCC Day 29 - Stationary Bike - Friday, August 29, 2025
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  • 20.4 km ride - GCCC Day 28 - Stationary Bike - Thursday, August 28, 2025
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  • 30.1 km ride - Day 22 - GCCC Part 3 of 3 - Friday, August 22, 2025
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  • 1.1 km ride - GCCC Day 22 - Part 2 of 3 - Friday, August 22, 2025
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  • 17.7 km ride - GCCC Day 22 - Part 1 of 3 - Friday, August 22, 2025
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  • 21.0 km ride - Day 21 - Stationary Bike - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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  • 25.4 km ride - Day 20 - Part 2 of 2 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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  • 19.4 km ride - Day 20 - Part 1 of 2 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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  • 36.4 km ride - Day 18 - Part 2 of 2 - Monday, August 18, 2025
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  • 14.6 km ride - Day 18 - Part 1 of 2 - Monday, August 18, 2025
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  • 60.6 km ride - Day 16 - Ride the Goose to Saseenos - Saturday, August 16, 2025
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  • 23.5 km ride - Day 15 - Stationary Bike - Friday, August 15, 2025
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  • 22.0 km ride - Day 14 - Stationary Bike - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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  • $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 18 days 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 19 days 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 31 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 128 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 128 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 128 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 179 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Scott Munro
    “Give'r hell there Sharon!”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 128 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 18 days ago
  • Maria Iruretagoyena
    “Sharon MacDonald you are such an inspiration to all of us, so proud of your accomplishments.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “OMG Maria!! Wow! What a surprise gift when woke up this morning! Amazing! Thank you so much for your very generous donation! Also so kind of you to repost Kick Butts Day! 💕 Now I have to get some more peddling done to earn all those dollars! Feeling grateful ☺️”
  • Gill Greydanus
    $124.20
    Received this donation 37 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 31 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 19 days 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 19 days 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 26 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 19 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thanks for cheering me on! And always being so supportive. Great day riding together today! 😊💕”
  • Karen Wong
    “Well done and thank you Sharon.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 4 hours ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “OMG Karen! I’m so tired, was just about to crawl into bed but decided to check my email before I turned out the lights! You brought my total over $4000!! Thank you so much! You’re always such a generous soul! You made my day 🥰💕”
  • 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 19 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Oh my goodness! Thank you Kirsten! I’m overwhelmed by all the support I’ve received. Gobsmacked when I woke up this morning to the total raised! So lucky 😊”
  • kMac
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days 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 18 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “Thanks for supporting my riding challenge and for being part of "Kick Cancers Butt" Ride today. Greatly appreciated.”
  • Colleen Stewart
    “What a gal! Eight years cycling for this great cause.”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Sharon MacDonald
    Sharon
    “When I look at the total raised 1/2 through the month … Gobsmacked! Amazing! I’m so grateful for the outpouring of support I’ve received. Gotta admit it’s hetting harder every year but the reason I do it doesn’t change. So I bike on as best I can. Thank you so much for your support and being on my “Team” to Kick Cancers Butt! 🤗”
  • Katherine Norman
    “Have a great ride”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 18 days 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 32 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 18 days 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.”
  • Bessie Pollard
    “Another year and another successful ride for a great cause. Way to go Sharon!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 2 days ago
  • Jean
    “Huge respect for you and what you are doing - every km counts, and you’re making them matter!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days 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 20 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.”
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