Brenda Potter Phelan

4years All Star
Brenda Potter Phelan
Year 4! I'm riding in memory of Katie H, Ben S and all other little warriors. Your support will help to fight childhood cancer and save little lives
I've Ridden 156.0 km My goal is 450 km
My Rankings
  • National: 1445th
  • Province: 787th in ON
I've raised $507 My goal is $4,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Katie H, Ben S and all other little warriors

Katie H, Ben S and all other little warriors

Katie Herron of Cambridge should be 16 this year. Instead she died at age 7 after a lifelong battle with cancer. This brave and sweet warrior will never be forgotten. I will be thinking of her on every ride this month 💜

My Story

5 Aug 2025

This will be my 4th August taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight childhood cancer. I am just one of thousands of cyclists across Canada (age 4-80) taking part in this annual cycling challenge to support ALL kids fighting cancer. Funds raised will help Sick Kids continue their work in finding a cure and in developing new treatments to save little lives.

We also ride every August to show support for all the children impacted by cancer (and their families) to let them know that they are not alone. 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in Canada and thousands are in treatment right now. There are 12 main types of cancer and 47 main sub-types of childhood cancer. Despite this, childhood cancer only receives 5-7% of cancer research funding.

Your support (big and small) will help me help SickKids continue to make progress in the fight against childhood cancer. Kids should be living life and riding their bikes, not fighting for their lives.

Every year I dedicate my ride to Katie H of Cambridge who died at age 7 and Ben Stelter of Edmonton who died at age 6. year, But this year, I am also riding for Michelle who lost her fight against breast cancer on July 28, 2025. She was a kind, generous and accomplished young woman and the beloved child of her parents; because no matter their age, a child is always our child.

Grateful thanks for your support in helping to make a difference to this dreadful disease.

All the best to you and yours,

Brenda

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 590 km Ridden
    $4,974 Raised
    2022
  • 673 km Ridden
    $6,460 Raised
    2023
  • 945 km Ridden
    $6,251 Raised
    2024
  • 156 km Ridden
    $507 Raised
    2025
4years
2,365 km
Ridden
$18,192
Raised

My Challenge

  • 28.4 km ride - Confederation Trail - Emerald to Kensington - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 hours ago - View on Strava
  • $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
  • 19.2 km ride - Brackley Beach to Dalvay by the Sea - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 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 3 days ago
  • 17.1 km ride - Rustico and Cymbria loop - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 39.9 km ride - North Rustico to cavendish and around homeland trail - Monday, August 4, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 35.5 km ride - Brackely beach to Dalvay and Robinson's Island - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.9 km ride - Sweet and short Summerside cycle - Friday, August 1, 2025
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 9 days ago

My Sponsors

  • David and Keitha Potter
    “Great work for a very worthy cause. Keep on pedaling.”
    $207
    Received this donation 13 hours ago
  • Andrea Dunning
    “Supporting you in this very worthy cause. Go Brenda!!!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Brenda Potter Phelan
    Brenda
    “Thanks so much kind and generous friend! I REALLY appreciate your support for me and for Sick Kids Foundation. Maybe we can finally take a ride together on this beautiful island this month!”
  • Anonymous
    “Thanks Brenda for all your support now I can support you in your ride for Cancer patients. Thanks once again.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 60 days ago
  • Helen McDonald
    “Thank you Brenda supporting this wonderful cause. Have a great experience cycling around the island.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Brenda Potter Phelan
    Brenda
    “Thanks for getting my challenge off the ground today Helen! Much appreciate your support !!! All the best”
  • Lisa Konnry
    “Have a great ride for a great cause!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 3 days ago
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