Karen Kinshella

Karen Kinshella
I am riding 1,000 km for my cousin, Lucas Melnyk. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 144.1 km My goal is 800 km
My Rankings
  • National: 242nd
  • Province: 30th in AB
I've raised $3,425 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Lucas Melnyk

Lucas Melnyk

I am honoured to participate in the Ride to Fight Kids’ Cancer on behalf of Lucas Melnyk. Lucas is my cousins Grandson. He is 11 years old, has 3 siblings, one of which is a twin. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in April 2025. Lucas is facing challenges that no child should ever have to endure. His Mom, Connie, describes him as strong & brave with a sense of humour. He was recently allowed by a “fun” nurse to flush his line & draw blood. Lucas’s reaction “I’m just gaining all kinds of skills here” Connie is currently taking Lucas to Edmonton for treatment every 2 weeks from Bonanza, AB. Lucas, you are a MASSIVE inspiration to us all - I am proud to be riding for YOU this August ❤️

My Story

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, over 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

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.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

Karen

My Challenge

  • $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 10 hours ago
  • 15.1 km ride - Zwift - Zwift Pro Training Camp: Team BikeExchange-Jayco | Jesse Allen on La Reine in France - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.1 km ride - Zwift - Up and Down on Hell of the North in France - Monday, August 11, 2025
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.1 km ride - Zwift - Expand on Petite Douleur in France - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 35.4 km ride - Zwift - Pacing #1 on Bon Voyage in France - Friday, August 8, 2025
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 31.6 km ride - Zwift - FTP Ramp Test on BRAEk-fast Crits and Grits in Scotland - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.7 km ride - Zwift - Zone Benchmarking on Scotland Smash in Scotland - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago - View on Strava
  • 0.0 km ride - Morning Ride - 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 23 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 28 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 45 days ago
  • Riding for Lucas
    28 Jun 2025
    Posted 47 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 48 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • 1587287 ALBERTA LTD
    $1,035
    Received this donation 10 hours ago
  • 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!”
    $925.27
    Received this donation 6 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    $310.50
    Received this donation 9 hours ago
  • Anonymous
    $274.28
    Received this donation 28 days ago
  • Marvin Peterson
    “Way to go Karen!”
    $207
    Received this donation 23 days ago
  • Grandma Mave
    $124.20
    Received this donation 45 days ago
  • Kevin Newmiller
    “Go Karen Go!!!❤️”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 28 days ago
  • Marlene
    “You are a power house Karen! Thanks for being awesome!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 28 days ago
  • James Martyn
    “Proud of you and your efforts for this very worthy cause”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 19 days ago
  • Lynn Page-Scott
    “Riding for a great cause, way to go Karen!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 28 days ago
  • Sandra Irvine
    “Best of luck cycling for this great cause!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 47 days ago
  • Karen Kinshella
    “Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 48 days ago
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