Thanks to all of you who’ve asked me if I’ll be participating in the Great Cycle Challenge again this August! Yes I am! This is year number six! I’m thrilled that my efforts have resonated with you.

Funds raised through this month-long cycling challenge go to the SickKids Foundation. The goal is to fund life-saving research to develop safer and more effective treatments, and find cures for all childhood cancers. Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada; 27 children are diagnosed every week.

Generous donations from my friends, family, and colleagues in the past five years have raised almost $9000.

Though heat, rain, and recovery from surgery have gotten me off to a late start this year, I’ve challenged myself to ride 150 km during the month of August, and to raise $1500 in donations. As I ride I think of the kids who are fighting cancer. Their challenges are so much tougher than mine! I’m glad to support this cause¬¬—because kids should be enjoying life, not fighting for it!

I would feel honoured to have your support. Check out my Great Cycle Challenge webpage https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/MaryMcNeill where you can follow my progress during August.

To my local supporters: please wave if you see me; it means a lot!