Mary Solomon
- National: 309th
- Province: 176th in ON
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.
Mary
My Legacy
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201 km Ridden$135 Raised2016
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274 km Ridden$659 Raised2017
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201 km Ridden$732 Raised2018
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302 km Ridden$890 Raised2019
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349 km Ridden$1,396 Raised2020
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315 km Ridden$1,721 Raised2021
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321 km Ridden$1,303 Raised2022
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204 km Ridden$1,000 Raised2023
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218 km Ridden$1,392 Raised2024
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91 km Ridden$1,371 Raised2025
My Challenge
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11.7 km ride - Around the block - Saturday, August 9, 2025
Logged this ride 17 hours ago -
10.5 km ride - Around the block - Friday, August 8, 2025
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8.4 km ride - Around the block - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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13.0 km ride - Around the block plus - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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13.0 km ride - Around the block plus - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Beautiful Day
4 Aug 2025Lovely ride this morning. My route keeps me close to home but is a great mix of urban and rural. It is also a friendly route with lots of greetings along the way. Life is good.
Posted 6 days ago -
12.0 km ride - Around the block plus - Monday, August 4, 2025
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10.0 km ride - Around the block - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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Day One
1 Aug 2025First official ride done - 12.5 km. Thank you to all my supporters. Today I am wearing GCC All-Star shirt - I am wearing it to celebrate and commemorate my sponsors over the past 10 years who have donated over $10,000 to Sick Kids. You really are the best.
Looking forward to tomorrow’s ride. Happy holiday weekend.
Posted 9 days ago -
12.5 km ride - Around the block plus - Friday, August 1, 2025
From Meaford to Meaford
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$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 15 days ago -
Training for August
16 Jul 2025I hate to admit it but I am in terrible shape this year. I can blame life circumstances but I think there is a good amount of laziness and procrastination. That being said, I am out on the bike daily. I am back to doing some conditioning exercises and best of all hula hooping. I love hula hooping!
I will be writing short blogs to keep you in the loop. I do have a wonky right knee but as a good (not)therapist I have self diagnosed and am treating it based on the diagnosis. I will probably end up in proper therapy in September.
Thank you for your support. Enjoy this beautiful summer.
Posted 25 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.
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$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 133 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 133 days ago
My Sponsors
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Allan THOMPSON
“hope your summer ride goes well!”
$103.50Received this donation 24 days ago
Mary
“Thanks so much, Allan. Working on getting into shape - fingers crossed. Hope all is well. Thanks again.”
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Geoff Solomon
“Time to get serious. This is something I know you can do easily. All the best for a wonderful month of cycling.”
$103.50Received this donation 12 days ago
Mary
“Glad you have faith in me!!!! Thanks so much!”
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Kate Grant
“Well done again Mary, for your ride to fight kids cancer, a worthy cause indeed Best of Luck”
$103.50Received this donation 15 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Kate. I so appreciate your support!”
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Kevin Almond
“Once again, and unsurprisingly, there goes our Mary. Such a great cause and such a great champion for children. You got this girl!”
$103.50Received this donation 12 days ago
Mary
“Thanks so much, Kevin. Hope to do well for the kids. They are very inspiring!”
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Susan Brown
“Your strength is amazing Mary - cycle on!”
$103.50Received this donation 25 days ago
Mary
“Thanks so much, Susan. Hope all is well.”
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Brian Smith
“You go Mary, keep up the great work.”
$72.45Received this donation 11 days ago
Mary
“Oh Brian! Thanks so much for your support. I love doing this challenge for the kids but a little nervous this year. Geoff is home and starts to get in his chair Monday.”
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Dana MacFarlane
“I am sure as always you will be a champion for the kids, Go Mary”
$51.75Received this donation 25 days ago
Mary
“Thanks,Dana. I really enjoy riding but there is something special riding in August for the Challenge. Hope all is well.”
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Doreen Isaac
“You are so amazing, with so much love and care to give. Keep on peddling!”
$51.75Received this donation 133 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Doreen. I appreciate your support always.”
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Elizabeth & Wayne Park
“We’re all cheering you on, Mary!”
$51.75Received this donation 12 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Elizabeth and Wayne. Thanks for the support and the cheering.”
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Jane Kaake
“Great cause, and great commitment from you Mary! Have a great ride.”
$51.75Received this donation 108 days ago
Mary
“Thanks so much, Jane. I appreciate your support. Go Leafs Go! Allez Leafs Allez! Cheers Mary”
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Linda Unger
“Mary, this is a great commitment from you! Thank you for doing this! Enjoy your rides.”
$51.75Received this donation 25 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Linda. I am so lucky I can do wonderful rides so close to home. I admit I love this challenge each year. Hope all is well.”
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Robert and Joan Antler
$51.75Received this donation 20 days ago
Mary
“Robert and Joan, Thank you so much for supporting me again this year.”
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Shirley Hindle
“Mary is such an amazing person who is always looking beyond her own needs and wants. I am always happy to support Mary in any endeavor she tackles. Ride Mary Ride.”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Mary
“Thanks so much, Shirley. Your kind words will inspire me to ride well.”
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Trina Inglis
“Wishing you much success this year, Mary, in this worthwhile cause.”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Mary
“Thanks, Trina. Not in the greatest shape this year but it feels great to be on the bike for a good cause.”
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Barbara Rush
“Mary, you are amazing, a great cause to support for sure. I wish you the best, you can do it Mary!! Go Mary Go”
$36.23Received this donation 25 days ago
Mary
“Hi Barb, I hope you are doing well. You are my great volunteering, kindest person in the world inspiration. Thanks for the donation and I will keep you in the loop.”
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Morgan Plater
“Way to be, Mary! Your dedication to others inspires me.”
$36.23Received this donation 129 days ago
Mary
“Thanks so much, Morgan. I appreciate your support.”
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Vince/ Kimberley Rogers
“So very PROUD of this human!! #❤️mary”
$36.23Received this donation 25 days ago
Mary
“Thanks so much. I am so blessed to have great friends.”
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Dave and Jean Loucks
$25.88Received this donation 123 days ago
Mary
“Thanks so much, Jean and Dave. Your support is greatly appreciated! See how well I can do now that I am 70 😂”
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Jean & Dave Loucks
$25.88Received this donation 11 days ago
Mary
“Jean and Dave, Thanks so much. You had already sponsored me so get in touch if we need to look at options.”
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Mary Solomon
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$207Received this donation 133 days ago