Mary Nero

8years All Star
Mary Nero
I am riding 150 km in memory of my brother, John Howlett. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 199.1 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 521st
  • Province: 282nd in ON
I've raised $2,563 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

John Howlett

John Howlett

I'm riding for my brother John who lost his 7 year battle with childhood cancer at the age of 11. He faced the disease with courage and optimism. He will be forever missed by our family.

My Story

21 May 2026

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

Why? Because my family has a personal experience with childhood cancer. My older brother died at the age of 11 from cancer. I hope that ongoing research and treatments will help other children and families avoid the tragic loss that we had to experience. Unfortunately, there are still over 1,400 children 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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 173 km Ridden
    $2,381 Raised
    2019
  • 151 km Ridden
    $2,503 Raised
    2020
  • 170 km Ridden
    $2,505 Raised
    2021
  • 125 km Ridden
    $2,826 Raised
    2022
  • 220 km Ridden
    $2,573 Raised
    2023
  • 385 km Ridden
    $2,763 Raised
    2024
  • 297 km Ridden
    $2,932 Raised
    2025
  • 199 km Ridden
    $2,563 Raised
    2026
8years
1,720 km
Ridden
$21,046
Raised

My Challenge

  • 11.0 km ride - Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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    Logged this ride 20 hours ago
  • 8.7 km ride - Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 11.2 km ride - Thursday, August 20, 2026
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 11.2 km ride - Thursday, August 20, 2026
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 11.1 km ride - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 9.9 km ride - Monday, August 17, 2026
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 4.8 km ride - Friday, August 14, 2026
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    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • $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
  • 9.1 km ride - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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    Logged this ride 15 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 15 days ago

My Sponsors

  • 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!”
    $988.54
    Received this donation 14 days ago
  • Anonymous
    “Pleased to support you again in the Great Cycle Challenge - enjoy!!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for your generous support. 💕”
  • Matt, Kate, John-Michael and James Nero
    “Go Nana Go!!!!!”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much for your generous donation. 💕James and John-Michael helped with cycling training at the cottage. 😊”
  • Alice Hartmans
    “Go, Mary, go! A great way to honour John.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks Alice! It’s great to know that children today might have better chances of survival than they did 50 years ago.”
  • JoAnne Oldridge
    “Thank you, Mary and Laura, for doing this in memory of John and to help all children with cancer.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you so much for your support of this cause which is so close to my heart. ❤️”
  • Marilyn Watson
    “It is great that you and Laura do this ride.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for your ongoing support. It’s very much appreciated. 💕”
  • Roblin May
    “Good luck Mary”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks Roblin. Your support is very much appreciated.”
  • Sharyn McKee
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you so much for your support, Sharyn. Let’s hope cancer really does get stamped out one day. It sucks!”
  • D Holmes
    $77.63
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks Dana. Your support means a lot.”
  • Anne Hobbs
    “So proud of you for doing this again, Mary!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you Anna. Your support means a lot. 💕”
  • Anne Peters
    “Go Mary go.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you Anne. 💕”
  • Catherine Moon
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for your support again this year, Catherine.”
  • Joyce George
    “Well done Mary”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you so much for your support.”
  • Lori Nero
    “Ride Safe, Mary. Way to go!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you for your annual support, Lori. It’s very much appreciated.”
  • Nancy and Peter Wedel
    “We appreciate what you are doing and wish you lots of fun racking up the kms”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much for your support for this personal cause. 💕”
  • Robert Turvey
    “Grateful for your commitment to this cause, Mary & Laura”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you Rob and Carolyn. Your support is much appreciated.”
  • Sam
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thank you Sam for being so generous in your support for this cause. Your mom honoured our brother when she named you. 💕”
  • Sue Bone
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for your support again this year.”
  • Suzanne Saunders
    “Way to go, Mary!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks for your support!”
  • Crystal Wyllie Isaak
    “Ride safely”
    $50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Mary Nero
    Mary
    “Thanks so much for your support again this year.”
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