Sylvia Samborski

I am riding 300 km in memory of Bruce, Cheryl, Jerry and many others who are dear to me. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer.

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I've Ridden 151.2 km My goal is 300 km

My Rankings

National: 618th
Province: 75th in BC

I've raised $2,273 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Cheryl, Jerry and many others who are dear to us

My Story

11 Aug 2026

This August I’m taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight children’s cancer. Over 1,400 Canadian children are diagnosed with cancer every year. It’s sobering to think of the challenges these children face, and the anguish and grief their families endure.

So today, I'm asking for your support. Please donate through my fundraising page and join me in the fight to save these young lives.

The link: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/SylviaSamborski1

I’m setting a lower mileage goal this year due to an accident, but I’ll monitor it and hope to add more kilometers along the way.

Thanks for your support!

Sylvia

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

248 km Ridden

$740 Raised

2018
569 km Ridden

$1,211 Raised

2020
638 km Ridden

$2,104 Raised

2021
Ridden

Raised

2022
558 km Ridden

$3,483 Raised

2023
Ridden

$325 Raised

2024
211 km Ridden

$1,296 Raised

2025
151 km Ridden

$2,273 Raised

2026

2,471 km

Ridden

$11,467

Raised

My Challenge

10.1 km ride - Clear sunrise - Thursday, August 20, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago
$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 8 days ago
12.0 km ride - Foggy morning - Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago
11.8 km ride - Two bays - Sunday, August 16, 2026

Logged this ride 10 days ago
11.5 km ride - Neighbours - Saturday, August 15, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago
9.7 km ride - Friday, August 14, 2026

Logged this ride 13 days ago
11.3 km ride - Queen Alexandra & Point with Fran - Thursday, August 13, 2026

Logged this ride 14 days ago
11.3 km ride - Queen Alexandra & Point with Fran - Thursday, August 13, 2026

Logged this ride 14 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 14 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!”
$660.60
Received this donation 14 days ago

Sylvia

“Many thanks to you, the Garron family, for matching my donations to the tune of $$660.60. Your commitment to these brave children is admirable. It has been such a motivator for all of us cyclists across Canada to help these children in their quest for healing and improving their health. Once again, many thanks! Sincerely, Sylvia”

Many thanks to you, the Garron family, for matching my donations to the tune of $$660.60. Your commitment to these brave children is admirable. It has been such a motivator for all of us cyclists across Canada to help these children in their quest for healing and improving their health. Once again, many thanks! Sincerely, Sylvia
Anonymous

“Go Sylvia! So proud of you getting back on that bike for these wonderful kids.”
$258.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Sylvia

“Wow! Thank you so much for what you have done for these children with their tremendous challenges. How very generous of you. Sending blessings and gratitude. 💕”

Wow! Thank you so much for what you have done for these children with their tremendous challenges. How very generous of you. Sending blessings and gratitude. 💕
Patricia Mitchell

“Paul, Allison and I are encouraging you along on your ride to raise fund’s for children facing cancer. Our donation is in honour of your friend, Bruce Mitchell. You look so happy on your bike, Sylvia. I love the photo!”
$200
Received this donation 11 hours ago

Sylvia
Georgia Ramos

“Way to go, Sylvia! So happy that you are back in the saddle and riding for kids with cancer.”
$103.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Sylvia

“Thanks so much, Georgia, for your generosity in helping these kids on their pathway to healing.”

Thanks so much, Georgia, for your generosity in helping these kids on their pathway to healing.
Merrie Houghton

“Your unflagging spirit is inspirational as youride for the kids who need your support. Go for it, dear Sylvia!”
$103.50
Received this donation 12 days ago

Sylvia

“Many thanks, Merrie, for your encouragement and for your generous support of the children and their families.”

Many thanks, Merrie, for your encouragement and for your generous support of the children and their families.
Ron Samborski

“Syl it is wonderful that you are back on your bike and riding for such an important cause !! BRAVO and good luck in your challenge”
$103.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Sylvia

“Thanks, Ron! Keep up the good workouts, riding and healing along the way!”

Thanks, Ron! Keep up the good workouts, riding and healing along the way!
Anonymous

“Way to go!”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Sylvia

“Many thanks for your generous help with the children and their families struggling with cancer. It’s very encouraging to feel the care!”

Many thanks for your generous help with the children and their families struggling with cancer. It’s very encouraging to feel the care!
Theresa Slik

“Way to go Sylvia!!! YOU are amazing doing amazing things!”
$103.50
Received this donation 15 days ago

Sylvia

“Theresa, thank you so much for your generous contribution for these children with such challenges in their lives. You are a gem!”

Theresa, thank you so much for your generous contribution for these children with such challenges in their lives. You are a gem!
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 10 days ago

Sylvia

“Many thanks for your generous gift to help and encourage these courageous children and their families.”

Many thanks for your generous gift to help and encourage these courageous children and their families.
Caroline Brown

“You go, girl! We are so impressed!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

Sylvia

“Many thanks to you both, Caroline and Stephen, for your help and encouragement through the years. Ron is finding his way, “arm bicycling” at the UVic gym until his leg heals from his biking accident. And all shall be well! 🚴‍♂️”

Many thanks to you both, Caroline and Stephen, for your help and encouragement through the years. Ron is finding his way, “arm bicycling” at the UVic gym until his leg heals from his biking accident. And all shall be well! 🚴‍♂️
Frances Hancock

“Thank you Sylvia for supporting such a worthy cause!”
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

Sylvia

“Many thanks, Frances, for your generous contribution. Looking forward to more early morning biking explorations with you.”

Many thanks, Frances, for your generous contribution. Looking forward to more early morning biking explorations with you.
Joan Sommer

“You go girl!”
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

Sylvia

“Thanks so much, Joan, For contributing to help and encourage these brave kids!”

Thanks so much, Joan, For contributing to help and encourage these brave kids!
Leonard Ross

“Way to go Sylvia”
$51.75
Received this donation 8 days ago

Sylvia

“Hey Lenny, thanks so much for contributing to this worthy cause and helping the kids and their families. Let’s touch base soon at SV!”

Hey Lenny, thanks so much for contributing to this worthy cause and helping the kids and their families. Let’s touch base soon at SV!
Lesley Lahaye

“Way to go Sylvia! We are very proud of you supporting this cause!”
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

Sylvia

“Many thanks, Lesley, for your commitment to this worthy cause, helping the children and their families cope with their journey with cancer.”

Many thanks, Lesley, for your commitment to this worthy cause, helping the children and their families cope with their journey with cancer.
Linda Guy

“You are truly an inspiration, Sylvia! Way to go!”
$51.75
Received this donation 7 days ago

Sylvia

“Dear Linda, thanks so much for your generous donation for the kids and their families. Let’s touch base soon! 🚴‍♀️”

Dear Linda, thanks so much for your generous donation for the kids and their families. Let’s touch base soon! 🚴‍♀️
Anonymous

“Sylvia thank you for riding to support this wonderful and important cause. All the best in your campaign”
$51.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Sylvia

“Many thanks for your contribution and words of support! 🚴‍♂️”

Many thanks for your contribution and words of support! 🚴‍♂️
Whitney Laughlin

“So proud of you for getting on the bike so soon after your recent injury - brava!”
$51.75
Received this donation 15 days ago

Sylvia

“Thanks, Whitney for your generous contribution, and all the best in your Grandmothers for Africa rides!”

Thanks, Whitney for your generous contribution, and all the best in your Grandmothers for Africa rides!
Liz Rumbold

“Well deserved cause Sylvia and I wish you all the best. You are such an inspiration.”
$41.40
Received this donation 15 days ago

Sylvia

“Many thanks, Liz, for your generous contribution to the children and their families. See you again soon! 📕”

Many thanks, Liz, for your generous contribution to the children and their families. See you again soon! 📕
BARRY CARBOL

“All the best on your ride. Great cause!”
$25.88
Received this donation 14 days ago

Sylvia

“Thank you, Barry and Faye for supporting the kids and their families.”

Thank you, Barry and Faye for supporting the kids and their families.
Judith Holm
$25.88
Received this donation 14 days ago

Sylvia

“Dear Judith, many thanks for your contribution to the Great Cycle Challenge. Some extra challenges this year give it some spark! We miss you and hope to see you again soon!”

Dear Judith, many thanks for your contribution to the Great Cycle Challenge. Some extra challenges this year give it some spark! We miss you and hope to see you again soon!