John Barreto

I am riding 500 km in memory of my dad, Michel Barreto & In support of Esperanza Castellanos. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 549.5 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1276th
Province: 694th in ON

I've raised $1,308 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Michel Barreto & In support of Esperanza Castellanos

My Story

28 Jul 2026

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge for the eleventh year in a row, and my goal is to pedal 500 kilometres throughout the month to fight kids' cancer!

Why am I doing this? Because right now, over 1,400 Canadian children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

As most of you know, I lost my Dad to cancer in January 2016. He fought cancer 4 times in his life, he succeeded 3!!! Thanks to the research done in cancer, I was able to enjoy my Dad for 28 extra years!!!

And I even have more motivation as my wife Esperanza beat cancer 6 years ago, thanks to her courage and also the advances made through research to better understand how to treat this disease.

So I am raising funds to honor them (Misael Barreto - Michel- & Pancha) by helping these kids and supporting the SickKids Foundation to continue its work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

The challenge will be tough, but nothing compared to what Michel & Pancha went through, and what these brave kids face every day as they fight for their lives and battle this terrible disease.

And so to show my support, I am taking on my own personal challenge to raise $500 to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

But to achieve my goal, I need your help.

Please support my challenge and join me in the fight to save little lives by making a donation through my fundraising page.

Here's the link to my page: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/JohnBarreto

All funds raised will support SickKids Foundation to provide care, develop treatments and find a cure for childhood cancers.

In my first 10 years I have ridden 11,423 Km during the month of the challenge and raised $10,504. Please help me to get to $11,000 and 12,000 Km this year.

Thank you for your support.

John

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

577 km Ridden

$585 Raised

2016
1,087 km Ridden

$585 Raised

2017
1,289 km Ridden

$699 Raised

2018
1,431 km Ridden

$1,012 Raised

2019
1,870 km Ridden

$844 Raised

2020
1,091 km Ridden

$1,203 Raised

2021
1,348 km Ridden

$1,349 Raised

2022
989 km Ridden

$783 Raised

2023
1,074 km Ridden

$1,166 Raised

2024
667 km Ridden

$2,278 Raised

2025
550 km Ridden

$1,308 Raised

2026

11,973 km

Ridden

$11,812

Raised

My Challenge

37.6 km ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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32.4 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Saturday, August 22, 2026

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45.1 km ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Friday, August 21, 2026

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22.0 km ride - Evening Mountain Bike Ride - Thursday, August 20, 2026

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52.9 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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54.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 15, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
47.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 13, 2026

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 13 days ago
55.7 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, August 9, 2026

Logged this ride 17 days ago - View on Strava
23.2 km ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Thursday, August 6, 2026

Logged this ride 20 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
$278.14
Received this donation 13 days ago

John

“Thanks to the Garron family for supporting this great cause and making a big difference in our community”

Thanks to the Garron family for supporting this great cause and making a big difference in our community
Luis Puerto
$150
Received this donation 29 days ago

John

“Thanks Luis Fernando for the generous donation and helping with this cause!”

Thanks Luis Fernando for the generous donation and helping with this cause!
Elsa Amorocho
$103.50
Received this donation 19 days ago

John

“Thanks a lot Elsa for your support to this cause and sponsoring my challenge!”

Thanks a lot Elsa for your support to this cause and sponsoring my challenge!
Leny Sferlazza

“Wishing you all the best, congratulations on a great cause. Ride safe.”
$103.50
Received this donation 28 days ago

John

“Leny, thanks a lot for your donation and continued support to this cause that is very close to my heart. John B”

Leny, thanks a lot for your donation and continued support to this cause that is very close to my heart. John B
Nancy Barreto

“Gracias John por mantener viva la memoria de nuestro querido Michel y en honor a él aportar un granito de arena para contribuir a la investigación sobre el cáncer y apoyar a los niños. Buena corrida!!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 14 days ago

John

“Muchas gracias hermanita por el apoyo en memoria de nuestro Michel. Seguiremos mientras se pueda 💪”

Muchas gracias hermanita por el apoyo en memoria de nuestro Michel. Seguiremos mientras se pueda 💪
Sergio Barreto
$103.50
Received this donation 13 days ago

John

“Thanks Sergio, Alejandro and https://www.wallstreetodds.com/ for your support!”

Thanks Sergio, Alejandro and https://www.wallstreetodds.com/ for your support!
Victor Castellanos, Monica Suarez

“Monica and I are so proud to contribute. Honoring Don Misael's legacy and celebrating Panchita's strength is a cause close to our hearts. You've got this!”
$103.50
Received this donation 27 days ago

John

“Thanks Victor and Moni for your support to this cause. Very meaningful after today’s great news!”

Thanks Victor and Moni for your support to this cause. Very meaningful after today’s great news!
Anna D'Uva
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

John

“Thanks a lot Anna for supporting my ride and your contribution during the matching day!”

Thanks a lot Anna for supporting my ride and your contribution during the matching day!
Bertha Arzayus

“:-) 👍”
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

John

“Thanks Bertha for your support to this cause and helping me doubling my fundraising goal!”

Thanks Bertha for your support to this cause and helping me doubling my fundraising goal!
Camilo Lievano

“:-) 👍”
$51.75
Received this donation 14 days ago

John

“Thanks Camilo for your support to this cause and helping me doubling my fundraising goal!”

Thanks Camilo for your support to this cause and helping me doubling my fundraising goal!
Esperanza Castellanos

“🙌🙌🙌”
$51.75
Received this donation 13 days ago

John

“Thanks Pancha for your support and this year is even more special as the very good news on your health makes this effort more meaningful and shows that supporting research on cancer can make a difference!”

Thanks Pancha for your support and this year is even more special as the very good news on your health makes this effort more meaningful and shows that supporting research on cancer can make a difference!
John Barreto

“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$155.25
Received this donation 60 days ago

John