John Barreto

9years
John Barreto
I am riding 520 km in memory of Michel Barreto & In support of Esperanza Castellanos. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 984.0 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1737th
  • Province: 925th in ON
I've raised $1,166 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Michel Barreto & In support of Esperanza Castellanos

My Story

5 Jul 2024

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge for the ninth year in a row, and my goal is to pedal 520 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 3 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 $520 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 8 years I have ridden 9,682 Km during the month of the challenge and raised $7,060. Please help me to get to $7,600 and 10,200 Km this year.

Thank you for your support.

John

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 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
9years
10,666 km
Ridden
$8,226
Raised

My Challenge

  • 34.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, November 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 18 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.6 km ride - Lunch Mountain Bike Ride - Sunday, October 20, 2024
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    Logged this ride 32 days ago - View on Strava
  • 31.9 km ride - Lunch Mountain Bike Ride - Monday, October 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 38 days ago - View on Strava
  • 48.6 km ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Saturday, October 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 47 days ago - View on Strava
  • 96.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, September 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 60 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.5 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 64 days ago - View on Strava
  • 52.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 65 days ago - View on Strava
  • 70.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, September 13, 2024
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    Logged this ride 69 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 71 days ago
  • 49.2 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 72 days ago - View on Strava
  • 2.4 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 78 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.1 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 79 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.8 km ride - Evening Mountain Bike Ride - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 79 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.0 km ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Friday, August 30, 2024
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    Logged this ride 83 days ago - View on Strava
  • 66.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 84 days ago - View on Strava
  • 44.3 km ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 85 days ago - View on Strava
  • 61.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 87 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.4 km ride - Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 91 days ago - View on Strava
  • 28.4 km ride - Lunch Mountain Bike Ride - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 92 days ago - View on Strava
  • 29.9 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 94 days ago - View on Strava
  • 43.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.1 km ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 64.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 99 days ago - View on Strava
  • 29.2 km ride - Evening Ride - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Logged this ride 100 days ago - View on Strava
  • 12.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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    Logged this ride 103 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.5 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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    Logged this ride 105 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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    Logged this ride 106 days ago - View on Strava
  • 16.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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    Logged this ride 107 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.5 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 108 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 135 days ago
  • $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 139 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 139 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • 11851705 Canada Inc.
    $124.20
    Received this donation 71 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Muchas gracias Sandrinha por la donación y el apoyo a esta causa! Gracias a tu donación sobrepasamos los $1,000!”
  • Victor Castellanos, Monica Suarez
    “Dear John, Your hard work over the years is truly impressive. We always remember your father, Misael, with love and respect. His fight against cancer inspires us all. The recent battles of Esperanza, Mauricio, and Ruben remind us how fragile life can be. Congratulations on raising over $7,000! Thank you for helping kids with cancer. I’m proud to support you in this important work. Best wishes, Monica andVictor”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 63 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Thanks for the kind words and the donation Victor and Monica... let's hope our contributions keep helping people for the years to come!”
  • Camilo & Bertha
    $72.45
    Received this donation 138 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Muchas gracias Camilo y Bertha por la donación a esta gran causa!”
  • Daniel Short
    $72.45
    Received this donation 135 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Muchas gracias Daniel por la donación a esta gran causa. Espero que hagamos juntos gran parte de estos KM :-)”
  • Nancy Barreto
    “En memoria de mi querido padre Michel, que con su paciencia y gran actitud soportó por años esta enfermedad. A seguir pedaleando John por una buena causa!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Muchas gracias Nancy por la donación y ese mensaje tan bonito!”
  • WallStreetOdds
    $72.45
    Received this donation 124 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Thanks a lot WallStreetOdds for supporting this cause :-)”
  • 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!”
    $58.97
    Received this donation 98 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Thanks to the Garron family for their continuous support to this cause!”
  • Anna D'Uva
    $51.75
    Received this donation 103 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Anna, thanks a lot for your donation and supporting this cause!”
  • Elsa Amorocho
    $51.75
    Received this donation 139 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Elsa, muchas gracias por la donación a esta gran causa.”
  • Esperanza Castellanos
    “Great cause! Thank you for doing this 😘”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Thanks a lot... doing this from the bottom of my heart!”
  • Jay Dave
    $51.75
    Received this donation 139 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Jay, thanks a lot for your support to this cause!”
  • Laurian Huigens
    “Way to go John! I'm so impressed that you continue to do this challenge and happy to see you "Kick Cancer's butt"!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 99 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Thanks a lot Laurian for your support... I will try to continue with this challenge forever :-)”
  • Valentina Duenas
    $36.23
    Received this donation 97 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Thanks a lot Valentina for your support... great way to honour Michel!”
  • Andres Sanchez
    “Great cause John !! way to go”
    $31.05
    Received this donation 139 days ago
    John Barreto
    John
    “Andres, thanks a lot for your support to this cause!”
  • Project Portfolio Solutions Inc.
    “Kick starting the fundraising!”
    $279.45
    Received this donation 139 days ago
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