John Laitin

5years All Star
John Laitin
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 305.5 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 307th
  • Province: 41st in BC
I've raised $3,293 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

3 Aug 2026

This month, 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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 414 km Ridden
    $1,003 Raised
    2022
  • 405 km Ridden
    $1,506 Raised
    2023
  • 405 km Ridden
    $1,335 Raised
    2024
  • 325 km Ridden
    $3,356 Raised
    2025
  • 305 km Ridden
    $3,293 Raised
    2026
5years
1,855 km
Ridden
$10,493
Raised

My Challenge

  • August 16th Ride
    16 Aug 2026

    Great ride today. I finally bested my ‘time to the gate’ to under 30 minutes at 29:40 thanks to some riders who passed me…. that’s all it takes to inspire me 😎. As well, I met and surpassed my mileage goal, so a grand day on many counts. Thanks again to everyone who has supported my fundraising efforts!!

    Posted 3 days ago
  • 25.3 km ride - Ride 11 25.33 Km - Sunday, August 16, 2026
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 26.0 km ride - Ride 10 - Thursday, August 13, 2026
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    Logged this ride 6 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 6 days ago
  • August 12th Ride
    13 Aug 2026

    Today’s ride had more energy in it, possibly from a later start. My ride on the demonstration forest road had been rained on in sections last night/this morning (nice!) so that made for a cooler ride to the gate up by the dam at Seymour Lake. Still not cracking the 30 minute time to the gate but I’m close at 31 minutes. I’ll get there - it’s a mind over matter thing ;). Grateful for all the donations that have arrived supporting my ride and this cause. Stay well, everyone!

    Posted 6 days ago
  • 25.4 km ride - Ride 9 - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 25.0 km ride - Ride 8 - Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 24.5 km ride - Ride 7 - Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • August 10th Ride
    11 Aug 2026

    Early morning ride today on the Demonstration Forest Road near the End of the Line coffee shop (Lynn Valley, BC). We were lucky to have clear skies (no smoke) today. Yay! 2026 riding jersey arrived yesterday so needed to update the promo pictures ;). Working on adding kilometres and $$ to meet/exceed my goals for this battle against this disease.

    Posted 8 days ago
  • 25.2 km ride - Ride 6 25.2 Km - Monday, August 10, 2026
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    Logged this ride 9 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!”
    $615.35
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you to the additional support enabled by the Garron family!”
  • Ann Menardi
    “John, you are an inspiration to help others and to get off the couch to do so. Awesome job!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Wow, Ann, thank you for this generous donation!”
  • Ann Menardi
    “John, you are awesome! Thank you for your dedication and support for children in need.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thanks for your generous donation, Ann! Much appreciated!”
  • Bruce Barnes
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thanks, Bruce! I’ll be racking up some more kilometres in the next days!”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Wow, many thanks for your generous support toward my fundraising effort!”
  • David Smith
    “Go John!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank You, Dave, for your donation to my fundraising ride! I’m hoping to go beyond my distance goal. Thanks again!”
  • Diana Macartney
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, Diana! I really appreciate your support on my fundraising journey this year!”
  • Dorothy LeBaron
    “It's great to see you riding again John to support this cause!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 21 hours ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you for your kind donation, Dorothy!”
  • Jennifer Cross
    “Great cause - good luck!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Wow, thank you Jennifer, for your kind donation to my fundraising efforts! From one side of the country to the other!! Many thanks!”
  • Johial Newsome
    “Best of luck John for safe and enjoyable rides in support to this worthy endeavor. Happy peddling”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, Hial, for your supportive donation! Yes, I’m improving on the ‘pedal with a smile’ motif!”
  • John Wakeford
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you for your support, John! Looking at adding more mileage as often as I can!”
  • Lee Ann Lambert
    “Great work, John! Hope the weather continues to co-operate... happy cycling!!! Best wishes, Lee Ann and Christopher”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thanks, Lee Ann and Christopher for your thoughtful donation to my fundraising effort! The Demonstration Forest Road is seeing a lot of me lately!”
  • Maria Tuzi
    $103.50
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank You, Maria for your donation to support my fundraising cause! Much appreciated!”
  • Mary Smelko
    “Let’s ride!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thanks for the support, Mary!”
  • Shari & Mark Smelko
    “Good Luck, John and Way to Go!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, Shari and Mark for your support on my fundraising effort!”
  • SIRAJ MAJUMDAR
    “Good Luck John. This is indeed a good cause for 'personal' reasons as well.”
    $101
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, Siraj for your support toward the work to put an end to this disease.”
  • Pamela Yoon
    $100
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you for your generous support, Pamela!”
  • Anne Fitzpatrick
    “Thank you John!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 6 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Oh, thank you so much, Anne! From the bottom of my heart, many thanks.”
  • Anoop & Natalie
    “Thank you for supporting this amazing cause!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Hi there Anoop and Natalie, thanks so much for supporting me on my journey! Much appreciated!”
  • Barbara Nyland
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, Barb, for your kind donation!”
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