Kathleen Karamanos

4years
Kathleen Karamanos
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 400.4 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 367th
  • Province: 13th in NB
  • My Team: 5th
I've raised $3,312 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

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My Story

28 Jun 2024

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

Why? Because right now, over 1,400 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 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • Ridden
    Raised
    2020
  • 378 km Ridden
    $2,725 Raised
    2022
  • 402 km Ridden
    $3,244 Raised
    2023
4years
1,180 km
Ridden
$9,281
Raised

My Challenge

  • It’s a Wrap ‼️🚴🏻‍♀️🤩😎🤗😇
    21 Aug 2024

    It was fun to ride the last 28 knowing that I was coming to the finish line! A great big THANK YOU to YOU SUPERHEROES who Helped Kick CANCERS BUTT.

    WE DID IT!!!

    It’s a Wrap ‼️🚴🏻‍♀️🤩😎🤗😇
    Posted 122 days ago
  • 28.6 km ride - Last 28 km🙋🏻‍♀️👏🚴🏻‍♀️🤩 - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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    Logged this ride 122 days ago
  • August 19th
    19 Aug 2024

    Well I wanted this to be my longest ride yet and it was with 50.7km! Yeah , 28km to go to the finish line . It was the same route pretty much but I left from the centre of Saint John this time . I actually walked into the Estuary when I reached it so I could witness its peaceful sanctuary for wildlife and hoping there wasn’t anything too WILD In there waiting for me.

    August 19th
    Posted 124 days ago
  • 50.7 km ride - 50 km - Monday, August 19, 2024
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  • $2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 129 days ago
  • August 14th
    14 Aug 2024

    Spruce Lake Bike ride today for double your donation day. I’m heading into the last 100 km of my 400 km goal.

    Thank you to all the sponsors, you are all so kind in a time that is tough out there.

    You and I are giving hope to Sick kids kicking Cancers butt and have I mentioned my sore butt, ha ha .

    See you all for the last leg . Soon it will be a wrap !

    August 14th
    Posted 129 days ago
  • 28.7 km ride - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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  • 28.7 km ride - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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  • $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 129 days ago
  • August 13th Prince of Wales bike ride
    14 Aug 2024

    Back home to Saint John around 8 pm last night.

    Today was the day I would be riding with my new gravel tread tires (two flat tires within three days was the reason ) purchased at Cycle Smith in Halifax.

    Cycled out the highway to Prince of Wales exit and back 🔙. I chose it for the straight direction with doable hills . Lovely views of Spruce Lake and our local wind turbines and lots of highway wildflowers . 35.6km

    No issues with new tires thank goodness. Tomorrow donations will be matched by the generosity of the Gerron family in Toronto.

    August 13th Prince of Wales bike ride
    Posted 130 days ago
  • 35.6 km ride - August 13th Prince of Wales - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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  • August 11th Sunday Happenings ; mass , Peggy’s Cove and bike ride 🚴🏻‍♀️
    11 Aug 2024

    Glorious sunny day ; after mass, Kevin Pat and I and Liz and her friend travelled to Peggy’s Cove. We were amazed at the views and actually heard a man playing the alpine horn and then another man playing the bagpipes. We visited the Swiss Air sight commemorating those who tragically lost their lives in 1998 on Flight 111.

    When I returned home I hit Rails for trails here in Halifax on my bike to ride almost 25 km

    August 11th Sunday Happenings ; mass , Peggy’s Cove and bike ride 🚴🏻‍♀️
    Posted 132 days ago
  • 24.5 km ride - Rails for trails , Halifax - Sunday, August 11, 2024
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  • August 9th and 10th met up with teammates
    11 Aug 2024

    August 9th an hour beach time and travelling off the Island day.🌊not without stopping and buying some beautiful sunflowers 🌻 to bring to my next hosts along with PEI grown potatoes and 🥕.

    On Aug 10th up early to meet team captain and his wife in Sherwater parking lot to start my 40 km ride.

    Fate had another purpose for me that day as I learned how important team work is . One military engineer who ended up getting his truck to drive me back to my car with my

    injured bike said “ not to worry , in the military we have a saying “ ten people in then

    there are ten people going out” “ no one left behind “ … was referring to me and my bike that day after travelling 14.4 km my bike had to be air pumped every 3 km to get to our meetup point; Lawrence town beach . All in all I did about two hours waiting for help , first hour was waiting for my teammates to find me most of them were on electric bikes and they were heading out later than me and the second hour was waiting at Lawrencetown beach for my drive back to my car with my injured bike .

    Happy ending was that I took it to the CycleSmithShop in Halifax (in the pouring rain ) and Jamie changed the tube in my tire and said I was good to go🚴🏻‍♀️Omg I hope this is the end of my bike trials 😱🚴🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️😎

    August 9th and 10th met up with teammates
    Posted 132 days ago
  • 19.2 km ride - Saturday, August 10, 2024
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  • August 8th ; WHAT A DAY!
    9 Aug 2024

    Today I started early as I had to return to MacQueens Bike shop because of noise coming from brakes or gears . It actually was a pebble lodged somewhere . I had to be back to the farm for a noon zoom call so only got 10.43 km completed .

    Sooo off I go finally in the afternoon and landing at Brackley Beach for a coastal ride around 3 . When I put my front tire on and got on the bike I noticed there was a flat on the back tire . No air in it whatsoever. Zilch!!!I tried Shaws hotel nearby as I knew they used to have bike rentals . The owner was kind enough to put air in it which solved the problem. 24.34 km later I had a full day of glorious bike riding along the shoreline. 🌊🚴🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️👏

    August 8th ; WHAT A DAY!
    Posted 135 days ago
  • 34.7 km ride - Brackley - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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  • 24.7 km ride - Brackly but not without its trials - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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  • 9.9 km ride - MacQueens to trail past UPEI - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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  • August 7th Brackley Beach Coastal Ride
    8 Aug 2024

    Drove to Richards around 1 pm waited 1 hour for the best lobster roll and hand cut fries . Then hopped on my bike to do a coastal ride of 25km .

    I am very fortunate I get to ride for such a great cause.

    A perfect summer ride included riding by kids jumping off a pier into the water , multiple monarchs flying by me and then being careful not to ride over fluffy caterpillars ready to morph into their best selves, taking a picture of The infamous Dalvay Inn from the lakeside and finally taking the wheel off my bike and putting it in the car for tomorrow’s ride and sitting at Richard’s to sip on a cold Kombucha before I head back to the farm.

    August 7th Brackley Beach Coastal Ride
    Posted 135 days ago
  • 25.9 km ride - Brackley - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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  • 1.4 km ride - McQueens Bike Shop and Trail - Tuesday, August 6, 2024

    From Mac Queens

    Logged this ride 137 days ago
  • 19.9 km ride - MacQueens to Confederation Trail - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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  • August 4th. 5th and 6th
    6 Aug 2024

    Getting ready , enroute and 80 per cent rain day .It is now Tuesday morning 5:45 am and I was soo looking forward to doing a coastal bike ride here in the « Garden of the Gulf »(PEI) however today it is pouring buckets 🪣 of ☔️so will make up for loss of kilometres on Wednesday and Thursday.

    When I arrived on the Island yesterday one of my first stops was McQueens Bike shop to hand over my bike for a tune up. My brakes were a little squeaky. It should be ready today for pick up.Bike was ready and from there did 21.36 km , great day and looking forward to super bike day tomorrow🚴🏻‍♀️👏

    August 4th. 5th and 6th
    Posted 137 days ago
  • Lorneville , Grand Bay exits
    3 Aug 2024

    Started today after 2:30 pm. Drizzling and overcast but determined not to miss an opportunity to get some kilometres in and I chose to take some exits off the highway to finish coming along down the Golden Mile . That would mean I would get one of those bikers « WHEE » moments🚴🏻‍♀️so fun!

    As you can see from todays photo it is not unusual to see a deer 🦌 here in Saint John .

    I am feeling grateful to ride for a great cause.

    Lorneville , Grand Bay exits
    Posted 140 days ago
  • 2.0 km ride - Extension of Great Cycle app which left off first 2 km - Saturday, August 3, 2024

    From 360 Young

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  • 17.7 km ride - Lorneville and Grand Bay exits - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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  • Fundy neighborhoods shoreline ride
    2 Aug 2024

    Gorgeous sunny day with multiple responsibilities with family and friends SOOO… just did a short ride. So 4,4 km was what this app tracked .

    I love this neighborhood esp with the shoreline so close displaying its multiple gorgeous rose bushes and wildflowers in abundance.

    Fundy neighborhoods shoreline ride
    Posted 141 days ago
  • 4.4 km ride - Bay of Fundy - Friday, August 2, 2024
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  • First Day Ride;Musquosh Estuaryand back
    1 Aug 2024

    Started out in the rain determined to have a good first day;43.5 km later my knees have done ✅ their limit with rotations and my butt is sore biking to kick cancers butt!

    Highway wildflowers are always a joy on these rides .

    First Day Ride;Musquosh Estuaryand back
    Posted 142 days ago
  • 43.5 km ride - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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  • $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 152 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 152 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 152 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 152 days ago
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My Sponsors

  • Maurice Mazerolle
    “Moving from advocate to warrior. Congratulations!!!”
    $1,000
    Received this donation 152 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “A thank you from me and the kids fighting Cancer !!! You are the best !!!”
  • 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!”
    $398.05
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Your tremendous generosity is so inspirational to the riders and to the children. It really adds a lot of KICK to the campaign that is kicking Cancers Butt! Thank you to the Garron family🚴🏻‍♀️🤩👏”
  • Seonaid Ross
    “So proud of you Kathy!!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 142 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Thank you and back at you MISSY 🙋🏻‍♀️🤩😘🚴🏻‍♀️ It definitely gets tougher but inspired by the donor’s kindness to SICK Kids kicking Cancers butt!!! You are the best !!”
  • Rod Hannah
    “Keep it up!”
    $207
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Wow Rod on behalf of Sick Kicks kicking Cancers butt a BIG THANK YOU! I am a pretty determined person and thx for this encouragement it’s keeps me motivated!!”
  • Linda Thorne
    “😘”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 152 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Linda you are such a caring dear . A big thank you for the inspiration to bike 400km again this year and especially helping kids kick cancers butt!”
  • Lynne and Peter
    “Your commitment to children with cancer is beautiful,Kathy.💕 We’re happy to support you in this very important fundraiser. You’ve got this!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “You two are SUPERHEROES for pushing me over the finish line to reach my financial goal with only a 108km left to peddle !! The kids at Sick Kids just delivered a message of gratitude to my inbox and I am sharing that with you two . Thank you so very much for your kindness for this cause of hope🙋🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🤩🤗👏”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 139 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Wow , thank you for the donation ! It will give hope to those at Sick Kids who are working hard to kick Cancers butt! You Rock whoever you are 🙋🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️ and I will think of the kindness of sponsors like you to keep me peddling to reach 400km .”
  • Pauline Cronin
    “I commend Kathleen for voting with her feet (er, her pedals) to fundraise for children with cancer. I am happy to help her reach her goal. Well done, Kathleen!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “My first donation from “across the pond”! Pauline you are ABSOLUTELY AWESOME for this generous donation on behalf of Sick Kids kicking Cancers Butt and Me too . It sure helps to have encouragement and I’m almost to the finish line . Thank you , keep well and happy and I’ll be watching where you go next 🙋🏻‍♀️🤩🤗🚴🏻‍♀️😎”
  • Bethany Dykstra
    “Kathleen, you are amazing! ❤️❤️❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Wow 🤩 if I am AMAZING then you are twice super Amazing 🤩🤩🤗A heartfelt thank you from me and the darlings at Sick Kids who will see this and Cheer ❤️”
  • Chris Likourgiotis
    “Way to go Kathleen!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 122 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Chris and right back at you !! I just finished the 400km so you are my first donation I see after the Finish line . Kids kicking Cancers Butt will forever remember your generosity as will I . Thank you my friend 🚴🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🤩🤗”
  • Michal Goldman
    “Kathleen, it's a privilege to support you in this campaign. Ride On!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Michal , you are such a wonderful support to kids who can continue to hope with donations like yours . And… you are a wonderful support and a continuous inspiration to me . Thank you 🚴🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🤗”
  • Brenda Sansom
    “You Go Girl!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 136 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Hi there , just got in from 25km ride here in the « Garden of the Gulf (PEI) A big thank you to you for giving hope to those who want to kick Cancers Butt! And a big thank you from me for the inspiration to keep on peddling!!”
  • Meghan Riley
    “Happy Riding!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Wow thank you sweet niece !! Love you very much and all those Sick kids will be happy that people like you care enough to help kick CANCERS BUTT! Xoxo”
  • Doug Maclean
    “Good luck”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Thank you Doug , the children at Sick kids will be amazed at your generosity! They cheer us on daily 👏”
  • Elizabeth Curran
    “You are amazing! Keep strong.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 134 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Thank you and I’m getting stronger every day with all this peddling going on 🚴🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ You are an angel to give hope to the kids at Sick kids so a big hug and thank you again on their behalf and from me 🙋🏻‍♀️❤️🤩”
  • Marijke Blok
    “You go, girl!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Marijke, your time , effort and kindness is so very much appreciated by me to keep me peddling and I know the kids at Sick Kids will be forever grateful. Thank you 🙋🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🤩🤗”
  • Susan Pinette
    “Go girl!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Hi Susan , I am almost there just heading into the last 100 km to reach 400 km . I could not be doing this without your encouragement for Sick kids kicking Cancers butt. They actually cheer us on so a big thank you from them and ME 🚴🏻‍♀️🤗🙋🏻‍♀️🤩”
  • BRENDA A MCLENNAN
    “You are so amazing! You are so caring and thoughtful...way to go girlie!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Oh Brenda, thank you so very much on behalf of those darling children and me , looking forward to the finish line !xo”
  • Catherine Mackenzie
    $36.23
    Received this donation 133 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Oh you are wonderful Catherine and Sick Kids who need this kind of hope are so happy you took the time to make this donation . Me too!! Right now on the Sherewater trail and just got a. Flat . It is slowing me down ! Big thank you again 🚴🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🤗”
  • Tanuja Balse
    “Amazing!”
    $35
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Tanuja , just getting back out there shortly on my bike . You are so appreciated and awesome for taking the time to think of the dear ones at Sick Kids to give them hope . Thank you so much for all you do 🤗🙋🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️”
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