Marieta Petrova
- National: 585th
- Province: 75th in BC
My Story
Why I Ride
This August marks my 9th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge, and once again I am riding to help end childhood cancer.
This year, I have set a reasonable goal of 456 km throughout August. Every kilometre I ride is dedicated to children courageously battling cancer and to the families who stand beside them every step of the way.
Children should be spending their days laughing, learning, playing, and dreaming about their future, not undergoing treatments, facing hospital stays, or fighting for their lives. Yet every year in Canada, more than 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer, and childhood cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death among children.
For nine years, I have been inspired by the incredible courage, resilience, and determination these young warriors show every single day. Their strength reminds me why this ride matters. Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, chase their dreams, and enjoy the simple joys of childhood.
Every donation, no matter the amount, helps fund life-saving research, develop better treatments, and provide hope for children and their families. Together, we can make a real difference and move closer to a future where no child has to face cancer.
Please join me by supporting my ride. Whether you make a donation or share my fundraising page with others, you are helping bring hope to children who need it most.
Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support over the years. Together, we can make every kilometre count and help create a brighter future for children fighting cancer.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Marieta Petrova
My Legacy
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2,304 km Ridden$627 Raised2018
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2,891 km Ridden$2,135 Raised2019
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2,002 km Ridden$3,540 Raised2020
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2,148 km Ridden$3,415 Raised2021
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2,084 km Ridden$1,840 Raised2022
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1,068 km Ridden$3,491 Raised2023
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1,028 km Ridden$2,759 Raised2024
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642 km Ridden$1,920 Raised2025
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621 km Ridden$2,571 Raised2026
My Challenge
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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 14 days ago -
38.0 km ride - Ride to Conclude the month - Monday, August 31, 2026
Logged this ride 15 days ago -
105.0 km ride - Ride in USA - Saturday, August 29, 2026
Logged this ride 17 days ago -
39.1 km ride - North Van - Dundatebe-Stenley Park -North Van - Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Logged this ride 17 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 18 days ago -
32.0 km ride - To Stanley Park - Friday, August 28, 2026
Logged this ride 18 days ago -
28.2 km ride - Evening Ride - Monday, August 24, 2026
Logged this ride 22 days ago -
40.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - must be Dolce Amore 🍦 - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Logged this ride 28 days ago -
32.5 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 17, 2026
Logged this ride 29 days ago -
32.4 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, August 16, 2026
Logged this ride 30 days ago
My Sponsors
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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!”
$552.76Received this donation 32 days ago -
Carmine Esposito
$258.75Received this donation 33 days ago -
Gary Klein
“What a wonderful cause and what a blessing you are!”
$258.75Received this donation 17 days ago -
Riemer Faber
“Well done Marieta!!”
$258.75Received this donation 33 days ago -
Stephan
“Wish you health and happiness - good luck with your ride 💪🏻”
$258.75Received this donation 50 days ago
Marieta
“Thank you, Stephan. Wishing health and happiness to you and your family. I highly appreciate your support! 🙏🙏🏼🙏🏾”
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Jim Blair
“Keep up your good work”
$103.50Received this donation 44 days ago
Marieta
“Jim, Thank you so much for your generous donation and your kind words! You have been supporting me all of those 9 years, and Your support truly means a lot to me and the most important is for THE KIDS!. 🌷🌷🙏🌷”
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Lindsay Forsyth
$103.50Received this donation 14 days ago -
Patrick Duffey
“Proud to support Marieta in this endeavor... once again her compassion for others has her leading the way!”
$103.50Received this donation 33 days ago -
Rob Farrow
$103.50Received this donation 18 days ago -
Roberto Marziale
$103.50Received this donation 40 days ago
Marieta
“Reberto, Thank you for believing in this cause and supporting my ride. Your generosity means so much to me and, most importantly, helps give children fighting cancer hope for a brighter future. Have a fantastic summer! 🌼🙏☀️”
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Denis Dion
$100Received this donation 14 days ago -
Steve Dierker
“Thank you so much for including me on this qwest of reaching this goal.. I have no doubt you will hit it and more. Best of luck to you”
$100Received this donation 33 days ago -
Chris Ryan
$51.75Received this donation 32 days ago -
Karen Ungerson
“A great cause...good luck on the 'ride' and the fund raising efforts. Karen & Tom”
$51.75Received this donation 33 days ago -
Robert Mogensen
“Ride like the wind my friend! Proud of your commitment to helping kids Marieta!”
$51.75Received this donation 17 days ago -
Peter Cross
“Go Go Go!”
$50Received this donation 33 days ago -
Philip Seligman
$50Received this donation 39 days ago
Marieta
“Philip, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support. Every donation helps make a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer. 🙏🌷”
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Marieta Petrova
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$10Received this donation 122 days ago