Michael Riley

3years All Star
Michael Riley
Riding in memory of Family
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 1,254.6 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 7th
  • Province: 3rd in ON
I've raised $22,860 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Family

My Story

31 Jul 2023

Hello,

My name is Michael Riley and I am honored to be taking part in The Great Cycle Challenge for a third year, and as a Champion Rider no less!

The Great Cycle Challenge (GCC) is a nation wide cycling event that raises awareness and money for cancer research at SickKids Hospital. This year we have 13,300 riders and counting!!

100% of donation go directly toward SickKids hospital.

I started this event back in 2021. Being a new father to my beautiful daughter Emma, priorities changed very quickly in my life. I realized how fortunate I was to have a healthy child. Sadly this is not the case for everyone. Since having a child, I have a drive to help those I can with events like the GCC.

With $7,300 raised and 640Km ridden in 2021 and $16,356 raised and 1018km ridden in 2022, I'm very excited to share my next big adventure for such an amazing cause.

This year I plan on going bigger yet again, riding at least 1250km and to raise $20,000 or more with a final ride from Toronto - Montreal at 600km over 5 days while camping each night.

I'm so excited and grateful to be apart of this amazing event, and for many, many more years to come!

Thank you everyone.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 3 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 640 km Ridden
    $7,281 Raised
    2021
  • 1,018 km Ridden
    $16,356 Raised
    2022
  • 1,255 km Ridden
    $22,860 Raised
    2023
3years
2,912 km
Ridden
$46,497
Raised

My Challenge

  • 17.0 km ride - Done!!!!! - Thursday, August 31, 2023
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    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • 17.2 km ride - Last day part 1 - Thursday, August 31, 2023
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 6.0 km ride - Ride for snacks - Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 18.9 km ride - Broken spoke - Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • 17.0 km ride - Ride to work - Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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    Logged this ride 32 days ago
  • 10.0 km ride - Ride with Jess and emma - Sunday, August 27, 2023
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    Logged this ride 34 days ago
  • 31.0 km ride - Ajax to Markham - Saturday, August 26, 2023
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • 31.1 km ride - Ride to Ajax from work - Friday, August 25, 2023
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    Logged this ride 35 days ago
  • 17.1 km ride - Broken chain day - Friday, August 25, 2023
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    Logged this ride 36 days ago
  • 19.9 km ride - Feeling good - Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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    Logged this ride 37 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!”
    $5,226.59
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “To the Garron Family, Thank you so very much for your absolutely incredible generosity and commitment to SickKids hospital. The Garron family are true philanthropists”
  • 11847651 Canada corp
    “God Bless you! Mike ! You can do it!!”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hello There, What can I say other than THANK YOU. Thank you for the support and the very generous donation to SickKids hospital. I'm sorry for the late reply. I have a very very busy trek from Toronto to Montreal, riding my bike 637 kms. Over those days I brought all my gear along with me, packed onto my bike and camped 4 of the 5 nights. Meeting incredible people and sharing my story about this amazing event. Thank you, - Michael Riley”
  • Finlayson Hospitality Partners Inc.
    “Michael, thanks once again for your tireless efforts in helping these young folks on their journey to wellness. As I said in last year's post: "Cancer Research Works" I have many dear friends/cancer survivors who I still enjoy the company of thanks to great fund raising work of people such as yourself Your work in the community strengthens the Riley Family Legacy as great community leaders Well Done and Thank You!”
    $1,000
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Well, thank you very much again for this incredibly generous donation. Those are very kind words. I remember the story you told me about your friend. Its stories like that which drive me forward. I cant believe that this all started after I saw an AD on Instagram for the GCC (Great Cycle Challenge) while I was waiting for a Pizza to be made. I set my originally goal at $250, well $36,000 later and here we are! Tomorrow I depart my house is Markham, on route to Montreal. Together we can do great things. Thank you, - Michael Riley”
  • Anonymous
    $1,000
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Well hello Anonymous, (I think I might know who you are). All I can say is WOW! What a donation. Thank you so very much. This event has become to me, so much bigger than I could have ever imagined. The support that everyone here is giving the children of SickKids and their family's is absolutely incredible. I've got a lot of riding left for the month (950KM), so I'ma start riding. Thank you, - Michael Riley”
  • Barometer Capital Management Inc.
    $517.50
    Received this donation 53 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Good Evening, Thank you very very much for your amazing donation. I'm so proud, proud that people like you support such amazing causes. I'm proud to be apart of this event. This year we have almost 15,000 riders across Canada and I have become an official ambassador and champion rider of this event. My goal is to spread the word of this, LOUD AND PROUD and make the GCC (Great Cycle Challenge) the biggest cycling event in Canada. Together we can! Thank you, - Michael Riley”
  • Craig Riley, Donway Ford
    “Way to Go Michael. Congratulations on your Great Cycle Challenge to raise much needed funding to fight Kids Cancer. What a great cause!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hey Dad, Thank you. Thank you for supporting me through this event. Thank you for doing what your are to bring in donor's. Looking at this page, looking at all the donation that I would not have otherwise recieved if it wasn't for you. Just remember that together we can do great things. and our team work proves this. I have a big week ahead of me, Thank you Dad, - Michael Riley”
  • Craig Riley, Markville Ford Lincoln
    “Great choice of Charities to support Michael. We are fortunate to have Sick Kids right here in Toronto. And lucky to have people like you working so hard to raise money for the research needed to find a cure for Kid’s Cancer.”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hey Mom, I've direct this message to you, Similarly to what I said to dad. Thank you for all the effort you have put into this event. The donors you brought to the table are amazing. You have spread the message to so many people, who in turn likely share with others. The support you have given me and encouragement have been second to none! I'm grateful and proud to be apart of this world class event. Thank you, - Michael Riley”
  • Sean Riley, Don Mills Chrysler
    “Best of luck on your Cycle Challenge, and in reaching your goals for this very worthy cause. Safe travels. And WAY TO GO Michael!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hey Brother, Thank you very much. I'm very grateful to be apart of this event. The support has been so amazing. As you know, having children change your perspective on things. That became very true for me when Emma was born. Fortunately she was born health. She is actually the reason I started this event back in 2021. Now with the amazing news today that Jessica and I are having a little baby Boy really makes this event something very special to me. Thank you Sean, - Michael Riley”
  • Sean Riley, Uxbridge Ford
    “Good Luck on your Adventure, and on your goals to raise money for Research to find a cure for kid’s cancer. Way to go Michael!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hey Sean, This message will be directed to both you and Julia, Thank you both for the support and donations you have give to this event. 100% of the money raised here go directly to SickKids Hospital. Julia as I'm sure your sister Cally can attest to, but SickKids Hospital is one of the best facilities in the world, supported by some of the best Doctors and Nurses like her. Sean and Julia, Thank you again, - Michael Riley.”
  • Steven Holmes
    $517.50
    Received this donation 55 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Good evening Steven, thank you very much for this very generous donation. I can't believe it's only day 6, and we have raised as much as we have. I have a very busy 9 days ahead of me. Tomorrow, I'm riding 100 km from Uxbridge to Lindsay and back. Thursday, I depart from Markham on route to Montreal over 5-6 days and 600 km. I will be camping along the way and carrying all my gear on my bike (bikepacking) they call it. Thank you again. Have a wonderful night. - Michael Riley”
  • TD Auto Finance Canada
    $517.50
    Received this donation 40 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Good Evening, Thank you very much for this incredibly generous donation. What an amazing months its been. Over the past 21 days I've cycled over 1000 kms and have raised a whopping $21,200!!! 100% of the proceeds go directly to SickKids Hospital. About a week ago I departed my house in Markham and rode all the way to Montreal, sharing the message along the way. Thank you again and have a wonderful night. - Michael Riley”
  • BRAD & STACEY NISSAN
    “Best Wishes Michael”
    $500
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Good evening Brad and Stacey, Thank you very much for your donation and support. Last year I was given the honor of becoming a Champion Rider and subsequently asked to be an ambassador for the Great Cycle Challenge. This has become a very important part of my life. For 31 days every August I'm riding my bike. When I wear my GCC jersey the people I meet, the support I receive the question I'm asked, are amazing. Tomorrow I depart my home in Markham and will ride 600 Km to Montreal over 6 day, while camping most of the way. Rain or Shine.... or wind, or mud. I will make it!. Thank you, - Michael Riley.”
  • First Canadian Insurance Corporation
    $500
    Received this donation 57 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Good Evening First Canadian, Thank you very much for your very generous donation. We are only 4 of 31 days in and already at $3,600! What an incredible event this truly is. We have almost 14,000 riders across Canada taking part this year. There will be MILLIONS raised this year thanks to donations like yours. Thank you again. - Michael Riley”
  • Fred Banwell
    $500
    Received this donation 58 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hello Fred, Holy smokes, what a donation. Thank you so very much. This event means the world to me. Having a 2 year old a second on the way, makes me thank my lucky stars that the are healthy. But so many are not. One of the great parts of this event is the awareness it raises. Every day or so, the GCC (Great Cycle Challenge) introduce a child that is in treatment at SickKids. They share their story. Seeing a face puts things in perspective. From me and everyone at SickKids.... THANK YOU!!!! - Michael Riley”
  • Nov-Mar Vision Inc.
    $414
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hello Terry, I know we spoke already over the phone, but thank you again for your amazing donation to SickKids Hospital. I'm so very proud to have reach my ambitious goal of $20,000. Something that is special about your donation, is you are the one who broke that $20,000 mark. Yes you.. You helped me get to my goal for SickKids. Thank you, - Michael Riley”
  • Patti Harrison
    “Glad to support you in this great cause!”
    $394.34
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hello Patti, I know I already said thank you, but why not one more time. I'm a little bit late in the reply, due to the fact I was riding across the province. What a journey that was. It was very difficult, but compared to the days of the children that we are all raising this money for, it was easy. Your donation not only will provide vital funding to this hospital, but it shows the support that the children and family all need in their trying times. Patti, thank you, - Michael Riley”
  • Marcus Grier
    “Great work!!!!!”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 56 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Marcus, What can I say other than THANK YOU!!!!!. Thank you for your continued support. There are some things in life I go full out on, and this event is one of them. I'm proud to be apart of the Great Cycle Challenge. SickKids is know world wide, for it incredible doctors, ground breaking research and amazing nurses. This place is the bee's knees for pediatric care. Thank you Marcus, - Michael Riley”
  • CIRCON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
    “Wishing you success with your ride.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 52 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Good Evening, Thank you very much for your amazing donation. The day you donated was on the match of donation day by the Garron Family. I'm sorry for the late reply, I spent the last week riding my bicycle from my house in Markham to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal. I rode 637 KM over 6 days camping along the way. I'm very proud to share, that I surpassed my goal of $20,000. That is only because of donations like yours. Thank you, - Michael Riley”
  • Dennis Gray
    “Thank you Michael for all that you do to Brighten your Corner of the World - Very Proud of you!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 51 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hello Dennis, Thank you for those kind words. I know we spoke over the phone last week, but I always like to write a personal message to each of my donors. As you know when we last spoke, I was in Ajax, right at the beginning of my adventure to Montreal. I'm proud to share that I made it! 637 KM ridden, and on my last day of that ride, I also surpassed my $20,000 goal. That is because of the support like yours, without you, it wouldn't have been possible. The people I met, the messages I shared about this event were incredible. We still have 14 days left and I assure you I will surpass my milage goal as well. Thank you, - Michael Riley”
  • Justin Sood
    “Way to go, Michael!! Such a great cause.”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 58 days ago
    Michael Riley
    Michael
    “Hi Justin, Thank you very much for this very generous donation. 100% of the donation from this event go directly to SickKids. Thats for medical beds that are needed for young patients . Young children require different care beds. Its for medical machinery, its for research, if for specialty devices for individualized treatment, it for building new infrastructure to support our ever growing population. Its for the children. Justin, thank you. - Michael Riley”
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