Michael Rilstone

I am riding 3,100 km in memory of my mum, Joyce Rilstone. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 3,633.6 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1096th
Province: 600th in ON
My Team: 1st

I've raised $1,640 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Joyce Rilstone

I committed my summer to participate in the Great Cycle Challenge held annually by the SickKids Foundation to help children with cancer. While I am doing it in my Mum's memory, Joyce Rilstone, who herself lost a valiant battle against the disease 40 years ago, I am also thinking every day about all who I have known and lost to the disease. And all who have suffered from it in the process, both physically and mentally. This dreaded curse on humankind must stop.

My Story

This August, 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.

Michael

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

3,427 km Ridden

$6,200 Raised

2021
3,948 km Ridden

$3,232 Raised

2022
4,705 km Ridden

$3,233 Raised

2023
3,259 km Ridden

$6,257 Raised

2024
3,634 km Ridden

$1,640 Raised

2025

18,973 km

Ridden

$20,562

Raised

My Challenge

201.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 31 - Sunday, August 31, 2025

Logged this ride 96 days ago
100.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 30 - Saturday, August 30, 2025

Logged this ride 97 days ago
103.2 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 29 - Friday, August 29, 2025

Logged this ride 98 days ago
105.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 28 - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Logged this ride 99 days ago
122.4 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 27 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Logged this ride 100 days ago
117.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 26 - Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Logged this ride 101 days ago
124.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 25 - Monday, August 25, 2025

Logged this ride 102 days ago
115.2 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 24 - Sunday, August 24, 2025

Logged this ride 103 days ago
105.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 23 - Saturday, August 23, 2025

Logged this ride 104 days ago
177.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 22 - Friday, August 22, 2025

Logged this ride 105 days ago

My Sponsors

Gary Farber
$414
Received this donation 114 days ago

Michael

“Got tears in my eyes. Thank you 1000 times. Mike”

Got tears in my eyes. Thank you 1000 times. Mike
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!”
$384.34
Received this donation 113 days ago

Michael

“Thank you so much to the Garron Family for your continued support!”

Thank you so much to the Garron Family for your continued support!
NORMAND SIMARD

“YOU ARE DOING A SUPER GREAT JOB OVER THE YEARS MIKE KEEP PEDALLING TO FIGHT CANCER YOU ARE THE BEST.”
$274.28
Received this donation 145 days ago

Michael

“Oh Normand! Thank you so, so much once again for sponsoring me to help fight cancer in children. One day this disease will be beaten! Merci milles fois encore! Mike”

Oh Normand! Thank you so, so much once again for sponsoring me to help fight cancer in children. One day this disease will be beaten! Merci milles fois encore! Mike
Livingston Animal Hospital

“Good luck Michael!!! Such an amazing cause!!”
$103.50
Received this donation 114 days ago

Michael

“Thank you Livingston Animal Hospital for your kind generosity. Mike. Oh, and Patch, Maiina, Precious and Sir Henry Wigglebum thank you too!”

Thank you Livingston Animal Hospital for your kind generosity. Mike. Oh, and Patch, Maiina, Precious and Sir Henry Wigglebum thank you too!
Shobhna & Anant Deshpande

“Thank you Michael for helping kids to win the battle against cancer.”
$100
Received this donation 147 days ago

Michael

“Oh my. Thank you so much Shobhna & Anant! I was out dog-walking in this heat all day and really needed a pick-me-up. When I just got home and saw your sponsorship, my heart soared. Yes, lets beat this disease for the kids and everyone. 1000 hugs, Mike”

Oh my. Thank you so much Shobhna & Anant! I was out dog-walking in this heat all day and really needed a pick-me-up. When I just got home and saw your sponsorship, my heart soared. Yes, lets beat this disease for the kids and everyone. 1000 hugs, Mike
Jutta D'Aprile

“Thank you, Mike, for all you do for The Kids.”
$51.75
Received this donation 115 days ago

Michael

“Jutta, And thanks back to you for sponsoring me! Hugs, Mike”

Jutta, And thanks back to you for sponsoring me! Hugs, Mike
Margaret Ring

“Your dedication to this cause is inspiring!”
$51.75
Received this donation 126 days ago

Michael

“Thanks so much for your generosity Margaret, helping me to help kids with cancer. Mike”

Thanks so much for your generosity Margaret, helping me to help kids with cancer. Mike
lynda wallis

“In memory of john geraghtu”
$41.40
Received this donation 113 days ago

Michael

“Thanks so much Linda! I think of John often. He would be so proud of your donation in his memory! Hugs, Mike”

Thanks so much Linda! I think of John often. He would be so proud of your donation in his memory! Hugs, Mike
Elizabeth Britton

“Ride on Mike! Great support for all the children who need our help”
$36.23
Received this donation 121 days ago

Michael

“Thanks Elizabeth! So true. These children need our help. Hugs, Mike”

Thanks Elizabeth! So true. These children need our help. Hugs, Mike
Marielle Barnes

“For my sister that battle colon cancer and got throught it.”
$36.23
Received this donation 126 days ago

Michael

“Marielle, Thank you so much for your kind generosity. I am so happy to hear about your sister. Hugs! Mike”

Marielle, Thank you so much for your kind generosity. I am so happy to hear about your sister. Hugs! Mike
Marielle Barnes

“No child should go through with deseases of any kind childhood cancer is the most needed to have a curé.”
$36.23
Received this donation 322 days ago

Michael

“Marielle, Thank you so much for your kind generosity. Yes, I ride for these children, always hoping to help make a difference in their lives. Hugs! Mike”

Marielle, Thank you so much for your kind generosity. Yes, I ride for these children, always hoping to help make a difference in their lives. Hugs! Mike
Diane Bartlett

“I am pleased to be able to contribute to this worthy event. Good luck on your ride once again.”
$20.70
Received this donation 119 days ago

Michael

“Diane, Thank you so much for your kind generosity in sponsoring my rides to help children with cancer. Mike”

Diane, Thank you so much for your kind generosity in sponsoring my rides to help children with cancer. Mike
Precious Rilstone

“Go Daddy Go!”
$2.07
Received this donation 316 days ago

Michael

“Thanks Precious!”

Thanks Precious!
Patch, Maiina, Precious & Sir Henry Wigglebum

“The Pack is sponsoring your 2025 Great Cycle Challenge ride in fond memory of our Pack Members Kai & Stormy.”
$51.75
Received this donation 327 days ago

Michael

“Thanks for your kind generosity Pack!”

Thanks for your kind generosity Pack!
Patch, Maiina, Precious & Sir Henry Wigglebum

“Go Daddy Go!”
$24.84
Received this donation 141 days ago

Michael
Patch, Maiina, Precious & Sir Henry Wigglebum

“Dad, you start riding Friday! Good Luck, The Pack”
$9.32
Received this donation 127 days ago

Michael
Patch

“I'll be today's Sponsor-a-Day.”
$2.07
Received this donation 320 days ago

Michael

“Thanks Patch!”

Thanks Patch!