Michael Rilstone

3years All Star
Michael Rilstone
Riding in memory of Joyce Rilstone
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 4,705.2 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 263rd
  • Province: 202nd in ON
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $3,233 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Joyce Rilstone

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 3 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
3years
12,080 km
Ridden
$12,665
Raised

My Challenge

  • 122.4 km ride - Marathon Ride No. 31 - Thursday, August 31, 2023
    Logged this ride 26 days ago
  • 168.0 km ride - Marathon Ride No. 30 - Wednesday, August 30, 2023
    Logged this ride 27 days ago
  • $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 28 days ago
  • 127.2 km ride - Marathon Ride No. 29 - Tuesday, August 29, 2023
    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • 120.0 km ride - Marathon Ride No. 28 - Monday, August 28, 2023
    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • 151.2 km ride - Marathon Ride No. 27 - Sunday, August 27, 2023
    Logged this ride 30 days ago
  • 160.8 km ride - Marathon Ride No. 26 - Saturday, August 26, 2023
    Logged this ride 31 days ago
  • 153.6 km ride - Marathon Ride No. 25 - Friday, August 25, 2023
    Logged this ride 32 days ago
  • 151.2 km ride - Marathon Ride No. 24 - Thursday, August 24, 2023
    Logged this ride 33 days ago
  • 148.8 km ride - Marathon Ride No. 23 - Wednesday, August 23, 2023
    Logged this ride 34 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Gary & Dawn Farber
    “You’re almost there Mike.”
    $310.50
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Gary & Dawn. I've been riding a good part of the day and hadn't checked for messages from SickKids. When I opened it I was in shock and speechless. When Marilyn asked what was wrong, I broke into tears. You both have lifted me up to take this home. Thank you again for your generosity, your Sponsorship, lifting me when I needed it, and helping our little ones needing our hands reaching out in support. Merci milles fois ... like they say "back home"! Hugs, Mike”
  • Michelle Slack
    $274.28
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thanks Michelle and Patricia! The timing of this is perfect as it will be matched by the Garron Family's $1.3 million. If more than that is donated as sponsorships today, their kindness will be pro rated. Hugs! Mike”
  • NORMAND SIMARD
    “GREAT CHALLENGE MIKE.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 55 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh My Goodness! Normand, your generosity and kindness never ceases to amaze me. Merci milles fois! You've made today's marathon a lot easier. Best! 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!”
    $256.15
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thank you so much for this generous matching!”
  • Cheri Cameron
    “Thank-you”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 60 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Hi Cheri, What a beautiful message just in from SickKids Foundation that you have become a 2023 Sponsor of my rides! Thank you so much for your kind generosity! Hugs, Mike”
  • Gary Farber
    “Keep at it young fella.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 65 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Gary! Thanks once again for your kindness & generosity. Was out doing errands and came back to see an E-mail had come in from the SickKids Foundation advising me of your sponsorship. What a lift it gave me. It makes it all worth it. Mike”
  • Shirley Blackmore
    “Thank you so very much for all you both do”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 55 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Shirley! Your kindness and generosity has me pedaling faster this afternoon! Thank you so, so much for helping children with cancer. Hugs, Mike”
  • Norma Lynn Murdoch
    “For the kids. ❤️”
    $120
    Received this donation 223 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Norma! What an amazing amount of generosity to find when opening up my computer after a dog walk!!! It's sponsorships like this for cancer kids that makes all this effort so worth it. Hugs! Mike”
  • Jeanne Denault
    “So proud of you my friends ❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Jeanne, even from your sickbed you're helping the children with cancer. You're a hero. You are amazing. Thanks once again for your kind generosity. Hope you're on your new knee soonest. Hugs, Mike”
  • Margaret Ring
    “Yay Mike! Margaret and Desi”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 56 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Ahhh! Thank you so much Margaret and Desi for your sponsorship and kind generosity to help children with cancer. Hugs, Mike”
  • phyllis leslie
    “Great work Mike!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 22 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Phyllis, what a beautiful surprise to find tonight. Just got the Pack tucked in and checked my laptop and I found you're now one of my Sponsors, helping me to help children with cancer. Thank you so much for your kind generosity! Hugs, Mike”
  • Shobhna Deshpande
    “GREAT JOB FOR A GREAT CAUSE! KEEP IT UP MICHAEL.”
    $100
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Hi Shobhna, After a long day of walking dogs on this hot day, what a great and lovely surprise to arrive home and find an E-mail from the SickKids Foundation advising me of your donation. Thank you so much for your kind generosity to my 2023 campaign to help children with cancer. You are awesome. Hugs, Mike”
  • Anonymous
    “Please support”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 46 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Hi Anonymous! Thank you so much for your kind generosity this evening. That finishes a day of riding on a high note. Mike”
  • Edward Mahoney
    “Way to go Mike! You’ve done it again for a very worthy cause. Ed and Shirley”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 24 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Hi Ed & Shirley. It worked! Telling Stormy if I took him out for a walk, maybe there would be another donation notice come in from the SickKids Foundation when we got home. Maybe I should do 100 dog walks today! Thank you so much for your very kind generosity. This one brings me much closer to my goal to help these children this year. Thankfully, Mike”
  • Jane Lavery
    “Mar... are you still doing your riding.?”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 72 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Jane, Thanks so much for your kind generosity. Yes, Marilyn is riding in the Great Cycle Challenge again this year too. So proud of her. Mike”
  • Carolyn Smith
    “Thanks Mike for all the great jokes and insightful comments during the year…I enjoy your posts tremendously!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 75 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thanks Carolyn. And thank you so much for this kindness, generosity and being one of my Sponsors in this campaign to help kids with cancer. It's a win/win for all. Mike”
  • Diane Ferguson
    “Thanks for riding!!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 74 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Good Morning Diane and Wiki, Thank you so, so much for your kindness and generosity. Looking forward to this August campaign to help the kids, Mike”
  • Jeanne Denault
    “GO MIKE GO!!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 257 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Jeanne, your perpetual generosity never ceases to amaze me. Thank you so, so much. Yes, let's Go, Go, Go! Mike”
  • Jeanne Denault
    “You Can Do This !!!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 55 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Jeanne, I just took a break from cycling and saw your generous donation ... again! Thank you so, so much! Hugs, Mike”
  • Jeanne Denault
    “You are a Hero!!! Thank you for all you do!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 48 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Jeanne, Your generosity is incredible. This donation will double on matching day, or close to it if more than $1.3 million comes in from kind people like you. Hugs! Mike”
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