Michael Rilstone

I am riding 3,379 km in memory of my mum, Joyce Rilstone. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

Donate Now

I've Ridden 4,495.0 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 555th
Province: 293rd in ON
My Team: 1st

I've raised $2,604 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

14 Jan 2026

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 6 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
4,495 km Ridden

$2,604 Raised

2026

23,468 km

Ridden

$23,166

Raised

My Challenge

144.0 km ride - Day 31 of 31 - Monday, August 31, 2026

Logged this ride 7 days ago
208.8 km ride - Day 30 of 31 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Logged this ride 8 days ago
175.2 km ride - Day 29 of 31 - Saturday, August 29, 2026

Logged this ride 9 days ago
132.0 km ride - Day 28 of 31 - Friday, August 28, 2026

Logged this ride 10 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 10 days ago
110.4 km ride - Day 27 of 31 - Thursday, August 27, 2026

Logged this ride 11 days ago
160.8 km ride - Day 26 of 31 - Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Logged this ride 12 days ago
134.4 km ride - Day 25 of 31 - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Logged this ride 13 days ago
124.8 km ride - Day 24 of 31 - Monday, August 24, 2026

Logged this ride 14 days ago
160.8 km ride - Day 23 of 31 - Sunday, August 23, 2026

Logged this ride 15 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!”
$549.33
Received this donation 24 days ago

Michael

“Thank you so much!”

Thank you so much!
Dawn Farber
$414
Received this donation 25 days ago

Michael

“Once again, thank you so, so much for your awesome kindness in helping me to help children with cancer by being a Sponsor of my rides! Your amazing and incredible generosity every year always lifts my spirit to keep pedaling for the children. Mike””

Once again, thank you so, so much for your awesome kindness in helping me to help children with cancer by being a Sponsor of my rides! Your amazing and incredible generosity every year always lifts my spirit to keep pedaling for the children. Mike”
NORMAND SIMARD

“KEEP PEDALLING MIKE , YOU ARE THE BEST .”
$274.28
Received this donation 230 days ago

Michael

“Normand, Once again, thank you so, so much for your awesome kindness in helping me to help children with cancer by being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike”

Normand, Once again, thank you so, so much for your awesome kindness in helping me to help children with cancer by being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike
Albert Coccia
$103.50
Received this donation 233 days ago

Michael

“Albert, Thank you so much for your kindness helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike”

Albert, Thank you so much for your kindness helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike
Jutta D'Aprile

“Love what you're doing for kids with cancer!”
$103.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

Michael

“Jutta, thank you so much for your kindness in helping me to help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike”

Jutta, thank you so much for your kindness in helping me to help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike
Roslyn Macgregor

“You are such a passionate, caring person. You've done so much to help kids with cancer and to fight the disease. Blessings and much success on this year's ride cousin.”
$103.50
Received this donation 25 days ago

Michael

“Thank you!”

Thank you!
Sandi & Jim Macgregor

“What an awesome tribute to your Mom and our Auntie Joyce. Love, Sandi & Jim”
$103.50
Received this donation 25 days ago

Michael

“Thank you!”

Thank you!
Sharon Anderson

“Thank you so much for all of your peddling to help the Cancer Patients.”
$103.50
Received this donation 33 days ago

Michael

“Sharon, thank you so much for your kindness in helping me to help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike”

Sharon, thank you so much for your kindness in helping me to help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike
Shobhna & Anant Deshpande

“Thank you for your efforts Michael.”
$100
Received this donation 2 days ago

Michael

“Oh Shobhna and Anant. You never forget to support me helping children with cancer. Thank you so much again. Together we will all make a change. Hugs, Mike”

Oh Shobhna and Anant. You never forget to support me helping children with cancer. Thank you so much again. Together we will all make a change. Hugs, Mike
DIANE FERGUSON

“Thanks Mike for continuing to work so hard To Fight Kids' Cancer”
$93.15
Received this donation 18 days ago

Michael

“Diane, thank you so much for your kindness helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike”

Diane, thank you so much for your kindness helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike
lynda wallis

“In memory of my sister sheila and john who passed away with this dreadful disease”
$51.75
Received this donation 25 days ago

Michael

“Lynda, thank you so much for your kindness in helping me to help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Memories of both Sheila and John will forever be in my heart. Both were true GPKers through and through and gave this world so much joy by their love and presence. Hugs! Mike”

Lynda, thank you so much for your kindness in helping me to help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Memories of both Sheila and John will forever be in my heart. Both were true GPKers through and through and gave this world so much joy by their love and presence. Hugs! Mike
Margaret Ring

“In memory of my husband, Richard”
$51.75
Received this donation 160 days ago

Michael

“Margaret, Thank you so much for your kindness helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike”

Margaret, Thank you so much for your kindness helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike
Marielle Barnes

“This is dedicated for my sister who battled 2 cancers”
$51.75
Received this donation 40 days ago

Michael

“Marielle, In your dedication to your Sister, thank you so much for your kindness in helping me to help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike”

Marielle, In your dedication to your Sister, thank you so much for your kindness in helping me to help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike
Roslyn Macgregor

“Remembering Auntie Joyce and Mum and Gram all of whom died of cancer. Remembering so many who have fought cancer including children whom I loved and worked with who had cancer. Thankful you are doing this, Mike. Love, Ros”
$51.75
Received this donation 233 days ago

Michael
Elizabeth Britton

“Keep cycling Mike, and watch the dollars grow!”
$41.40
Received this donation 25 days ago

Michael

“Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your kindness by helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike (PS Go Als Go!)”

Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your kindness by helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike (PS Go Als Go!)
lynda wallis

“in memory of john and sheila geraghty”
$36.23
Received this donation 229 days ago

Michael

“Lynda, Thank you so much for your kindness helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! It is an honour for me to be riding in memory of your sister and her husband John. Even after all these years, I can still hear Sheila's laugh in the halls of Royal George or when walking down Springfield after school. Mike”

Lynda, Thank you so much for your kindness helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! It is an honour for me to be riding in memory of your sister and her husband John. Even after all these years, I can still hear Sheila's laugh in the halls of Royal George or when walking down Springfield after school. Mike
Marielle Barnes

“Dedicated to my brother Denis who died of prostate cancer.”
$36.23
Received this donation 233 days ago

Michael

“Marielle, Thank you so much for your kindness, in memory of Denis, helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike”

Marielle, Thank you so much for your kindness, in memory of Denis, helping me help children with cancer and being a Sponsor of my rides! Mike
Michael Rilstone
$103.50
Received this donation 10 days ago

Michael
The Pack

“Go Daddy Go!”
$103.50
Received this donation 25 days ago

Michael
Michael Rilstone

“In Memory of Sue”
$51.75
Received this donation 22 days ago

Michael