RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA

11years All Star
RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
I am riding 1,200 km in memory of my sister, JOAN CAROL. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 560.7 km My goal is 1,200 km
My Rankings
  • National: 84th
  • Province: 46th in ON
I've raised $5,796 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

JOAN CAROL

JOAN CAROL

Well soon there will be photo's of Sunshine in a Jersey and me, maybe, she is an energetic puppy, lol. Jolene will do for now. This year is in memory of Joan my youngest sibling (60) who passed away with Stage 4 Cancer after a 3 plus year battle on March 11, 2026.

My Story

14 Mar 2026

This August, I am and have been taking part for the 11 consecutive year of the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! I am riding in memory of Jolene my little buddy and for a young girl in our neighborhood battling cancer.

Why we do this: 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada. I am dedicating each ride to Joan my youngest sibling who lost her battle March 11, 2026.

So I am raising funds through my challenge one more time 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 in memory of Joan.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 11 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 880 km Ridden
    $3,200 Raised
    2016
  • 1,155 km Ridden
    $6,165 Raised
    2017
  • 1,101 km Ridden
    $5,700 Raised
    2018
  • 953 km Ridden
    $6,825 Raised
    2019
  • 1,023 km Ridden
    $6,610 Raised
    2020
  • 1,186 km Ridden
    $6,756 Raised
    2021
  • 929 km Ridden
    $7,305 Raised
    2022
  • 1,053 km Ridden
    $5,610 Raised
    2023
  • 1,107 km Ridden
    $5,672 Raised
    2024
  • 1,448 km Ridden
    $5,205 Raised
    2025
  • 561 km Ridden
    $5,796 Raised
    2026
11years
11,395 km
Ridden
$64,844
Raised

My Challenge

  • 75.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 19 hours ago - View on Strava
  • $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 23 hours 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 2 days ago
  • 35.0 km ride - Lunch Ride - Monday, August 10, 2026
    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 76.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 9, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • Tough negotiator. New Coach Sunshine is officially on board.
    7 Aug 2026

    Week 1 complete: 6 rides and more than 340 km toward my 1,200 km goal.

    She appears to have inherited the coaching job—and possibly the contract-negotiation skills too.

    Thank you to everyone who has donated and followed along so far.

    Tough negotiator. New Coach Sunshine is officially on board.
    Posted 6 days ago
  • 31.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 7, 2026
    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 53.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 6, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 37.3 km ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Wednesday, August 5, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 70.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 5, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava

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!”
    $1,492.67
    Received this donation 3 hours ago
  • MARYKE Loos
    “So very proud of you sweetheart!”
    $517.50
    Received this donation 23 hours ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Maryke for all your support! Year after year after year after year”
  • The Giddy Goat Cafe
    “You goat this!! (even with all the flats)”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 11 hours ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thank you very much for your generous repeated support for the Great Cycle Challenge 2026 in memory of my sister for the Kids Fighting Cancer and Sick Kids Hospital. It is very much appreciated.!! Even with all the flats this year, lol.”
  • Elizabeth and Ralph Brown
    $207
    Received this donation 124 days ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thank you Ralph & Liz for supporting this again with generous donation.”
  • Vincent Paul
    “In memory of Joannie❤️ Keep cycling Richard and kick Cancer in the Butt! May you have sunny days on the road.”
    $155.25
    Received this donation 18 hours ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Vince for supporting this Great Cycle Challenge again in 2026 in memory of Joan, it is greatly appreciated!”
  • Bernie Lee
    “Richard, so great to see you riding again in support of cancer research and in memory of your sister. Wishing you a great ride!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 hours ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Bernie for the kind remarks and your repeat support its much appreciated!”
  • Donna Meekel
    $103.50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Donna for your repeated support for the Kids Fighting Cancer and the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge in memory of my sister Joan. It is very much appreciated.”
  • Jennifer Sutcliffe
    “Very good cause Richard!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 22 hours ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Jennifer for stepping up again to support this Great Cycling Challenge 2026, Sick Kids Foundation, and the Kids fighting cancer in memory of my sister.”
  • Lisa Hutchinson
    “Richard, you are an inspiration!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 21 hours ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Lisa, stepping up again to support this Great Cycling Challenge 2026 and the Kids fighting cancer in memory of my sister. And tour kind words.”
  • Marina Paul
    “Go get em Richard! Wishing you a great ride!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 hours ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Marina thank-you very much for your support again in the 2026 Great Cycle Challenge Canada in memory of Joan. Your support is very much appreciated.”
  • Michael Borisko
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Michael thank-you so very much for your support in my sisters memory greatly appreciated!”
  • Michael Teixeira
    “Good man Richard, best of luck with your ride.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Michael for being a multi-multi-multi year supporter! It is very much appreciated getting family support!”
  • Michael Whorms
    “You are amazing! Gayle and I support you all the way! Ride, Richard, ride!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Mike and Gayle thank-you for supporting the Great Cycle Challenge Canada 2026 for the Kids fighting cancer and in memory of my sister, it is greatly appreciated.”
  • Mike Porter
    “Thanks for supporting great cause! Mike and Lisa”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Oh thank you so much Mike and Lisa for your support for my sisters’ memorial August riding and Kids fighting cancer through Sick Kids Foundation.”
  • Rick Loos
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Rick and Tammy Thanks so much for your repeated support I really appreciate the extra effort this year to mark this ride in memory of my sisters. Thank-you!”
  • Sanjeevan Srikrishnan
    “Way to go Richard!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 21 hours ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Sanj. for stepping up again to support this Great Cycling Challenge 2026 and the Kids fighting cancer in memory of my sister.”
  • Tina Tehranchian
    “Good luck with your fundraiser for this great cause, Richard!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Tina for being a repeat contributor and sponsoring me in the 2026 GCCCanada in memory of my sister, for the Kids Fighting Cancer.”
  • David Teixeira
    $100
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks David for being a repeat sponsor in multiple years for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada for this year and in memory of my sister. I appreciate the support.”
  • Nick Schwertfeger
    $100
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Nick thank you for supporting again the Great cycle Challenge in 2026 for Kids Fighting Cancer in memory of my sister, your support is greatly appreciated!!”
  • Sylvie Guay & John Sandeman
    “Go get ‘em Tex!!! Thank you for your constant support to such an amazing cause!!!”
    $100
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    RICHARD VINCENT TEIXEIRA
    RICHARD
    “Thanks Syl and John again for your repeated support in multiple years it is much appreciated!”
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