Johanna Bertin
- National: 72nd
- Province: 2nd in NB
I'm Riding For
Isaac Jewett
A few years ago, Isaac Jewett (my Super Hero) and I teamed up to form Team Isaac. If you do not have experience with cancer, it may be hard to relate to the need for better treatments. As you read his father's post below, you will understand why I get on my bike every day, and ride to raise funds. Isaac has been cancer free for four years now and is living the active life of a fifteen-year-old. But it was a long and difficult road to get here. With his father Aaron Jewett’s permission, I will share with you what he went through in his treatments. "We are a week away from another trip to Halifax for another treatment. Unbelievably, we are almost a year and a half into the 3 and a half years of treatment. Isaac takes oral chemo daily, which occasionally makes him sick. In Halifax, he will be receiving two 15 minute doses of chemo and then he will be put to sleep for his lumbar puncture, which is when they run chemo through his spine. Then he will have a Medicine called pentamadine which is run through his port for 2 hours and prevents pneumonia in patients undergoing chemotherapy. This is the day that usually makes him sick for a few days after. Anytime anyone asks how Isaac is doing I always say he is doing really good, which he really is. But, I just wanted to take a minute and give him a shout out because he is strong and he doesn't let this drag him down. I see the toll it takes on his body every day, he doesn't always have a lot of energy and his body hurts a lot. He likes to run and race, he takes pride in being the fastest even though his body makes it twice as hard. He is a boy whose body has been pumped full of poison for a year and a half. He hates getting his port accessed and de-accessed because it makes him throw up every time. I've watched him terrified of getting needles to now not even flinching. I've watched him take his medicine twice a day even when he doesn't want to because it tastes horrible. See f/up
My Story
Thirteen Years of Gratitude
As I take on the Great Cycle Challenge for the ninth time, I will share my motivation for riding 400 km in the month of August to raise money for Sick Kids Hospital's Oncology Programme.
This spring, I celebrated thirteen years since my surgery for ovarian cancer. In 2013, when I was diagnosed, I had one grandchild. I now have four. I would never have had the opportunity to meet and love three of them if it had not been for the excellent medical care I received.
I was present to cheer my daughter Catharine as she rode to an Olympic bronze medal in mountain biking at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and I have celebrated her transition from International cycling competitor to Coach of the Canadian Mountain Bike team.
I celebrated my son Geoff as he gained a Masters in Disaster Management, and is now Deputy Emergency Program Co-ordinator for the City of Victoria, BC.
With my husband Bruce, I have boated on the Amazon and hiked Machu Picchu, in Peru and Torres Del Paine and El Chaltén, in Patagonia. We have cycled throughout Croatia and Cuba, and visited Haiti, Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Roatan. I have driven across Canada by myself and with Bruce.
And I have been able to give back by raising more than $25,540 ($19,624.00 of that through the GCC so far) for cancer research through such events as the Enbridge Ride, The Tour of Hope, and the Great Cycle Challenge. Through Cancer Support networks, I have been able to encourage other women who travel this same journey.
To say I am grateful would not begin to express my appreciation. I truly recognize the gift of time that I have been given and thank every single person involved in my care.
A few years ago, Isaac Jewett and I teamed up to form Team Isaac. (See below.)
My Legacy
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1,063 km Ridden$1,850 Raised2016
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800 km Ridden$1,503 Raised2017
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816 km Ridden$3,320 Raised2020
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801 km Ridden$4,034 Raised2021
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RiddenRaised2022
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808 km Ridden$5,305 Raised2023
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Ridden$207 Raised2024
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483 km Ridden$3,333 Raised2025
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Ridden$2,447 Raised2026
My Challenge
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12.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, August 3, 2026
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24.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 2, 2026
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$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.
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$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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16.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 1, 2026
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$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved GUARDIAN LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 43 days ago
My Sponsors
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Frazer
“I could have been on board years ago had your brother told me. He certainly rides enough on his own for charity. Good on both of you. All the best.”
$1,035Received this donation 3 days ago
Johanna
“Frazer, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity overwhelms me. Sending much love and gratitude. Team Isaac”
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Ann Marie McDonald
“Great cause!!”
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you so much Ann Marie. Team Isaac”
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Bruce Pendrel
“So proud of you!”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Bruce. It is so wonderful to have my family support me on this goal. Team Isaac”
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Catharine, Dara and Keith
“Mom, you continue to inspire. Have fun, ride safe.”
$103.50Received this donation 3 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Catharine. Your support means the world to us. Johanna and Isaac”
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David Nielsen
“Go, Johanna!”
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Johanna
“David, thank you so much for supporting this fundraiser. Team Isaac”
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Elle Warner
“Johanna is inspiring! Glad to support my friend.”
$103.50Received this donation 39 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Elle! Your support is much appreciated. Johanna”
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Lorri Benedik
“Yay Johanna!”
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Johanna
“Lorri, thank you for your continued support. Team Isaac”
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oliver bertin
“Good for you! Enjoy yr ride”
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Johanna
“Thanks Oli. Enjoy your rides too. Johanna”
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Richard and Sandra Corey
“An incredible commitment Johanna , thank you”
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Johanna
“Richard and Sandra, thank you very much for your continued support. It is so appreciated. Team Isaac”
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Vivian DeMerchant
$103.50Received this donation 2 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Vivian for your continued support. It is much appreciated. Team Isaac”
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Al Thomas
“Thank you for your dedication.”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Al for your support. It is much appreciated. Team Isaac.”
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Joy Doucette
“Thank you for setting such a powerful example of generosity and grit. Wishing you a safe, smooth, and rewarding ride! You go Girl!”
$51.75Received this donation 1 day ago
Johanna
“Thank you Joy for being there once again. Really appreciate it. Team Isaac”
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Linda Price-Ellefsen
“You are truly an inspiration to all❤️”
$51.75Received this donation 39 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Linda. Your donation is so appreciated. Johanna”
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William O’Donnell
“Go strong, Johanna !”
$51.75Received this donation 2 days ago
Johanna
“Bill, thank you very much. Your support is much appreciated. Team Isaac”
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Sandra Byers
$50Received this donation 2 days ago
Johanna
“Sandra, thank you very much for your donation. We appreciate your support. Team Isaac”
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Burton Gulliver
“Thank you Burt for your continued support. Team Isaac”
$20Received this donation 2 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Burt for your continued support. Team Isaac”
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Johanna Bertin
“Please join me in encouraging people to support raising funds to help fight childhood cancers.”
$103.50Received this donation 19 days ago -
Johanna Bertin
$100Received this donation 43 days ago