Esmeralda Borges
- National: 492nd
- Province: 31st in QC
I'm Riding For
Amélia’s
This year I will NOT cycle but instead, I will WALK. Unfortunately, the first year I joined after 19kms I fell and fractured 2 vertebrates. It's been tough and I've come to terms that due to these fractures, I can no longer cycle. I have invited some cycling friends to join this cause alongside me. As mentioned I will WALK...please join me...you can aim for whichever goal you would like with lots of hope for the entire world. I want to do what I can and Walking is what I can do.
My Story
This August, I will be participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to support the fight against childhood cancer.
Each year, over 1,400 children in Canada are diagnosed with cancer, making it the leading cause of disease-related death among children.
Children deserve to live their lives, not battle for them.
While I unfortunately cannot cycle this year due to broken vertebrae, I am still committed to raising funds to support the SickKids Foundation in its ongoing efforts to develop effective treatments and ultimately find a cure for childhood cancer.
I am walking in honor of my cousin, Amelinha, who is facing her own battle with cancer. I’d be grateful for your support through a donation to help provide these children with the brighter futures they deserve.
Your generosity will make a meaningful impact on young lives.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
My Legacy
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19 km Ridden$769 Raised2022
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51 km Ridden$558 Raised2024
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15 km Ridden$875 Raised2025
My Challenge
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2nd Great Cycle Challenge 2025
2 Aug 2025Today was a difficult day. Very hazy this morning due to the smoke in the air due to 🔥 fire surrounding the area where I’m from in Portugal. Also Strava didn’t calculate all of the walking did. Got to 5 kms according to Apple Fitness. Didn’t complete as much as I wanted.
Hoping tomorrow I’ll feel stronger to continue.
Posted 13 hours ago -
5.0 km ride - 2nd Day of Great Cycle Challenge Canada. 🇨🇦 - Saturday, August 2, 2025
From Furadouro to Furadouro
Logged this ride 13 hours ago -
2.0 km ride - 1st day for GCC. Evening walk from Furadouro on a BIKE 🚲 - Friday, August 1, 2025
From Furadouro to Ovar and then back to Furadouro.
Logged this ride 18 hours ago -
1st August 2025 first run 🏃 and walk as I cannot cycle.
2 Aug 2025Still not sure if everyone can see my updates. I hope so. It was a slow first day. Yet I’m proud of what I accomplished. As I begin this challenge in Portugal 🇵🇹 and I’d like to end it before returning Canada 🇨🇦. I’ll definitely try my very best but if I can’t I’ll continue in Canada 🍁
Posted 1 day ago -
8.4 km ride - 1st August 2025 1st day of running and walking. - Saturday, August 2, 2025
From Condo in Furadouro Portugal to Ovar
Logged this ride 1 day ago -
Portugal 🇵🇹
23 Jul 2025It had been a crazy month this July. Many changes in my life and my move back to my condo after a fire 🔥 on the 13th June of 2024.
But back to what’s important. I’m training slowly on a kind of bicycle (more like a tricycle)
which I know I won’t tip over. I don’t think I can cycle 100 kms but it could happen with will power and enthusiasm my little cousin of 7 years, just told me “Prima you have yo just look straight you won’t fall” the cutest voice. I couldn’t deny the cause to end because I’m unable to cycle. I will complete the walking of 100 kms or I’m hoping for more kms thank you all who have donated so I can participate on this GCC 2025!
Posted 11 days ago -
$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.
Posted 11 days ago -
Cycling
13 Jul 2025I have decided to give it a go just to see if I still have pain while cycling on my broken vertebrae, which will not ever correct itself. Picked a terrible day to cycle as it was way too hot. Plus the pain to complete the 10 km, I am paying for it today...
Posted 21 days ago -
Walking and Running
26 Jun 2025At this moment, I am preparing to start this challenge by walking much more...trying to run...and hopefully maybe as my Dr. told me today...By next year, I may be able to CYCLE...Hopefully so...as I will continue with this funding for this awful disease...
Posted 38 days ago -
Montreal
8 Jun 2025I’m basically doing everything in my power to get fitter for this WALK.
Just today I have a good friend who lost her 3 year old little girl to this disease. I urge you to help in any way. Doesn’t have to be by sponsoring me. Of course it all helps. But feel free to donate or not. A word of encouragement truly is needed especially with so many children who suffer so much to this disease 🦠
Thank you for reading this.
Posted 56 days ago -
$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.
Posted 60 days ago -
Even the smallest amount counts. 🤗
1 Jun 2025I understand that things are difficult all over the world right now, and many are asking for donations. If you’re unable to contribute, I completely understand, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to look at this page. However, if it’s possible for you at all, I would be grateful for any donation to help me continue with this challenge in support of childhood cancer research. Your support means so much.
Posted 63 days ago -
$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 65 days ago
My Sponsors
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Clotilde Tavares
“Thanks Es for supporting a great cause”
$72.45Received this donation 11 days ago
Esmeralda
“Thank you so much Clotilde. I appreciate your donation. I’m trying to start slowly on a bike. We shall see how it goes. Again thank you. Hugs 🤗”
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Eddie Oliveira
“Hi Esmeralda unfortunately it’s not just kids. I just found out exactly on my 60th birthday this month. Thank you for doing what you can I praise you. Yes kids deserve a normal life and if not it is our duty to help. Cheers to all you supporters. 🥂”
$72.45Received this donation 40 days ago
Esmeralda
“Hi Eddie, I’m doing it for this cause, however I’ve been doing this last year by walking and for my cousin my age who is going through this awful disease. It has touched my family and it’s not just for kids but I do it for all ages. I’m hoping that you have a positive outlook. Trust me I’ve been there and without good friends as family is far away I am glad to see I’m going to this as well in your intention. My prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing and donating. 🙏”
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Elsa Zambito
$72.45Received this donation 61 days ago
Esmeralda
“Thank you Elsa. Hoping your family is well.”
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Jose Manuel Oliveira
$72.45Received this donation 2 days ago
Esmeralda
“José thank you so very much. I appreciate it. As I told you I broke 3 vertebrae’s 3 years ago right where I am today in my home town of Ovar. Doing the GCC back in 2023. Since that day the fall was huge and I can no longer ride a bike. I appreciate your kind gesture. Thank you 🙏”
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Marta Bonato
“You go girl”
$72.45Received this donation 10 days ago
Esmeralda
“Marta, thank you so very much. Truly appreciate it.”
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Arpen Apkarian
“Go for it 👍”
$51.75Received this donation 56 days ago
Esmeralda
“"Arpen, thank you so very much.”
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Trish Haugen
“So proud of you Essie ! We’re behind you !”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Esmeralda
“Your daughter from another mother, I'm doing this because I need to get involved in charity work. As you know I won't be cycling but I will walk my butt off during August so I can beat this...Hugs and thank you.”
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Gabriel Pereira
“You could do it!!!”
$50Received this donation 4 days ago
Esmeralda
“Thanks Gabriel for your donation. Truly appreciate it very much.”
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Brian Spear
“Every child deserves the best we can give them.”
$36.23Received this donation 3 days ago
Esmeralda
“Brian thank you for your donation. It means a lot to me. Thank you for sponsoring me. ❤️”
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Catherine Carswell
“You got this❣️”
$36.23Received this donation 56 days ago
Esmeralda
“Catherine thank you so much for your donation. I truly appreciate it.”
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Elizabeth Fahey
$36.23Received this donation 3 days ago
Esmeralda
“Elizabeth thank you so very much. This is very kind. I truly appreciate it. 🙏”
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Sheila Fardy
“Beat of luck!”
$36.23Received this donation 60 days ago
Esmeralda
“Thank you Sheila.”
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Dominique Proteau
“Go ma belle Esmeralda……de quoi être fière de toi !!!!”
$25Received this donation 11 days ago
Esmeralda
“Domique, thank you for your donation. I need to do something and well this is one way The other I help out at a woman shelter near my home. Truly thank you Dominique...Hope to see you soon...Hugs”
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Sheila
$25Received this donation 3 days ago
Esmeralda
“Sheila thank you so very much. It means a lot to me. I truly appreciate it.”
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Gabriel Pereira
$20.70Received this donation 4 days ago
Esmeralda
“Thanks AGAIN Gabriel. Truly appreciate your second donation.”
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Lucky Day
$19.70Received this donation 61 days ago
Esmeralda
“My Lucky Day brother from another mother. Thank you so much for your donation. Big hugs to you. If you want to do another Girls Trip count me in. Love always.”
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Esmeralda Borges
“Kicking things off with my own personal donation to fight kids' cancer!”
$124.20Received this donation 65 days ago
Esmeralda
“Thank you for my piggy bank that I’ve placed my coins just for this occasion.”