Esmeralda Borges
- National: 1574th
- Province: 66th 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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121 km Ridden$1,131 Raised2025
My Challenge
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5.7 km ride - 12th Day for the Great Cycle challenge 2025 - Thursday, August 14, 2025
From Lukal X to Condomínio do Furadouro
Logged this ride 9 days ago -
11.9 km ride - Visit Espinho the beach 🏖️ the food and the mega Market in Monday’s only - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
From Apiadeiro Estação de Valega to Praia do Furadouro.
Logged this ride 12 days ago -
10th of August 2025…Completed my 100kms for this fundraising.
10 Aug 2025Thank you to all you wonderful people who have supported my fundraising for this cause. CANCER hits all of us directly or indirectly at some point in our lives. I’ve been blessed and completely surrounded by amazing human beings that have touched me deeply.
I truly appreciate all of your support.
Although I’ve reached my goal I’ll continue adding a few more kms extra so that during this entire month I’ll dedicate all my kms to this cause.
Once again thank you all ❤️❤️❤️
On the 28th July 2025 I lost my pup which gave me more of an incentive to keep going. Jack 13th Oct 2013 RIP 🪦 28th July 2025
Posted 13 days ago -
21.3 km ride - 8th Great Cycle Challenge by bike. 🚲 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
From Rented a smaller size bike 🚲 at Tourism. to Furadouro back to the tourism
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7.5 km ride - 7th Day Great Cycle Challenge - Thursday, August 7, 2025
From Furadouro to Furadouro
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32.5 km ride - 6th Great Cycle Challenge Cycling 🚴 Running 🏃 and Walking 🚶 - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
From Furadouro to Furadouro
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7.5 km ride - 8th Great Cycle Challenge 2025 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
From Lukal X to 139 Avenida do Furadouro
Logged this ride 15 days ago -
5th Day Great Cycle Challenge 2025
5 Aug 2025Today was extremely hot 🥵 weather. Not great to cycle 🚲 run 🏃♂️ or walk as the news were telling people the around this area the weather is on red alert. Had booked paddle 🏄♂️ surfing with my godson Tiago. I didn’t leave my cell phone behind. Forgot to change my sport today to paddle surfing 🏄. Basically it was a short distance today. However, I still feel I’m contributing to this cause even more as I got an anonymous donation which has brought me close to $1000 when I had asked for $750.
Anonymous thank you for donating. I am grateful. ☺️
Posted 18 days ago -
5.0 km ride - 5th Day for Great Cycle Challenge - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
From Furadouro to São Vicente
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4th Day Great Cycle Challenge today
4 Aug 2025It was a very hot 🥵 day. Good thing I went towards the south and fantastic choice. After that was walking 🚶 home when I bumped into my cousins Natalia’s, grandson Tomás. Walked over to the North side to watch him taking his surf 🏄♂️ lesson.
Posted 19 days ago -
7.1 km ride - 4th day of Great Cycle Challenge - Monday, August 4, 2025
From Lukal X to Back home 139 Bloco A.
Logged this ride 19 days ago -
3rd Great Cycle Challenge Montreal Canada
3 Aug 2025Very hot but walked by the shade. Rode a bike for max 2kms. The rest was done by walking. 🚶 Thank you 🙏 for all who are supporting me during this challeng.
Posted 20 days ago -
7.4 km ride - 3rd day - Sunday, August 3, 2025
Logged this ride 20 days ago -
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 21 days ago -
5.0 km ride - 2nd Day of Great Cycle Challenge Canada. 🇨🇦 - Saturday, August 2, 2025
From Furadouro to Furadouro
Logged this ride 21 days 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 21 days 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 22 days 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 22 days 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 31 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 31 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 42 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 58 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 77 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 81 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 83 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 85 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kate Mahallati
$124.20Received this donation 8 days ago
Esmeralda
“I was not expecting any more donations...As I reached beyond what I imagined in raising. It means a lot to me, as you are well aware. This isn't only for KIDS...but any human being suffering from this horrible cancer. Again, it goes beyond my expectations. Thank you so very much for believing in me.”
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Clotilde Tavares
“Thanks Es for supporting a great cause”
$72.45Received this donation 31 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 60 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 81 days ago
Esmeralda
“Thank you Elsa. Hoping your family is well.”
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Jose Manuel Oliveira
$72.45Received this donation 23 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 30 days ago
Esmeralda
“Marta, thank you so very much. Truly appreciate it.”
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Anonymous
$70Received this donation 19 days ago
Esmeralda
“I want to thank you just donated to this cause. Please know I’m thankful for your donation.”
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Arpen Apkarian
“Go for it 👍”
$51.75Received this donation 77 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 46 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 24 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 24 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 76 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 24 days ago
Esmeralda
“Elizabeth thank you so very much. This is very kind. I truly appreciate it. 🙏”
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Ernest Lo
“Good luck Es! Do your best”
$36.23Received this donation 10 days ago
Esmeralda
“Ernest thank you so very much. Truly very kind of you. Wishing you the very best. Hope to see you soon. Again I appreciate your donation. 🥰”
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Sheila Fardy
“Beat of luck!”
$36.23Received this donation 81 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 32 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 24 days ago
Esmeralda
“Sheila thank you so very much. It means a lot to me. I truly appreciate it.”
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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!”
$24.91Received this donation 9 days ago -
Gabriel Pereira
$20.70Received this donation 24 days ago
Esmeralda
“Thanks AGAIN Gabriel. Truly appreciate your second donation.”
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Lucky Day
$19.70Received this donation 81 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.”