Jacques Desjardins

7years
Jacques Desjardins
I am riding 350 km for Debra Meisner. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 366.3 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1565th
  • Province: 40th in NB
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $1,274 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Debra Meisner

Debra Meisner

Debra Meisner (left) is a family friend. This year I'm dedicating my ride to her struggles and recoveries with cancer. When Deb turned 45 in 2000, her doctor discovered she had breast cancer. After a challenging recovery process including Lumpectomy surgery, they thought it was gone. 9-months later in 2001, the cancer was back in the same spot and she had a mastectomy with 12 sessions of chemo, followed by radiation and left breast reconstructed. She ended up with Lymphoma in her left arm arm and heavy swelling. She's very thankful to get through it. Fast forward to 2017, Deb found out she had cancer in the lining of her uterus resulting in Hysterectomy and radiation. She was hopeful all was clear when in 2022 she came down with breast cancer yet again in her right side resulting in another Lumpectomy and radiation. Now in 2024 and for her 5th bout of cancer, Deb is fighting for another chance with esophagus and liver cancer. She's on her 5th chemo treatment and several more rounds of chemo to go... Despite her health conditions, there is good news. Deb and her partner Lea decided to get married on June 7th 2024 (See photo). Lee proposed during the solar eclipse! Our family is praying for Deb's condition to improve and we are hopeful she will recover yet again.

My Story

14 Aug 2024

For a seventh year (Since 2018), 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.

My kids are healthy and I'm grateful for it every day.

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. And this year, I'm recruiting a team to expand our fundraising efforts!

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 7 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 204 km Ridden
    $700 Raised
    2018
  • 328 km Ridden
    $1,025 Raised
    2019
  • 338 km Ridden
    $1,779 Raised
    2020
  • 352 km Ridden
    $1,664 Raised
    2021
  • 380 km Ridden
    $1,080 Raised
    2022
  • 417 km Ridden
    $1,326 Raised
    2023
7years
2,384 km
Ridden
$8,848
Raised

My Challenge

  • 14.9 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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    Logged this ride 97 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.1 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Thursday, August 29, 2024
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    Logged this ride 114 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.5 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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    Logged this ride 115 days ago - View on Strava
  • 11.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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    Logged this ride 116 days ago - View on Strava
  • 18.2 km ride - Evening Ride - Monday, August 26, 2024
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    Logged this ride 117 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.7 km ride - Lunch Ride - Saturday, August 24, 2024
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    Logged this ride 119 days ago - View on Strava
  • 32.2 km ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 121 days ago - View on Strava
  • $1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

    I just raised $1,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved WARRIOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

    Posted 124 days ago
  • 31.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 124 days ago - View on Strava
  • 40.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 17, 2024
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    Logged this ride 126 days ago - View on Strava
  • 22.8 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 16, 2024
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    Logged this ride 127 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 129 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 129 days ago
  • 12.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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    Logged this ride 129 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 129 days ago
  • 21.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 12, 2024
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    Ride image
    Logged this ride 131 days ago - View on Strava
  • 26.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 5, 2024
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    Logged this ride 138 days ago - View on Strava
  • 15.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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    Logged this ride 139 days ago - View on Strava
  • 6.6 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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    Logged this ride 140 days ago - View on Strava
  • 23.0 km ride - Evening Ride - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 141 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.1 km ride - Lunch Ride - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 141 days ago - View on Strava
  • 9.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Friday, August 2, 2024
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    Logged this ride 141 days ago - View on Strava
  • 7.1 km ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 142 days ago - View on Strava
  • 7.3 km ride - Morning Ride - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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    Logged this ride 142 days ago - View on Strava
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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!”
    $296.65
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Wooohooo!! THANKS!! 🙏”
  • Misty Pilgrim
    “Praying for another great cycle challenge for you, and the impact the donations of all involved will have on the research and struggles of Cancer.”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Amen Misty. Every little bit helps. I trust God has a plan for me and the families impacted by cancer.”
  • Shane Macdonald
    “Good stuff Dom and Jacques!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Thanks Shane! Will ride our butts off until hockey season starts 😀”
  • Jill Harvey
    $103.50
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Thank you so much Jill! I'm riding by your house 3 times a week!”
  • Anonymous
    $97.29
    Received this donation 94 days ago
  • Erika Holderer
    “Such a fantastic initiative 👏 thank you for all your efforts 🥰 you make a real difference 💖”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Erika! Year over year you continue to inspire me. Know that your support keeps me going. Thanks 👍”
  • Anonymous
    “All the best for your cycling challenge this year.”
    $70
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “I'm going to call you Bob. Thanks Bob!”
  • Anonymous
    $66
    Received this donation 118 days ago
  • gareth husk
    $51.75
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Hi Gareth. I heard your a bike guy too! Thanks for all the support 🙂”
  • Mary & Gary Timberlake
    $40
    Received this donation 118 days ago
  • Janet Baratz
    “Good luck Jacques! Great ride for a great cause.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Janet, you're the real hero here for your continued support. Thank you!”
  • Mario Nadeau
    “Un petit tour de pédalier pour moi😎”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 130 days ago
  • Scott McWilliam
    “Good luck!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 124 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Thanks Scott! I appreciate you man.”
  • Shawn Horsman
    $36.23
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Shawn my man! Thanks again for your support. God bless my friend.”
  • Margie Tayes
    “Way to go Jacques and Don, you’re almost there.”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 114 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Woohoo thanks Margie!! Dom and I just finished today”
  • Annie Somers
    $20.70
    Received this donation 87 days ago
    Jacques Desjardins
    Jacques
    “Merci Annie. Wowza! :) :)”
  • Jacques Desjardins
    “First donation of the season!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 156 days ago
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