John Laitin

4years
John Laitin
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 300.5 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 459th
  • Province: 59th in BC
I've raised $2,803 My goal is $3,000 Donate Now

My Story

1 Aug 2025

This month, 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.

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.

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 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 414 km Ridden
    $1,003 Raised
    2022
  • 405 km Ridden
    $1,506 Raised
    2023
  • 405 km Ridden
    $1,335 Raised
    2024
  • 300 km Ridden
    $2,803 Raised
    2025
4years
1,524 km
Ridden
$6,647
Raised

My Challenge

  • Similar picture, different day.
    26 Aug 2025

    My usual riding access route was closed so used an alternate to get my kilometres in. Beauty day. A couple deer munching leaves crossed my path. Met my distance goal today. Seymour Falls Dam was picturesque as always. Whoohoo!

    Similar picture, different day.
    Posted 4 days ago
  • 30.5 km ride - Pipe Bridge closed. Different route - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • Bike fix at Obsession
    24 Aug 2025

    Big shout out to James at Obsession Bikes in North Van who diagnosed and fixed (replaced) my totally shredded rear shifter cable while I waited. That saved me another trip and the time and let me get on with adding more mileage. Thanks for the great service, guys!!

    Posted 6 days ago
  • $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 7 days ago
  • 32.2 km ride - Different Mileage - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • August 13 Rides
    14 Aug 2025

    Epic riding day on the Demonstration Forest Road on the 13th. Another bluebird day. My bike, however, had other ideas with mechanical issues on lap one with the chain popping off and then, wait for it… the rear derailleur freezing up in a low gear on lap 2 (picture mad pedalling here). It was telling me it is Tune Up Time 😎! Ok, I’m on it!

    August 13 Rides
    Posted 16 days ago
  • 24.8 km ride - Lucky Aug 13 Ride 2 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 25.2 km ride - Aug 13 Ride 1 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • August 9 Ride
    9 Aug 2025

    Fun ride today. Bluebird day with perfect temperatures. One lap to the dam and return. Met another rider from Frankfurt, Germany and we compared bikes. Getting stronger as the month progresses.

    August 9 Ride
    Posted 21 days ago
  • 25.6 km ride - 24.58km - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • Longer Ride
    9 Aug 2025

    Thursday’s ride was longer turning out 72 kilometres. Nice cool day with friendly people to engage with.

    Posted 21 days ago
  • 72.5 km ride - Longer Ride 72.54 km - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 14.1 km ride - Short Ride 14.1km - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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    Logged this ride 24 days ago
  • 25.2 km ride - August 2, 25.2km. Demonstration Forest - Saturday, August 2, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 28 days ago
  • August 1 Ride
    1 Aug 2025

    Good ride this afternoon on the demonstration forest road. Warm temps around 25ish. Not too busy. Did 2 laps back 2 back for just over 50km total. May adjust my target goal in a couple days.

    Posted 28 days ago
  • 50.4 km ride - August 1 Ride 50.38km - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 29 days ago
  • $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 29 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 34 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 34 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 35 days ago
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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!”
    $376.03
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, thank you, for your generous donation to my fundraising efforts!!”
  • Bruce Barnes
    $200
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thanks Bruce!”
  • Bruce Barnes
    $200
    Received this donation 34 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Huge thank you!,”
  • David Smith
    “Go John!”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, Dave! Very much appreciated!”
  • Lee Ann Lambert
    “All the best, John! Lee Ann and Christopher”
    $124.20
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, Lee Ann and Christopher! With your help, I’m looking forward to making a difference!”
  • Ann Menardi
    “Happy Birthday John! You are an inspiration!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Wow, thank you, Ann, for your additional support!!”
  • Barbara Nyland
    $103.50
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Hi Barb and thank you kindly for your donation to my cycling fundraising effort! It is much appreciated!”
  • Hial Newsome
    “A little contribution towards your charity cycling endeavours on your birthday, John. All the best, Hial & Ann Marie”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “I am speechless! Wow, thanks so much for your generosity and support! You guys are amazzzzing! Stay well!”
  • Johial Newsome
    “Happy and safe riding John.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank You, Hial! Your support is most appreciated and helpful!”
  • Michael Reed
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you for your generous support, Mike!”
  • Samantha
    “So proud of you, John, and all your hard work for this worthy cause. Happy trails!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, Sam. Your support means a lot!!”
  • SIRAJ MAJUMDAR
    “Way to go John !!! Keep up the dedication to this pursuit.”
    $101
    Received this donation 29 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Wow, thank you, Siraj! Your support is much appreciated by myself and this cause!”
  • Mary Smelko
    “4th year in, Ride!!”
    $77.63
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank You, Mary!!”
  • Allen MacKenzie
    “Great Job John. Every little bit makes a difference.”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Hey, thanks Allen! Very much appreciated!!”
  • Ann Menardi
    “John, You're very inspiring! Thanks for your sweat and positive energy! Love Ann”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you Sista! Just finished another ride today to hopefully put a dent into the scourge called cancer!”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 35 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank You! Looking forward to making a difference!”
  • John Wakeford
    $72.45
    Received this donation 33 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, John!”
  • Kyle Tuzi
    $72.45
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thank you, Kyle! Your support is greatly appreciated!”
  • Lee Ann Lambert
    “Amazing August 7th ride!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Wow, thanks, Lee Ann and Christopher!!”
  • Shari & Mark Smelko
    “Way to go John!!”
    $72.45
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    John Laitin
    John
    “Thanks Shari and Mark for your support!!”
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