John Osborn

I am riding 100 km for my now adult daughter, Jennifer (Osborn) Gougeon. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 599.2 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 39th
Province: 18th in ON

I've raised $9,684 My goal is $10,000 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jennifer (Osborn) Gougeon

I am also riding for my adult daughter Jennifer. She has been through her fight with cancer and has it now in remission hopefully. Cancer has claimed the lives of both of my brothers-in-law. I am also riding for a fellow firefighter whose child had this horrible disease,

My Story

6 Jul 2025

I am pleased to announce my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge once more, a cause that I am deeply committed to supporting. This will be my ninth consecutive year participating in this remarkable event, during which I have amassed an impressive 6,051 kilometres and raised over $$67,845.19 I am immensely proud of the accomplishments I have achieved thus far, which are a testament to the unwavering support of my generous donors.

The Great Cycle Challenge will take place from August 1st to August 31st, and I will commence recording my mileage during that period. However, I have already commenced rigorous training to ensure that I am fully prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

It is disheartening to learn that over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in Canada. While this is a profoundly sad reality, it is also a cause that I am passionate about advocating for. Children should be able to experience life to the fullest, without the burden of battling cancer.

Therefore, I am raising funds through my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge to support the SickKids Foundation. Their exceptional work in developing treatments and seeking a cure for childhood cancer is truly commendable.

I would be deeply appreciative if you could extend your support by donating to this cause. Every contribution, regardless of its size, will make a tangible difference in the lives of these remarkable children.

You may donate to my campaign at the following link: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/JohnOsborn

Thank you for your unwavering support. I eagerly anticipate pedalling my way to victory and making a positive impact on the lives of these exceptional children.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

544 km Ridden

$4,000 Raised

2016
955 km Ridden

$3,437 Raised

2017
350 km Ridden

$3,501 Raised

2018
1,025 km Ridden

$9,111 Raised

2020
1,129 km Ridden

$13,350 Raised

2021
356 km Ridden

$10,522 Raised

2022
1,114 km Ridden

$10,446 Raised

2023
577 km Ridden

$12,246 Raised

2024
599 km Ridden

$9,684 Raised

2025

6,650 km

Ridden

$76,296

Raised

My Challenge

0.1 km ride - 0.09km Road Cycling - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Logged this ride 23 days ago
19.2 km ride - 9.20km Road Cycling - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Logged this ride 23 days ago
18.9 km ride - 8.89km Road Cycling - Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Logged this ride 32 days ago
53.2 km ride - Finland - Saturday, August 16, 2025

Logged this ride 36 days ago
$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 39 days ago
74.7 km ride - day 9 - Saturday, August 9, 2025

Logged this ride 42 days ago
23.7 km ride - Just a top up - Friday, August 8, 2025

Logged this ride 43 days ago
38.8 km ride - Day Eight - Friday, August 8, 2025

Logged this ride 44 days ago
52.8 km ride - Day seven Cycling - Thursday, August 7, 2025

Logged this ride 44 days ago
53.9 km ride - Day three - Sunday, August 3, 2025

Logged this ride 45 days ago

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!”
$1,878.98
Received this donation 38 days ago

John
andrew adamson
$274.28
Received this donation 40 days ago

John

“Wow thank you ever so much for your generosity and your ongoing support of my ride. This will go a long way is helping these young children with their fight the deabiladating disease”

Wow thank you ever so much for your generosity and your ongoing support of my ride. This will go a long way is helping these young children with their fight the deabiladating disease
Pauline and Ted
$274.28
Received this donation 85 days ago

John

“Wow, thank you very much this is a very generous donation and I, as well as these young children fighting this horrible disease, really appreciate it. Thank you you for your support”

Wow, thank you very much this is a very generous donation and I, as well as these young children fighting this horrible disease, really appreciate it. Thank you you for your support
Susan Osborn

“Another great year of cycling. So proud of you.”
$274.28
Received this donation 24 days ago

John

“Thank you so much for the support every year. You are alway there for me. I don't think you realize how much I appreciate you, sorry I don't always show it”

Thank you so much for the support every year. You are alway there for me. I don't think you realize how much I appreciate you, sorry I don't always show it
Alex MacMillan

“A very worthwhile effort.”
$258.75
Received this donation 77 days ago

John

“Wow thank you very much for this very generous donation to my Ride Against Kids cancer. This is my ninth year riding for Sick Kids and to date I have raised over $60,000 for cancer research in hopes that it will help these young children fighting this horrible disease. Thanks so much for your support in my journey.”

Wow thank you very much for this very generous donation to my Ride Against Kids cancer. This is my ninth year riding for Sick Kids and to date I have raised over $60,000 for cancer research in hopes that it will help these young children fighting this horrible disease. Thanks so much for your support in my journey.
Christine Desjardins

“Way to go John”
$258.75
Received this donation 38 days ago

John
Narjis & Jerry

“Amazing work that you put in and great fundraising results. Thanks from all of us!”
$258.75
Received this donation 39 days ago

John
Doug Woods
$207
Received this donation 39 days ago

John
Gordon Bales

“Great cause! Have a fun ride!”
$207
Received this donation 37 days ago

John
Ron Conboy
$207
Received this donation 69 days ago

John

“Ron, thank you for this very generous donation to my Ride Against Kids Cancer. It is friends like you that motivate me to sign up each year to ride. You have been there every year for me, and I really appreciate it. The children that your donation will be helping also thank you. Thanks again for your support”

Ron, thank you for this very generous donation to my Ride Against Kids Cancer. It is friends like you that motivate me to sign up each year to ride. You have been there every year for me, and I really appreciate it. The children that your donation will be helping also thank you. Thanks again for your support
Helen Lywood

“Glad to sponsor you again this year for this important cause you do annually to support Kids Against Cancer.”
$200
Received this donation 81 days ago

John

“Helen, thank you once again for your unwavering support again this year as I participate in my ride against children’s cancer. Your presence has been a constant source of encouragement throughout the event, and I deeply appreciate your unwavering support for these remarkable young individuals battling this devastating disease that we are privileged to assist in.”

Helen, thank you once again for your unwavering support again this year as I participate in my ride against children’s cancer. Your presence has been a constant source of encouragement throughout the event, and I deeply appreciate your unwavering support for these remarkable young individuals battling this devastating disease that we are privileged to assist in.
Penny Acker

“Great job again this year”
$200
Received this donation 49 days ago

John

“Penny, thank you so much for this generous donation! It means the world to me. I really appreciate your support, and I hope we can make a difference in the lives of those young children fighting against this terrible disease.Thanks again for your support of my ride”

Penny, thank you so much for this generous donation! It means the world to me. I really appreciate your support, and I hope we can make a difference in the lives of those young children fighting against this terrible disease.Thanks again for your support of my ride
Catherine Fanjoy

“Go John Go!”
$155.25
Received this donation 38 days ago

John
David Bronskill
$155.25
Received this donation 43 days ago

John

“Hey Dave, thanks for your support and donation to my Ride Against Kids’ Cancer. It means the a lot to me and the young children that I hope we can help make their lives a bit easier as they fight this terrible disease that I don’t have to tell you about. Thanks again for your support!”

Hey Dave, thanks for your support and donation to my Ride Against Kids’ Cancer. It means the a lot to me and the young children that I hope we can help make their lives a bit easier as they fight this terrible disease that I don’t have to tell you about. Thanks again for your support!
Tom Papi

“Keep the wheels turning. Tom and Lucie”
$155.25
Received this donation 61 days ago

John

“Hey there, British Columbia! Thanks a bunch, Tom! You’ve been there for me every year in support of my ride. These young kids you’re helping, as well as myself, really appreciate it. Thanks again for being such an ongoing supporter!” I have now raised $69,485.65 in the nine years that I have ridden for Sick Kids in their exceptional work in developing treatments and seeking a cure for childhood cancer.”

Hey there, British Columbia! Thanks a bunch, Tom! You’ve been there for me every year in support of my ride. These young kids you’re helping, as well as myself, really appreciate it. Thanks again for being such an ongoing supporter!” I have now raised $69,485.65 in the nine years that I have ridden for Sick Kids in their exceptional work in developing treatments and seeking a cure for childhood cancer.
Elaine Metcalfe
$150
Received this donation 39 days ago

John
Terry & Shella Bovingdon

“Proud to be able to support you”
$140
Received this donation 78 days ago

John

“I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of my Ride Against Kids Cancer this year. It is going to be my 9th year participating in this amazing event for Sick Kids, and each year, it becomes a bit more challenging to compete, but let me tell you, nothing can compare to the incredible struggles these kids face every single day. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to me, and I truly appreciate it. Thanks again for being such a fantastic supporter!”

I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of my Ride Against Kids Cancer this year. It is going to be my 9th year participating in this amazing event for Sick Kids, and each year, it becomes a bit more challenging to compete, but let me tell you, nothing can compare to the incredible struggles these kids face every single day. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to me, and I truly appreciate it. Thanks again for being such a fantastic supporter!
Berno Wenzl

“Nice going John!”
$124.20
Received this donation 39 days ago

John
Bonnie Kuczynski

“Another year of your unbelievable dedication to this cause. Way to go Jack.”
$124.20
Received this donation 39 days ago

John
Bonnie Kuczynski

“Always glad to support you for such a good cause.”
$124.20
Received this donation 71 days ago

John

“I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support again this year for my ride. It means the world to me that you’ve been there for me every single year. It can be tough to push myself harder each year, but then I remember all those incredible kids fighting for their lives every single day, and that gives me the motivation I need to keep going.”

I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support again this year for my ride. It means the world to me that you’ve been there for me every single year. It can be tough to push myself harder each year, but then I remember all those incredible kids fighting for their lives every single day, and that gives me the motivation I need to keep going.