Maria P. Mantia

6years
Maria P. Mantia
This is my 6th year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge in memory of my brother in law, Konstantinos, who changed our lives.
I've Ridden 421.2 km My goal is 600 km
My Rankings
  • National: 2348th
  • Province: 100th in QC
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $736 My goal is $800 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Michel, Konstantinos, Nancy, George, Ioanna.

Michel, Konstantinos, Nancy, George, Ioanna.

We will always remember you and love you. Rest all in Peace.

My Story

14 Aug 2025

Great Cycle Challenge – 6th Year Statement

This summer marks my 6th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge, riding to support kids fighting cancer. But for me, it’s more than a physical challenge. It’s a yearly ritual of remembrance, resilience, and giving.

I started riding in memory of a special child whose short life continues to leave a deep impact. Each year, this challenge becomes an opportunity to keep their legacy alive — not just through fundraising, but through the values they represent: faith, love, and the power of community support.

This year is extra meaningful. Konstantina, my niece, a 17-year-old from Greece, has joined us in Canada for the summer. She's here not just to visit, but to learn — to witness what it means to carry purpose, to set a goal, and to move forward even after loss. This experience is part of her healing too. She reminds me how important it is to guide younger generations to find worth in doing something for others, even when life has shaken their foundations.

Together, we ride — for the children fighting cancer, for the families who carry the weight of hope, and for the memory of those we’ve lost too soon. I am also riding for my beloved friend Michel, who lost the fight on April 2025. As well as for Ioanna my beautiful athlete and friend Nancy, who were fighters by every meaning of the word. Lastly, worth mentioning little George who passed away too soon this April as well..Each kilometer is a tribute. Each donation, a spark of hope. And every time we get back on the bike, we say: we will not give up on you.

Please consider supporting our ride by donating, sharing our story, or simply cheering us on. Your support matters more than you know.

From our family to yours!

Have health🙏

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 161 km Ridden
    $545 Raised
    2020
  • 177 km Ridden
    $371 Raised
    2021
  • 202 km Ridden
    $478 Raised
    2022
  • 258 km Ridden
    $216 Raised
    2023
  • 288 km Ridden
    $502 Raised
    2024
  • 421 km Ridden
    $736 Raised
    2025
6years
1,508 km
Ridden
$2,848
Raised

My Challenge

  • 20.7 km ride - Konstantina & Maria short evening ride - Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 31.5 km ride - Kostas evening long - Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 45.1 km ride - Konstantinos and Kostas evening ride 2 - Thursday, August 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 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 5 days ago
  • 39.2 km ride - 6kids with Kostas leading the ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 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 6 days ago
  • 51.5 km ride - Kostas and Maria evening ride long - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 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 8 days ago
  • 36.6 km ride - Konstantina and Maria evening long - Sunday, August 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 28.6 km ride - Kostas morning ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 10.2 km ride - Konstantina morning ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 5.0 km ride - 3 girls evening ride - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 10.5 km ride - Maria alone - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 14.7 km ride - The 4 girls(Mila joined us)! - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 10.4 km ride - Konstantina - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 13.6 km ride - Kostas evening - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 36.7 km ride - All 4 - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 days ago
  • 26.6 km ride - 2nd ride Kostas + Konstantina - Saturday, August 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 10.1 km ride - Kostas 1st Ride - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 30.1 km ride - Konstantina & Maria 1st Ride - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 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!”
    $156.58
    Received this donation 5 days ago
  • Joy Sigal
    $103.50
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Maria P. Mantia
    Maria
    “Joy!!!!!!!Once again our great supporter!!!!Cannot thank you enough for your generosity!May you and your loved ones be always healthy and joyful!!We really appreciate your donation!!!!! Wholeheartedly thank you!”
  • Anonymous
    $103.50
    Received this donation 6 days ago
  • Melinda Dion
    “Bravo à ta famille et à toi Maria!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
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    Maria
    “Dear Melinda and the family we can't thank you enough for your generosity!!!!I wish you all the health of the world to you and your loved ones!Just finished the 50 km.we had set for today!Cheers🙏”
  • Kate Athanasopoulos
    $72.45
    Received this donation 8 days ago
    Maria P. Mantia
    Maria
    “Καιτούλα μου!!!!!!Πάντα ευλογημένη να είσαι!!!!!Σε ευχαριστούμε πολύ για την υποστήριξη!Ο Θεός μαζί σας!Από όλους μας εδώ βαθιά πολλές ευχαριστίες 🙏”
  • Danielle Major
    “Keep up the great work!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Maria P. Mantia
    Maria
    “Hey Danielle!!!!!!Thank you deep from our hearts for your generosity to support us!It is a challenge and we will do our best to meet the goal!Thank you for being the first person for this year's challenge to bring some light to those who suffered and not being lucky 😢Worth fighting for those who are still fighting for health.Thank you!”
  • Emmy
    “Such an amazing job you guys!! Keep going! Almost there! You ROCK!”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 3 days ago
    Maria P. Mantia
    Maria
    “Emmy!!!!!Thank you so much for your generosity!May you always be healthy and joyful!Thank you deeply from our heart!From all 5 of us!!!!!”
  • Stavroula Samelis
    “You are amazing! xox”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 6 days ago
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    Maria
    “Βουλίτσα μας αγαπημένη!!!!Σε υπερευχαριστουμε για όλα πάντα!Σε όλα όσα μας στηρίζεις!Ο Θεός πάντα σας δίνει απλοχεραυ!Σας αγαπάμε!!!!!”
  • TAMARA
    “U r the best !!! Thank you !”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 21 days ago
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    Maria
    “Tamara my friend! I cannot thank you enough for your generosity!!!it is a demanding goal yet well worth the efforts and so we will do our best to reach it!Thank you thank you thank you thank you and thank you from each of us for supporting us!!!!”
  • Dimitra Katsabanis
    $31.05
    Received this donation 4 days ago
    Maria P. Mantia
    Maria
    “Toula mou!Thank you so much for your donation!God bless you and your loved ones!”
  • Eleni Samelis
    “Amazing job guys!!! :)”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 5 days ago
    Maria P. Mantia
    Maria
    “Ελένη μας!!!Thank you deeply!!!Health and Joy all around you!Love you!”
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