Marie Johnstone

I am riding 500 km in memory of Mom, Larry, Donna, Connie, Erin, Julianna, Paula, Granny, and too many more. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 565.2 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 220th
Province: 9th in NS
My Team: 1st

I've raised $4,279 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Mom, Larry, Donna, Connie, Erin, Julianna, Paula, Granny, and too many more

This year is particularly meaningful for me as I just lost my mom to pancreatic cancer. If we can find a cure for childhood cancers, the knowledge, procedures and technology will spin off and hopefully help cure all cancers.

My Story

21 Mar 2024

Well I did it, I have again signed up for the 2024 Great Cycle Challenge and am riding this August to fight kids' cancer!

My goal is to pedal 500 km throughout the month.

But I am taking on this challenge for one reason... to kick cancer's butt!

Because cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in Canada - over 1,700 children are diagnosed every year, and 4 children die every week.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

Please support me by making a donation through my fundraising page:

https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/MarieJohnstone

Thanks for your support, and wish me luck.

Marie

Ps, my mom just passed from an extremely aggressive form of pancreatic cancer. I know she is up there now, helping the little ones find their place in Heaven. Let’s find a cure and put her out of a job.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

Ridden

Raised

2021
299 km Ridden

$3,192 Raised

2022
511 km Ridden

$3,605 Raised

2023

1,375 km

Ridden

$11,076

Raised

My Challenge

58.5 km ride - Grand Pre - Saturday, August 31, 2024

Logged this ride 82 days ago
36.6 km ride - Git’er done! - Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Logged this ride 85 days ago
74.3 km ride - Work and back plus Shaw loop - Thursday, August 15, 2024

Logged this ride 98 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 99 days ago
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 99 days ago
75.2 km ride - Work and back the long way - Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Logged this ride 100 days ago
42.8 km ride - Sunday morning ride - Sunday, August 11, 2024

Logged this ride 102 days ago
69.8 km ride - Greenwood and return - Thursday, August 8, 2024

Logged this ride 105 days ago
69.7 km ride - Greenwood and return via Shaw - Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Logged this ride 106 days ago
51.6 km ride - Wolfville - Sunday, August 4, 2024

Logged this ride 109 days ago
32.1 km ride - Kentville - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Logged this ride 110 days ago
54.5 km ride - Grand Pre - Friday, August 2, 2024

Logged this ride 111 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 244 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 265 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 269 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 271 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!”
$951.38
Received this donation 98 days ago

Marie

“Thanks so much to the Garron family. Your generosity inspires others to donate to this important cause. We are all so appreciative of your support.”

Thanks so much to the Garron family. Your generosity inspires others to donate to this important cause. We are all so appreciative of your support.
Keith Fugger
$414
Received this donation 99 days ago

Marie

“😳 There are no words to express how truly grateful I am for your generosity and support. It means more than you can ever imagine. And especially today when it will go so much further. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”

😳 There are no words to express how truly grateful I am for your generosity and support. It means more than you can ever imagine. And especially today when it will go so much further. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Richard

“Great work Marie!”
$258.75
Received this donation 99 days ago

Marie

“Richard…what can I say. Thank you so much for this very generous donation. And especially today when it will be doubled! Amazing. And truly appreciated.”

Richard…what can I say. Thank you so much for this very generous donation. And especially today when it will be doubled! Amazing. And truly appreciated.
Anonymous
$207
Received this donation 94 days ago

Marie

“Thank you so much for this generous donation. I truly appreciate the support.”

Thank you so much for this generous donation. I truly appreciate the support.
Pineo's Pet Spaw
$200
Received this donation 175 days ago

Marie

“Thank you so much for this wonderful donation and for supporting me again this year. I truly appreciate it!”

Thank you so much for this wonderful donation and for supporting me again this year. I truly appreciate it!
Valley Credit Union
$200
Received this donation 244 days ago

Marie

“I can’t thank you enough for this very generous donation. I sincerely appreciate your support.”

I can’t thank you enough for this very generous donation. I sincerely appreciate your support.
Keith Fugger

“A great cause, Marie!”
$124.20
Received this donation 265 days ago

Marie

“Keith, I’m running out of ways to thank you. Please know how much I appreciate your support.”

Keith, I’m running out of ways to thank you. Please know how much I appreciate your support.
Anonymous

“Good Luck Marie!”
$103.50
Received this donation 236 days ago

Marie

“Thank you so very much for this wonderful donation! I really appreciate your support and encouragement 😊”

Thank you so very much for this wonderful donation! I really appreciate your support and encouragement 😊
Elevate Beauty Institute of Cosmetology

“Glad to help support both you and this great cause.”
$103.50
Received this donation 161 days ago

Marie

“I can’t thank you enough for supporting me again this year. It means a lot to me and is truly appreciated.”

I can’t thank you enough for supporting me again this year. It means a lot to me and is truly appreciated.
Mike MacSween

“Marie, you continue to do a great thing to raise money and awareness towards such a great cause. I know this year has extra meaning.”
$103.50
Received this donation 258 days ago

Marie

“Thanks so much Mike. I pray that the advances that are made, directly as a result of the generosity of people like you, will someday help all cancer patients. Very much appreciated.”

Thanks so much Mike. I pray that the advances that are made, directly as a result of the generosity of people like you, will someday help all cancer patients. Very much appreciated.
Serge Duguay
$103.50
Received this donation 271 days ago

Marie

“Thank you Serge for your very generous donation. Much appreciated.”

Thank you Serge for your very generous donation. Much appreciated.
Scott Simmons
$100
Received this donation 260 days ago

Marie

“Scott, what can I say other than thank you for this wonderful donation. Truly appreciated.”

Scott, what can I say other than thank you for this wonderful donation. Truly appreciated.
Anonymous
$72.45
Received this donation 268 days ago

Marie

“My sincere thanks for your generous gift. Very much appreciated!”

My sincere thanks for your generous gift. Very much appreciated!
Gaspereau Valley Fibres
$72.45
Received this donation 245 days ago

Marie

“Thank you so much for your very generous donation and for supporting me again this year. I appreciate it very much.”

Thank you so much for your very generous donation and for supporting me again this year. I appreciate it very much.
Paul Wootten
$70
Received this donation 99 days ago

Marie

“Paul, thank you so much for your donation. I truly appreciate it.”

Paul, thank you so much for your donation. I truly appreciate it.
Chantal Power
$50
Received this donation 269 days ago

Marie

“Thank you so much Chantal. I truly appreciate the support.”

Thank you so much Chantal. I truly appreciate the support.
Anonymous
$50
Received this donation 252 days ago

Marie

“Thank you so very much for the wonderful donation. I truly appreciate the support!”

Thank you so very much for the wonderful donation. I truly appreciate the support!
Hilary Krygsman

“In honour of nana. We love and miss her and are glad that you continue to support this important cause. 💕 Love, Hilary and Kyle”
$50
Received this donation 267 days ago

Marie

“Thank you guys. This was nana’s favourite cause and I’ll be riding extra hard for her this year. I appreciate your support 🥰”

Thank you guys. This was nana’s favourite cause and I’ll be riding extra hard for her this year. I appreciate your support 🥰
Michelle Bourdon

“Thanks for raising money every year Marie!”
$50
Received this donation 99 days ago

Marie

“Thank you so much Michelle. Your support means alot! Very much appreciated.”

Thank you so much Michelle. Your support means alot! Very much appreciated.
Simply For Life - Kentville
$50
Received this donation 139 days ago

Marie

“Thank you for supporting me again this year!”

Thank you for supporting me again this year!