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!”

  $443.38

  Received this donation 128 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “THANK YOU - together, we can help the kids.”

  THANK YOU - together, we can help the kids. Save Cancel

• Riemer Faber

  “Congratulations Marieta, you are an inspiration to all of us! Keep up the great work!! 💙”

  $274.28

  Received this donation 129 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Thank You, Riemer. I hope you feel good knowing that you are contributing to this cause. Cancer is nasty disease ...Thanks for helping the little sunshine's to continue their life.”

  Thank You, Riemer. I hope you feel good knowing that you are contributing to this cause. Cancer is nasty disease ...Thanks for helping the little sunshine's to continue their life. Save Cancel

• Stephan

  “Ride Strong and Safe 💪”

  $274.28

  Received this donation 258 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Stephan, Please know that your donation will positively change many kids' lives. Your kindness and generosity are a beacon of hope, and I am immensely grateful for your continued partnership. Once again, thank you, Stephan, for your incredible support and for being a driving force behind the success of my fundraising bike ride.”

  Stephan, Please know that your donation will positively change many kids' lives. Your kindness and generosity are a beacon of hope, and I am immensely grateful for your continued partnership. Once again, thank you, Stephan, for your incredible support and for being a driving force behind the success of my fundraising bike ride. Save Cancel

• Stephan M Mackenzie

  “A little top up to take advantage of the matched donation”

  $258.75

  Received this donation 129 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “WOW, Stephan you always surprised me! There is no doubt that you have such a big heart. Thank you 🌟🙏”

  WOW, Stephan you always surprised me! There is no doubt that you have such a big heart. Thank you 🌟🙏 Save Cancel

• Tom De Vocht

  “Marieta, You are inspiring and beautiful through and through. Tom”

  $258.75

  Received this donation 159 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Tom, Thank you for your kind words and generous support. Your message motivates me to continue my efforts. Your support helps make a real difference.”

  Tom, Thank you for your kind words and generous support. Your message motivates me to continue my efforts. Your support helps make a real difference. Save Cancel

• James Blair

  “Keep the ride alive Best wishes Jim”

  $207

  Received this donation 244 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Jim, Thank you for Your support; it will help children have a brighter future. I hope your little one is doing fantastic!”

  Jim, Thank you for Your support; it will help children have a brighter future. I hope your little one is doing fantastic! Save Cancel

• Antony Balasubramanian

  “Ride like the wind Marieta”

  $155.25

  Received this donation 131 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Tony, Thank You. Your contribution is crucial for many kids! Make sure to ride with the wind on Your new bike 😉, and please stay safe on the roads!”

  Tony, Thank You. Your contribution is crucial for many kids! Make sure to ride with the wind on Your new bike 😉, and please stay safe on the roads! Save Cancel

• Patrick Duffey

  “So very proud of the work you put into this endeavor and your amazing legacy with the Great Cycling Challenge! This in addition to the mentoring you do for youth and their education. Plus your smile and joy is missed on rides!”

  $124.20

  Received this donation 125 days ago
  

  Marieta

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• steve buckoski

  “Congrats in advance. Your efforts make a difference in many lives. Go get em....”

  $124.20

  Received this donation 145 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Steve, Thank you for your ongoing support, even without a reminder! I hope you are doing well. I am adding more miles to your bike chain! Thank you again! Together, we can help many kids who need this support!”

  Steve, Thank you for your ongoing support, even without a reminder! I hope you are doing well. I am adding more miles to your bike chain! Thank you again! Together, we can help many kids who need this support! Save Cancel

• Felix Lau

  “Great cause, Marieta! Good luck!”

  $103.50

  Received this donation 156 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Felix, Thank you for your generous support. I hope all of you and the kids are having a fabulous summer. See you in September! Thank you again, and say hi to the kids and Aimme from me!🏒 🙏🏻”

  Felix, Thank you for your generous support. I hope all of you and the kids are having a fabulous summer. See you in September! Thank you again, and say hi to the kids and Aimme from me!🏒 🙏🏻 Save Cancel

• Catherine Heath

  $100

  Received this donation 135 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Catherine, Thank You. Your contribution is crucial for many kids! As mothers, we all know what it means when the kids are sick. I can only imagine how hard it is for those mothers who have to face this. Thank YOU!”

  Catherine, Thank You. Your contribution is crucial for many kids! As mothers, we all know what it means when the kids are sick. I can only imagine how hard it is for those mothers who have to face this. Thank YOU! Save Cancel

• Mark Silverwood

  “Hi Marieta. I'm so impressed with your dedication and fund raising.”

  $100

  Received this donation 256 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Mark, Thank you for your donation. Your support will help children with cancer have a brighter future. I appreciate your support and kind words, too and I hope you are still active as always.”

  Mark, Thank you for your donation. Your support will help children with cancer have a brighter future. I appreciate your support and kind words, too and I hope you are still active as always. Save Cancel

• Karen Ungerson

  “Tom & I salute your cycling efforts for this very worthy cause. You, and the kids/their families you are supporting, are an inspiration. Keep riding and smiling!”

  $77.63

  Received this donation 129 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Karen, Thank you so much! Your support means the world to me. Knowing that people like you and Tom are behind this cause motivates me to keep pushing those pedals. The kids and their families are the real heroes, and I am honoured to ride for them. I will definitely keep riding and smiling. Thank you for your encouragement!”

  Karen, Thank you so much! Your support means the world to me. Knowing that people like you and Tom are behind this cause motivates me to keep pushing those pedals. The kids and their families are the real heroes, and I am honoured to ride for them. I will definitely keep riding and smiling. Thank you for your encouragement! Save Cancel

• Ken Smith

  “You are doing great ! Making a difference. Keep it up.”

  $55

  Received this donation 145 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Ken, I deeply appreciate your support and kind words, and I am sure you will keep riding and leading many club rides. You are a person with a big heart! Our society needs more people like you!”

  Ken, I deeply appreciate your support and kind words, and I am sure you will keep riding and leading many club rides. You are a person with a big heart! Our society needs more people like you! Save Cancel

• KeepGoingConsulting,LLC

  “Always a joy to support other riders that participate in the Great Cycle Challenge. Especially for a very dedicated rider who lives in Canada-Marietta Petrova, a long time and distant friend. My event will be during the month of September. Special Note: I always gift my jersey to a survivor or to a family member when the child has left us to soon. Living by my wife's motto: KeepGoing. Herb Rentz. LtCol Ret. USA. Graduate of The Citadel, Class of 1970.”

  $51.75

  Received this donation 256 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Herb Rentz, Thank you for your heartfelt message. It is truly inspiring to hear about your dedication to the Great Cycle Challenge and the beautiful tradition of gifting your jersey to survivors or families. Your commitment to this cause and your wife's motto, "Keep Going," resonate deeply with me and many others participating in this event. Your support means a lot to me as a fellow rider and a long-time friend. I look forward to the September event and continuing to raise awareness and funds for this vital cause. Together, we can make a difference and honour the brave children and their families. Thank you again for your kindness and for sharing your journey. Your spirit is truly commendable.”

  Herb Rentz, Thank you for your heartfelt message. It is truly inspiring to hear about your dedication to the Great Cycle Challenge and the beautiful tradition of gifting your jersey to survivors or families. Your commitment to this cause and your wife's motto, "Keep Going," resonate deeply with me and many others participating in this event. Your support means a lot to me as a fellow rider and a long-time friend. I look forward to the September event and continuing to raise awareness and funds for this vital cause. Together, we can make a difference and honour the brave children and their families. Thank you again for your kindness and for sharing your journey. Your spirit is truly commendable. Save Cancel

• Anonymous

  $50

  Received this donation 112 days ago
  

  Marieta

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• Philip Seligman

  “Good luck, Marieta! I hope you're doing well...”

  $50

  Received this donation 257 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Phil, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation. I hope you are doing well, and I want you to know that you can always count on me for support as a friend.”

  Phil, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation. I hope you are doing well, and I want you to know that you can always count on me for support as a friend. Save Cancel

• Noud Jenniskens

  “Marieta, great you do this year after year!”

  $25.88

  Received this donation 129 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Noud, Thank you so much! Knowing it makes a difference in kids' lives keeps me coming back year after year. Your support means a lot to me!”

  Noud, Thank you so much! Knowing it makes a difference in kids' lives keeps me coming back year after year. Your support means a lot to me! Save Cancel

• Peter Cross

  “Go Marieta Go!”

  $25

  Received this donation 129 days ago
  

  Marieta

  “Thank you! Your cheers keep me going! I am giving it my all - we will make a difference together!”

  Thank you! Your cheers keep me going! I am giving it my all - we will make a difference together! Save Cancel