Michael Rilstone

4years All Star
Michael Rilstone
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada. 27 kids are diagnosed weekly. Support my challenge to fight kids' cancer! I Ride. You Sponsor. Children Live.
I've Ridden 3,259.2 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 90th
  • Province: 45th in ON
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $6,257 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Joyce Rilstone

Joyce Rilstone

I committed my summer to participate in the Great Cycle Challenge held annually by the SickKids Foundation to help children with cancer. While I am doing it in my Mum's memory, Joyce Rilstone, who herself lost a valiant battle against the disease 40 years ago, I am also thinking every day about all who I have known and lost to the disease. And all who have suffered from it in the process, both physically and mentally. This dreaded curse on humankind must stop.

My Story

This August, 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.

Michael

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 3,427 km Ridden
    $6,200 Raised
    2021
  • 3,948 km Ridden
    $3,232 Raised
    2022
  • 4,705 km Ridden
    $3,233 Raised
    2023
4years
15,339 km
Ridden
$18,922
Raised

My Challenge

  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #31 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
    Logged this ride 113 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #30 - Friday, August 30, 2024
    Logged this ride 114 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #29 - Thursday, August 29, 2024
    Logged this ride 115 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #28 - Wednesday, August 28, 2024
    Logged this ride 116 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #27 - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
    Logged this ride 117 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #26 - Monday, August 26, 2024
    Logged this ride 118 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #25 - Sunday, August 25, 2024
    Logged this ride 119 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #24 - Saturday, August 24, 2024
    Logged this ride 120 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #23 - Friday, August 23, 2024
    Logged this ride 121 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #22 - Thursday, August 22, 2024
    Logged this ride 122 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #21 - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
    Logged this ride 123 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #20 - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    Logged this ride 124 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #19 - Monday, August 19, 2024
    Logged this ride 125 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #18 - Sunday, August 18, 2024
    Logged this ride 126 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #17 - Saturday, August 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 127 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #16 - Friday, August 16, 2024
    Logged this ride 128 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #15 - Thursday, August 15, 2024
    Logged this ride 129 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #14 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
    Logged this ride 130 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #13 - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
    Logged this ride 131 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #12 - Monday, August 12, 2024
    Logged this ride 132 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #11 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
    Logged this ride 133 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #10 - Saturday, August 10, 2024
    Logged this ride 134 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #9 - Friday, August 9, 2024
    Logged this ride 135 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #8 - Thursday, August 8, 2024
    Logged this ride 136 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #7 - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
    Logged this ride 137 days ago
  • 146.4 km ride - Marathon #6 - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    Logged this ride 138 days ago
  • 129.6 km ride - Marathon #5 - Monday, August 5, 2024
    Logged this ride 139 days ago
  • 127.2 km ride - Marathon #4 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
    Logged this ride 140 days ago
  • 134.4 km ride - Marathon #3 - Saturday, August 3, 2024
    Logged this ride 141 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #2 - Friday, August 2, 2024
    Logged this ride 142 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon #1 - Thursday, August 1, 2024
    Logged this ride 143 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 301 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 327 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 335 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 340 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 340 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 342 days ago
  • 2024 Two Dollar Challenge
    14 Jan 2024

    This is my 4th year participating in the SickKids Foundation’s Great Cycle Challenge to help children with cancer.

    Attached is an essay about why I do it in memory of Mum, Joyce Rilstone.

    To help these children, I’m wondering if I can find 5,000 people over the next 8 months who would like to donate 2 dollars in memory of someone they loved? That’s a lot of people, but I have over half a year to appeal.

    By donating the price of a coffee, (or more if you wish!), lots of people will make a huge difference helping these children.

    To donate, go to the LINK below, click on DONATE NOW and be sure to note who you are remembering through your kindness and generosity.

    Thanks!

    Mike Rilstone

    https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/MichaelRilstone

    2024 Two Dollar Challenge
    Posted 342 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!”
    $901.22
    Received this donation 128 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thank you so much to the Garron Family for matching donations sponsoring me on Match Day.”
  • Gary Farber
    $362.25
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Dear Gary, I'm on the floor and can't get up. Your generosity every year helping these children with cancer absolutely overwhelms me. Today is Matching Day, so your donation will be doubled by the Garron Family. You are such a kind person! Mike”
  • NORMAND SIMARD
    $274.28
    Received this donation 340 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Merci Milles Fois Normand! Your generosity every year helping these children with cancer absolutely overwhelms me. You are such a kind person! Mike”
  • Anonymous
    $124.20
    Received this donation 242 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Dear Anonymous, What a lift today, especially after losing a friend to this disease just a couple of days ago. Your kind generosity today is so appreciated. Mike”
  • ANDREW BURNETT
    $103.50
    Received this donation 131 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Andrew, Thank you so much for this kind and generous donation for the children. Mike”
  • Carol Taylor
    “From Darlene Taylor, Carol Taylor, and Andrea Swailes.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 322 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thank you so much Ladies! What a tremendous boost of energy you have given me this evening with your very kind generosity. I will do Laurie proud as I ride for the children this year in her memory. I Ride. You Sponsor. Children Live. Hugs, Mike”
  • Dee Wilson
    $103.50
    Received this donation 102 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thanks so much for helping me to help children with cancer. You'll get my special macaroni and cheese tomorrow night! Hugs, Mike”
  • Deirdre McKenna
    $103.50
    Received this donation 131 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Deirdre, Thank you so much for this kind and generous donation for the children. Hugs, Mike”
  • Ellen Stevens
    “In memory of your sweet pups and to recognize the kind hearted support you and Marilyn give to our community.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 122 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Good Morning Ellen. Your generosity is so heartfelt this week, helping us continue to help children with cancer. You're an angel.”
  • Jutta D'Aprile
    “What a great thing you're doing for the children! Thank you.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Dear Jutta, Thank you so much for your kind generosity to help children with cancer! Today is Matching Day, so your donation will be doubled by the Garron Family. Hugs, Mike”
  • Margaret Ring
    “In memory of Richard Lindman Ring”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 299 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Margaret, Thank you so much for this kind and generous donation for the children. Hugs, Mike”
  • Mary Mercier
    “So proud of you and what you r doing for these amazing kids ! Always have your back and support you !! Mary & Andy Mercier ❤️”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 334 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Mary & Andy, Your kind sponsorship could not have come at a better time as a multinational social media platform has stymied my Campaign plans for appealing for donations. This is the lift I needed this morning. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Hugs, Mike And high paws from the Pack.”
  • Patricia Harris
    “Thanking you for all your selfless efforts for a great cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 335 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Patricia! What a beautiful way to start a Sunday. Thank you so much for your donation and becoming one of my 2024 Sponsors in the Great Cycle Challenge. Many hugs to you. Mike (PS: Could you please PM me if you have made this donation in memory of someone. Thanks!)”
  • phyllis leslie
    $103.50
    Received this donation 301 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Phyllis, Was shutting down my computer, took one last look at my E-mails, and saw that your kind donation was just received at the SickKids Foundation. What a beautiful last thing to see before I turn out the lights. Will message you in the morning. Hugs! Mike”
  • phyllis leslie
    “In loving memory of my sweetheart Jim Hynes!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Dear Phyllis, Thank you so much for your kind generosity in memory of Jim to help children with cancer! Today is Matching Day, so your donation will be doubled by the Garron Family. Mike”
  • phyllis leslie
    “Donation for the children fighting cancer...in memory of Kai and Stormy!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 113 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Phyllis! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It has been a hellish 2 weeks and we are missing our babies so much. Your donation has touched our hearts. Hugs. Marilyn, Mike and the Pack”
  • Shobhna & Anant Deshpande
    “You are doing a wonderful job Michael. Keep it up.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Dear Shobhna & Anant, Thank you so much for your kind generosity to help children with cancer! Today is Matching Day, so your donation will be doubled by the Garron Family. Mike”
  • Wilson Hodges
    $103.50
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Wilson, Thank you so much for your kind generosity to help children with cancer! Today is Matching Day, so your donation will be doubled by the Garron Family. Mike”
  • Wilson Hodges
    $103.50
    Received this donation 329 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Wilson! You rock! What an enormous lift as I took one last look tonight at my Rider page on the SickKids Foundation's Great Cycle Challenge website tonight! Thank you so much for your kind generosity. I Ride. You Sponsor. Children Live. Best! Mike”
  • Anonymous
    $72.45
    Received this donation 129 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Anonymous, Thank you so much for your kind generosity to help children with cancer! Today is Matching Day, so your donation will be doubled by the Garron Family. Mike”
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