Michael Rilstone

5years All Star
Michael Rilstone
I am riding 3,100 km in memory of my mum, Joyce Rilstone. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 3,228.0 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 1015th
  • Province: 549th in ON
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $1,640 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 5 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
  • 3,259 km Ridden
    $6,257 Raised
    2024
  • 3,228 km Ridden
    $1,640 Raised
    2025
5years
18,567 km
Ridden
$20,562
Raised

My Challenge

  • 105.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 28 - Thursday, August 28, 2025
    Logged this ride 1 day ago
  • 122.4 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 27 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
    Logged this ride 2 days ago
  • 117.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 26 - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • 124.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 25 - Monday, August 25, 2025
    Logged this ride 4 days ago
  • 115.2 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 24 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • 105.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 23 - Saturday, August 23, 2025
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • 177.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 22 - Friday, August 22, 2025
    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 127.2 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 21 - Thursday, August 21, 2025
    Logged this ride 8 days ago
  • 172.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 20 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
    Logged this ride 9 days ago
  • 134.4 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 19 - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 18 - Monday, August 18, 2025
    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 139.2 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 17 - In Gram's memory, passed from cancer 61 years ago today on 17Aug64 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
  • 103.2 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 16 - Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 15 - Friday, August 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 14 days ago
  • 108.0 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 14 - Thursday, August 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 15 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 16 days ago
  • 105.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 13 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    Logged this ride 16 days ago
  • 103.2 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 12 - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 11 - Monday, August 11, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 112.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 10 - Sunday, August 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 19 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 9 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 20 days ago
  • 120.0 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 8 - Friday, August 8, 2025
    Logged this ride 21 days ago
  • 110.4 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 7 - Thursday, August 7, 2025
    Logged this ride 22 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 6 - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
    Logged this ride 23 days ago
  • 105.6 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 5 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
    Logged this ride 24 days ago
  • 103.2 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 4 - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Logged this ride 25 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 3 - Sunday, August 3, 2025
    Logged this ride 26 days ago
  • 108.0 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 2 - Saturday, August 2, 2025
    Logged this ride 27 days ago
  • 100.8 km ride - Marathon Ride Number 1 - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 28 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 29 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 47 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 49 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Gary Farber
    $414
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Got tears in my eyes. Thank you 1000 times. Mike”
  • 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!”
    $384.34
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thank you so much to the Garron Family for your continued support!”
  • NORMAND SIMARD
    “YOU ARE DOING A SUPER GREAT JOB OVER THE YEARS MIKE KEEP PEDALLING TO FIGHT CANCER YOU ARE THE BEST.”
    $274.28
    Received this donation 47 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh Normand! Thank you so, so much once again for sponsoring me to help fight cancer in children. One day this disease will be beaten! Merci milles fois encore! Mike”
  • Livingston Animal Hospital
    “Good luck Michael!!! Such an amazing cause!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thank you Livingston Animal Hospital for your kind generosity. Mike. Oh, and Patch, Maiina, Precious and Sir Henry Wigglebum thank you too!”
  • Shobhna & Anant Deshpande
    “Thank you Michael for helping kids to win the battle against cancer.”
    $100
    Received this donation 49 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Oh my. Thank you so much Shobhna & Anant! I was out dog-walking in this heat all day and really needed a pick-me-up. When I just got home and saw your sponsorship, my heart soared. Yes, lets beat this disease for the kids and everyone. 1000 hugs, Mike”
  • Jutta D'Aprile
    “Thank you, Mike, for all you do for The Kids.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 17 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Jutta, And thanks back to you for sponsoring me! Hugs, Mike”
  • Margaret Ring
    “Your dedication to this cause is inspiring!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thanks so much for your generosity Margaret, helping me to help kids with cancer. Mike”
  • lynda wallis
    “In memory of john geraghtu”
    $41.40
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thanks so much Linda! I think of John often. He would be so proud of your donation in his memory! Hugs, Mike”
  • Elizabeth Britton
    “Ride on Mike! Great support for all the children who need our help”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thanks Elizabeth! So true. These children need our help. Hugs, Mike”
  • Marielle Barnes
    “For my sister that battle colon cancer and got throught it.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 28 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Marielle, Thank you so much for your kind generosity. I am so happy to hear about your sister. Hugs! Mike”
  • Marielle Barnes
    “No child should go through with deseases of any kind childhood cancer is the most needed to have a curé.”
    $36.23
    Received this donation 224 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Marielle, Thank you so much for your kind generosity. Yes, I ride for these children, always hoping to help make a difference in their lives. Hugs! Mike”
  • Diane Bartlett
    “I am pleased to be able to contribute to this worthy event. Good luck on your ride once again.”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 21 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Diane, Thank you so much for your kind generosity in sponsoring my rides to help children with cancer. Mike”
  • Precious Rilstone
    “Go Daddy Go!”
    $2.07
    Received this donation 218 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thanks Precious!”
  • Patch, Maiina, Precious & Sir Henry Wigglebum
    “The Pack is sponsoring your 2025 Great Cycle Challenge ride in fond memory of our Pack Members Kai & Stormy.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 229 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thanks for your kind generosity Pack!”
  • Patch, Maiina, Precious & Sir Henry Wigglebum
    “Go Daddy Go!”
    $24.84
    Received this donation 43 days ago
  • Patch, Maiina, Precious & Sir Henry Wigglebum
    “Dad, you start riding Friday! Good Luck, The Pack”
    $9.32
    Received this donation 29 days ago
  • Patch
    “I'll be today's Sponsor-a-Day.”
    $2.07
    Received this donation 222 days ago
    Michael Rilstone
    Michael
    “Thanks Patch!”
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