Octavio Penagos Torija

Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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I've Ridden 443.2 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 1841st
Province: 991st in ON
My Team: 15th

I've raised $1,035 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Angel Octavio Penagos Garcia

This might be one of the latest pictures that you showed being strong. With the same strength I'll keep riding on this world of challenges.

My Story

25 Jun 2025

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.

Octavio

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 8 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

1,270 km Ridden

$555 Raised

2018
1,314 km Ridden

$501 Raised

2019
1,205 km Ridden

$1,431 Raised

2020
589 km Ridden

$1,184 Raised

2021
222 km Ridden

$877 Raised

2022
230 km Ridden

$824 Raised

2023
622 km Ridden

$1,038 Raised

2024
443 km Ridden

$1,035 Raised

2025

5,895 km

Ridden

$7,445

Raised

My Challenge

10.4 km ride - Evening Ride - Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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7.3 km ride - Night Ride - Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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10.4 km ride - Evening Ride - Monday, August 25, 2025

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3.6 km ride - Evening Ride - Sunday, August 24, 2025

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GOALS MET! But we're not done yet! 🚴‍♂️

24 Aug 2025

This past week has been a lesson in perseverance. To be honest, when I started the 2025 season, I wasn't feeling as motivated as before. Then, mid-week, an unexpected donation came in that pushed me over my fundraising goal. The feeling was overwhelming; a reminder of why I do this and the incredible generosity of this community.

That energy fueled my weekend. I set a personal challenge to ride nearly 200km in a single day. On Saturday, I rode 171km—the longest I've ever gone. The journey from Hamilton to Toronto to visit the SickKids Foundation building was a landmark moment for me. It’s one thing to fundraise, but another to see the place you're fighting for.

The ride back was a true test. My legs were on fire around the 100km mark. But a short break with a friend was all I needed to find the strength to get home. That ride taught me I'm not quite ready for 200km, but it also showed me I'm not that far off. And with that, I also completed my 400km goal for the month.

So, here we are. Goals met, with one week to go. I think we can do more.

I’m committing to another 100km to reach a new goal of 500km. I’m asking you, my network, to help me push my fundraising even further beyond the original goal. Let's see how big of an impact we can make together in this final week.

Thank you for being on this journey with me.

Help us finish strong for the SickKids

Posted 4 days ago
171.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 23, 2025

Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
$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 8 days ago
Almost there but we can do more

18 Aug 2025

What a ride! I'm officially more than halfway through my Great Cycle Challenge. I’ve covered 240 km on the bike so far, with a big 30 km ride recently that even included a 750m swim—a true triathlon!

I'm also getting so close to my fundraising goal. We've raised an incredible $814 toward my $1000 target. A massive thank you to all the generous donors who have helped me get this far. Your support is what keeps me going!

Posted 10 days ago
26.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 16, 2025

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2.1 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 16, 2025

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3.5 km ride - Evening Ride - Friday, August 15, 2025

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2.5 km ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, August 14, 2025

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2.1 km ride - Evening Ride - Thursday, August 14, 2025

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$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 15 days ago
GCC Update week 2

12 Aug 2025

I completed my second big ride for the Great Cycle Challenge! It was an 86 km ride, bringing my total distance to 203 km out of my 400 km goal. I'm almost halfway there on both my cycling and my fundraising goals!

If you'd like to help me reach the finish line, this Wednesday, August 13, is the day to do it! It's "Kick Cancer's Butt Day," and sponsors will match all donations made that day up to a total of $1.3 million. Any amount you can give will have double the impact in helping these kids.

I'm so grateful for the support I've received so far. Every donation and word of encouragement keeps me pedaling!

Posted 16 days ago
82.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025

Logged this ride 19 days ago - View on Strava
12.5 km ride - Evening Ride - Friday, August 8, 2025

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96.7 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 2, 2025

Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
11.1 km ride - Evening Ride - Friday, August 1, 2025

Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
$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 34 days ago
Get ready with me

20 Jul 2025

Get ready with me! I'm gearing up for the Great Cycle Challenge to support sick kids. My goal is to ride 400km and raise $500. Wish me luck!

Posted 38 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 114 days ago

My Sponsors

Jonathan Kwong

“Way to go buddy! Appreciate your efforts!”
$200
Received this donation 8 days ago

Octavio

“Hi Jonathan, what a great surprise finding this in my inbox today. You had made my day by completing the goal. I'll keep pushing a bit further.”

Hi Jonathan, what a great surprise finding this in my inbox today. You had made my day by completing the goal. I'll keep pushing a bit further.
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!”
$144.71
Received this donation 14 days ago

Octavio

“Thank you so much! I am now 20% closer to my fundraising goal because of your donation. I am truly grateful for your generosity and support.”

Thank you so much! I am now 20% closer to my fundraising goal because of your donation. I am truly grateful for your generosity and support.
Suzanne Guest
$124.20
Received this donation 93 days ago

Octavio

“Thank you. This means a lot and boost my morale to keep going on this campaign”

Thank you. This means a lot and boost my morale to keep going on this campaign
Anonymous

“Wishing you strength on your next rides!”
$124.20
Received this donation 15 days ago

Octavio

“Thank you so much! I am now 20% closer to my fundraising goal because of your donation. I am truly grateful for your generosity and support.”

Thank you so much! I am now 20% closer to my fundraising goal because of your donation. I am truly grateful for your generosity and support.
Anonymous

“Go for the 400km!”
$103.50
Received this donation 34 days ago

Octavio

“Thank you what a better feeling know family is supporting me”

Thank you what a better feeling know family is supporting me
Anonymous

“Enjoy the ride!”
$103.50
Received this donation 34 days ago

Octavio

“Thank you what a better feeling know family is supporting me”

Thank you what a better feeling know family is supporting me
Glenn Lucas

“Great cause”
$50
Received this donation 114 days ago

Octavio

“Thanks for all your support year after year. Plus you are always one of the first donations. Double thanks”

Thanks for all your support year after year. Plus you are always one of the first donations. Double thanks
Anonymous
$50
Received this donation 14 days ago

Octavio

“Thank you so much! I am now 20% closer to my fundraising goal because of your donation. I am truly grateful for your generosity and support.”

Thank you so much! I am now 20% closer to my fundraising goal because of your donation. I am truly grateful for your generosity and support.
Oscar Izmaya
$36.23
Received this donation 15 days ago

Octavio

“Gracias. Aparte de acompañarme en cada rodada esto me ha llevado a estar a solo 20% de mi meta.”

Gracias. Aparte de acompañarme en cada rodada esto me ha llevado a estar a solo 20% de mi meta.
Mohamed Hudda
$25.88
Received this donation 12 days ago

Octavio

“Hi my friend something happened that my thanks didn't post last week. Thanks every donation counts :)”

Hi my friend something happened that my thanks didn't post last week. Thanks every donation counts :)
Anonymous
$20.70
Received this donation 4 days ago

Octavio

“A Sunday morning donation after my biggest ride ever feels so motivating. Thanks to keep this ball rolling :) Happy Sunday”

A Sunday morning donation after my biggest ride ever feels so motivating. Thanks to keep this ball rolling :) Happy Sunday
Octavio Penagos Torija

“This one is for me.”
$51.75
Received this donation 122 days ago

Octavio

“Thank you for believing in you”

Thank you for believing in you