Sheila Filipetti
- National: 990th
- Province: 530th in ON
My Story
This is my 7th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge. I come back each summer because cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada. It’s heartbreaking to know that 1,700 Canadian children are diagnosed with cancer every year. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it!
I’m getting a late start in fundraising this year but I’m hopeful to reach my goal of $1000. I’m raising money through this challenge to help these kids, support their families and support SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments for childhood cancer.
Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve. Thank you for your generosity 💙
My Legacy
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420 km Ridden$1,028 Raised2018
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619 km Ridden$1,255 Raised2019
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607 km Ridden$1,484 Raised2020
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1,179 km Ridden$1,823 Raised2021
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1,012 km Ridden$1,306 Raised2022
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1,025 km Ridden$1,027 Raised2023
My Challenge
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Challenge Complete!
6 Sep 2024It may have taken a couple extra days to reach 1000 kms, but I did it! A beautiful first week of September made it easy to get a few extra rides in before work and in the evening.
Thanks to all of my sponsors for your kindness and generosity. For those of you that have donated in previous years, I’m very grateful for your continued support. To my new sponsors, I’m glad to have your support and hope that you’ll consider contributing to this great cause again in future years. I find hope in participating in this challenge and in learning about the many children and families it helps. Cheers!
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17.8 km ride - Challenge Complete🏅 - Thursday, September 5, 2024
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19.6 km ride - 1000 Kms Complete - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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11.7 km ride - Sweatshirt Weather - Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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32.1 km ride - Wings And Sunset - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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14.7 km ride - Brisk Morning - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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19.8 km ride - Guelph Vibe - Friday, August 30, 2024
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Guelph Vibe
30 Aug 2024I’m spending the last few days of August in Guelph as we’ve just moved our daughter Dana into her apartment and are helping her get settled. She’s independent, confident and intelligent - she will do great! I’m excited for this new chapter and am incredibly proud of her achievements and success!
Heading out on bike now for a quick ride around the neighborhood in attempts of getting closer to my goal. I’m less than 100 km short so I might need to ride into September to complete the challenge but I’ll get it done! Life is busy and time is the biggest obstacle in this month long event. Sure, my body’s sore but that doesn’t stop me. It’s the time I need to put aside for biking that is the biggest challenge. I’m glad to be on the home stretch!
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34.2 km ride - Getting Around In Guelph - Thursday, August 29, 2024
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27.4 km ride - Hot Breeze - Monday, August 26, 2024
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17.2 km ride - Day Shift - Monday, August 26, 2024
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Beautiful Weekend 🌞
26 Aug 2024Over 100 kms cycled this weekend, definitely putting a dent into my remaining total. Highlights were riding out and visiting my brother Paul in Lasalle on Saturday and then a ride and coffee break today with my daughter Mia who’s visiting from Ottawa.
A busy week ahead but I’m hopeful to meet my riding goal in addition to raising over $1700 for this year’s Great Cycle Challenge. I’m incredibly grateful to all my sponsors for your generosity and support!
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16.9 km ride - One Episode Ride - Sunday, August 25, 2024
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29.4 km ride - Toto Cafe - Sunday, August 25, 2024
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57.3 km ride - Lasalle - Saturday, August 24, 2024
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Weekend Forecast
24 Aug 2024I’m currently over 250 kms away from my goal of biking 1000 kms throughout August. This weekend is my most opportune time to crush some numbers so this is precisely what my weekend forecast is. A good night sleep is definitely in order after working nights this week and a big breakfast befor a long ride tomorrow. Let’s see where my wheels take me!
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31.1 km ride - So Happy It’s Friday! - Friday, August 23, 2024
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29.3 km ride - Fall Temps - Thursday, August 22, 2024
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18.8 km ride - Detour - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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26.4 km ride - Forest Glade - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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10.4 km ride - Work - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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12.2 km ride - Lunch🍴 - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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24.4 km ride - Blue Heron - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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The Push Is On!
20 Aug 2024I’m thrilled to say that I’ve achieved my fundraising goal again this year and incredibly grateful to all my sponsors for their generous support! Your contributions fuel me to keep riding even when I’d rather be doing something else that doesn’t require so much energy. I’m fortunate to be healthy and able to bike, not everyone’s as lucky.
Your support, in addition to the many children who face long and challenging cancer treatments motivate me to keep riding this month to reach my 1000 km goal 🩵
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15.8 km ride - Short Shifted - Monday, August 19, 2024
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26.2 km ride - Two Bridges - Monday, August 19, 2024
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23.8 km ride - Dark Skies - Monday, August 19, 2024
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12.8 km ride - Quiet Roads - Sunday, August 18, 2024
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40.0 km ride - Fast Pedal 🚴🏼♂️ - Saturday, August 17, 2024
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37.2 km ride - Beat The Rain - Saturday, August 17, 2024
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25.8 km ride - Ganatchio Trail - Friday, August 16, 2024
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27.7 km ride - Detroit Princess - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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23.7 km ride - Guelph Trails - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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$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.
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24.8 km ride - Morning Rush - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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Kick Butt Day!!
13 Aug 2024Tomorrow is Kick Cancer's Butt Day!
The Garron Family has generously pledged to MATCH ALL DONATIONS received on August 14th up to $1,300,000. This is INCREDIBLE!!
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42.6 km ride - Monday Funday! - Monday, August 12, 2024
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16.2 km ride - Dream Cruise - Friday, August 9, 2024
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16.1 km ride - TGIF - Friday, August 9, 2024
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25.4 km ride - Side Streets - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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11.9 km ride - Pay Day💰 - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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12.7 km ride - Hometime - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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10.5 km ride - Hump Day - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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23.7 km ride - Strong Winds - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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17.7 km ride - Rainy Day ☔️ - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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14.9 km ride - Home Time - Monday, August 5, 2024
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13.7 km ride - Day Shift - Monday, August 5, 2024
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A Great Start!
4 Aug 2024After this mornings 36km ride, I’m well over the 100 km mark which is a great start for just a few days in. I’m also just over the halfway mark for my fundraising goal which means I’ve earned this years riding jersey. You can bet that I’ll post a pic when it arrives early this week 🚴🏼♀️
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37.0 km ride - Sunday Sunrise - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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26.5 km ride - Friday Night - Friday, August 2, 2024
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11.2 km ride - Gino Marcus - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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17.6 km ride - Heat Warning - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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21.5 km ride - Ready, Set, Ride!! - Thursday, August 1, 2024
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TOMORROW Is The Big Start!!
1 Aug 2024August is one sleep away and that means my riding starts counting towards my challenge. It’s ridiculously hot and humid and the forecast is calling for heavy rainfall over the next few days.
Might be a slower start than I’d hoped for but I’ve got a month to get it done!!
Fundraising is almost at the halfway mark which is awesome. Thanks for your support 🧡
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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.
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Gordie Howe Bridge
22 Jul 2024Since we work opposite schedules 2 weeks out of the month, I don’t often pass up an invite for an outing with my hubby…especially on bikes! Headed out tonight for dinner and then continued west to see the new bridge up close. It’s still a long way from completion but amazing to see both sides finally connected. Such a beautiful night for a ride!
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Riding And Fundraising
18 Jul 2024August isn’t quite here yet but I’m still getting out most days for a bike ride, even if it’s just riding to work and back.
Yesterday was an exciting fundraising day as I received a generous donation from a family friend who has been supporting me and this challenge for several years. Thank you Gord! I’m grateful for any donation, big or small.
I was reminded of the motivation this support brings me. It’s exciting to see the dollars increase on my fundraising page which drives me to bike!!
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$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.
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$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.
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Freeze For A Cause
3 Jul 2024Starting out with a Freezie Fundraiser at work this week. Hoping these hot days make people dig into their pockets for a great cause while cooling off with a Mr Freeze 😎
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My Sponsors
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Anonymous
$517.50Received this donation 132 days agoSheila
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$439.32Received this donation 131 days ago -
GORDON RUTLEDGE
$258.75Received this donation 160 days agoSheila
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Paul Cowan
$103.50Received this donation 122 days agoSheila
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Allison Vecchio
$51.75Received this donation 132 days agoSheila
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Siu Pun Cheung
$51.75Received this donation 120 days agoSheila
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Cora Filipetti
$50Received this donation 132 days agoSheila
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Peter Chuk
$50Received this donation 172 days agoSheila
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John Gosselin
$40Received this donation 172 days agoSheila
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Way to go Sheila!
$36.23Received this donation 132 days agoSheila
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Anna Rankin
$25Received this donation 160 days agoSheila
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Debbie Nanne
$20.70Received this donation 133 days agoSheila
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Gary Wilson
$20Received this donation 153 days agoSheila
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WAP - Mr Freeze Sales
$126Received this donation 174 days ago