Johanna Bertin

I will try to ride 400 km this year, a lower goal than usual, but one that takes into consideration the health challenges that I have had recently. Wishmeluck!

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I've Ridden 448.3 km to fight kids' cancer

My Rankings

National: 353rd
Province: 12th in NB

I've raised $3,333 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Isaac Jewett

A few years ago, Isaac Jewett (my Super Hero) and I teamed up to form Team Isaac. If you do not have experience with cancer, it may be hard to relate to the need for better treatments. As you read his father's post below, you will understand why I get on my bike every day, and ride to raise funds. Isaac has been cancer free for three years now and is living the active life of a fourteen-year-old, playing soccer four times a week. But it was a long and difficult road to get here. With his father Aaron Jewett’s permission, I will share with you what he went through in his treatments. "We are a week away from another trip to Halifax for another treatment. Unbelievably, we are almost a year and a half into the 3 and a half years of treatment. Isaac takes oral chemo daily, which occasionally makes him sick. In Halifax, he will be receiving two 15 minute doses of chemo and then he will be put to sleep for his lumbar puncture, which is when they run chemo through his spine. Then he will have a Medicine called pentamadine which is run through his port for 2 hours and prevents pneumonia in patients undergoing chemotherapy. This is the day that usually makes him sick for a few days after. Anytime anyone asks how Isaac is doing I always say he is doing really good, which he really is. But, I just wanted to take a minute and give him a shout out because he is strong and he doesn't let this drag him down. I see the toll it takes on his body every day, he doesn't always have a lot of energy and his body hurts a lot. He likes to run and race, he takes pride in being the fastest even though his body makes it twice as hard. He is a boy whose body has been pumped full of poison for a year and a half. He hates getting his port accessed and de-accessed because it makes him throw up every time. I've watched him terrified of getting needles to now not even flinching. I've watched him take his medicine twice a day even when he doesn't want to because it tastes horrible. See f/up

My Story

13 Aug 2025

Twelve Years of Gratitude

As I take on the Great Cycle Challenge for the eighth time, I will share my motivation for riding 200 km in the month of August to raise money for Sick Kids Hospital's Oncology Programme.

This spring, I celebrated twelve years since my surgery for ovarian cancer. In 2013, when I was diagnosed, I had one grandchild. I now have four. I would never have had the opportunity to meet and love three of them if it had not been for the excellent medical care I received.

I was present to cheer my daughter Catharine as she rode to an Olympic bronze medal in mountain biking at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and I have celebrated her transition from International cycling competitor to Coach of the Canadian Mountain Bike team.

I celebrated my son Geoff as he gained a Masters in Disaster Management, and is now Deputy Emergency Program Co-ordinator for the City of Victoria, BC.

With my husband Bruce, I have boated on the Amazon and hiked Machu Picchu, in Peru and Torres Del Paine and El Chaltén, in Patagonia. We have cycled throughout Croatia and Cuba, and visited Haiti, Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Roatan. I have driven across Canada by myself and with Bruce.

And I have been able to give back by raising more than $21,000 ($16,083.78 of that through the GCC so far) for cancer research through such events as the Enbridge Ride, The Tour of Hope, and the Great Cycle Challenge. Through Cancer Support networks, I have been able to encourage other women who travel this same journey.

To say I am grateful would not begin to express my appreciation. I truly recognize the gift of time that I have been given and thank every single person involved in my care.

A few years ago, Isaac Jewett and I teamed up to form Team Isaac. (See below.)

My Legacy

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

1,063 km Ridden

$1,850 Raised

2016
800 km Ridden

$1,503 Raised

2017
816 km Ridden

$3,320 Raised

2020
801 km Ridden

$4,034 Raised

2021
Ridden

Raised

2022
808 km Ridden

$5,305 Raised

2023
Ridden

$207 Raised

2024
448 km Ridden

$3,333 Raised

2025

4,737 km

Ridden

$19,624

Raised

My Challenge

14.9 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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10.4 km ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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18.7 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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28.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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12.0 km ride - Evening Ride on trainer - Sunday, August 31, 2025

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22.5 km ride - Morning Ride - Sunday, August 31, 2025

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4.0 km ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, August 28, 2025

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19.2 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, August 24, 2025

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16.0 km ride - Afternoon Ride - Saturday, August 23, 2025

Logged this ride 26 days ago - View on Strava
20.0 km ride - Thursday, August 21, 2025

Logged this ride 28 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!”
$644.42
Received this donation 35 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you very much for matching my donations today.”

Thank you very much for matching my donations today.
Vivian DeMerchant
$500
Received this donation 36 days ago

Johanna

“Vivian, thank you so very much for your generosity. Johanna and Isaac”

Vivian, thank you so very much for your generosity. Johanna and Isaac
Catharine Pendrel

“You've got this mom”
$124.20
Received this donation 49 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you very much Catharine. I’ll be stronger with your support.❤️ Mum”

Thank you very much Catharine. I’ll be stronger with your support.❤️ Mum
David Nielsen
$124.20
Received this donation 41 days ago

Johanna

“David, that is do very generous of you. Thank you very much. Johanna and Isaac”

David, that is do very generous of you. Thank you very much. Johanna and Isaac
Elle Warner

“Go Johanna Go!”
$124.20
Received this donation 37 days ago

Johanna

“Elle, thank you so much for your generous donation. Johanna and Isaac”

Elle, thank you so much for your generous donation. Johanna and Isaac
Geoff Pendrel

“Good luck Mom!”
$124.20
Received this donation 52 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you very much Geoff. Love having your support. ❤️ Mum”

Thank you very much Geoff. Love having your support. ❤️ Mum
Terrence Johnston

“Johanna you really are a Superhero! This program is fortunate to have such dedicated supporters as you. Terry”
$124.20
Received this donation 15 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you Terry. I do it for the kids and dream of a day when kids do not have to deal with the difficulties of cancer treatment. Johanna and Isaac”

Thank you Terry. I do it for the kids and dream of a day when kids do not have to deal with the difficulties of cancer treatment. Johanna and Isaac
Steve Whitenect

“Glad to support Johanna on this worthy cause.”
$103.50
Received this donation 36 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you Steve. Your support is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac”

Thank you Steve. Your support is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac
Bruce Pendrel

“Such endurance!”
$100
Received this donation 51 days ago

Johanna

“Bruce, you are a gem. Thank you. Johanna”

Bruce, you are a gem. Thank you. Johanna
Gary Love

“A wonderful cause Johanna.”
$72.45
Received this donation 37 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you Gary for your continued support. Johsnna and Isaac”

Thank you Gary for your continued support. Johsnna and Isaac
Lorri Benedik

“Great job, Johanna! We will always support you in this cause. Love, Lorri and Zach”
$72.45
Received this donation 36 days ago

Johanna

“Lorri, thank you so much for your support. It is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac”

Lorri, thank you so much for your support. It is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac
Richard and Sandra Corey

“Well done”
$72.45
Received this donation 23 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you very much Sandra and Richard. Johanna and Isaac”

Thank you very much Sandra and Richard. Johanna and Isaac
Wanda Sirio
$72.45
Received this donation 15 days ago

Johanna

“Wanda, thank you so much for contributing to this fundraiser. Johanna and Isaac”

Wanda, thank you so much for contributing to this fundraiser. Johanna and Isaac
Ian Colford

“Glad to support you, Johanna!”
$51.75
Received this donation 37 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you so much Ian. Johanna and Isaac”

Thank you so much Ian. Johanna and Isaac
Lynn Melanson
$51.75
Received this donation 36 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you Lynn. Your donation is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac.”

Thank you Lynn. Your donation is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac.
Anonymous
$51.75
Received this donation 60 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you very much for your donation. It is much appreciated. I hope that some day you tell me your name, so that I can personally thank you. Johanna and Isaac”

Thank you very much for your donation. It is much appreciated. I hope that some day you tell me your name, so that I can personally thank you. Johanna and Isaac
oliver bertin

“Go for it, Sis!”
$51.75
Received this donation 80 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you Oli. It is good to be riding again this year. Johanna”

Thank you Oli. It is good to be riding again this year. Johanna
Roman Mureika
$51.75
Received this donation 24 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you Roman and Juanita, your donation is appreciated. Johanna and Isaac”

Thank you Roman and Juanita, your donation is appreciated. Johanna and Isaac
Valerie DeLong

“It's wonderful of you to do this each year!! Best of luck in your fundraising & your ride!!”
$51.75
Received this donation 36 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you Valerie. Your support is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac”

Thank you Valerie. Your support is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac
Pauline Thompson

“Thank you Pauline. Your donation towards children undergoing treatment is much appreciated. Johanna”
$50
Received this donation 45 days ago

Johanna

“Thank you Pauline. Your donation helping children undergoing treatment is much appreciated.”

Thank you Pauline. Your donation helping children undergoing treatment is much appreciated.