Johanna Bertin
- National: 351st
- Province: 12th in NB
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
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
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1,063 km Ridden$1,850 Raised2016
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800 km Ridden$1,503 Raised2017
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816 km Ridden$3,320 Raised2020
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801 km Ridden$4,034 Raised2021
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RiddenRaised2022
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808 km Ridden$5,305 Raised2023
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Ridden$207 Raised2024
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404 km Ridden$3,333 Raised2025
My Challenge
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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
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20.0 km ride - Thursday, August 21, 2025
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8.1 km ride - Evening Ride - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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15.0 km ride - Ride #15 - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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22.2 km ride - Morning Ride - Monday, August 18, 2025
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My Sponsors
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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!”
$644.42Received this donation 26 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you very much for matching my donations today.”
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Vivian DeMerchant
$500Received this donation 26 days ago
Johanna
“Vivian, thank you so very much for your generosity. Johanna and Isaac”
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Catharine Pendrel
“You've got this mom”
$124.20Received this donation 39 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you very much Catharine. I’ll be stronger with your support.❤️ Mum”
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David Nielsen
$124.20Received this donation 32 days ago
Johanna
“David, that is do very generous of you. Thank you very much. Johanna and Isaac”
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Elle Warner
“Go Johanna Go!”
$124.20Received this donation 27 days ago
Johanna
“Elle, thank you so much for your generous donation. Johanna and Isaac”
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Geoff Pendrel
“Good luck Mom!”
$124.20Received this donation 42 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you very much Geoff. Love having your support. ❤️ Mum”
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Terrence Johnston
“Johanna you really are a Superhero! This program is fortunate to have such dedicated supporters as you. Terry”
$124.20Received this donation 5 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”
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Steve Whitenect
“Glad to support Johanna on this worthy cause.”
$103.50Received this donation 26 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Steve. Your support is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac”
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Bruce Pendrel
“Such endurance!”
$100Received this donation 42 days ago
Johanna
“Bruce, you are a gem. Thank you. Johanna”
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Gary Love
“A wonderful cause Johanna.”
$72.45Received this donation 27 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Gary for your continued support. Johsnna and Isaac”
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Lorri Benedik
“Great job, Johanna! We will always support you in this cause. Love, Lorri and Zach”
$72.45Received this donation 26 days ago
Johanna
“Lorri, thank you so much for your support. It is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac”
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Richard and Sandra Corey
“Well done”
$72.45Received this donation 13 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you very much Sandra and Richard. Johanna and Isaac”
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Wanda Sirio
$72.45Received this donation 5 days ago
Johanna
“Wanda, thank you so much for contributing to this fundraiser. Johanna and Isaac”
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Ian Colford
“Glad to support you, Johanna!”
$51.75Received this donation 27 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you so much Ian. Johanna and Isaac”
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Lynn Melanson
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Lynn. Your donation is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac.”
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Anonymous
$51.75Received this donation 50 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”
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oliver bertin
“Go for it, Sis!”
$51.75Received this donation 70 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Oli. It is good to be riding again this year. Johanna”
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Roman Mureika
$51.75Received this donation 14 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Roman and Juanita, your donation is appreciated. Johanna and Isaac”
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Valerie DeLong
“It's wonderful of you to do this each year!! Best of luck in your fundraising & your ride!!”
$51.75Received this donation 26 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Valerie. Your support is much appreciated. Johanna and Isaac”
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Pauline Thompson
“Thank you Pauline. Your donation towards children undergoing treatment is much appreciated. Johanna”
$50Received this donation 35 days ago
Johanna
“Thank you Pauline. Your donation helping children undergoing treatment is much appreciated.”