Johanna Bertin
- National: 5199th
- Province: 150th in NB
I'm Riding For
Isaac Jewett
Today, Isaac is cancer and treatment free. He continues to have blood work and checkups once a month at our local hospital, and goes to the IWK every six months for an assessment. But he is cancer free and living the active life of an 12 years old big brother. Isaac and I appreciate every single donation to Team Isaac. You have made him feel very special, supporting him and other children with such generosity. So far, Isaac and I have raised a total of $16,083.78 for the Great Cycle Challenge, and I have ridden 4288 km. We are hoping you will consider supporting the ride again this year. To do so, please go to www.GreatCycleChallenge.ca, search for Participant Johanna Bertin, and click donate. Or contact me at jbertin@xplornet.com, catch me as I am out riding, or simply stop me when you see me about Harvey. Thank you, Johanna Bertin and Isaac Jewett
My Story
Ten Years of Gratitude
As I take on the Great Cycle Challenge for the seventh time, I will share my motivation for riding 800 km in the month of August to raise money for Sick Kids Hospital's Oncology Programme.
This spring, I celebrated eleven 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 above.)
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
My Challenge
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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.
Posted 238 days ago
My Sponsors
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oliver bertin
$103.50Received this donation 110 days ago -
Johanna Bertin
$103.50Received this donation 238 days ago