John Osborn

I am riding 100 km for my now adult daughter, Jennifer (Osborn) Gougeon. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

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I've Ridden 210.4 km My goal is 300 km

My Rankings

National: 35th
Province: 26th in ON

I've raised $3,383 My goal is $3,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Jennifer (Osborn) Gougeon

I am also riding for my adult daughter Jennifer. She has been through her fight with cancer and has it now in remission hopefully. Cancer has claimed the lives of both of my brothers-in-law. I am also riding for a fellow firefighter whose child had this horrible disease,

My Story

6 Jul 2025

I am pleased to announce my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge once more, a cause that I am deeply committed to supporting. This will be my ninth consecutive year participating in this remarkable event, during which I have amassed an impressive 6,051 kilometres and raised over $$67,845.19 I am immensely proud of the accomplishments I have achieved thus far, which are a testament to the unwavering support of my generous donors.

The Great Cycle Challenge will take place from August 1st to August 31st, and I will commence recording my mileage during that period. However, I have already commenced rigorous training to ensure that I am fully prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

It is disheartening to learn that over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in Canada. While this is a profoundly sad reality, it is also a cause that I am passionate about advocating for. Children should be able to experience life to the fullest, without the burden of battling cancer.

Therefore, I am raising funds through my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge to support the SickKids Foundation. Their exceptional work in developing treatments and seeking a cure for childhood cancer is truly commendable.

I would be deeply appreciative if you could extend your support by donating to this cause. Every contribution, regardless of its size, will make a tangible difference in the lives of these remarkable children.

You may donate to my campaign at the following link: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/JohnOsborn

Thank you for your unwavering support. I eagerly anticipate pedalling my way to victory and making a positive impact on the lives of these exceptional children.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 9 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

544 km Ridden

$4,000 Raised

2016
955 km Ridden

$3,437 Raised

2017
350 km Ridden

$3,501 Raised

2018
1,025 km Ridden

$9,111 Raised

2020
1,129 km Ridden

$13,350 Raised

2021
356 km Ridden

$10,522 Raised

2022
1,114 km Ridden

$10,446 Raised

2023
577 km Ridden

$12,246 Raised

2024
210 km Ridden

$3,383 Raised

2025

6,261 km

Ridden

$69,995

Raised

My Challenge

50.8 km ride - Day four - Monday, August 4, 2025

Logged this ride 9 hours ago
53.6 km ride - Day Three - Sunday, August 3, 2025

Logged this ride 1 day ago
51.7 km ride - Day two of cycle challage - Saturday, August 2, 2025

Logged this ride 2 days ago
0.4 km ride - 0.43km Road Cycling - Friday, August 1, 2025

Logged this ride 3 days ago
53.9 km ride - DAY ONE- I am ready - Friday, August 1, 2025

Logged this ride 3 days ago
$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,500 to fight kids' cancer and achieved SUPERHERO LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 17 days ago
$2,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just raised $2,000 to fight kids' cancer and achieved LEGEND LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 22 days ago
6 Jul 2025

Hello everyone,

I am pleased to announce my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge once more, a cause that I am deeply committed to supporting. This will be my ninth consecutive year participating in this remarkable event, during which I have amassed an impressive 6,051 kilometres and raised over $$67,845.19. I am immensely proud of the accomplishments I have achieved thus far, which are a testament to the unwavering support of my generous donors.

The Great Cycle Challenge will take place from August 1st to August 31st, and I will commence recording my mileage during that period. However, I have already commenced rigorous training to ensure that I am fully prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

It is disheartening to learn that over 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in Canada. While this is a profoundly sad reality, it is also a cause that I am passionate about advocating for. Children should be able to experience life to the fullest, without the burden of battling cancer.

Therefore, I am raising funds through my participation in the Great Cycle Challenge to support the SickKids Foundation. Their exceptional work in developing treatments and seeking a cure for childhood cancer is truly commendable.

I would be deeply appreciative if you could extend your support by making a donation to this cause. Every contribution, regardless of its size, will make a tangible difference in the lives of these remarkable children.

You may donate to my campaign at the following link: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/JohnOsborn

Thank you for your unwavering support. I eagerly anticipate pedalling my way to victory and making a positive impact on the lives of these exceptional children.

Posted 30 days ago
$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 30 days ago
$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 34 days ago
$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 37 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 55 days ago

My Sponsors

Pauline and Ted
$274.28
Received this donation 37 days ago

John

“Wow, thank you very much this is a very generous donation and I, as well as these young children fighting this horrible disease, really appreciate it. Thank you you for your support”

Wow, thank you very much this is a very generous donation and I, as well as these young children fighting this horrible disease, really appreciate it. Thank you you for your support
Alex MacMillan

“A very worthwhile effort.”
$258.75
Received this donation 30 days ago

John

“Wow thank you very much for this very generous donation to my Ride Against Kids cancer. This is my ninth year riding for Sick Kids and to date I have raised over $60,000 for cancer research in hopes that it will help these young children fighting this horrible disease. Thanks so much for your support in my journey.”

Wow thank you very much for this very generous donation to my Ride Against Kids cancer. This is my ninth year riding for Sick Kids and to date I have raised over $60,000 for cancer research in hopes that it will help these young children fighting this horrible disease. Thanks so much for your support in my journey.
Ron Conboy
$207
Received this donation 22 days ago

John

“Ron, thank you for this very generous donation to my Ride Against Kids Cancer. It is friends like you that motivate me to sign up each year to ride. You have been there every year for me, and I really appreciate it. The children that your donation will be helping also thank you. Thanks again for your support”

Ron, thank you for this very generous donation to my Ride Against Kids Cancer. It is friends like you that motivate me to sign up each year to ride. You have been there every year for me, and I really appreciate it. The children that your donation will be helping also thank you. Thanks again for your support
Helen Lywood

“Glad to sponsor you again this year for this important cause you do annually to support Kids Against Cancer.”
$200
Received this donation 34 days ago

John

“Helen, thank you once again for your unwavering support again this year as I participate in my ride against children’s cancer. Your presence has been a constant source of encouragement throughout the event, and I deeply appreciate your unwavering support for these remarkable young individuals battling this devastating disease that we are privileged to assist in.”

Helen, thank you once again for your unwavering support again this year as I participate in my ride against children’s cancer. Your presence has been a constant source of encouragement throughout the event, and I deeply appreciate your unwavering support for these remarkable young individuals battling this devastating disease that we are privileged to assist in.
Penny Acker

“Great job again this year”
$200
Received this donation 2 days ago

John

“Penny, thank you so much for this generous donation! It means the world to me. I really appreciate your support, and I hope we can make a difference in the lives of those young children fighting against this terrible disease.Thanks again for your support of my ride”

Penny, thank you so much for this generous donation! It means the world to me. I really appreciate your support, and I hope we can make a difference in the lives of those young children fighting against this terrible disease.Thanks again for your support of my ride
Tom Papi

“Keep the wheels turning. Tom and Lucie”
$155.25
Received this donation 14 days ago

John

“Hey there, British Columbia! Thanks a bunch, Tom! You’ve been there for me every year in support of my ride. These young kids you’re helping, as well as myself, really appreciate it. Thanks again for being such an ongoing supporter!” I have now raised $69,485.65 in the nine years that I have ridden for Sick Kids in their exceptional work in developing treatments and seeking a cure for childhood cancer.”

Hey there, British Columbia! Thanks a bunch, Tom! You’ve been there for me every year in support of my ride. These young kids you’re helping, as well as myself, really appreciate it. Thanks again for being such an ongoing supporter!” I have now raised $69,485.65 in the nine years that I have ridden for Sick Kids in their exceptional work in developing treatments and seeking a cure for childhood cancer.
Terry & Shella Bovingdon

“Proud to be able to support you”
$140
Received this donation 31 days ago

John

“I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of my Ride Against Kids Cancer this year. It is going to be my 9th year participating in this amazing event for Sick Kids, and each year, it becomes a bit more challenging to compete, but let me tell you, nothing can compare to the incredible struggles these kids face every single day. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to me, and I truly appreciate it. Thanks again for being such a fantastic supporter!”

I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of my Ride Against Kids Cancer this year. It is going to be my 9th year participating in this amazing event for Sick Kids, and each year, it becomes a bit more challenging to compete, but let me tell you, nothing can compare to the incredible struggles these kids face every single day. Your generosity and kindness mean the world to me, and I truly appreciate it. Thanks again for being such a fantastic supporter!
Bonnie Kuczynski

“Always glad to support you for such a good cause.”
$124.20
Received this donation 24 days ago

John

“I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support again this year for my ride. It means the world to me that you’ve been there for me every single year. It can be tough to push myself harder each year, but then I remember all those incredible kids fighting for their lives every single day, and that gives me the motivation I need to keep going.”

I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support again this year for my ride. It means the world to me that you’ve been there for me every single year. It can be tough to push myself harder each year, but then I remember all those incredible kids fighting for their lives every single day, and that gives me the motivation I need to keep going.
Rachel A Martin

“So proud of your great record of raising funds for Children's Cancer. Best of Luck with this year's drive. RIDE SAFE!”
$124.20
Received this donation 22 days ago

John

“A huge thank you for supporting my ride again this year. You have been there every year that I have been riding for Sick Kids. The distances have gotten tougher each year, but it’s all worth it when I think about the little kids fighting this terrible disease every day. That motivates me to keep going and finish the ride. Thanks again for being such a great supporter and for being my big sister.”

A huge thank you for supporting my ride again this year. You have been there every year that I have been riding for Sick Kids. The distances have gotten tougher each year, but it’s all worth it when I think about the little kids fighting this terrible disease every day. That motivates me to keep going and finish the ride. Thanks again for being such a great supporter and for being my big sister.
Sally Hutson
$124.20
Received this donation 26 days ago

John

“Thank you ever so much Sally for supporting my ride against kids cancer again this year. It is very much appreciated by both myself and these kids that are battling this terrible disease thank you very much for your support.”

Thank you ever so much Sally for supporting my ride against kids cancer again this year. It is very much appreciated by both myself and these kids that are battling this terrible disease thank you very much for your support.
Terry & Dianna Wilson

“Happy to support you again this year!”
$124.20
Received this donation 26 days ago

John

“Thank you very much for supporting my ride against kids cancer again this year Terry it is very much appreciated. You are a very generous neighbour always coming to the be needs of others, thanks again for your ongoing support.”

Thank you very much for supporting my ride against kids cancer again this year Terry it is very much appreciated. You are a very generous neighbour always coming to the be needs of others, thanks again for your ongoing support.
Valerie Moore

“John, so proud of you for being so dedicated to this cause.”
$124.20
Received this donation 16 days ago

John

“Wow, thank you so much for your generous donation! It means a lot to me and to all the young children I’m supporting through my Ride Against Kids Cancer. I really appreciate your ongoing support, and it means a lot, Thank you again”

Wow, thank you so much for your generous donation! It means a lot to me and to all the young children I’m supporting through my Ride Against Kids Cancer. I really appreciate your ongoing support, and it means a lot, Thank you again
Craig Armstrong

“Great work, John!”
$103.50
Received this donation 55 days ago

John

“Hey Craig, thanks a lot, you are my first donation this year! I’m so grateful. Since I started riding for Kids Against Cancer, I’ve logged 6,051 km and raised $66,715.65. Not bad for an old geezer like me, huh? Mileage can only be recorded in August, so I’ve been practicing my riding skills now. Your support is greatly appreciated, so thanks again!”

Hey Craig, thanks a lot, you are my first donation this year! I’m so grateful. Since I started riding for Kids Against Cancer, I’ve logged 6,051 km and raised $66,715.65. Not bad for an old geezer like me, huh? Mileage can only be recorded in August, so I’ve been practicing my riding skills now. Your support is greatly appreciated, so thanks again!
Derrick Osborn
$103.50
Received this donation 19 hours ago

John
Joyce MacLeod-Kane

“Best to Paul and Joyces Jennifer ....we love you Jennifer.”
$103.50
Received this donation 3 days ago

John

“Wow thank you very much for being there again and supporting my ride again. Hopefully together we make a difference in these young kids lives. Thanks again for your support”

Wow thank you very much for being there again and supporting my ride again. Hopefully together we make a difference in these young kids lives. Thanks again for your support
Kim Donaldson

“Keep on rolling, John!!! Share pics! :) Thanks for all of your efforts and hard work towards this great cause!”
$103.50
Received this donation 24 days ago

John

“I sincerely appreciate your continued support for my ride again this year. Despite the increasing challenges, I’m reminded of the daily struggles of children battling this devastating disease, which motivates me to persevere and complete the ride. Thank you again for your unwavering support.”

I sincerely appreciate your continued support for my ride again this year. Despite the increasing challenges, I’m reminded of the daily struggles of children battling this devastating disease, which motivates me to persevere and complete the ride. Thank you again for your unwavering support.
Wayne Moreside

“Great job John, all the best for this year.”
$103.50
Received this donation 31 days ago

John

“Wayne, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your support of my ride against childhood cancer this year. This will be my ninth year of involvement with this charity that holds a special place in my heart. My daughter was diagnosed with cancer and has since been in remission for sixteen years. Tragically, I lost both my brother-in-laws to this devastating disease. The impact of cancer has been profound on our family, and your support is deeply appreciated.”

Wayne, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your support of my ride against childhood cancer this year. This will be my ninth year of involvement with this charity that holds a special place in my heart. My daughter was diagnosed with cancer and has since been in remission for sixteen years. Tragically, I lost both my brother-in-laws to this devastating disease. The impact of cancer has been profound on our family, and your support is deeply appreciated.
Amy Rossworm

“Happy to support you, John, in this very worthwhile endeavour”
$100
Received this donation 17 days ago

John

“Wow, thank you so much for your generous donation! It means the world to me and to the kids I’m riding for. They’re so grateful for your support, and I really appreciate it. Thanks again!”

Wow, thank you so much for your generous donation! It means the world to me and to the kids I’m riding for. They’re so grateful for your support, and I really appreciate it. Thanks again!
Gail Stonehouse

“I am delighted to assist you in this noble endeavour to raise funds for the fight against childhood cancer.”
$100
Received this donation 22 days ago

John

“Thank you again for your support of my ride against childhood cancer. You have supported me every year, and I really appreciate it. Thanks again”

Thank you again for your support of my ride against childhood cancer. You have supported me every year, and I really appreciate it. Thanks again
Hilary Conboy

“Proud to be able to support this worthwhile endeavour”
$100
Received this donation 17 days ago

John

“Thanks again for your support. You have been there every year for me and your support is greatly appreciated. Your generosity is heart warming”

Thanks again for your support. You have been there every year for me and your support is greatly appreciated. Your generosity is heart warming