Sheila Filipetti

- National: 796th
- Province: 428th in ON
My Story
This August, I'll be participating in the Great Cycle Challenge for my 9th year. I come back each summer because cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada. It’s heartbreaking to know that over 1,000 Canadian children are diagnosed with cancer every year. Kids should be living life, not fighting for it!
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
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1,027 km Ridden$1,791 Raised2024
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976 km Ridden$2,045 Raised2025
My Challenge
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28.1 km ride - Wine Route 🍷 - Sunday, August 31, 2025
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51.6 km ride - Cycle, Coffee, Conversation - Saturday, August 30, 2025
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Friday Nite On Wheels
30 Aug 2025Fall is in the air! it’s been a nice change biking this past week with the cooler temps. Tonights ride was a fun cruise, starting at Windsor Eats and riding through Walkerville and the downtown area. A smaller group than usual but still a good time!
Looking forward to connecting with another GCCer this weekend as I peddle towards the finish line. Enjoying the ride 🚲
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27.7 km ride - Bikes and Beverages - Friday, August 29, 2025
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41.9 km ride - East End Trails - Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Windsor Riders
28 Aug 2025This is Tom, we met on the trails this month and went for a ride last night. We talked as much as we biked but if you know me, that’s no surprise! I learned there are 192 riders from Windsor/Essex County in this year’s GCC. I’m planning to organize a big group event next year. I think it would be awesome to connect with more people riding for the same purpose and share experiences from over the years. Meeting Tom and Tracey this month was great - I ride well on my own but it’s a lot of fun connecting with others throughout the challenge. It’s a terrific sense of community and hydration stops are always more fun!!
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40.5 km ride - West End Ride - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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$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.
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15.9 km ride - Home - Monday, August 25, 2025
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Final week, still pedaling!
25 Aug 2025This is it, the last week of summer and of another GCC! I’m happy to have already achieved both my fundraising and ride goals but there’s still a week left and your support motivates me to keep riding!
It’s been great being up in Goulais. A few good rides with awesome temperatures and views. A change of scenery is always refreshing, even on a bike!
Hoping to rack up some more kms and donations when I get back home. I’m thankful for my health and energy that allows me to participate and grateful for your generosity and support 🧡
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41.6 km ride - After The Storm ~ Goulais - Saturday, August 23, 2025
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32.7 km ride - Chipmunks, Cranes and a Fox - Friday, August 22, 2025
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Northern Air
21 Aug 2025I was up with the sun this morning, enjoying the sights and sounds that camp life brings. A coffee and a good book is how I like to start my day here while the others sleep in or are out for the catch of the day!
I pumped up the tires of my old bike and took it for a spin last night. The roads have improved since I rode here last, the stretch I biked was freshly paved which made it easier than I expected, but I still had to work twice as hard for half the distance with that old clunker. But it serves its purpose so I’ll keep it.
We have company coming today but I’ll try to get out again in the coming days. After all, I’m on the home stretch and this northern air isn’t only good for sleeping, it’s great for riding too!!
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12.7 km ride - Goulais Mission Dock 🎣 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Going Strong, Feeling Good!
19 Aug 2025After this mornings ride (which ended in light rain), I’ve biked 683 kms this month. I’m close to reaching my biking goal and thanks to your generosity, I’ve already passed my fundraising goal!
I put a donation jar at Sidelines Sports Bar in Forest Glade where my daughter works. I stopped in yesterday for a pint on my way home and saw that patrons are giving, this is great. Every bit helps, even spare change!
I’m heading North today for a week so I won’t be cycling as I would if I were at home but I’ll finish strong the last few days of the month when I return and complete my kms.
Oh, and my 2025 GCC jersey arrived which I wore in yesterday!!
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17.9 km ride - Overcast - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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45.2 km ride - Bridges And Beers - Monday, August 18, 2025
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23.6 km ride - Sunday Funday - Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Cyclers Shoutout!
17 Aug 2025Yesterday’s ride out to Belle River was an adventure. Tracey and I met and headed out with the intention to ride there, take a brief rest and head back home by noon. A flat tire caused a delay in that plan but tuned out to be an awesome experience as we met some amazing people because of my tire tragedy! A shout out to George, Marvin, Jim, Lori, Said and Marie who all helped along the way. Lori was an angel on wheels, she tried repairing it with her spare parts but our tire sizes weren’t compatible. Unlike me, she was experienced and shared her knowledge and humour. Mark ended up having to drive out to meet us where we traded off bikes. His for mine so I could finish the return trip. Replacing my tire tube is on the agenda this afternoon but for now, I’ll use Marks bike for my morning ride today. Kudos to Tracey for the great conversation, sticking around til I got it sorted out and making the most of a flat situation 🚲
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61.7 km ride - Bike Trouble - Saturday, August 16, 2025
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35.6 km ride - Sunshine, Swans, Sweat - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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A HUGE Success!!
14 Aug 2025Match Day was record breaking this year for Sick Kids through GCC! It’s amazing the difference we can do and it’s because of your support and generosity that it’s possible.
You've helped give these families a reason to smile and more importantly, you've given them hope for a cancer-free future and the support they need to continue their fight to beat this awful disease.
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!
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12.7 km ride - Neighbourhood Night Ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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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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25.9 km ride - Kick’n Butt 💪🏻 - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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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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$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
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23.9 km ride - Must Hydrate - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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21.7 km ride - Extreme Heat 🥵 - Monday, August 11, 2025
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25.5 km ride - Sunday Sunrise - Sunday, August 10, 2025
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Windsor Riders On The Trails
10 Aug 2025A long and hot ride to Belle River today. On my way out, I met another local rider named Tracey. She has had incredible success fundraising for Sick Kids and we hope to connect sometime during the challenge for a ride together.
On the way back, I stopped and indulged at DQ to cool off and get out of the heat. Then continued on and stopped in to visit a friend and long time sponsor. Those porch visits are a nice break on route to catch up and rehydrate.
Home briefly to shower before going back out on our bikes and meeting friends for dinner. It was a great day!
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12.3 km ride - Heimat🍻 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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77.2 km ride - Belle River - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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Matching Day$
9 Aug 2025It was announced today that donations will be matched on Wednesday August 13th.
Thank you for your generosity!
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25.3 km ride - Date Night On Wheels 🚲 - Friday, August 8, 2025
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TGIF
8 Aug 2025Today marks a week since the start of the challenge. I’m going steady and am on track for achieving my kms. The funds are coming in and I know they’ll continue the more I spread the word and get out there.
Looking forward to Friday Night Lights tonight with Mark and Windsor Eats. A great way to unwind and wheel in the weekend!!
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12.4 km ride - TGIF - Friday, August 8, 2025
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29.2 km ride - Pay Day - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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23.3 km ride - Hazy Sunshine - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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14.9 km ride - Terrific Tuesday 🌞 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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12.6 km ride - Hump Day - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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12.1 km ride - What’s It Gonna Be, Tuesday? - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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A Great Start!
5 Aug 2025A great first few days of the challenge! Sunshine and comfortable temperatures making 50 kms per weekend day possible. Week days don’t have enough hours but I’ll do what I can between work and other commitments 🚴🏼♀️
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18.0 km ride - Side Streets Home - Monday, August 4, 2025
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7.6 km ride - Day Shift - Monday, August 4, 2025
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56.2 km ride - Kaori - LaSalle - Sunday, August 3, 2025
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12.4 km ride - Miracle Park - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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24.7 km ride - Riverside Trail - Saturday, August 2, 2025
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25.1 km ride - Friday Night Lights - Friday, August 1, 2025
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26.5 km ride - A Great Start! - Friday, August 1, 2025
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Ready To Ride!
30 Jul 2025Just a couple days away from making the miles count in this year’s Great Cycle Challenge. My bikes had a tune up and I’m pumped for a month on two wheels!
It’s been a hot summer this far so I’m hoping the temps are a bit more bearable in the coming weeks. Either way, I aim to complete the goals I’ve set for myself by the end of August. I’ll try to post regularly to keep you up to speed on how it’s going and where I’m riding.
Spread the word! The more people that know about the GCC, the more good it does. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
Posted 33 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 44 days ago
My Sponsors
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Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
$667.40Received this donation 18 days ago -
Anonymous
$600Received this donation 19 days agoSheila
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Mark Filipetti
$155.25Received this donation 19 days agoSheila
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Paul Cowan
$103.50Received this donation 19 days agoSheila
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Margaret and Richard Abbott
$72.45Received this donation 6 days agoSheila
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Barb Kondratowicz
$60Received this donation 44 days agoSheila
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Allison Vecchio
$51.75Received this donation 18 days agoSheila
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Randy Holmes
$50Received this donation 26 days agoSheila
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Anna Rankin
$40Received this donation 26 days agoSheila
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Debbie Nanne
$36.23Received this donation 6 days agoSheila
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Dawn Johnston
$35Received this donation 19 days agoSheila
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Anonymous
$25.88Received this donation 46 days agoSheila
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Laurie Lanoue
$25.88Received this donation 11 days agoSheila
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Lori Trus
$25.88Received this donation 19 days agoSheila
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Trent Henkel
$25.88Received this donation 19 days agoSheila
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Cora Filipetti
$25Received this donation 19 days agoSheila
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Racquelle Ryan
$25Received this donation 47 days agoSheila
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Carl Marentette
$20Received this donation 24 days agoSheila