Maria P. Mantia

This is my 6th year riding in the Great Cycle Challenge in memory of my brother in law, Konstantinos, who changed our lives.

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I've Ridden 323.9 km My goal is 600 km

My Rankings

National: 2450th
Province: 108th in QC
My Team: 1st

I've raised $669 My goal is $800 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Michel, Konstantinos, Nancy, George, Ioanna.

We will always remember you and love you. Rest all in Peace.

My Story

28 Jul 2025

Great Cycle Challenge – 6th Year Statement

This summer marks my 6th year participating in the Great Cycle Challenge, riding to support kids fighting cancer. But for me, it’s more than a physical challenge. It’s a yearly ritual of remembrance, resilience, and giving.

I started riding in memory of a special child whose short life continues to leave a deep impact. Each year, this challenge becomes an opportunity to keep their legacy alive — not just through fundraising, but through the values they represent: faith, love, and the power of community support.

This year is extra meaningful. Konstantina, a 17-year-old from Greece, has joined us in Canada for the summer. She's here not just to visit, but to learn — to witness what it means to carry purpose, to set a goal, and to move forward even after loss. This experience is part of her healing too. She reminds me how important it is to guide younger generations to find worth in doing something for others, even when life has shaken their foundations.

Together, we ride — for the children fighting cancer, for the families who carry the weight of hope, and for the memory of those we’ve lost too soon. I am also riding for my beloved friend Michel, who lost the fight on April 2025. As well as for Ioanna my beautiful athlete and friend Nancy, who were fighters by every meaning of the word. Lastly, worth mentioning little George who passed away too soon this April as well..Each kilometer is a tribute. Each donation, a spark of hope. And every time we get back on the bike, we say: we will not give up on you.

Please consider supporting our ride by donating, sharing our story, or simply cheering us on. Your support matters more than you know.

From our family to yours!

Have health🙏

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 6 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

161 km Ridden

$545 Raised

2020
177 km Ridden

$371 Raised

2021
202 km Ridden

$478 Raised

2022
258 km Ridden

$216 Raised

2023
288 km Ridden

$502 Raised

2024
324 km Ridden

$669 Raised

2025

1,411 km

Ridden

$2,781

Raised

My Challenge

$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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39.2 km ride - 6kisa with Kostas leading the ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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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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51.5 km ride - Kostas and Maria evening ride long - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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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.

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36.6 km ride - Konstantina and Maria evening long - Sunday, August 10, 2025

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28.6 km ride - Kostas morning ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025

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10.2 km ride - Konstantina morning ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025

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5.0 km ride - 3 girls evening ride - Friday, August 8, 2025

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10.5 km ride - Maria alone - Friday, August 8, 2025

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14.7 km ride - The 4 girls(Mila joined us)! - Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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10.4 km ride - Konstantina - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

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13.6 km ride - Kostas evening - Monday, August 4, 2025

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36.7 km ride - All 4 - Monday, August 4, 2025

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26.6 km ride - 2nd ride Kostas + Konstantina - Saturday, August 2, 2025

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10.1 km ride - Kostas 1st Ride - Friday, August 1, 2025

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30.1 km ride - Konstantina & Maria 1st Ride - Friday, August 1, 2025

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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!”
$156.58
Received this donation 9 hours ago

Maria
Joy Sigal
$103.50
Received this donation 16 hours ago

Maria

“Joy!!!!!!!Once again our great supporter!!!!Cannot thank you enough for your generosity!May you and your loved ones be always healthy and joyful!!We really appreciate your donation!!!!! Wholeheartedly thank you!”

Joy!!!!!!!Once again our great supporter!!!!Cannot thank you enough for your generosity!May you and your loved ones be always healthy and joyful!!We really appreciate your donation!!!!! Wholeheartedly thank you!
Anonymous
$103.50
Received this donation 1 day ago

Maria
Melinda Dion

“Bravo à ta famille et à toi Maria!”
$103.50
Received this donation 2 days ago

Maria

“Dear Melinda and the family we can't thank you enough for your generosity!!!!I wish you all the health of the world to you and your loved ones!Just finished the 50 km.we had set for today!Cheers🙏”

Dear Melinda and the family we can't thank you enough for your generosity!!!!I wish you all the health of the world to you and your loved ones!Just finished the 50 km.we had set for today!Cheers🙏
Kate Athanasopoulos
$72.45
Received this donation 4 days ago

Maria

“Καιτούλα μου!!!!!!Πάντα ευλογημένη να είσαι!!!!!Σε ευχαριστούμε πολύ για την υποστήριξη!Ο Θεός μαζί σας!Από όλους μας εδώ βαθιά πολλές ευχαριστίες 🙏”

Καιτούλα μου!!!!!!Πάντα ευλογημένη να είσαι!!!!!Σε ευχαριστούμε πολύ για την υποστήριξη!Ο Θεός μαζί σας!Από όλους μας εδώ βαθιά πολλές ευχαριστίες 🙏
Danielle Major

“Keep up the great work!”
$36.23
Received this donation 17 days ago

Maria

“Hey Danielle!!!!!!Thank you deep from our hearts for your generosity to support us!It is a challenge and we will do our best to meet the goal!Thank you for being the first person for this year's challenge to bring some light to those who suffered and not being lucky 😢Worth fighting for those who are still fighting for health.Thank you!”

Hey Danielle!!!!!!Thank you deep from our hearts for your generosity to support us!It is a challenge and we will do our best to meet the goal!Thank you for being the first person for this year's challenge to bring some light to those who suffered and not being lucky 😢Worth fighting for those who are still fighting for health.Thank you!
Stavroula Samelis

“You are amazing! xox”
$36.23
Received this donation 2 days ago

Maria

“Βουλίτσα μας αγαπημένη!!!!Σε υπερευχαριστουμε για όλα πάντα!Σε όλα όσα μας στηρίζεις!Ο Θεός πάντα σας δίνει απλοχεραυ!Σας αγαπάμε!!!!!”

Βουλίτσα μας αγαπημένη!!!!Σε υπερευχαριστουμε για όλα πάντα!Σε όλα όσα μας στηρίζεις!Ο Θεός πάντα σας δίνει απλοχεραυ!Σας αγαπάμε!!!!!
TAMARA

“U r the best !!! Thank you !”
$36.23
Received this donation 17 days ago

Maria

“Tamara my friend! I cannot thank you enough for your generosity!!!it is a demanding goal yet well worth the efforts and so we will do our best to reach it!Thank you thank you thank you thank you and thank you from each of us for supporting us!!!!”

Tamara my friend! I cannot thank you enough for your generosity!!!it is a demanding goal yet well worth the efforts and so we will do our best to reach it!Thank you thank you thank you thank you and thank you from each of us for supporting us!!!!
Eleni Samelis

“Amazing job guys!!! :)”
$20.70
Received this donation 17 hours ago

Maria