Monica Staats

Monica Staats
I am riding 50 km in memory of my mum, Merna. Please sponsor me and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
I've Ridden 30.4 km My goal is 50 km
My Rankings
  • National: 4044th
  • Province: 2149th in ON
I've raised $276 My goal is $500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Merna

My Story

This August, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer!

Why? Because right now, over 1,700 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it's the biggest killer of children from disease in Canada.

Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.

So I am raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support SickKids Foundation to allow them to continue their work in developing treatments and finding a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give these kids the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives.

Thank you.

Monica

My Challenge

  • Beautiful Morning in Brantford
    9 Aug 2025

    This morning I went out early despite the air quality advisory. It’s not as hot in the mornings but was just as bright. I went in a few circles and turned around a few times but I made it back to my car in good time lol

    Beautiful Morning in Brantford
    Posted 6 days ago
  • 10.0 km ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • $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 8 days ago
  • A quick third
    6 Aug 2025

    Carter and I weren’t done yet. On our way home from our ride we stopped at his school where we road another 3kms. This helped me reach the 20km mark!!! It felt really great reaching that goal with him!! I thanked him many times!!! 😁

    I’m looking forward to riding a new trail for the next ride, in my fight for a cure kids cancer!

    I am so thankful for those who have donated to support me in achieving this goal! It’s very emotional for me having lost my Mom and Grandmother to cancer. I really can’t imagine what a child goes through.

    A quick third
    Posted 9 days ago
  • Second Ride
    6 Aug 2025

    My second ride was with my son Carter. He is 9 years old. He was so brave to join me in my fight for a cure for kids cancer. We talked about it. We were thankful for our health and we rode together for 5kms! He was a little unsteady at first. We started on the top of a 10ft berm and it was a little high so we turned around and went the other way and it made him much more confident. By the time we were coming back he wanted to go faster! It made me so proud! I am so thankful that he’s learning these healthy habits with me by experiencing them! What a great second ride!!!

    Second Ride
    Posted 9 days ago
  • 3.2 km ride - Ride at the Track - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • 5.1 km ride - Lunch Ride with my son - Monday, August 4, 2025
    Map
    Logged this ride 11 days ago - View on Strava
  • First Ride
    3 Aug 2025

    My first ride was solo… never rode solo before. It was peaceful and I felt super accomplished when I was done. I had a relaxed mindset. Didn’t seem that hard but I pushed hard.

    I bought a water bottle holder and a phone holder and thank goodness, a gel padded seat. So far, I only have the water bottle holder installed 🤷🏽‍♀️ I may need assistance for the seat. Might do the phone holder today.

    I used Strava to help me navigate. Seems like a great app to help assist on making a full circle. Kept having to stop to look at my phone to stay on track though. Ended up circling around once 😂 Definitely need the phone holder on today.

    Did a yoga class this morning to keep flexible and build my core. Looking forward to the next ride.

    First Ride
    Posted 12 days ago
  • 12.1 km ride - First Evening Ride - Brantford - Friday, August 1, 2025
    Logged this ride 13 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 18 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Michele Altamore
    “You got this.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Monica Staats
    Monica
    “Thank you so much Sister!!! I got this… 💪🏽”
  • Rachel Parry
    $51.75
    Received this donation 18 days ago
    Monica Staats
    Monica
    “Thank you Rachel for supporting my ride! I can’t wait for it to start! 😁”
  • Monica Staats
    “My life long friend and language colleague Renae has donated $50 towards my ride! I am so thankful for the support of those who support my ride!! Nya:weh Renae!”
    $50
    Received this donation 8 days ago
  • Andrea Aubin
    “Way to go cousin! For Kids & Auntie Merna🌸”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 9 days ago
    Monica Staats
    Monica
    “Thanks for your support Angie! The kids fighting cancer thank you the most! Their fight is the hardest! I’m gonna ride hard this weekend for them, my Ma and our Gram! I’ve never done this before, so thank you for your support!”
  • Esther Dittler
    $25.88
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Monica Staats
    Monica
    “Thank you Esther! Your support is so much appreciated!”
  • Dawn Lilliman
    “You got this! 💪💝”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 12 days ago
    Monica Staats
    Monica
    “Thank you for your support Dawn! I appreciate you! 🤗”
  • Monica Staats
    “Thursday will be my first ride!! Would love for any of my friends to join me, including new ones! Lets go!!”
    $50
    Received this donation 18 days ago
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