Kathleen Karamanos

5years All Star
Kathleen Karamanos
Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 401.5 km to fight kids' cancer
My Rankings
  • National: 282nd
  • Province: 14th in NS
I've raised $3,569 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

I'm Riding For

Family member

My Story

24 Jul 2026

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

Why? Because right now, over 1,400 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.

My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 378 km Ridden
    $2,725 Raised
    2022
  • 402 km Ridden
    $3,244 Raised
    2023
  • 400 km Ridden
    $3,312 Raised
    2024
  • 301 km Ridden
    $3,753 Raised
    2025
  • 402 km Ridden
    $3,569 Raised
    2026
5years
1,882 km
Ridden
$16,603
Raised

My Challenge

  • The Home Stretch
    27 Aug 2026

    Today with 36km to go I headed out and unexpectedly got caught in the rain for 30 min. Overall a great last ride to end up with my 400 km goal completed for another year.

    The Children Kicking Cancers Butt say thank you and so do I to the Sponsors who made all this happen.

    Stayed tuned for the grand total of Donations across the Country for this great cause.

    The Home Stretch
    Posted 13 hours ago
  • 37.5 km ride - The Home Stretch - Wednesday, August 26, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 15 hours ago
  • Aug 24th Back in Halifax
    25 Aug 2026

    36km left after this evenings 25km ride. What a journey it has been.This August was a little tougher than usual juggling a few more life changing events.

    I feel so fortunate to be contributing in a small way to such a great cause. The Sponsors are the Stars here so a big THANK YOU AGAIN 😇🚴‍♀️❤️🫶

    Aug 24th Back in Halifax
    Posted 2 days ago
  • 25.4 km ride - Back to Halifax / Bike Bean trail - Monday, August 24, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 3 days ago
  • Aug 22Last PEI Coastal Bike Ride
    23 Aug 2026

    Beautiful sunny weather allowed me to bring my goal kilometres up to 339 with a 50km ride this day. I will miss these trails which are pleasant and plentiful and mostly all part of the province wide CONFEDERATION TRAIL. My goodbye to the Island ended in attending some of the Old Home Week Festivities.

    Thinking of Kids Kicking Cancers Butt and I consider myself fortunate to be part of all gathering support for research at Sick Kids Hospital. Thank you to the wonderful sponsors. You are the Stars⭐️

    Aug 22Last PEI Coastal Bike Ride
    Posted 4 days ago
  • 50.7 km ride - PEI COASTAL LIGHTHOUSE RIDE - Saturday, August 22, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 5 days ago
  • St.Peters Bay /Morell via the Conferderation Trail
    21 Aug 2026

    What a glorious trail ride along St.Peters Bay into Morell. Lovely breeze and cut my ride to 30km to meet a friend for a late lunch at the local Seafood Shack. Forced to eat another lobster roll. No more until NEXT YEAR.

    St.Peters Bay /Morell via the Conferderation Trail
    Posted 6 days ago
  • 30.1 km ride - St.Peters Bay/Confederation Trail - Friday, August 21, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 6 days ago
  • Dunelands/North Rustico
    21 Aug 2026

    A sun filled 40km ride today from Cavendish National Park to North Rustico and back.

    The ride was hilly but so beautiful with its spectacular coastal views.

    To load up with some energy I enjoyed a “mooey gooey” Cows ice cream from the Cavendish boardwalk just before the ride.

    I hope you all come visit “your Island “ sometime soon.

    Dunelands/North Rustico
    Posted 6 days ago
  • 40.1 km ride - Dunelands/North Rustico - Thursday, August 20, 2026
    Map
    Logged this ride 7 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Maurice Mazerolle
    “Keep up the good work. We can’t take our eyes off the goal of defeating this scourge that has taken too many loved ones such as my wife Mary.”
    $1,035
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Here is to the givers in the world and in honour of your Mary. May her memory be eternal. Maurice thank you on behalf of me and the kids fighting to kick Cancers Butt! You are once again a Mega Supporter. You are also the most fun 🤩 to have at a thank you party. 🫶🚴‍♀️😇”
  • 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!”
    $968.96
    Received this donation 14 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “What a beautiful generous donation this is to inspire all of us riders and to give so much support to the kids kicking Cancers Butt. Thank you so very much to the Garron family.”
  • Pauline Cronin
    “Such a worthy cause, Kathleen. Your dedication inspires me!”
    $258.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “A great big Thank You Pauline for your support for my ride to help kick Cancer’s Butt! The kids at Sick Kids are smiling with your addition 🫶❤️”
  • Brenda Sansom
    “You go girl. Love you.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 13 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Brenda thank you 😊. I am presently on a short road trip without my bike doing move related projects still . Monday I will be in PEI and starting the remaking 284 km to reach 400 . Your generosity is inspiring me and bringing the kids kicking Cancers Butt lots of hope. As always Brenda you are AMAZING 🌟🫶❤️”
  • Kathleen Karamsnos
    “It’s really happening! Time to get riding!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 39 days ago
  • Kim Legge
    “Good luck!!!”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Kim with your very busy life it speaks volumes that you take the time to give hope to children at Sick Kids. Your donation means the world to them and it certainly gives inspiration to me to keep on peddling. A big thank you. You are Awesome , funny and Fabulous!”
  • Linda Thorne
    $103.50
    Received this donation 11 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Linda thank you dear friend,can’t wait to catch up and trade PEI stories with a few more km under my belt at least 100 more. Your generous spirit is always evident in your work for Cancer research . The children at Sick Kids are beaming with these donations that help them to kick CANCERS BUTT!”
  • Lynne and Peter Murphy
    “Your dedication to this very important cause is inspiring,Kathy! You are making a difference.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Lynne and Peter a big thank you for putting a smile on these faces today. I’m smiling too. Thank you and I’ll keep peddling with just 274 km to go. Your kind support means more inspiration.You two are fabulous!”
  • Marie-Josée Purcell
    “So proud of my friend for taking this on. It is such a good cause.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Marie Josée , I am proud of you and proud to call you friend. 🫶❤️😇Thank you on behalf of Kids kicking Cancers’ Butt. They are smiling and rooting us all on. 👌👏”
  • Michal Goldman
    “Kathleen I am so proud of you for doing this ride and raising these funds year after year to fight children's cancer.”
    $103.50
    Received this donation 14 minutes ago
  • Kimberley Riley
    “Just want to say how incredibly proud I am of you for taking on this cycling challenge once again!! Your strength, determination, and big heart are truly inspiring. I hope you know how much your efforts mean—not only to everyone supporting you, but especially to the children and families who are affected by cancer. Wishing you lots of strength for every mile. We will be cheering you on all the way! ❤️🚴‍♀️”
    $100
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Kimberly, love you so very much for all those heartfelt words.It means the world to me and to those Kids Kicking Cancers Butt.I always picture them in my mind doing just that with every donation their Sponsors give to research. You are the Best and you and your family are in my heart always. Thank you!!! Only 36 km to go 🚴‍♀️”
  • Emma Woodburn
    “Great work Godmother Aunt! :) xoxo”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 1 day ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Still 36 km to close off 40Okm and that will be done by the end of today. Emma your donation helps bring hope to those darling kids kicking Cancers Butt! Thank you for this wonderful kind sponsorship especially with your busy life. Love you always and see you soon at the wedding.❤️😇”
  • Kevin & Pat Riley
    “Thank you again for your continued success in this critical cancer fund raiser for kids.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Kevin and Pat and a big thank you for your continued support.You are both “Marvellous”for all you do. I will keep peddling and you helped with making all the smiles happen today. 🫶🚴‍♀️😇☘️😎🌟”
  • Marilyn Bruce
    $51.75
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Hi Marilyn and thank you for supporting this old gal and the kids who are kicking Cancers Butt one day at a time. You are Awesome 😇🚴‍♀️”
  • Susan Pinette
    $51.75
    Received this donation 10 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Susan, thank you . You are such a dear and this wonderful donation is very much appreciated. Did you order this PEI weather this week ? I’m here to ride and there is a call for rain every day. I’m determined to get at least a hundred km in . Wave and honk if you are in my hood🚴‍♀️ YOU are AWESOME and Kids at SickKids are truly grateful for this GIFT. Me too 🤩👏🫶”
  • Tanuja
    “Go Kathleen!”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Tanuja you are a gem and a true giver. Thank you for the kindness of your donation to help kick Cancer’s Butt. The kids at Sick Kids are smiling because they have our support. 😇👏🚴‍♀️❤️🫶Thank you once again .”
  • Wanda Belyea
    “Keep up the good work.”
    $51.75
    Received this donation 15 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Hi Wanda and family . A great big thank you on behalf of SickKids Kicking Cancers Butt and from me for the encouragement to keep on peddling. You are the stars for your Support. ❤️”
  • Anonymous
    $50
    Received this donation 2 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “A big thank you to the ANONYMOUS Sponsor, every donation made to these Kids Kicking Cancers Butt puts another smile of hope on their faces. You Rock with your kindness. 🙏🫶❤️😇”
  • Elizabeth Curran
    “Keep up the great work fundraising Kathy.”
    $50
    Received this donation 58 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Dear Liz , just saw this wonderful donation NOW😇Thank you from me and on behalf of the research for Sick Kids👏”
  • Josée Rioux-Walker
    “Happy to support you and this important cause ❤️🚵‍♀️”
    $25.88
    Received this donation 7 days ago
    Kathleen Karamanos
    Kathleen
    “Josee, what a wonderful surprise and gift to Children kicking Cancers Butt. Thank you for taking the time in your very busy life to bring hope to them and inspiration to me. You are one of my heroines for all that you do.”
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