Marcelo Ortigao

4years
Marcelo Ortigao
Riding in memory of Juliana Hess Ramalho-Ortigao
My daughter Juliana passed away from DIPG in 2019. This is my 4th year riding the GCC in her memory. Join me in the fight against pediatric cancer.
I've Ridden 0.0 mi ? My goal is 500 mi
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I'm Riding For

Juliana Hess Ramalho-Ortigao

Juliana Hess Ramalho-Ortigao

Juliana passed away from DIPG on 3 March 2019. She was a kind hearted, unafraid free spirit and full of light. She loved animals and sports. She was dedicated at school and an avid swimmer and cyclist. She fought the bravest fight I could have ever asked for, but Heaven was waiting for her. The pain of her loss is only mildly soothed by my assurance that I will see her again. This September I will RIDE FOR JULIANA!

My Story

17 Mar 2024

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

Why? My 10 year-old daughter Juliana was taken by DIPG, the deadliest pediatric tumor, in March 2019. Average survival following a DIPG diagnosis is 10 months, Juliana survived 53 weeks. Cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States and a leading cause of death in children under 10. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year, and nearly 450 kids die of cancer every week.

So, I will ride every day in September while raising funds through my challenge to help these kids and support Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find 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 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,585 mi Ridden
    $1,042 Raised
    2021
  • 1,462 mi Ridden
    Raised
    2022
  • 2,676 mi Ridden
    $697 Raised
    2023
4years
5,722 mi
Ridden
$1,894
Raised

My Challenge

  • 43.5 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, March 28, 2024
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  • 26.2 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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  • 17.2 mi ride - Evening Ride - Monday, March 25, 2024
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  • 44.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Saturday, March 23, 2024
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  • 35.3 mi ride - Morning Ride - Friday, March 22, 2024
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    Logged this ride 7 days ago
  • 44.1 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, March 21, 2024
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  • 37.5 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago
  • 35.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Monday, March 18, 2024
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    Logged this ride 11 days ago
  • 21.1 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, March 17, 2024
    Logged this ride 12 days ago
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