Marcelo Ortigao

5years
Marcelo Ortigao
Cancer is the biggest killer of kids from disease in the USA, 38 children die every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!
I've Ridden 0.0 mi ? My goal is 1,000 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 645th
  • State: 15th in CO
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $352 My goal is $1,500 Donate Now

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! Join me either on the road/trail/gravel - look for the Riding 4 Juliana team! Also, please donate to the Childhood Cancer Research Fund in Juliana's name. All funds are shared with Children Hospitals across the country in support of treatment and/or research towards improving pediatric cancer care. I'll be wearing my GCC Jersey and carrying Juliana's spirit with me at all times. Together we can change the current deadly DIPG paradigm!

My Story

22 Jul 2025

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 5 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.
  • 1,585 mi Ridden
    $1,042 Raised
    2021
  • 1,462 mi Ridden
    $155 Raised
    2022
  • 2,676 mi Ridden
    $697 Raised
    2023
  • 4,073 mi Ridden
    $2,082 Raised
    2024
  • Ridden
    $352 Raised
    2025
5years
9,795 mi
Ridden
$4,328
Raised

My Challenge

  • 28.7 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Thursday, August 14, 2025
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  • 22.9 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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  • 67.3 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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  • 32.0 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Monday, August 11, 2025
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  • 23.4 mi ride - Gravel spin - Sunday, August 10, 2025
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  • 26.4 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Saturday, August 9, 2025
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  • 32.8 mi ride - Morning Gravel Ride - Friday, August 8, 2025
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  • 28.6 mi ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Thursday, August 7, 2025
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  • 26.5 mi ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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  • 58.1 mi ride - GRoad - Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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My Sponsors

  • AylA Kuchta
    $124.20
    Received this donation 19 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Ayla, thank you so much for the donation to my GCC on behalf of Juliana🙏”
  • Mark Bolton
    $124.20
    Received this donation 23 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Thank you so much for your donation, Mark. I am grateful for your continued support of my GCC!”
  • Anna Giovinetto
    $103.50
    Received this donation 16 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Dear Anna, Thank you so much for your continued support for my Riding for Juliana GCC. I'll be looking forward to riding with you in September!”
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