Marcelo Ortigao

6years
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: 47th
  • State: 2nd in CO
  • My Team: 1st
I've raised $807 My goal is $1,000 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

15 May 2026

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 6 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
  • 3,686 mi Ridden
    $1,760 Raised
    2025
  • Ridden
    $807 Raised
    2026
6years
13,481 mi
Ridden
$6,543
Raised

My Challenge

  • 41.4 mi ride - Lunch Ride - Thursday, June 25, 2026
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  • 34.5 mi ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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    Logged this ride 3 days ago - View on Strava
  • 36.6 mi ride - Morning Ride - Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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  • 26.1 mi ride - Lunch Gravel Ride - Monday, June 22, 2026
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    Logged this ride 4 days ago - View on Strava
  • 25.7 mi ride - Afternoon Ride - Sunday, June 21, 2026
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    Logged this ride 5 days ago - View on Strava
  • 8.9 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Saturday, June 20, 2026
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    Logged this ride 6 days ago - View on Strava
  • 20.2 mi ride - Dirt bike ride @ Medicine Bow - Friday, June 19, 2026
    Logged this ride 7 days ago - View on Strava
  • 7.9 mi ride - Morning Mountain Bike Ride - Friday, June 19, 2026
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  • 10.0 mi ride - A different kind of gravel ride today 🙂😎 - Thursday, June 18, 2026
    Logged this ride 8 days ago - View on Strava
  • 36.3 mi ride - Afternoon Gravel Ride - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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    Logged this ride 10 days ago - View on Strava
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My Sponsors

  • Mark Bolton
    $207
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Dear Mark, Thank you so much for your donation in Juliana's memory. As always, words cannot express my gratitude 🙏”
  • Ayla & Greg
    $124.20
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Ayla and Greg, Thank you so much for your continued support to my GCC 🙏”
  • Jimmy Auman
    $124.20
    Received this donation 41 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Hi Jimmy, thank you so much for your generosity and your donation to my 2026 GCC! 🙏”
  • Diana Hassel
    $103.50
    Received this donation 42 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Diana, thank you so much for your generosity towards the Riding 4 Juliana team and my GCC fundraising goal 🙏”
  • Doug Schmidt
    $103.50
    Received this donation 31 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Doug, Thank you so much for your continued support of my GCC and my fight to change the current DIPG paradigm. Children diagnosed with brain tumor deserve better 🙏”
  • Jenifer Gold
    $72.45
    Received this donation 37 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your donation and support my 2026 GCC and the CCRF 🙏”
  • Steve
    $72.45
    Received this donation 30 days ago
    Marcelo Ortigao
    Marcelo
    “Steve, Thank you again for your support to my GCC and for elevating my voice by spreading the word about Juliana and my DIPG fight🙏”
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