Juliana Tibbet

For someone who is a self-proclaimed “non-athlete”, Juliana Tibbet, a salesperson at Sutton Group – Select Realty in London, Ont., knows how to pick a formidable challenge. She is trying to raise $2,500 for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, a 200 km bicycle ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls on June 11-12. Proceeds of the event will benefit the Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.

“I was never good at any sports growing up and frankly found exercise intimidating,” says Tibbet. “This event is a lot of work and determination, but it is so personally rewarding,” she says. She has been training for the event and plays baseball and golf. “I am 54 and the weight/age/metabolism is driving me crazy because I adore cooking and entertaining. The food is winning this month,” she says.

She is also a cancer survivor. “This insipid disease is everywhere I turn. So many friends and family have battled cancer…. I think of all the people I know who are dealing with the affects. I pray for their success as I continue to bike, walk and whatever else I can do.”