“It’s all about the people”: Fifth-time rider Steve De Belie shares his reasons to ride

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Author: Nicole Topple - Publish date: September 27, 2024 With BMO Ride for Cancer taking place this Saturday (Sept. 28), rider Steve De Belie believes there’s a common thread amongst all event participants. “Ultimately when it comes…

Cancer survivor Jack Palmer riding for those who can’t

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Author: Sarah Marshall Facing a cancer diagnosis is intimidating for anyone. For a young adult just starting out, it adds an extra layer of uncertainty. At age 23, Jack Palmer was on the brink of new beginnings – he had just moved…

From ocean jumps to workplace fundraisers: Jenna and High Liner Foods Captain’s Crew are an unstoppable force

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Author: Jennifer Gouchie-Terris  Jenna Goulden admits to being a little nervous when she signed-up for her first BMO Ride for Cancer in 2019, but she quickly rose to the cycling challenge and the event has now become an annual tradition…

Riding for loved ones and the future: The inspiring family behind Cure Cyclers

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Author: Jennifer Gouchie-Terris  Anick Lamoureux and Eric Valois are teaching their children the importance of supporting the community through their involvement with BMO Ride for Cancer. Originally from Quebec, the couple and their two…

Remembering Marc: How Kimberley is honouring her late partner and transforming cancer care for future patients

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Author: Jennifer Gouchie-Terris  Everyone has a reason for taking part in BMO Ride for Cancer. For Kimberley Wotherspoon, it has become a way of honoring her late partner, Marc, who passed away from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2012 at the…

Against All Odds: A team’s mission to give back for those facing cancer

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Author: Jennifer Gouchie-Terris & Nicole Topple Logan Berkvens is this year’s team captain of the Against All Odds BMO Ride for Cancer team (pictured below). He’s joined by his fiancée, Kenzie Lewis, and close friends, Jennifer…

Sockstars rockstars: Workplace team rallies for local cancer treatment and care

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Author: Jennifer Gouchie-Terris Jenn Currie’s first experience with BMO Ride for Cancer began as a volunteer, but she quickly became so inspired by the event that she couldn’t resist the urge to take part as a rider. While volunteering…

A decade of friendship and riding strong in memory of loved ones lost to cancer

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Author: Jennifer Gouchie-Terris A chance meeting at a Tim Horton’s on their way to the very first BMO Ride for Cancer a decade ago led to a very special friendship between Cheryl Jeffers-Johnson and Laura Ayer-Wile. Although total strangers,…

Generations in pink capes: A family’s tribute to their loving wife, mother and grandmother

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Author: Jennifer Gouchie-Terris If you’ve seen pink capes flash by you on the trail or at the finish line during past BMO Ride for Cancer events, it was likely one of the many loved ones riding in honour and memory of Linda Bonin. According…

Prostate cancer survivor and Emera/NS Power team captain rides in memory of his late brother and for those currently facing cancer

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Author: Jennifer Gouchie-Terris John McNamara jokingly describes himself as the most annoying fundraiser ever. His tenacity when it comes to collecting donations has allowed him to personally raise nearly $13,000 for BMO Ride for Cancer…