Colleen’s story: strength, community and the ride that celebrates beating cancer

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Article contributed by: Natasha Winters  On October 13, 2023, Colleen Farrell proudly opened the doors to Colleen’s Pub; her second venture and the first she owned entirely on her own. It was a dream years in the making.  Just two days…

Community at every turn: honouring Nicholas, Elaine and Michelle together

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Author: Julia Nemfield Sandy Savage sees the ripple effects of cancer throughout her community. This year, as part of Elaine’s Legacy Riders, one of the top fundraising teams for this year’s BMO Ride for Cancer, Sandy rides in honour…

The Race Against Cancer: Marcy Weston’s Patient Story

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Author: Alison Clements Two years ago, Marcy Weston would have described herself as a typical woman in her forties — healthy, with a thriving career and checking items off her bucket list. Then she discovered a lump in her right breast. “I…

Living With the Known – Jesse’s Cancer Journey

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Author: Alison Clements Medical appointments aren’t uncommon for Jesse Lightstone. Being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2008, the clinical social worker with Nova Scotia Health was used to check ups and tests. Unbeknownst to Jesse,…

“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…