BMO Ride for Cancer is the largest cycling fundraising event in Atlantic Canada. Participants, inclusive of veteran cyclists, recreational and rookie riders, ride their choice of distance options via the Rum Runners Trail or by the road. Riders fundraise in their communities to support the event’s mission – to transform cancer care, here at home for Atlantic Canadians.

BMO Ride for Cancer will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023. BMO Ride for Cancer takes participants on some of the most scenic cycling routes that Nova Scotia has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a first-time rider, or any level in between, we have the perfect route for you! Choose one of our eight distance options on either the scenic Rum Runners Trail or a road route alongside our beautiful coastline. All of our riders will start in Halifax (Bayers Lake) at our Event Grounds and ride either the Rum Runners Trail out and back based on their chosen distance option or through the picturesque South Shore and back. They will cross our epic finish line where they started at our Event Grounds.

This event is managed and operated by the QEII Foundation.

In 2023, our BMO Ride community will be the catalyst for establishing Atlantic Canada’s first-ever CAR-T therapy lab at the QEII Health Sciences Centre; a state-of-the-art space dedicated to genetically modifying a patient’s own immune cells (T-cells) to fight their cancer with unparalleled personalization and accuracy.

CAR-T therapy is a ‘living drug’ that harnesses a patient’s own immune system to detect and destroy the cancer within their body for the rest of their lives; with at least half of all eligible patients being cured.

This revolutionary and lifesaving immunotherapy is a final lifeline and potential cure for certain blood cancer patients who’ve tried all other treatment options.

Yes. Donors who pledge $10 or more will receive an official receipt for income tax purposes from the QEII Foundation (Charitable Business No. 88646 3496 RR0001). Online donations will be acknowledged immediately via email with their attached tax receipt.

Yes. Click here for a donation form that you can print and fill out manually. Then drop off or mail the completed form, along with your donation to: ATTN: Ride for Cancer 5657 Spring Garden Road, Suite 3005 Park Lane Mall – M3 – Box 231 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3R4

Please make cheques payable to “QEII Foundation – Ride for Cancer”.

If you want to make a donation in support of a specific friend, family member or team who is participating in Ride, click here and search for the participant or team you wish to sponsor.

Yes! On the second page of the donation form, you will have the option to choose whether you want your name on the participant’s public-facing honour roll.

If you want to make a donation in support of a team participating in BMO Ride for Cancer, click here and search the team name you wish to support.

CRA guidelines state that you may not be eligible for a tax receipt should you receive benefits as a result of your donation. These benefits may include waiving the registration fee or prize draws being made prior to the event or on event day.

If you wish to support the event with a personal donation and receive a tax receipt, you may make a general donation, or you may sponsor a team or another participant. If you wish to make a donation to your own fundraising total, you may opt-out of receiving prizes.

Please ensure your gift is given directly to the QEII Foundation office (not entered online) so that a tax receipt less any benefits (including free registration) may be issued.

The Charitable Business Number is: 88646 3496 RR0001