FUNDS RAISED HERE, STAY HERE.
Our incredible community of riders, volunteers, sponsors, event organizers, and supporters are dedicated to raising funds to help advance cancer care for Atlantic Canadians. Funds raised have purchased vital equipment for treatment, provided patient support programs, and invested in life-saving blood cancer research.
RIDE FOR CANCER HAS RAISED $1.1 MILLION FOR CANCER CARE
2015
An additional apheresis machine – a crucial piece of equipment in blood cancer treatment
2016
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) technology, which provides a safer and less-invasive alternative to diagnosing lung cancer and lymphoma. Prior to this purchase, Nova Scotia was the only province in Canada that didn’t have EBUS technology.
2017
Advanced cancer preparation lab equipment – flow hoods – to double capacity and shorten wait times for cancer patients on the day of their treatments.
VITAL EQUIPMENT
Together, we will purchase life-saving equipment for cancer treatment at the QEII Health Sciences Centre to build the most innovative cancer program in our country.
LEADING RESEARCH
We’re on a mission to fund tomorrow’s cures through innovative blood cancer research here at home.
PATIENT SUPPORT
Fund patient and family support programs through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada – to help patients and their families through the toughest moments of their lives.
