Halifax Professional Firefighters Local 268

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Face the fight against cancer with the Halifax Professional Firefighters Local 268

We have all been touched by cancer. That’s why our team is saddling up to move the needle in cancer care in this year’s 10th anniversary, special edition of BMO Ride for Cancer.

Nova Scotia has the highest cancer rates in all of Canada. 1 in 3 patients will not survive. To help combat these alarming stats, our BMO Ride for Cancer community is rallying like never before to introduce liquid biopsy technology that will help determine if a patient’s cancer is cured, if it has returned, and, if so, how best to treat it.

Faster diagnosis saves lives, which is why BMO Ride for Cancer is on a mission to fund rapid cancer detection and monitoring for patients who have already undergone treatment. With a simple blood test that can happen anywhere in the province, QEII experts will use this revolutionary technology to uncover whether patients are cancer-free after surgery and the earliest signs if their cancer has returned.

This technology will be a total game-changer, which is why our team is laser-focused on bringing it to the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Life-changing benefits include:

  • improving survival rates and provide potential cures with earlier detection and personalized treatment options;
  • unlocking access to more clinical trials;
  • sparing patients from unnecessary treatments and harmful side effects;
  • keeping care closer to home and ensuring equitable access, as patients can undergo a simple blood test in any community in Nova Scotia;
  • reducing the number of visits required to the QEII, which ultimately impacts wait times;
  • providing critical answers about a patient’s cancer sooner, helping to relieve anxiety and worry; and much more.

By supporting our team's ride today, you are joining a community dedicated to transforming cancer care for Nova Scotians. Your support will pave the way for a future of hope for all of us.

Are you ready to save lives with us?

To learn more about liquid biopsy technology and the impact your critical donation will have, visit https://YourRideforCancer.ca/Impact.

Thank you to our supporters

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Anonymous

Good Luck! A great cause!

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Alex & Valorie Skinner

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Nick Fryer

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Ola & Cindy Legere

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Underhill Family

All the best Olivia. We are rooting for you and your family.

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Jeannette Laba

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Tammy Anne & Chris Casey

Best of luck Olivia!

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Eric Macneill

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Jessica Mcgraw

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Ryan Legere

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Omar Abudayyeh

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Caroline & Stan Rhodenizer

Good luck

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Christian Laforce

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Basil Brownhill

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Mike Slatter

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Talbot Boyer

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Kelsey Lafleur

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Dean Young

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Kris Young

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Oskar Hebb

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Andrea And Adrien Godin

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Sandra And Steve Burnett

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Ida Picca-caracristi

I am happy to donate to your cause! Best of luck and I know you will do well. Sending hugs!

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Cynthia Pretty

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Olivia Skinner

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Tyler Jefferson

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Randy & Sandy

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Gerry Young

Hope you meet your goal

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Tami Guthro

Have fun and good luck cousin.

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Brenda Shatford

Have a great ride!

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Justin Trudeau

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Adam Legere

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Paul Nickerson

Good luck Dean!

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Janice And Ed Whebby

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Steve And Maureen

Good Luck

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Steven Mckeown

Good luck

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Robyn Maher

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Gigi Rawle

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Collin Gates

Just don’t wear your suit to work!

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Tracey Crooks

Let’s go!!!

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Paul Sehmbey

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Michelle Mabe

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Hebb Ryan

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Izaak David

Your awesome !!

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Deborah Brewster

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