In Memory of Capt. Gary Harris, Halifax Firefighter, Husband, Father, and Grandfather
On May 6th, 2026, our family lost our hero, Gary, to leukemia. Gary was a proud Halifax firefighter who dedicated his life to protecting others, ultimately losing his battle to an occupational cancer. He shared a deep passion for fighting this disease, proudly cycling together in the Halifax BMO Ride for Cancer in 2018 and 2019. Gary had the honour of being the event's inspirational speaker in 2018, and introduced his two time bone marrow donor to the other participants.
On October 3, 2026, family members and friends are getting back on our bikes to honour Gary's incredible legacy. Because this is officially the Grand Finale year for the Ride for Cancer, we want to show up bigger than ever to support life-changing local cancer care. Please consider donating to our team to help us finish what Gary started and smash our fundraising goal!
Nova Scotia has the highest cancer rates in Canada. Currently, 1 in 2 are diagnosed in their lifetime and 1 in 3 patients will not survive. That’s why our team is saddling up to help fund lifesaving, world-class cancer care for all Nova Scotians.
The list of loved ones affected by cancer keeps growing, and so must our commitment to conquering it. This is our time to lead the charge and continue our journey to transform local cancer care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre; for those we’ve lost, those currently facing cancer, and the 1 in 2 who will be diagnosed.
That’s why funds raised by our 2026 BMO Ride for Cancer community will support the full spectrum of cancer care at the QEII — strengthening every stage of a patient’s journey at the region’s largest and most specialized cancer treatment hospital. This means funding cancer-fighting technology and treatment options like:
- Best-in-class imaging to detect cancer earlier with greater accuracy, reduce scan times and cut wait times
- Precision oncology tools to help tailor therapies to each patient’s unique genetics
- Surgical robotics and innovation to enable less invasive procedures and faster recoveries
- Digital tools that empower and support patients at home, removing location barriers between appointments
With every dollar you donate, you’re bringing us closer to a future where these critical advancements WILL save and change the lives of Nova Scotians. We can’t do it without you!
To learn more about the impact your generous donation will have, visit https://YourRideforCancer.ca/Impact.
Thank you to our supporters
$250
Pauline Dantas
$208
Scott Furey
$200
Bruce Hyundai
$156
Patricia Kalgutkar
Hi, Anne, My name is Patricia. I am Michel’s sister from yhe Northwest Territories. Dan sent me the link for the fundraiser. To ride with your grandsons - such a beautiful way to remember together.
$156
Sbw Wealth Management
Give ‘er Jeff
$156
Bob Mullan
I am so proud of you
$150
Blair Cabot & Catherine Boyd
Good luck!
$130
Jb
$104
Davis Bennett
A great man and wonderful person. Ride on team! I will see you on the trail!
$104
Shaun Sangster
$104
Oren Sangster
Have a good ride🫂
$104
Kirk Davidson
$104
Debra Currie
Thanks Jeff 😊😊😊
$104
Chris Carter
Have a great ride Snags!
$104
Anne Harris
$104
Jeff Sangster
$104
Maegan & Chris Blackwell
Thanks for riding and making a difference
$104
Andrew Boyne
Good luck! Great cause!!
$104
Joe Young
Go girl go
$104
Paul Lannan
Thank you Anne! Gary has always been, and remains, one of our greatest inspirations.
$104
Adam And Kyla
$104
Michael Belovich
Wishing you peace and success. In honour of Marjorie!
$100
Wilf Peverill And Audrey Peverill
Thinking of you as you honour Gary by raising awareness and funds to fight cancer.
$100
Kim Elcheshen
$100
Janice & George Metzger
Good Luck to Team Harris Strong. Have a great ride!
$100
Peter Teed
$100
Kirk Davidson
$100
John & Kathy Chute
$78
Anonymous
Good Luck
$52
Karen Graham
Thanks for dedicating your time to make a difference.
$52
Dominic Nader
$52
Anne Tipler
$52
Anne Tipler
$52
Colin Maclean
$52
Roberta Fitzner
$52
Grace Hwang
Thanks for riding Jeff!
$52
Dianna Spencer
$52
Anne Harris
$52
Anne Harris
$52
Patrick Tessel
$52
Sharon And Gerry Nash
$52
Liz Manwaring
A great effort for a great cause!
$52
Theresa Myra
Thank you for all you do Jeff.
$52
Lois Smith
So pleased you are keeping the memory alive of your grandfather. He was a wonderful man and loved his family very much. RIP Gary.
$52
Don Heather Harris
$52
Beverley Harris
$52
Lynne Allen
$52
Bev And David
$52
Karen Pauls
Happy to support your challenge in honor of Gary, who was an inspiration to many.
$52
Bev And Dave
$52
Angela Clair
$52
Sandra Cleary
Have a great ride
$52
Melissa And Addie Sawh
In honour of your hero. Wishing you strength on your ride, you got this!
$52
Melissa And Addie Sawh
In Memory of your grandfather, a true hero. Cheering you on every mile!
$52
Gavin Giles, Kc
Great work. Happy to see you back.
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Mom 😘
$50
Geoff Morse
$50
Shawna Peverill
Thank you for riding, Jeff! Thinking about your Uncle Gsry. ❤️
$50
Troy And Annette
$50
Don Heather Harris
$50
Sarah Ritchie
$50
Anonymous
$26
Peter/debbie Selig
$26
Sue Tessel
Have a great ride
$26
Laura B
Have a great ride!
$26
Chelsea Kirk
$26
Peter Yeaton
$26
Olivia Trivett
$26
Clare
$26
Kel Jensen
$25
Elizabeth And Darcy Benoit
$25
Jeanne Ju
Be well and have a great ride.
$21
Stephanie Stephens
$21
Melissa Eye
$21
Sherry Jordan
So proud of you to bike for such an important cause that your grandfather believed in! Your grandfather would be so proud of you and what an adventure to be doing this with your grandmother! 💕
$21
Sherry Jordan
So proud of you to bike for such an important cause that your grandfather believed in! Your grandfather would be so proud of you and what an adventure to be doing this with your grandmother! 💕
In memory of Gary #HarrisStrong