"Bad Bob"

Supporting cancer care in Atlantic Canada. Learn More.

Help us 'go the distance' to support families and find a cure!

Nova Scotia has the highest cancer rates in Canada. Currently, 1 in 2 are diagnosed in their lifetime; 1 in 3 patients will not survive. But cancer does not care about provincial boundaries! That’s why I am riding in the 11th annual BMO Ride for Cancer to help fund life-saving care.

With 1 in 2 diagnosed, none of us is untouched by cancer, indirectly, or - like me - directly.

The BMO Ride for Cancer community will equip QEII Health Sciences Centre experts with the diagnostic tools they need to deliver some of Canada’s most leading-edge cancer care available; care that supports patients, their families and friends too.

Funds raised by our 2025 BMO Ride for Cancer community will unlock more precise, targeted therapies that have fewer side effects and allow for earlier detection of cancer recurrence for patients. Those are incredibly meaningful advancements.

With every dollar you donate to my Ride, you’re bringing us closer to a future where precision oncology WILL save and change the lives of Nova Scotians, and benefit patients across Canada by that advancement.

My cancer treatment experience was an emotionally uplifting one. I'm so grateful to be able to Ride again this year, that I'm going the long distance, literally and figuratively. Please donate to my Ride today! 

HERE WE GO!!

To learn more about precision oncology and the impact your generous donation will have, visit https://YourRideforCancer.ca/Impact.

My Achievements

Completed Profile Page

Shared Personal Page

Made a personal donation

Reached my fundraising goal!

My Updates

When it's no longer 'just a ride'.

You have probably had this experience. Life happens. You start a job, move, raise a family perhaps, complete a career, and maybe move again. You might even become a cancer patient and get through it and decide "I'll ride!". Then, you have a reason to reconnect with old friends who you've lost touch with and an e-mail comes back with sad news. Another dear neighbour, friend or someone else close to you has gone. Cancer. You realize, it's no longer just a ride; it's a fight and you're a warrior on wheels. To all the Liz's, Celestes, Coleens, Caroles, Freds and, others who touched our lives: we ride for you! And we ride for your families and friends too, towards a future without cancer..

Why the BMO Ride, Again?

Yes, I live in Ontario. Prince Edward County to be more precise. 

But! I also live in Halifax, being blessed with grandchildren in both PEC and HRM!

Yes! I received excellent and compassionate cancer treatment care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in 2024 and am so grateful to them!

But! In 2023 I "got to know" the cardiac ward at QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax as a result of what was supposed to be a regular run (through Camp Hill Cemetery that day). I'm grateful for the compassionate and excellent care received there too.

So, "yes" the BMO Ride for Cancer hits two important causes for me, QEII and cancer care. But this year, I'm riding as a treatment "graduate" and decided to go the long distance. Training has begun, but I'll need help!

Why not join me on your bike, or by a donation?

"Bad" Bob

Thank you to my Supporters

$250

Mary Jacobs

$52

Greg And Erin

Good luck Bob!

$104

Noel Pendergast

Good luck Bob!

$104

Robert Williams

$104

Margo Kowalchuk

$104

Jamie Campbell

$104

Duncan Campbell

You got this Bad Bob! Go For It!

$150

Rob Legge

Good luck Bad Bob: I hope you have a great ride

$104

Ralph Mayer

May the sun shine on your face and the wind be at your back. Good luck Bob.

$52

Susan Sweetman

Continue the ride Bob!

$52

Bryan Davies

Good luck to “Bad Bob, the colourful sock guy”.

$104

Sam Meandro

$104

Edward Dries

$100

Andrew Forestell

Have a great ride, Bob! Great cause!

$150

Jerry & Barb Van Vliet

You are such an inspiration!

$50

Anonymous

Keep on riding!

$50

Ben Greenhouse

Remembering our runs together Bob. Glad to hear you're doing well.

$52

Tracey Ehl

Here's to a strong, peaceful and joyful ride. Thank you for riding!

$50

Lindy Maguire

Cheering you on Bob!

$250

"bad Bob" Waldon

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