Dave Usifer

Supporting cancer care in Atlantic Canada. Learn More.

I’m facing the fight against 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.

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, I’m riding alongside a community with one common goal: transforming local cancer care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.  

Faster diagnosis saves lives, which is why BMO Ride for Cancer is on a mission to bring rapid cancer detection and monitoring to 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 game-changer. 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 my ride today, you are joining a community dedicated to moving the needle in 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?

To learn more about liquid biopsy technology and the impact your critical donation will have, click here.

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Thank you to my Supporters

$20.80

Helen Murphy

$20.80

Derek Stewart

Good job Dave.

$41.60

Karen Mctrusty

Good Luck....

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Janet Webber

$52

Allison

Sorry. Missed match day

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Deb & Bill

Thank you Dave, we love you lots!!

$156

Anonymous

Hope this helps bud🍻

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Jeremy Grafstein

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Sue

Thank you Dave ... good luck on your ride ! xo

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Jena Usifer

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Simon Cooper

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Kelley Sullivan-durnford

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Anonymous

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Brenda Clinton

Yes Dave the QE2 does a marvelous job at helping others. They saved my life! I couldn't donate much but every little bit counts! I think of you often and I believe it still must be such a struggle not to have your Mother. Take good care!❤️

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Pam Clinton

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Anonymous

❤❤

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Kevin Braunmiller

Always happy to support such a great cause. Glad to have people like you making a difference 🙂

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Debbie Keshen

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Sheila Cadhin

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Darren Sorrey

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Janis & Jennifer

Jen and I were so fortunate to not only have met your mother, but to have her officiate our wedding. She was a truly remarkable woman and we were so thankful that she was part of that wonderful day. Love you guys !

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Jena Usifer

Love you. Xo

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Chris Driscoll

Go for it Dave, I expect you will crush it before the ride.

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Helen Murphy

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Penny Mayo

Good luck Dave on your Ride in September..

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Shannon Harvey

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Coco Schultz

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Anne-marie Lace

Cancer took my Mom too. Thank you for raising money & awareness.

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Shawn Lean

Great work Dave

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Reilly Simmonds

I lost my cousin last year to cancer, I can't give much but happy to contribute to the cause. I hope the goal gets crushed!

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Dave Usifer

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