Gord Cooper

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Let's bring the power of liquid biopsies to our fight against cancer!

Since 2015, donors to the QEII Foundation's BMO Ride for Cancer have raised over $10 million (net) to support cancer care in Atlantic Canada. Wow!

This year is our 10th anniversary ride. And our keen cyclists (and equally enthusiastic supporters) are rallying behind a uniquely powerful cause in the fight against cancer.

We are raising money to bring the power of liquid biopsies to cancer care in our region. Unlike a traditional biopsy that analyzes a surgically removed tissue sample, a liquid biopsy is non-invasive; it looks into a simple blood sample (which can be taken anywhere -- not just at the hospital). DNA and other personalized markers not only flag if any cancer is detected; they also give clues on the best treatment options for that individual. This is personalized cancer care!

And in this battle, speed matters. Liquid biopsies are part of a range of tools to detect 'minimum residual disease' (MRD): trace amounts of cancer that, before these innovations, would only be caught much later, after the window for effective treatment has started closing.

Why does it matter? Because Nova Scotia has the highest cancer rates in Canada. 1 in 3 patients don't survive.

With liquid biopsies in the arsenal, oncologists and other specialists can provide much improved monitoring of cancer patients, enabling the earliest possible detection of any recurrence. With early detection comes saved lives.

The community has helped raise over $10m (net) for the fight against cancer over nine annual BMO Ride for Cancer events hosted by the QEII Foundation. For this one -- our 10th anniversary ride -- let's bring the power of liquid biopsies to our fight against cancer.

Thank you for joining the fight!

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Willow Monterrosa

Go Gord!

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Chris Porter

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Jason Hopkins

Good luck, Gord!

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Stephanie Blucher

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Erick Wong

Have a good ride!

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Steve Houle

Awesome Gord. That parking pass is in your reach. Thanks for supporting the foundation and leading by example.

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Anonymous

Have a super ride and keep the vibe alive!

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Cassandra Hallett

Way to go! Very proud of you.

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Nick Peters

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David Jackson

Awesome work, Gord!

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Jess Dang

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Anonymous

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Eve Wickwire

Have a great ride! Congratulations on your fund raising!

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Bruce Towler

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David Bortolussi

Good luck Gord!

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Sean Dunne

Best of luck Gordon - great cause! Well done!!

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George & Tia Cooper

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Donald Harrison

TickTok Cooper.... start pedalling

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Lydia Bugden

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Suzanne Fougere

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Dwd Interiors

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Ian & Eleanor

Great effort Gord... for a great cause. Hope the training is going well and good luck for the ride itself! All the best to you and the family!

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Andre V-s

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Bloom Wealth Inc.

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Rebecca Saturley

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Robert & Carolyn Cowan

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Lois Dyer Mann

Have a ball Gord and tide like the wind

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Tim Johnston

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Julia Rivard Dexter

Go Gord!

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Michael Forbes

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Brice W

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Chuck Ford

Way to go Gord!!

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Jefferson Hall

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Victoria

Great effort, Gordon! !

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Peter Wickwire

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Suzanne Godsoe

Go Gord!

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Wayne Chapman

Good luck!

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Robert Andrew Harrison

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David Zemans

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Erika Wien

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Victor Goldberg

A great cause !

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The Schraders

Good luck Gord! Have a great ride:)

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Rob Hart/jenn Corcoran

Good luck!!

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Sean Evans

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Lawrence Stordy

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Jonathan Seller

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David Wilson

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Terry Bird

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Josh White

Go get it buddy!

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Gareth Patterson

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Jen Cooper

Proud of you bro!

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Heather And Justin Mcdonough

Way to go Gord. You are such a great community leader. We have already donated to this great cause and event but you have always been so supportive of events we have been part of so we have made a modest donation in support of you!

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