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Last time, cancer picked a fight with me. On September 28th, it's my turn!
On July 27th, 2022, at the age of 23, I was diagnosed with lymphoma. After several extended hospitalizations I finally had an answer – not a great one, but an answer nonetheless. I was one year into school, moving in with my girlfriend (for the first time), and one week from starting a new job. After a slough of appointments and the first few weeks of school, I began radiation therapy. I progressed through treatment as my family and friends carried me through what I can easily say was the hardest thing I have ever gone through. As a 25 year heart transplant recipient with dozens of surgeries and complications under my belt, I do not use that statement lightly.
On the day of this ride it will be just under 2 years since I finished my cancer treatment, and I am told it is the only treatment I will be needing. Despite what you read above, I consider myself exceptionally lucky. My cancer was non-aggressive, responded well to the therapy, and I only needed radiation (not that I’d recommend it). Based on Canadian data from 2015 to 2017, the predicted 5-year net survival for all cancers combined was 64%. This means that about 36% of people are expected to die within 5 years of their cancer diagnosis. Over one third.
On September 28th I will be riding for those who cannot ride right now, and those who will never be able to. I am unbelievably fortunate to be able to participate in this ride and I truly believe that with the contributions raised by your donations we can soon improve those odds for Canadians. Ultimately, money can fight cancer and I am asking you to donate what you are comfortable with. My goal is $5,000 and I am giving it my all to train hard and make you all proud!
My Achievements
Completed Profile Page
Shared Personal Page
Made a personal donation
Reached my fundraising goal!
My Updates
$5000!
Thank you all so much for donating to my ride! It’s hard to believe we raised $5000 in two short weeks!!! I am unbelievably grateful to you all! I look forward to the next two months of training while continuing to raise as much money as I can! Share
Activity Tracker
For those confused, the Activity Tracker on this page is recording my training for the ride on Sep 28. Share
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$124.80
Debbie Sullivan
$208
Cindy Macmillan
Jack, you are an inspiration to us all! We loved reading your incredible story and remembering the amazing strength and courage you’ve shown throughout your life. You rock! Enjoy the ride…and way to go!!! Love Cindy and Mike, Natalie John and Rosie
$208
Laurie Thomson And Andy Chisholm
Lauren told us about this event. We are so happy to support you. Have a good ride!
$208
Kathy Minaker
Will be thinking of you Jack on race day! So happy to hear you are enjoying Halifax Big Hug Kathy
$150
Charlotte Philippson
Love you Jack!
$20
Caitlin Chong
$25
Samantha Armstrong
$104
Daniela Lester
$260
Matt
Give ‘er!
$208
Scott, Lindsay, Clara And Jacob Wilson
Go Jack Go!
$104
Jayne Milner
$104
Nancy Milner
Way to go Jack! Miss singing with you up at Pender!
$104
Ash-roberts Family
$25
Callista
Way to go!
$104
Derek
Great to see staying in shape!
$52
Alex Amos
$208
Bahram
Miss you babes 😗
$156
Jill Tyler Brayden And Teagan
$104
Don & Sue Maunders
$104
Anonymous
Nicely done
$104
Wayne Stremel And Lorraine Wareham
Awesome Jack! You go man! Ride safe❤️
$104
Abi Gaulin
GO JACK GO
$52
Marienna Macdonald
$104
Rick Bodner
$208
Doug & Judy Ashcroft
Happy you are raising funds for a cause you are passionate about. Enjoy the ride!
$52
Sophia Draper
$50
Anonymous
$104
Rachel Delacretaz
Ride safe and have fun!
$25
Sam Lando
Good stuff man!!
$20.80
Heather Hanson
$52
Martin Higgins
Cheers for the Kimchi old boy! Enjoy halifax you will be well missed!
$50
Anna Shi
$208
Andrew Balzer
$50
Ben Du Plessis
$52
Jss
$156
Island Ant
Proud of you and cheering you on!
$52
Geri Green
$50
Hannah Pang
Way to go Jack. Your mom inspires me and your obviously like her!
$25
Cam (scruffy)
For all the Banana Slugs!
$1.02k
John And Krista Wilson
Proud of you, Jack.
$25
Kase
Attaboy!! Good on you buddy 💪🏻
$26
Oliver Watson
$104
Sam & Will Palmer
After the ride we will donate an extra two dollars for every minute you finish under 5 hours.
$104
Anonymous
$156
The Moberg’s
$104
Mina Shahsavar
$100
Susannah Mungall
$104
Colleen Cartwright & Bob Brandle
Way to go Jack! We are rooting for you from BC. Missed you at Critter Cove.
$100
Ceilidh Ashcroft
Proud of you!!! Love you ❤️
$50
Kimmy Ashcroft
woohoo!! GO JACK GO!! (btw tell ceilidh she’s sus if she doesn’t donate)
$104
Helen And Harvey Marshall
Amazing Jack
$25
William Eltherington
JACK! Happy to hear you’re healthy and doing well
$100
Lauren Chisholm
Go Jack!!!
$50
Nisali W
Go Jack Go!!
$260
Linda Uyeda
Go Jack!! Whooohoi!!!
$104
Julie Walsh
So very proud of you Jack!
$260
Raj Klair
$510
Jessica And Brent Palmer
Don't stop, won't stop!!!! Proud of you XOXO Moods and Sen
$104
From your favorite cleaner at the cyber center :-)