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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
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Completed Profile Page
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Shared Personal Page
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Made a personal donation
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Reached my fundraising goal!
My Updates
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$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![](https://d3mvjbg3nmini2.cloudfront.net/0c47b3c9d7c8e98417d025db75910b3b.jpg)
Activity Tracker
For those confused, the Activity Tracker on this page is recording my training for the ride on Sep 28. Share![](https://d3mvjbg3nmini2.cloudfront.net/0c47b3c9d7c8e98417d025db75910b3b.jpg)
Follow me on Strava!
Follow me on Strava to stay up to date with my training! ShareThank you to my Supporters
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Samantha Armstrong
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Daniela Lester
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Matt
Give ‘er!
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Scott, Lindsay, Clara And Jacob Wilson
Go Jack Go!
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Jayne Milner
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Nancy Milner
Way to go Jack! Miss singing with you up at Pender!
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Ash-roberts Family
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Callista
Way to go!
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Derek
Great to see staying in shape!
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Alex Amos
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Bahram
Miss you babes 😗
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Jill Tyler Brayden And Teagan
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Don & Sue Maunders
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Anonymous
Nicely done
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Wayne Stremel And Lorraine Wareham
Awesome Jack! You go man! Ride safe❤️
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Abi Gaulin
GO JACK GO
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Marienna Macdonald
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Rick Bodner
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Doug & Judy Ashcroft
Happy you are raising funds for a cause you are passionate about. Enjoy the ride!
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Sophia Draper
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Anonymous
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Rachel Delacretaz
Ride safe and have fun!
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Sam Lando
Good stuff man!!
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Heather Hanson
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Martin Higgins
Cheers for the Kimchi old boy! Enjoy halifax you will be well missed!
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Anna Shi
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Andrew Balzer
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Ben Du Plessis
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Jss
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Island Ant
Proud of you and cheering you on!
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Geri Green
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Hannah Pang
Way to go Jack. Your mom inspires me and your obviously like her!
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Cam (scruffy)
For all the Banana Slugs!
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John And Krista Wilson
Proud of you, Jack.
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Kase
Attaboy!! Good on you buddy 💪🏻
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Oliver Watson
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Sam & Will Palmer
After the ride we will donate an extra two dollars for every minute you finish under 5 hours.
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Anonymous
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The Moberg’s
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Mina Shahsavar
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Susannah Mungall
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Colleen Cartwright & Bob Brandle
Way to go Jack! We are rooting for you from BC. Missed you at Critter Cove.
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Ceilidh Ashcroft
Proud of you!!! Love you ❤️
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Kimmy Ashcroft
woohoo!! GO JACK GO!! (btw tell ceilidh she’s sus if she doesn’t donate)
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Helen And Harvey Marshall
Amazing Jack
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William Eltherington
JACK! Happy to hear you’re healthy and doing well
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Lauren Chisholm
Go Jack!!!
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Nisali W
Go Jack Go!!
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Linda Uyeda
Go Jack!! Whooohoi!!!
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Julie Walsh
So very proud of you Jack!
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Raj Klair
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Jessica And Brent Palmer
Don't stop, won't stop!!!! Proud of you XOXO Moods and Sen
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