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I'm on a mission to support those facing cancer
Nova Scotia has the highest cancer rates in Canada. Currently, 1 in 2 are diagnosed in their lifetime and 1 in 3 patients will not survive. That’s why I am riding in the 12th BMO Ride for Cancer — hosted by the QEII Foundation — to help fund lifesaving cancer care for all Nova Scotians.
The list of loved ones affected by cancer keeps growing, and so must our commitment to conquering it. This is our time to lead the charge and continue our journey to transform local cancer care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre; for those we’ve lost, those currently facing cancer, and the 1 in 2 who will be diagnosed.
Funds raised by our 2026 BMO Ride for Cancer community will support the full spectrum of cancer care at the QEII — strengthening every stage of the journey: earlier diagnosis, more targeted treatment, effective support between appointments, and monitoring that can detect cancer recurrence sooner.
This means advancing cancer-fighting technology and treatment options including:
- Best-in-class imaging to detect cancer earlier with greater accuracy, reduce scan times and cut wait times
- Precision oncology tools to help tailor therapies to each patient’s unique genetics
- Surgical robotics and innovation to enable less invasive procedures and faster recoveries
- Digital tools that empower and support patients at home, removing location barriers between appointments
Together, our BMO Ride for Cancer community is helping ensure that every patient who relies on Atlantic Canada’s largest and most specialized cancer treatment hospital has access to world-class care, right here at home.
With every dollar you donate to my Ride, you’re helping every step of the cancer journey from diagnosis to recovery and survivorship – ultimately saving and changing lives of Nova Scotians.
Please donate to my Ride today!
To learn more about the impact your generous donation will have here at home, visit https://YourRideforCancer.ca/Impact.
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Riding for Gary
On October 3, I’ll be participating in the Final BMO Ride for Cancer as a member of the team ‘Harris Strong.’
Originally, I registered to ride in honour of my Uncle Gary Harris, who passed away on May 6 after a remarkable 29-year battle with leukaemia. Recently, I joined my Aunt Anne and family on ‘Harris Strong’ so that our fundraising efforts could be combined in support of a cause that was deeply personal to Gary.
Gary was many things to many people: a husband, father, grandfather, firefighter, coach, mentor, athlete and friend. He served with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency Services for more than 20 years before leukaemia, now recognized as an occupational cancer among firefighters, changed the course of his life.
Most people would have been content to focus on their own fight. Gary chose a different path.
In 2003, he became a leading advocate for firefighters battling occupational cancers and played a key role in the passage of Nova Scotia’s Firefighters’ Compensation Act. Because of his efforts, countless firefighters and their families have received support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Cancer never defined Gary, but it was a battle he faced with extraordinary courage. Through relapses, treatments and a bone marrow transplant, he continued coaching, mentoring and serving his community. In 2018, twenty years after receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant, Gary and Anne rode in the Ride for Cancer themselves. One of the highlights of his life was sharing the stage with Michael Buck, the stem cell donor from Germany who had given him a second chance at life.
As many of you know, cycling is important to me. This year, riding carries an even deeper meaning. Every kilometre will be ridden in memory of Gary, and in honour of everyone who has faced cancer, supported a loved one through treatment or lost someone they care about.
I’ve increased my fundraising goal to $2,000 and would be grateful for your support. Every donation helps fund cancer research and care, while also honouring a man whose life was defined by service, perseverance and giving back to others.
If Gary’s story resonates with you, please consider making a donation or sharing this post.
Thank you for helping us continue his legacy.
#HarrisStrong
ShareThank you to my Supporters
$100
Kirk Davidson
$50
Shawna Peverill
Thank you for riding, Jeff! Thinking about your Uncle Gsry. ❤️
$26
Laura B
Have a great ride!
$208
Scott Furey
$104
Oren Sangster
Have a good ride🫂
$104
Kirk Davidson
$100
Wilf Peverill And Audrey Peverill
Thinking of you as you honour Gary by raising awareness and funds to fight cancer.
$52
Karen Graham
Thanks for dedicating your time to make a difference.
$52
Gavin Giles, Kc
Great work. Happy to see you back.
$52
Colin Maclean
$130
Jb
$104
