My Activity Tracking
1,198
kms
Why I Ride:
Nova Scotia has the highest cancer rates in all of Canada. 1 in 3 patients will not survive. The words "you have cancer" have been heard by far too many people, and continues to be a common phrase as we live longer and longer.Â
Both of my parents have been undergoing treatment for various forms of cancer since 2018, and the advancements to treatment in cancer care/oncology are largely why they are still here with us today.Â
The "Flew Fighters" team was built in honour of them, but also in honour/memory of other team members who have lost parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, and loved ones to this disease. I'm happy to be joined by a large number of family members and friends, including my Mother who will be riding again for the 3rd year in a row.Â
Others are not as fortunate, and we need to continue to take steps to innovate and push the needle on the standard of care for Cancer Treatment and detection.
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 130km alongside a community with one common goal: transforming local cancer care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Â
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.
My Achievements
Completed Profile Page
Shared Personal Page
Made a personal donation
Reached my fundraising goal!
Thank you to my Supporters
$25
Macy Flewelling
$104
Emily Murray & Patrick Guerra
SO proud of you for all that you and the team do to champion awareness and support for such an important cause! We love changemakers!!! Will be thinking of you today — good luck!
$104
Geoffrey Vaughan
$52
Stylianos Psaradellis
$104
Cynthia Edwards
Have a great ride! I’ll be blowing tailwinds your way that day.
$104
Ann Perry
$104
Ann Perry
$104
Tracy & Mark Pilat
$52
Anonymous
$104
Jake
Make haste
$52
Nancy Matyas
$52
Scott Long
Keep up the good riding !!
$52
Gerry
Congrats on making it to gods country
$262.08
Trevor Croteau
$52
Suzie Thistle
Your commitment to this ride is inspiring!
$10
Mimi
$25
Hannah Dunn
$50
Jamie Hammond
Wishing you and your team all the best in your incredible pursuit 🙌
$52
Sam Poirier
$208
Ruthann Mundle
Thank you for your support, in return I would like to support you & your team
$20.80
Michelle Johnson
Way to go Flew Fighters! Another strong fundraising year!
$50
Barb Sinclair
$52
Abbie
$104
Al Green
$104
David Pilat
$52
Liam Beaton
$45
Mimi
Go John!!
$150
Ranch Dubois
“Monday, fridge due. Other building” - G
$104
Susan Macintosh
$50
Marcel Ritter
$52
Anonymous
$75
Emma
$52
Greg Griffith
$25
Matthew Gouthro
$20.80
Anonymous
Let’s go bro!!
$20.80
Anita Poirier
Donation 5/5
$20.80
Anita Poirier
Donation 4/5
$20.80
Anita Poirier
Donation 3/5
$20.80
Anita Poirier
Donation 2/5
$20.80
Anita Poirier
Donation 1/5
$50
Karl Grutzner
John and Flew Fighters Keep up the good work
$52
Rachel Webb
$104
Arvin Rahimzadeh
Go Johnny Go!
$52
Thomas Mcdonald
$52
Graham Hannah
$26
Haley Warnica
$260
William Russell
Pedal hard!
$52
Mom & Dad
$52
Megan Stewart
$52
Karen Baldwin
$25
Mariah
$156
Alex Bubar
$25
Max Bixby
$52
Melanie Rappoldt
$20.80
Jack Guthrie
$31.20
Fulton Logan
Goodluck Flew!
$20.80
Jenna Nagle
Can’t not celebrate a fellow Feb bday! Hoping you absolutely crush your fundraising goal!
$104
Holly
Happy Birthday!!
$104
John Flewelling
Our Team
Amy Prince
$1,078.80
Tom Hatfield
$1,127.30
John Flewelling (C)
$4,023.48
Rachel Vaughan
$1,028.60
David Albert
$1,205.60
Peter Flewelling
$525.20
Bry Crabbe
$713.80
Susan Flewelling
$5,050.20
Graeme Wach
$25.00
Matt Flewelling
$518.00
David Havill
$1,048.04
Holly Foxall
$1,527.08
Connor Sheehan
$705.60
Thomas Baxter
$1,011.60
Matthew Donovan
$108.16
Rachel Humphrey
$2,166.40
George Vaughan
$1,062.00
Michael Colford
$643.20
Jason Murphy
$734.40
Matthew Gendron
$1,668.80
