Karyn Power

I'm on a mission to support those facing cancer

Hello, and thank you for helping in my efforts to fundraise for the final BMO Ride for Cancer.

In the last few years Cancer has affected our family, directly.  In 2022 Dave’s Father was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. Sadly  it was untreatable and he passed away after a few short, very  brave months. In 2024 my sister,  Kelly, was diagnosed early with Colon Cancer, thanks to Nova Scotia’s home FIT screening program and a followup colonoscopy. Thankfully after surgery she has been cancer free for over 1.5 years 

I am riding in the BMO Grand Finale Ride for Cancer in memory of Dave’s Dad, my sister Kelly and all who have been touched by Cancer.   If you are able, I appreciate any support you can donate for my ride.

Much thanks, Karyn ☺️ 🚲 

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.