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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I have wanted to participate in this event, since it started. Unfortunately, it just wasn't the right time with traveling from Cayman to Halifax. When my best friends (who participate and run the event) mentioned this would be the last year for the RIDE, I was determined to join. Luckily, with a few phone calls, I registered for the 100k trail race.
WHY I am riding this October 2026
I am riding in the BMO Ride for Cancer this October 2026. I want to be honest about why. Almost every single one of us has been touched by cancer, whether its survival, loss, the messy middle, and the fear of getting cancer. This ride is for all of that. If I am being specific, I am riding for my Auntie Jane who left this world far too soon, My Aunt Val who has been fighting this disease for far too long, and she is a trooper, I am riding for my friends' dads who passed away, my clients who survived it, and for all those who are fighting. If you would like to help, grab your plastic - every bit counts. ShareThank you to my Supporters
$52
Julia Jewett
$62.40
Milo & August
$104
Joan & Dahrl Whitney
You always go the extra mile for others Enjoy the ride
$115.44
Talia D
Hope you have an awesome ride on the day!
$50
Paul Myers
$100
Gina & Trevor
Best wishes for your ride!
$250
Kate
$52
Cliodhna Phelan
Good luck!! Enjoy the ride !!
$104
Sandra Castelo
Go Mere Go!!
$104
Steph And Eddie Gandelman
You are the most amazing cousin! You are going to crush it!
$52
Abi Drummond
Go Mere!! (:
$50
Dianna Mac Donald
$50
Janet/ Ken Margeson
$104
Tamara Radojicic
$104
Neil Ritchie
Great cause good for you !
$20.80
Anonymous
$26
Matt Smeltzer
$50
Joni Sanford
$52
Erinn Smeltzer
$104
Chris Spigner
$52
Caron Murphy
$50
Anna Mccallister
$104
Anonymous
$50
Joanne Mimnagh
$104
Dawn Eryou
$104
Aoife
Best of luck from Ireland ❤️
$52
Anonymous
Always proud of you
$100
