I'm doing the Ride in Honour of Bruce.
Dear Family and Friends,
In honour of Bruce I have joined the Porter Supporters Team to participate in the BMO Ride for Cancer in September.
I was thrilled to see last years' funds bring CAR-T Therapy to Nova Scotia. Our wonderful doctor, Dr. Elsawy, made it possible for Bruce to receive CAR-T treatment in Boston in 2020. I like to think his success with the CART contributed to the research that helped make it available to patients at the QEll, with Dr. Elsawy leading the way.
It was a success for Bruce as it rid his body of non-hodgkins lymphoma and gave him many more months of precious "life". Unfortunately, due to the many chemotherapy treatments he received over the years he developed myeloidysplastic syndrome (MDS)and then acute myeloid leukemia(AML) which took him from us on November 5th, 2022.
For all of you who knew Bruce, there was nothing he wouldn't do for you. I will be fund raising for the ride and am asking for your support.
If you make a donation on June 26th your donation will be matched!! That means it will be doubled!!!! I will keep you posted and let you know a few days before. In addition, the first 30 people to match my donation of $100.00, will have their name placed in a draw for one of the lovely little rug hooked wall hangings, crafted by me, pictured above. I will do the draw after the first 30, one hundred dollar donations.
Nova Scotia has the highest cancer rates in all of Canada. 1 in 3 patients will not survive. 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 alongside a community with one common goal: transforming local cancer care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
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
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Made a personal donation
Reached my fundraising goal!
Thank you to my Supporters
$118.56
Nancy Moore
$100
Chris And Karen Macdougall
Well Done!!!!
$104
Glenda Mackinnon
Sure wish that I could do this ride with you!
$52
Sarah Pearson Varner
$52
Patti Hanes
Have a great ride !!
$100
Jimmie White
Best of luck!
$100
Valerie Fitzgerald
I think of Bruce almost everyday.
$1.02k
Kim & Chris
$52
Elizabeth Watson
Way to go my friend👏👏💐💐
$52
Peter Grant
$260
Jamie Carroll
Good luck Nancy!
$150
Neil Burns
Way to go Nancy, Bruce would love this! He was always one of the first to donate to my cancer ride. I’ve been on the board of BC Cancer for 5 years now and it has been interesting to learn about the research being done. Had the pleasure of touring their research facility in Victoria this year and the work they are doing on Car T cells is amazing. Hope you are doing well. Think of Bruce often.
$52
Dennis & Anita Reade
$20.80
Lisa & Nevin Jackson
$104
Rena Kossatz
$156
Bev/jim & Clare/tom "cousins" !
Nothing's the same without our "MAYOR" ! Nothing ever will be !
$104
Breakfast Girls
Nancy this donation is from me, Bev, Janette and Taunya! We wanted to wait until Match day! All the best for this great cause!!
$50
Bryana Pearson Martin
Missing Bruce always 💗
$26
Patricia Jeffcock
$52
Anne Murphy
Missing Bruce! Happy to donate to a worthy cause!
$52
Jane Scott
$26
Chuck Mcmillan
$40
Janice/rex Barnhill
$26
Lisa Aucoin
❤️💕
$52
Brian Halls
Glad to give! Glad to have known a great guy. Even if it was a short time.
$25
Alison Read
$156
Nancy Moore
$100
Fraser And Melissa Macquarrie
$25
Donna Maclean
$104
Dr. Lynne Moyles And Staff
$20.80
Jill Connell
$50
Monica Delaney
All the best, Nancy
$104
Ruth Patriquin
Such a worthwhile cause.... it has affected us all.
$104
Darrin Belliveau
$100
Donna Macleod
Thank you Nancy!!
$31.20
Karen Green
I am so grateful for having the opportunity to work with Bruce at NRHS. He was the salt of the earth, a very special person that would give the shirt of his back to anyone that needed help. A true inspiration to all and sorely missed by everyone.
$26
Lori Macdonald
I have been thinking a lot about Bruce these past few weeks. I really miss him in my posse at school. He was such a great listener (I am sure he thought, what a buffoon) and gave thoughtful and humourous advice. I can't think of a better way to honor him than a long bike ride. He'll be with you the entire journey.
$20.80
Kenneth Smith
Good luck Nancy. Enjoy the day.
$156
David Mosher
Way to go Nancy.
$52
Janice Black
$52
Carmel Chisholm
$104
Kirby Grant
Thank you for moving us ahead against cancer.
$52
Jon & Cathy Whittal -williams
Bravo Nancy. Good luck you will be in our thoughts. The Whittal xx
$20.80
Cherie Abriel
Good luck on your ride.
$52
Sandra Muir
$104
Krissy
$104
Doug Mcmillan
Glad to be able to honor Bruce and help you with this great cause.
$156
Beverley And Keiver Read
Good luck on your ride, Nancy. What a great way to honour Bruce!
$52
Valerie Fiddes
Thanks for doing this Nancy!
$26
Sherry Cheek
You are my hero! I miss Bruce so dearly...and know he is uilding something somewhere!
$100
Colin Todd
$52
Tamzen (yuill) Black
$25
Sandy Savage
$20
Michelle
Way to go Nancy!
$104
Andrea Kew
Good luck Nancy!!!!
$50
William Fisher
$500
Pam And Bill
A smile on your face, the wind in your hair and Bruce in your heart...what better way to honour him!
$104
Leroy And Lorrie Hodder
We are so happy to help you remember Bruce with this important project.
$26
Judy Mccurdy
$26
Heather Patton
Wishing you all the best Nancy!
$104
Karla/kirby Thompson
$50
Virginia
$104
Jim Campbell
$104
Maryjean & Jamie Muir
$50
Sheila Tompkins
$200
Graham Long
Well done Nancy
$156
Mary And Bob
You go girl!
$100
Louise Wirtanen
$156
Pauline Murphy Sutow
$26
Darlene Marshall
$104
Ruth & Steve Pearson
Good Luck Nancy, so proud of you.
$52
Gina Pelham
I'm sure Bruce would be so proud of you Nancy!! What a wonderful thing to do to honor him❤️
$104
Jeff Mosher
Ride on Nance!
$26
Catherine Maclellan
$52
Carol Morrison
$40
Cheryl Doucet
$26
Karen And Gordie
$20.80
Tanya Pearson
$26
Ashley Manuel
Awesome idea! Have a great ride Nancy!
$100
Shannan Macnevin
Have a great ride!
$26
Christina Cameron
$50
Jessica Robinson
Go Nancy ! Thinking of Bruce and missing his smile and laugh always xx
$104
Andrée
You go girl!
$100
Eric Miller
It is an honour to help out. Go Nancy!!
$156
Robert/michelle Murphy
$104
Janette Fecteau
Thanks for reaching out, Nancy! best wishes for your ride. Thinking of Bruce and all you all with lots of love!
$104
Phil Johnson
$100
Norine Trenholm
Good for you, Nancy! Hope to see you soon.
$52
Glenda Mackinnon
Sure wish that I could join you! Way to go Nancy!
$52
Anne Forbes
Good luck Nancy!
$108.16
Joan Maclellan
All the best Nancy 💕Joan & Greg
$104
Jenny And Bob ,daniel And Tim
💕Brucey 💕
$104
Sam Macdonald
Awesome ! . 🤩 Bruce Awesome !💕💕💕
$156
Susan Lavers
In honour of Bruce
$104
Margot Mackay
Awesome! Good luck😊
$52
Shelley & Kent Archibald
Good luck Nancy!
$200
Chris And Karen Macdougall
You go girl !!!!
$52
Vicki Byard
$104
Colin Topshee
You go girl
$104
Joanne And Ron
It's our honour to contribute to this Nancy!
$52
Patricia Leblanc
How far are you going? Good for you! I am in Tatamagouche set sept 7-12. Cabin on the ocean. Hope I can see you
$52
Amanda Betts
You’re such an amazing lady Nancy!
$52
Cameron Mckinnon
Good luck Nancy ❤️
$25
Colleen Pinkney
$104
Greg & Cindy Johnson
$50
Linda And Jim
Best of luck on your ride for cancer in memory of Bruce.
$100
Sj
$104
Margaret Eddy
Sounds like something Brucie will be doing right along with you!
$104
Lavinia Carreau
May the wind be at your back the whole way!💖🙏🏻
$104
