THE LAST RIDE FOR CANCER!
This is year 10 for Jamie's Angels and sadly the last year that the Ride for Cancer will be taking place.
In 2017, shortly after losing my uncle, Jamie Nickerson, to a battle of cancer my aunt and I joined this event to honour him, as all proceeds go directly towards the QEII here in Halifax, where he received care throughout his journey.
Participating in this ride each year is a way for us to honour the ones we love that have fought or who are currently fighting against cancer, by supporting the hospital that care endlessly for them.
If you have made it this far, thank you for taking the time to visit my page and reading about why we do this. We could not do this without you!
If you would like to support my ride and have a loved one who has been touched by cancer, please feel free to include their name and I will put it on my helmet. We ride to remember <3
More information on what we are fundraising for can be seen below!
Thank you again,
Rae
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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.
Good luck on the ride!