I'm on a mission to support those facing cancer
Dear Friends and Family,
On May 17th, 2017, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. After being lucky enough to undergo life-saving treatment, I have been now cancer free for 10 years. It has been quite a journey. There is not a day since that I don’t pause to think about how lucky I am, and how committed I am to making the most of the gift I have been given.
This October, I will be once again riding my bike in the BMO “Ride for Cancer” … this will be my 8th fundraising ride since my diagnosis. I did not manage this on my own. Every incredible kilometer of training has only been made possible through the amazing support of my wonderful wife and family, my friends, and the tireless work of an army of healthcare heroes.
This year I am sad to be dedicating my ride to my dear friend Mark Scanlon who lost his heroic battle with lung cancer this August. It breaks my heart to have to add his name to the long list of people written on my bike Jersey, people who I remember every time I get on my bike. These are the people I ride for, because they are no longer able to. They are a constant reminder to me how lucky I am to be alive, and that we all need to work together to stop this tragedy from continuing. Cancer doesn’t discriminate … it defies all logic. Mark was a larger-than-life, generous, compassionate, husband and father and friend. I ride for him.
Statistics show that we all have been, or will be, directly impacted by cancer in some way. 1 in 2 Canadians are diagnosed in their lifetime, and 1 in 3 patients will not survive.
The organizers of the event have decided to make this the final year for the ride in Halifax, and I want to do my part to make it the most impactful year yet.
Please consider helping me raise the funds that are so necessary to support the continued search for a cure for this horrible disease.
I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to … Terry Fox
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Thank you to my Supporters
$104
Amanda Vlitos
$104
Bindy And Jim Code
You have a great day...have a good ride!
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Carol Hicks
$208
Carol Hicks
Good luck on your ride. I will be cheering you on!
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Laura Snyder
$104
William Costin
$104
Louise Nichols
$20.80
Shaun Maclean
Good luck. My thoughts will be with you this weekend.
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Heather Karry
$52
Susan Gratien
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Moya Swift
Thank you Rob, you’re an inspiration 😁❤️
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Alison
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Carolyn Webber
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Carolann Fraenkel
$156
Denise
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Sarah Johnstone
In memory of Mark and everyone else on your beautiful jersey. Thank you for riding!
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Anonymous
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Claire Moxon-waltz
Have a great ride!
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Jolene Buchholz
Go Rob!!!
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Kathleen Patterson
$52
Alec, Josie And Thomasin
Love you! - From Alec, Josie and Thomasin
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Luiz De Jesus
go cat go
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Anon
$52
Stacey & Jeff
Ride like the wind!
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Anne Varner
Way to go Rob.
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Thank you for riding for our loved ones