Rob MacIlreith

Supporting cancer care in Atlantic Canada. Learn More.

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.  

My Achievements

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Made a personal donation

Reached my fundraising goal!

My Updates

May 2nd

Well I've been sick for a long time now but its time to start pulling things together for this years ride. I have an even bigger reason to ride this year...Mom. Getting there is going to be a big mental and physical struggle. I am so out of shape and mentally a bit frightened to push myself too hard after being in the hospital last fall. Originally I wasn't going to do the ride but then they said this would be the last one and Mom got her diagnosis and hear we are. Lots to do and a long way to go to get there. 

Thank you to my Supporters

$50

Nancy Eustace-leblanc

$250

Anonymous

Blessings for your continued support & dedication on this cause. Best of luck in future endeavors and family care.

$52

Ashleigh Church

Thank you for each and every ride you have done ❤️. I know it wasn’t always easy but you have made a difference!

$20.80

Mathew Whynott

$52

Pearce And Calah

$26

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