Russell Millett

Supporting cancer care in Atlantic Canada. Learn More.

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I’m riding in honor of my daughter Lydia who has passed away from brain cancer

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.

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Thank you to my Supporters

$52

Kathy Boutilier

$52

Joel And Eranie

xo

$1.07k

Su And Darren

All of our love to you and Allison and Stella tomorrow as you ride with Lydia in your hearts, as she is in ours. ❤️

$104

Christy Wilson

🩷

$150

Erin & Patrick

$100

Rosemary, Dave And Lucy

Stella, Allison and Russell - thinking of you all. Have a great ride for Lydia!

$52

Terry And Jeff Mackenzie

Russell, Alison’ and Stella, have a great ride.

$52

Phil Nash

$104

Scott Robinson

Have a great ride Russ. Wishing you guys all the best.

$200

Lisa Macneill-lazaric

Best of luck on your ride…I’m sure your team will raise lots money and awareness in sweet Lydia’s memory :) nice running into you today!

$50

Gabrielle Lazaric

$31.20

Anonymous

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Cathy Townsend Fuller

$104

Anonymous

$52

Anonymous

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Graybar Wabush Branch

On behalf of Graybar Wabush.

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Roslyn Carver

So proud of you Russ, such a worthy cause to honour our dear Lydia.

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Devin & Tanya Balsor

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Ian Macdougall

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Eric Keddy

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Glenna Gerrard

Good luck Russell

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The Maclean Hunt Family

$208

As The River Bends Retreat Inc

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Taunya Kinnie-sheffield

An excellent idea to raise money for cancer research 💕

$100

Julie Mills

Best of luck!

$52

Mark Malley

$104

Jason Hirtle

$20.80

Phil Gray

$52

Charlane Hall

$156

Darren & Jan Loner

$100

Verity Dixon

Hope to ride also in honour of Lydia

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Anonymous

$52

Heather Lewis & David Campbell

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Jacinda Hatton

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Beth And Murray Corbin

$260

Mike King

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Charleen Sampson

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Mark Benjamin

$50

Heather Baird

$52

Lydia Comar

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Brenda Boudreau

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Kala Willson

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Caroline Adams

Ride on dear father ride on in memory and hope💜🤍💜

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Tyler Jones

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The Melanson Family

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Paige Vaughan

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Heather Howard

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The Kickhams

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Cvf

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Roberta Hood

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Barry Ward

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Evin Smith And Family

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Angie Lockhart And Family

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Cheryl Oloriz (ramsay)

Thinking of you guys ❤️

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Colin & Michelle Kelly

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Regan Seymour Mathurin

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William And Grace Gerrard

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Tom Cameron

Thinking of you, Allison and your family. ❤️

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Jill D

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Kelly And Kevin

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Dale

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Jen Hall

Sending love and support.

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The Jodrey’s

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Paula & Peter Walton

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George Conway

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Sharon Mcauley

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Waterbury Crew

We ride with you Russ & co.

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Robin Forsythe

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Colette & Sean Ennis

Best of luck with the ride, Russell! Lydia will be shining down on you that day for sure. Hugs to all…The Ennis Family xo

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Christine Holmes

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Clare Davidson

Keeping you in thought

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Anonymous

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Lyndsay And Kyle Garden

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Jaime Harvey

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Sue & Doug C

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Jeff Pope

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Bo N Aila Mackenzie

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Jenna Lloy

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Terris Family

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The Gallants

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Tyler, Chelsea, Oakley & Ryder Yeaton

$156

Ryan And Sophia Comstock

$100

Calvin & Michelle Millett

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Cory Palmer

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Marilyn Campbell

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Galloway Fam!

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Jennifer Kuryluk

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Maclean Kids

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Kaitlin Harper

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Kenneth Knox

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Darroll And Peggy Atwell

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