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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!
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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
$104
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
$52
Ian Macdougall
$104
Eric Keddy
$104
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 💕
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Julie Mills
Best of luck!
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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
$52
Charleen Sampson
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Mark Benjamin
$50
Heather Baird
$52
Lydia Comar
$104
Brenda Boudreau
$52
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
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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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