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
Completed Profile Page
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Made a personal donation
Reached my fundraising goal!
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Why I Chose to Ride
I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone when I registered for this BMO Ride for Cancer that is taking place later this year, on October 3rd. I have never done anything like this, and I certainly have never ridden my bike 50kms in one day. And though, compared to what cancer patients, and their families, often endure, pedalling 50kms on my bike on a nice, flat trail through some lovely countryside with a group of friends is “a walk in the park”, to mix my metaphors ;)
Over the course of the last few years, I have supported several friends who were riding in this event, and then of course, we experienced our own journey into the world of cancer with our son Nicholas’ diagnosis in March of 2023, when he was just 27 years old. Like so many, we have lost other family members to this horrible disease too, plus friends as well. So when the opportunity came I decided that this year I was going to join the ride, as a member of Elaine’s Legacy Riders - a lovely group of bike-riding enthusiasts who I have gotten to know in recent years as part of the local Women on Wheels program in Truro. And that is where I also got to know Elaine Stewart better. Elaine was an incredibly active, fit woman, who biked, hiked, kayaked, and more. But cancer doesn’t discriminate - it doesn’t target only those who are unhealthy. In fact it doesn’t care if you are female or male, young or old, rich or poor, a good person or not. Elaine, and incredibly her own daughter Michelle, were going through their own cancer journeys while our Nicholas was also on his. Sadly all 3 of them lost their battles in 2025.
I ride knowing that the funds raised go to helping the care provided to cancer patients right here at home, at the very place where so many good people worked so hard to save our boy.
I ride in honour of Nicholas, and Elaine, and Michelle, and Heather, and Peter, and Nigel, and Randy, and the list just goes on and on…
ShareThank you to my Supporters
$104
Gena & Matt Priest
$26
The Hafeys
In memory of Nicholas,
$100
Doris Fahey
So proud of you Sandy. I know the Ride will be a significant moment in your year as you remember Nicholas and others ❤️
$148.72
Sylvia Verkley
For Nicholas ❤️
$52
Jen & Jeff Walsh
Thinking of you and the family often. Wonderful thing you are doing!
$515
Sherry Davies
Congratulations Sandy on such a great cause❤️
$52
Sherri Mallov
$52
Colin Savage
$208
Suzanne
So happy to support you in this fundraiser Sandy. All the best. Xo
$50
Terry & Mary Savage
Good luck with everything. You can do it.
$50
Carolyn Macgregor
I am proud of you Sandy!
$104
Jayme
You're an inspiration Sandy!
$156
Moira Murphy
You go girl!! Cancer sucks and with each pedal you are dealing it a serious blow! Very proud of you ❤️
$20.80
J & F Newcombe
$20.80
Jacquie Rougeau
You've got this girl! Good on you. ❤️
$104
Heather Patton
You are an amazing mom and person! Nicholas will be with you all the way ❤️
$52
Shannon West
For Nicholas. <3
$25
Laura M
For Nicholas and his fight.
$50
Hope Gouthro
♥️
$52
Karen Clark
Good Morning Sandy, It is an honour to sponsor you on this fundraiser bike ride. I see your pain through your posts. I think of you often during this very challenging time in your life. Take care dear and go gently. 🤗♥️
$100
Stacey Culgin
Thank you Sandy for doing this ❤️
$50
Sheila Tompkins
$52
Joanne Lacey
$200
Kenneth Savage
A pleasure to help Love, Ken
$52
Kelly Derbyshire
You are one amazing Lady💗
$20.80
Kathy Blais
Cheering you on from Saskatchewan!
$25
Mary Fillmore
In memory of Nick, who of course loved to ride his bike as well. ❤️ Proud of you, Sandy!
$104
Sherry Tooker
In memory of Nicholas❤️🩹. You’ve got this and are gonna crush it, Sandy…ride on🚲
$100
Laura Wile
Love you, your strength, love, and determination for this cause. You’ve got this…..🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
$26
Emily Smith Maskill
$10.40
Denise Fraser
$104
Ryan
$52
Darlene Rousselle
You got this Sandy!!
$100
Martha Savoy
❤️
$20.80
Janice Maclean
Good luck Sandy. I am a cancer X2 survivor so I know how important research is.
$104
Elizabeth Hanton
$50
Valerie Cyr
$20.80
Colette Hines
$52
Heather Bishop
In memory of Nicholas ❤️ my donation is a symbol of hope for all impacted
$50
Sandy Savage
Our Team
Sandra Benvie
$50.00
Robin Whooten
$126.50
Judy Camm
$326.80
Darlene Marshall (C)
$511.80
Loretta McLellan
$402.80
Sandy Savage
$3,236.12
Peter Marshall
$252.00
Corina Frank
$206.40
Margaret (Daisy) Roberts
$104.00
Bruce Roberts
$104.00
Carolyn Duggan
We are cheering for you and remembering Nick❤️