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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.
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I’ve faced the fight against cancer and beat it!
I’ve faced the fight against cancer and beat it!
I am back again this year fundraising for the Ride for Cancer to take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025. My total fund-raising for this cause over $19,000 and hoping to top $20,000. This is the last year for the ride as they are retiring it and moving on to another event for the coming years. Thanks to all of my great supporters over the years.
Why am I riding and raising funds?
I am a cancer survivor. I am one of the lucky ones and want everyone to be able to say the same. Back during the pandemic, I was diagnosed with cancer but after successful surgery I can say I am a survivor.
Unfortunately, my younger brother Shaun Peter cannot say the same thing and lost his life to cancer, so I am riding in memory of him. I hope no one has to go through losing a loved one like my family and friends did.
ShareThank you to my Supporters
$20.80
Grace Brake
$26
Rob Potter
Well done John!
$104
Carling Gratto
Go Dad!!!!!
$104
Brad And Juanita Paul
Way to go John!
$31.20
Lois Chmiel
Good luck dear Proud of you
$250
Cassandra Dorrington
$208
Pamela & Jack
$52
Franklynn
All the best with your ride!
$52
Tim And Monica Mcnamar
$25
Jackie Hartley-langille
Congrats on your success John!
$156
Dahlgren Software Consulting Inc
$52
Anonymous
$52
Nancy Macsween
In memory of Shawn Peter ⛵️.
$20.80
Paul Cyr
$26
Michelle Magee
$100
Judy & Lester Graham
Proud of you John for doing this.
$26
Lauren Blinkhorn
$104
Mark & Shawna Woodin
$100
Dorothy King
Way to go John! Giver!
$104
Todd Connolly
$104
Ellen & Frank Mcnamara
Thanks for doing this for Shaun Peter
$52
Ray Ivany
$52
Lauren
Go Dad Go!
$75
Craig Flemming
$104
Mike Roberts
Best of Luck, John!
$515
Jochen Tilk
$100
Anonymous
Congrats John on another ride and taking this on
$208
Jim Eisenhauer
Congrats John. Good luck with the ride. Hope all is well in your world. Miss all you guys! Jim
$104
Mike Slatter
$26
Erica Gillis
$100
Greg Guy
Good luck with your fundraising. A great cause.
$1.02k
John Thomas Mclennan
$26
Edith Lilly
$52
Greg Davis
Great cause John
$156
Mike Barrett
$104
Maureen Cheeseman
Good luck!
$104
Peter Morrison
Giv’er John!
$52
Dave Pickles
$250
Jared Green
$52
Stephen Chaisson
$25
Damin P
$104
Chris Smith
Go John!
$20
Tanya D
Good luck!
$26
Thinking of you and Shaun Peter, good luck on your ride!