Anne Harris

🚴‍♂️ 37 DAYS TO GO: The Final Ride for Cancer 🚴‍♂️

Our family is gearing up for a deeply personal journey. On October 3rd, I will be participating in the final BMO Ride for Cancer alongside my grandsons and nephew as part of our team, Harris Strong.

This year, we are cycling in memory of my beloved husband, Gary, who passed away on May 6th. He was a proud Halifax firefighter who dedicated his life to protecting others, but ultimately lost his own battle to occupational cancer.

This Ride meant a lot to Gary and to me. We proudly rode together in 2018 and 2019,and now we are stepping back onto our bikes to keep his incredible legacy alive.

But we aren't just riding for Gary—we also ride for family members and friends who are currently fighting this disease, for firefighters who are currently fighting occupational cancer, and all those who have lost their battle to this disease. Every single one of them will be in our hearts and memories as we cycle this final Grand Finale year. ❤️

💪 Where we stand today:

• I have personally raised over $3,100!

• Our Team Harris Strong has raised over $8,500 so far!

👉 How you can help us cross the finish line:

We have just 37 days left to fundraise before we hit the trail! We are making one last push to reach anyone who hasn't had the chance to donate yet. If you are able, please consider making a contribution to our team. Every dollar goes directly toward supporting local patients and funding life-saving cancer care in Atlantic Canada.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for the endless love, prayers, and support. Let’s finish what Gary started and smash our goal!

🔗 Donate here:https://fundraise.yourrideforcancer.ca/fundraisers/anneharris/trail-50km

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I am riding for Gary, my best friend and the love of my life

🚴‍♂️🔥On October 3, I am participating in the final BMO Ride for Cancer as part of our family team, Harris Strong.

This ride is deeply personal. I am riding to honor my wonderful husband of 48 years, Gary Harris, who passed away on May 6 after a remarkable 29-year battle with leukemia.Gary spent over 23 years serving his community as a Halifax firefighter. When leukemia—now recognized as an occupational cancer—changed our lives, Gary didn't just focus on his own fight. He became a leading advocate for his fellow firefighters, playing a key role in passing Nova Scotia’s Firefighters’ Compensation Act to protect other families going through their darkest days.

Cancer never defined Gary. He was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, and mentor. In 2018, twenty years after his life-saving bone marrow transplant, Gary and I actually rode in the Ride for Cancer together. Sharing the stage that year with his German stem cell donor, Michael Buck, was one of the greatest highlights of our lives.

Now, I am stepping back onto the bike. Every single kilometer I pedal will be in memory of my brave husband, and in honor of everyone who has faced this disease.

My fundraising goal is $2,000 to fund vital cancer research and care.If Gary’s story of service and love touches your heart, please consider making a donation or sharing this post to help us continue his incredible legacy.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support.

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