Some Heroes Wear White Lab Coats
From filling prescriptions to hailing helicopters during the recent flooding in the Fraser Valley, there’s no limit to the lengths BC Cancer—Abbotsford pharmacy technician …
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Why I Ride: Kevin Witzke keeps his son’s memory alive
“I keep Nicholas’ memory alive by riding his favourite bike almost every day. When I grip the handlebars, it’s like I’m holding his hands. …
Why I Ride: Brian’s journey from patient to teammate
As an avid cyclist, Brian Benson spends a lot of time on his bike. By listening to his body during his rides, his hobby …
Why I Ride: Sean’s commitment to ride from Kelowna to Kits
Sean Dalin wasn’t always into cycling. It began as a new hobby during the summer of 2020, and unlike many new habits people picked …
Why I Ride: Michael Yarr rides for his family and himself
Michael Yarr rides every year for his family, and himself. For 12 years, Michael has cycled to raise funds for the BC Cancer Foundation to …
Why I Ride: A baseball saved Suzi Wiebe’s life
A baseball saved Suzi Wiebe’s life. Suzi has always been active, and she considers herself to be a pretty good baseball player. So in 2017 …
Why We Ride: Team Kathy’s Riders come together year after year in honour of their loved one
When Chrissie Thernes first joined the Tour de Cure seven years ago, she didn’t even own a road bike. She pulled her 20-year-old …
Employee Testimonial: Rhea Siu
Q: What makes BCCF a great place to work? There are so many reasons, but for me two stand out. First, it’s a world-class organization. …
Finding Hope And Healing Against All Odds – Linda Bui’s Story
In July 2019 at age 33, Linda Bui’s world was changed when she received a shocking diagnosis – she had Panniculitis-like Subcutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. She …
Moving Forward On The Road To Healing – Jessica Deitcher’s Story
In 2019 while waiting to board a flight at the airport with her husband and one-year-old son, Jessica Deitcher found herself in the bathroom …