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Kevin & Nicholas Witzke at the BC Cancer Foundation Tour de Cure

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. …

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Brian Benson is fundraiser for BC Cancer Foundation's Tour de Cure

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 …

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Sean Dalin is a strong supporter of BC Cancer Foundation's Tour de Cure

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 …

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Michael Yarr is helping change cancer outcomes for patients across the province – himself included

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 …

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Suzi Wiebe, Team CTV - BC Cancer Foundation Tour de Cure

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 …

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Team Kathy’s Riders at the Tour de Cure

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 …

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The Cell Cyclists

Cycling for Research

August seems to be flying by! As you may have heard, the BC Cancer Agency’s Deeley Research Centre is initiating an immunotherapy clinical trial …

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Dr. Catherine Poh at the Ride to Conquer Cancer

Philanthropy, Research and the Ride to Conquer Cancer

BC Cancer Foundation donors have helped me build a strong foundation for oral cancer research. The hallmark of my research is the COOLS …

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Doug Nelson, President & CEO BC Cancer Foundation

Strength in numbers

What a weekend!  The second Ride to Conquer Cancer was an overwhelming success, with 2,252 riders raising $9.2 million for cancer research right …

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