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Discover the stories and breakthroughs that continue to change cancer outcomes across British Columbia.
The 2021 Tour de Cure presented by Wheaton Precious Metals raises over $5.5 million, powering cancer research in B.C.
VANCOUVER, B.C., The Tour de Cure presented by Wheaton Precious Metals, taking place independently across the province today, announced at last night’s virtual …
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 …
Virtual Glotman•Simpson Cypress Challenge raises $215K to advance pancreatic cancer research and care
From August 2 – 8, over 150 cyclists trekked a total of 16,000 kilometres of distance and 220,000 metres of elevation for the Virtual …
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 …
Clinical trial aims to improve the outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer after surgery
The trial will assess whether a simple blood test can detect circulating tumour DNA after surgery to better select chemotherapy for patients with stage …
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. …