• Ride for Cancer participant rides along the coast

    Ride for Cancer

    Together, we raise funds to advance cancer care in Atlantic Canada.

Learn more at yourrideforcancer.ca.

OUR MISSION
We need a community to win this fight

Hosted by the QEII Foundation, Ride for Cancer powered by BMO Bank of Montreal is Atlantic Canada’s largest cycling fundraising event that raises funds to transform cancer care in our region.

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RIDER IMPACT
Revolutionizing treatment and care for cancer patients in Atlantic Canada

Over $5.6-million raised to date. And impact beyond measure.

Each year, funds raised through Ride for Cancer powered by BMO Bank of Montreal support the full spectrum of cancer care by purchasing vital equipment and new technologies at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.  

Our Ride community rose to an epic challenge in 2021, raising more than $1.75 million net for new genetic sequencing technology at the QEII. This technology is used to analyze the genes of tumour samples to identify the most targeted and effective treatments for cancer patients.

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Fueling Research

World-leading cancer research is already happening for Atlantic Canadians with funds raised through Ride for Cancer powered by BMO Bank of Montreal. A Zebrafish Core laboratory has been activated at the QEII, studying the ways cancer cells develop resistance to cancer drugs by injecting tumours into guppy-sized aquarium fish. This groundbreaking research is aiming for better ways to fight and control cancers.

New Treatment Alternatives

Funds raised through Ride for Cancer powered by BMO Bank of Montreal helped purchase new Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) technology, which provides a safer and less-invasive alternative to diagnosing lung cancer and lymphoma.

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Patient Support

Ride for Cancer powered by BMO Bank of Montreal has made an impact in cancer care by funding patient and family support programs through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada – to help patients and their families through the toughest moments of their lives.

Increasing Capacity

Ride for Cancer powered by BMO Bank of Montreal helps increase capacity for care by raising funds for new equipment and technology. Most recently, funds raised through Ride for Cancer powered by BMO Bank of Montreal doubled capacity and shortened wait times for cancer patients.

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Face the fight
Leslie Keevill

"The money is staying here in Atlantic Canada. Things like Ride for Cancer are so important because they really do help people locally."

Leslie Keevill looks on at Ride for Cancer 2018
Breast Cancer Survivor and Ride for Cancer Participant