Cycle for a cause
Held by Timberly Ambler
Cypress Challenge 2024
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On Sunday, July 28th, I am cycling in the Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge presented by GlotmanSimpson Cycling, raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research and care at BC Cancer.
I ride this year alongside some of my dearest friends to support Ian Neville, one of the fittest and strongest of our cycling friends. Our adventures on bikes together have been filled with fun, laughter (as caught on camera in my profile photo) and the occasional bump and bruise. While he has been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer, he's fighting it like a champ, and can still kick my ass up a hill. Wouldn't surprise me if he gets a PR that day
This year, more than 800 British Columbians will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Its projected that only 10 per cent (or 80 of those people diagnosed) will live five years.
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect at an early stage and is often resistant to treatment. Although it is the tenth most common cancer in Canada, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer death.
Unless more effective treatment strategies are found, pancreatic cancer in Canada is projected to become the second leading cause of cancer death by 2030.
We need to act now.
Since 2008, Cypress Challenge has raised over $4 million and its thanks to the generosity of community members like you. Together, we can drive innovations in research and enhance care to benefit each person facing this disease.
With your help, BC Cancer can continue its vital work to break down this deadly disease.
Please consider making a donation.