Support My Ride for my dad

Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge 2025
Held by Trina Montemurro
$7,350.00 Raised
$2000
35 supporters
14 days remaining
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Fundraiser Donors

  1. Rosanne Montemurro
    $3000
  2. Hao and Noelle Chen
    $500
  3. Anonymous
    $250
  4. Heather and Mike Buytels
    $250
  5. Anonymous
    $250
  6. Su-Yin and Kyle MacDonell
    $250
  7. Carrie & Mike Dixon
    $200
  8. Cynthia and Jeff
    $200
  9. Scott Bell
    $200
  10. Jeff and Pat
    $150
  11. Chris
    $100
  12. Drapack Family
    $100
  13. Kevin & Leanne Rondi
    $100
  14. Brian Westerberg
    $100
  15. Lacey Corbett
    $100
  16. Steve P
    $100
  17. Jen Berezowskyj
    $100
  18. Ahmer Karimuddin
    $100
  19. Vincent Fruci
    $100
  20. Charles Yu
    $100
  21. Adrienne Dall’Antonia
    $100
  22. Ioana
    $100
  23. Anonymous
    $100
  24. Michael Huot
    $100
  25. James Kenyon
    $100
  26. James Kim
    $100
  27. Mike Joyce
    $100
  28. Harpreet and Nick
    $50
  29. Tanya Pavelich
    $50
  30. Natalie Wiseman
    $50
  31. Jess Levitt
    $50
  32. Michelle Morris
    $50
  33. Anonymous
    $50
  34. Bal & Sarb Sandhu
    $50
  35. Sonia Batten
    $50

 

Earlier this year, my sweet dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After having a huge surgery to remove the tumour, he is slowly recovering but now has a significant uphill battle as he begins 6 months of chemotherapy.

On Sunday, July 27th, 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.

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 $5.2 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.

My uphill ride up Cypress Mountain is so small compared to the hill my dad is on right now. Please consider making a donation. Thanks!

 

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