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X.comOn Sunday, July 27th, I am cycling in the Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge presented by GlotmanSimpson Cycling.
Since 2017, after my mom was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, team Pioneer Susan has been tackling the Cypress Challenge each summer to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research and care at BC Cancer. After losing my mom in February 2019 after a two year battle with the disease, we have continued to ride each year in her memory, and to support families currently going through the same challenges that we faced.
2025 will be our ninth consecutive year riding. Last year we were able to hit a big milestone with $100,000 raised through team Pioneer Susan over the course of the nine years.
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.
Please consider making a donation to team Pioneer Susan. We thank you so much for your support!