In Memory of Val McGowan

Held by Hayley Mcgowan
Cypress Challenge 2024
https://cypresschallenge.ca/fundraiser/ridingformom
$5,600.00 Raised
$2500
34 supporters
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Riding for mom
$5,600.00 Raised
$5000
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Fundraiser Donors

  1. Cynthia Daniels
    $1000
  2. Neil Chrystal
    $500
  3. Eric Carlson
    $500
  4. Rod and Kira Dales
    $500
  5. hendrik zessel
    $250
  6. DOUGLAS IRWIN
    $250
  7. Gino Nonni
    $200
  8. Aleita and Sean
    $200
  9. Kirsten Hall
    $150
  10. Brenda Dobell
    $100
  11. Ruth and Anton Suurkask
    $100
  12. Robin Rusaw
    $100
  13. denise young
    $100
  14. Sonya Parmar
    $100
  15. Ava Vorwaller
    $100
  16. Kathy Hart
    $100
  17. Jennifer Heffel
    $100
  18. F. Glover
    $100
  19. Nafeesa and Chris
    $100
  20. Fayaz Nanji
    $100
  21. gordon hinkson
    $100
  22. Anonymous
    $100
  23. Janice Leung
    $100
  24. Deanna Campbell
    $100
  25. Clare Warkentin
    $50
  26. Jodi Christie
    $50
  27. Patricia Warshawski
    $50
  28. Maureen Wilson
    $50
  29. Heather Low
    $50
  30. Karen Chouinared
    $50
  31. Emily Huffman
    $50
  32. Emira Mears
    $50
  33. Maggie Lyons
    $50
  34. Kate and Sue Shakespeare
    $50
  35. Tara Corcoran
    $50

 

July 1, 2023 my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. A few days later I registered for the pancreatic cancer ride and our family was overwhelmed with how compassionate this community is. She passed away July 27th and 2 days later I climbed in honour of her.

This year I'm riding to help those who have been affected by this terrible disease. I'm riding to ensure people have access to genetic testing. I'm riding to ensure people have access to rapid treatment. I'm riding to ensure scientists and doctors that work so hard in our province to fight this disease can continue to do their amazing research in BC. I'm riding to raise money that I know will stay in our province and help those who need it most. I'm riding for the big hug I will get at the finish line from all the other riders who have been affected by pancreatic cancer. Most importantly I'm riding for my beautiful mom, who was robbed of her chance to say goodbye.