Ride to Conquer Cancer 2009

Listening to the radio on the way home from work they made mention of the Ride to Conquer Cancer which takes place June 20-21. Yes, it’s a two day cycling journey that starts here in Vancouver and finishes down in Seattle, Washington. They encourage all ages and physical abilities to take on this challenging task and help raise funds for Cancer Research.

When I got home after a couple of errands that evening  a work buddy of mine, Brent Hickman,  sent out a  message via Facebook about how he is going to Ride to Conquer Cancer with hundreds of other people and looking support.

Dear Friend,

I’m sure I’ve told you about my Father, his struggle with cancer, and his passing last year. Until now, I never felt like there was anything I could do. I’m not a scientist and can’t find a cure on my own, but I can and will be participating in an event called The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. Through this event, I can help prevent other families from having to struggle with this disease.

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You can read more about Brent’s personal fight with Cancer on his Ride to Conquer Cancer webpage.

To help Brent him reach his goal of raising $3,500 I have sent a donation to help sponsor his cycling trek down south and I am looking for other people who might also help him reach his goal. If you would like to help Brent reach his goal of $3,500 by sponsoring his ride then please head over to his Ride to Conquer Cancer page and make a donation. The further on in life I go, the more I find how the majority of people have been affected by Cancer in some form or other, please help find a cure!

For more information about Ride to Conquer Cancer in 2009 check out their about page.