{"id":59652,"date":"2025-10-24T12:29:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=59652"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:29:57","slug":"bmo-ride-for-cancer-surpasses-15-million-raised-for-cancer-care-2026-to-be-grand-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=59652","title":{"rendered":"BMO Ride for Cancer surpasses $15 million raised for cancer care; 2026 to be grand finale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Atlantic Canada\u2019s largest cycling fundraiser marks 11 years of impact, more than $2 million raised in 2025, and announces 2026 as its grand finale<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HALIFAX:<\/strong> Atlantic Canada\u2019s largest cycling fundraiser has hit an extraordinary milestone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 11th annual BMO Ride for Cancer<\/em>, proudly hosted by the QEII Foundation, has officially surpassed more than $15 million net raised to date to transform cancer care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s event on Saturday, October 18, united more than 850 cyclists raising $2,003,349 million net and counting in 2025 alone \u2014 pushing the event\u2019s total fundraising impact to historic new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its first year in 2015, when 130 riders raised $170,000 net, BMO Ride for Cancer<\/em>\u00a0has grown from a modest community event into one of Canada\u2019s top five peer-to-peer cycling fundraisers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its legacy is one of East Coast pride and purpose, where every dollar raised stays right here in Atlantic Canada \u2014 directly benefiting patients and families who rely on the QEII Health Sciences Centre for world-leading cancer care and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis milestone belongs to every rider, donor, volunteer, and partner who has been part of this journey and to all of the individuals they\u2019re honouring through their inspiring efforts,\u201d says Susan Mullin, President and CEO of QEII Foundation, which proudly hosts BMO Ride for Cance<\/em>r. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTogether, this community has transformed the future of cancer care in our region \u2014 helping ensure that Atlantic Canadians facing cancer have access to the best possible care, close to home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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LOOKING AHEAD: THE GRAND FINALE IN 2026<\/strong>
As the QEII Foundation celebrates 11 incredible years of impact, it has also announced that the 2026 BMO Ride for Cancer<\/em>\u00a0will be the event\u2019s grand finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot because the work is done,\u201d says Susan, \u201cbut because we want to give this ride \u2014 and this community \u2014 the finale it deserves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Next year will be a moment to reflect, celebrate and cement this event\u2019s legacy with one final, record-breaking year that will continue to transform cancer care at the QEII for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 BMO Ride for Cancer <\/em>Grand Finale will honour more than a decade of community impact, celebrating every kilometre, every story, every name written on a jersey, and every life changed because of this extraordinary event.<\/p>\n\n\n

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