Why We Ride

Stories that move us

Our riders, volunteers, and supporters have many reasons for participating in Cancervive. They get involved because they’re a cancer survivor, because they lost someone to cancer, because someone they love has cancer, and because they want to ride for a good cause. Here are inspiring stories from members of our extended Cancervive family about why they’re involved.

If you have a personal story you want to share, please email us.

Boivin, Sylvie

Faces of Cancervive :: Meet Sylvie Boivin, one of our newer but no less inspiring Cancervive Cycle Tour riders. Sylvie road with us on the Tour for the first time ...
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Clubb, John

Today's warrior is John Clubb. John joined Cancervive in 2015 as a new rider and sees it as a great addition to his Ironman training. He's off to Louisville, Kentucky ...
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Deans, Rick

---- Wake up. Kick butt. Repeat. --- That's what it says on Rick's t-shirt. We think it's a great motto for Cancervive Cycle Tour riders; we're proud to say ...
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Duckett, Diane

Diane is a new Cancervive Cycle Tour rider for 2018. She comes to with a fresh perspective on her cancer diagnosis, a diagnosis she says allowed her to enjoy one of the ...
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Ebbern, Tom

Tom is one of the veterans. He was one of the first board members with Wellspring Calgary and is still on one of their committees. Both Tom and his wife Linda ...
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Loughran, Ian

Today we introduce you to Ian Loughran. On November 14th, 2005 Ian's life changed forever; he was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Ian started chemotherapy that very evening. After ...
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MacArthur, Ryan

Meet CN Police Constable Ryan MacArthur. Ryan volunteered for Cancervive Cycle Tour for the first time in 2016. As a member of our medic team, he was an indispensable member of the group. We ...
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McGregor, Brian

Our Founder and two-time cancer survivor Brian McGregor could be called 'The Father of Cancervive.' Brian's life was forever changed in 2003 by a diagnosis of testicular cancer. A chance ...
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Mitchell, Vic

Vic Mitchell is one of our newest Cancervive Cycle Tour riders. In fact, in 2018 he'll be our sole rider representing and raising money for Wellspring Edmonton and man, is ...
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Morris, Patti

Not only is Patti an extended family member of Cancervive and a rider in our annual Cancervive Cycle Tour several times over, she is also the Executive Director of one of ...
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Nieuwesteeg, Jerry

Meet Jerry Nieuwesteeg, one of the Godfathers of the Cancervive Cycle Tour. Affectionately nicknamed Nuke, Jerry has been riding with and protecting us from headwinds for many, many Tours. Here's ...
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Pankhurst-Brosens, Peggy

Welcome to this week's Friday Faces of Cancervive post. Each week we'll share a story about a Cancervive supporter, volunteer, rider, or warrior. Check back each week to find about ...
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Sasabe, Motoko

Introducing one of the newest members of the Cancervive family, Motoko Sasabe. From Osaka, Japan, Motoko a dedicated cyclist always willing to help support and build up newer riders. She is ...
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Szkwarok, Patti

Today we’re sharing the story of an Edmonton rider who rode in support of Wellspring Edmonton in the 2015 and 2016 Cancervive Cycle Tours. Patti Szkwarok is a cancer survivor ...
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Tatebe, Wes

Meet Wes Tatebe, one of our veteran Tour riders. Wes has ridden in not one, not two, but SIX Cancervive Cycle Tours. This year he's making it a family affair ...
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