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2850 Participants Raise $14 Million in Inaugural Ride to Conquer Cancer
Riders will finish the last 100 kilometres of Canada’s most successful cycling fundraiser at scenic Niagara Falls
(Toronto, June 22) - In its inaugural year, The Ride to Conquer Cancer has emerged as Canada’s most successful cycling fundraiser. Yesterday, The Princess Margaret announced that 2850 participants from across North America raised $14 million.
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2850 Participants Raise $14 Million in Inaugural 200 Kilometre, two-day, Ride to Conquer Cancer
The Princess Margaret benefits from the millions raised by participants in Canada’s largest cycling fundraising event.
(Toronto, June 21) - Today, The Princess Margaret announced that 2850 participants from across North America raised $14 million in The Ride to Conquer Cancer. In its first year, The Ride to Conquer Cancer has emerged as Canada’s largest cycling fundraising event. The Ride inspired 2850 men and women, from 8 Canadian provinces and 16 US states, to become involved in conquering cancer in a bold way.
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The Campbell Family Gives Record Support to Princess Margaret Hospital to Create The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute
(Toronto June 3, 2008) - Canada’s leading cancer research centre announced today that a long-term gift of $37.5 million from the Campbell family will be recognized through the creation of The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute (CFCRI) at Princess Margaret Hospital. The Campbell family’s support over the course of their association with Princess Margaret Hospital now totals $67.5 million, representing the largest cumulative private gift to cancer research in Canada.
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The Burlington Post (Burlington, ON) - 5/9/2008
Riding to Conquer Cancer
Sports fan names tumour after NFL star
There's such a sparkle in Kyle McMillan's eyes, his glasses seem to shimmer
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The Standard (St. Catherine's, ON) - 5/6/2008
From Toronto with Love
Locals cycle from Big Smoke to Falls in honour of loved ones stricken with cancer
Hundreds of cyclists will cruise through Niagara this month as they reach the end of a 220-kilometre trek. And Tan Qureshi can't wait to be one of them.
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The Tribune (Welland, ON) - 2/6/2008
Pedal Power
Welland man taking part in Ride to Conquer Cancer
Joe Zack has been an avid cyclist for years. So when he heard about the Ride to Conquer Cancer on the radio - at work on a station he doesn't normally listen to - it piqued his interest.
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The Auroran (Aurora, ON) - 1/29/2008
They'll ride to raise money for hospital
Aurora's Sharon Wilson, Samantha Timbers, Leanne Omond, Lori Maich, and Particia Moulton will be the riders, while Bill Wilson and Cathy Tustin will act as crew members by participating in The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital.
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Chronical-Journal (Thunder bay, ON) - 1/18/2008
Cyclist plans charity ride with new wheels
Thunder bay resident Ron Kresack is shopping for a bike for a trek around Golden Horeshoe this summer.
By: By Parvaneh Pessian
WHITBY -- A Brooklin resident will strap on her helmet and join thousands of determined cancer fighters riding to make a difference.
Balita Newspaper - October 1-15, 2007
Singer/Composer/Performer rides to conquer cancer in 2008
Local entertainer, Marc Ballesteros, has committed to conquering cancer by participating in The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital. he will join thousands of other men and women in a history-making ride from June 20-22, 2008.
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One Philippines
Pinoy entertainer from Toronto trades guitar and piano for bike
Local entertainer Marc Ballesteros has committed to conquering cancer by participating in The Ride to Conquer cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital. He will join thuosands of other men and women in a history-making ride from June 20-22, 2008. March will take part in a two-day ride of over 200 kilometers from Toronto to Niagra falls with a night of camping in Hamilton. Riders will support breakthrough research and the discovery of new cancer therapies at Princess Margaret Hospital.
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Orillia Packet & Times - October 10, 2007
Teen cyclist on a roll; ODCVI student near head of the pack in cancer fundraiser
For 15-year-old Alli Daniel, the road to helping find a cure for cancer is 200 kilometres long and paved with the donations and support of the local community.
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Stayner Sun - October 1, 2007
Local resident rides to conquer cancer in 2008
Graeme Isdale of Stayner has committed to conquering cancer by participating in the inaugural 200-kilometre Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital.
The ride is from Toronto to Niagara Falls on June 20-22 and organizers plan to make it a recurring event.
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Filipiniana Newspaper - September 2007
Ballesteros trades his guitar and piano for his bike and rides to conquer cancer in 2008
Singer/Composer/Performer trades his guitar and piano for his bike and rides to conquer cancer in 2008.
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Manila Media Monitor - September 2007
Singer-songwriter Marc Ballesteros is asking support from his beloved community.
Marc said that on June 21-22, 2008, he will be participating in a 2-day major cycling event called “The Ride to Conquer Cancer” for the benefit of the Princess Margaret Hospital - Canada’s leading comprehensive institution devoted to cancer research and care.
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Dundas Star - August 17, 2007
Resident joins history-making ride in 2008 to conquer cancer
Dylan Hachey of Hamilton has committed to conquering cancer by participating in The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital.
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Globe and Mail - June 7, 2007
Plans in Motion for Major Cancer Ride
A 25th wedding anniversary, the birth of a daughter and the death of a mother are all motivations for organizers and supporters of Princess Margaret Hospital's newest cancer research fundraiser.
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CFRB Radio News - June 6, 2007
PMHF Launches the Ride to Conquer Cancer
Farah Dhalla
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation’s crusade to conquer cancer just got bigger with the launch of its new fundraising event along University Avenue. The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital is the biggest fundraising initiative to date.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New bike ride fundraiser means critical funds for cancer and unique journey for participants
TORONTO, June 6 - Princess Margaret Hospital’s (PMH) crusade to conquer cancer just got bigger with the launch of new fundraising event, The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Hospital today. The large-scale bike ride of over 200 km will take place June 20-22, 2008.
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