Gallery: 10th Ontario Ride to Conquer Cancer
5,042 riders raise over $20 million dollars for Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Riders bikes lined up ahead of the ride. Photo: Sombilon Photography.
A participant rolls his bike towards to start. Photo: Sombilon Photography.
Riders who have battled cancer have the choice of flying a yellow flag on thier bike. Photo: Sombilon Photography.
Photo: Sombilon Photography.
Prepping the bike before rolling out. Photo: Sombilon Photography.
Over 5,000 participants raised money and rode in the 10th edition of the Ontario Ride to COnquer Cancer. Photo: Sombilon Photography.
Teams had distinctive jerseys and supported each other on the ride and while raising money. Photo: Sombilon Photography.
The ride has a festive and fun atmosphere. Photo: SombilTheon Photography.
At the end of 200 km the ride finished in Niagara Falls. Photo: Sombilon Photography.
Over $20 million was raised for the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. Photo: Sombilon Photography.
The Ontario Ride to Conquer Cancer celebrated its 10th anniversary with it’s biggest ride yet. Over 5,000 riders gathered in Toronto to make the 200 km journey from Canada’s biggest city to Niagara Falls over two days. Some of those riders were cancer survivors others have been intimately touched by the disease as it affects friends and loved ones. Regardless of what brought them there, they all had a story to tell and a determination to make the ride a success.
Their efforts helped raise $20,533,000 for the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. “Cancer touches so many people, about 40 per cent of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Almost every family, sadly, has a cancer story,” Paul Alofs the president and CEO of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation told the Toronto Star. “And you know, $20 million is absolutely transformational for Princess Margaret and the work that we do.”
Over the events 10 years, $175 million has been raised by participants and national the ride has raised $359 million to-date.
Riders gathered at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre on Saturday to celebrate the 10th edition. Riders then cycled to Exhibition Place for the opening ceremony before beginning the ride towards Niagara Falls.
