Nearly 40% of all cancer deaths in Canada are due to lung and colorectal cancer.
In 2012 , an estimated 186,400 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Canada. 75,700 deaths will occur.
Overall cancer mortality rates are declining in Canada.
Meet Andrew and Mattias. Two young college men, wanting to make a difference. So they joined the ride to conquer cancer. A ride from Vancouver to Seattle happening Fathers Day weekend in June.
They are riding to help those that are affected by cancer and those that might be facing it one day. They are riding because their lives have been touched by someone they love who has had cancer. They are not looking for fame or to make a profit for themselves , but to touch others lives. They touched mine.
Yesterday's barbecue fundraiser included door to door sales, and an amazing raffle. They made over 100 homemade burgers, set up a tent ,chairs, volleyball net. Decorated the area with balloons and signs setting up different stations to donate for the cause. They did all this with smiles on their faces and a servants heart. And they did a stellar job. Thanks to all of you who took the time and opened your wallets to support the ride to conquer cancer. You made a believer out of me. We are in this journey together . Thank you boys for taking the challenge to make a difference in the world. And thank you for all of you who donated time and prizes may you be blessed immeasurably more than you can ever imagine.
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