Waheed's 7 Day ride for PCC Personal Page
Here I go, again. Passion with purpose come together for my 3rd annual 7 Days bike ride in support of Pancreatic Cancer Canada (PCC). 7 Days is a unique cycling event and fundraiser founded in 2012 to increase awareness about pancreatic cancer and to raise much needed funds to improve the rate of pancreatic cancer survival.
Many of you know this cause is very important for me as its my way of honouring my mom and my father-in-law who both passed away from pancreatic cancer in a span of 12 months from Oct 2020 to Oct 2021. It takes place in Ontario where my best friend passed away (brain cancer) during this period as well (Aug 2021). The more conversations I have, the more people I know who have been touched by this disease, and who inspire and power me on through each km of the ride!
Ride Details:
- Dates: May 27 - June 2
- Cause: in support of PCC
- Start / Finish Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
- Distance: 1,100+ kilometres
- Elevation: 11,000+ metres
Why I Ride?
The challenge is one thing but no where near the challenge that those that face this disease head on deal with. But the training and effort to participate and complete this event is a motivator. The company of other riders as well as the people I meet along the journey is another massive motivator. Every year, I encounter more people impacted, more stories shared that assist me with the healing, and provide more reasons why its such an important cause to continue to create awareness for…to support the drive to improve survival rates…one pedal at a time, one kilometre a time.
How You Can Support:
Many of you have supported me over the last couple of years with generous donations and I am hoping for your financial support again as I head back to tackle 7 Days for PCC. And if you are new to the cause, know that your financial support is critical as we continue research and treatment to improve survival rates for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Research into cancer is not done in a silo; benefits in one area of research often have a halo effect in supporting research and treatment for other forms of cancer too!
And know, 100% of the funds raised for 7 Days goes directly to PCC. So every dollar you donate is making an impact.
Thank you for being part of my and the 7 Day team and this vital mission!
Onwards!
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