Hi! I need your support
As many of you know I found out last December I had a brain tumour. I had surgery in January and the biopsy showed a grade 3 oligodendroglioma. Fortunately, this is a slow growing sub type of glioma cancer. I'm taking part in The Bike Ride for Brain Cancer (a 2 day, 240km ride) raising funds for research to find new treatments and better outcomes for children and adults suffering from this devastating disease. My biopsy along with the work done by the BCBA has mapped out what will be a successful treatment plan that will hopefully give me time for the BCBA to find a cure.
I know many of you have already generously donated money, time, accommodation and support to both Donica and myself in this tough part of our journey, however I would be so grateful if you could please help me make a difference and donate to my fundraising page.
The following stats are from the UK, but show how severe brain cancers are and how much more we need to support research;
- Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40
- Almost 11,700 people are diagnosed each year with a primary brain tumour, including 500 children and young people – that's 32 people every day
- Over 5,000 people lose their lives to a brain tumour each year
- At least 102,000 children and adults are estimated to be living with a brain tumour in the UK currently
- Brain tumours reduce life expectancy by on average 20 years – the highest of any cancer
- Just 11% of adults survive for five years after diagnosis
- Brain tumours are the largest cause of preventable or treatable blindness in children
- Research offers the only real hope of dramatic improvements in the management and treatment of brain tumours. Over £500m is spent on cancer research in the UK every year, yet less than 3% is spent on brain tumours
All donations over $2 will receive a receipt via email. Thank you in advance for your support.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Rhonda Russo
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Alex Lang
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Lori Lefkowitz
Crush it!
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Kevin Reid
Good luck on the ride Alex!
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Lyn Crandon
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Connor Sproule
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Allyson Faist
Miss working with you. All the best Alex.
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Giles Hellyer
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Phillipa Starmer
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Andy Fearn
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William Gibbons
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Jolayne & Marc Leger
We’ll be cheering you on from Canada
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Facebook Donations
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Jay & Jena L
You got this brother!
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Chris Coventry
Good Luck :-)
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Megan Billay
Looking forward to when your smile fills the halls at work again - I'll do my best at keeping your seat warm until you're back!
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William Parker
Take care bud, look forward to hearing about the ride, and finding a cure!
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Bret Cancade
Good luck on the bike ride!
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Celeste Higgins
Wishing you all the best!
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Kelly And Tim Hunt
Lots of love xxx
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Kathy Baker
Sending positive thoughts Alexander. I have had the personal privilege of working with your wonderful Mum. A special lady and no doubt you are too.
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Chris And Ilana Lake
Sending love xx
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Steve Scott
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Trent Larson
Wish you all the best on your ride! Hopefully you have a comfortable seat.
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Tyson Ross
Great to see you doing this Alex!! All the best and look forward to seeing you soon.
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Anonymous
Praying for your health. Supporting with my wallet. Ride strong. Ride safe.
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Keith Doyscher
What a great challenge to take on Alex! Ride on.
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Annie Yu
Cheer up, Alex. Happy to see you are coming back.
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Tennille Hanson
Good luck in the ride and all the best to you!
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Majella/stephen Sharpe
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Tara Newbigging
Sending you guys both lots of strength and courage you got this ride!
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Andrew Hopkins
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Jay Li
Alex, we will find a cure and you will better very soon!
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Sara Harrison
Enjoy your ride and all the best with your treatment and recovery
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Chris Komperdo
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Pj & Kaylee Plamondon
Goof luck on your ride. Take care.
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Sebastian Terry
Keep inspiring us all legend! This is exciting!!
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Scott & Stephanie (lloyd) Blacklock - Ekati
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Brendon & Louise Siwicki
We love you xx
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Brian Truman
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Sarah Mcewen
You got this!!! Love you guys! Xo
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Kiki Loch-wilkinson
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Jan Dilworth
Best wishes for you and Donica with the ride and fundraising such a wonderful gesture . I worked with your gorgeous and inspirational Mum at Sydney Hospital am amazing place to work. Hang in there xxx
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Kris And Bryan Ferguson
Thinking of you and Donica - the ride will be a memorable experience for you both.
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Kellie Chernenko
F*&k Cancer. You've gots dis babe!! Wish I could give much more. Xoxox ~ Chernenko
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Carl Blundon
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Stephanie Wasko
Sending heaps of positive energy your way!
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Sevren Meredith
A little token of a lot love... sending big hugs to you and D xo You’ve got this buddy! 💪🏻
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James Goodman
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Deb Lemcke
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Sheila Caron
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Dan Gareau
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Wayne Kehler
Wishing you all the best Alex. I too have had a brain tumor and was fortunate in that it was benign. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Heather Sullivan
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Heather Berzolla
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Anonymous
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Michael Power
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Pete Jervis
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Kat Speziale
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Paul Meaney
Wishing you and Donica all the best in your recovery
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Belinda Wilson
Sending best wishes x
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Marnie Whitehurst
Sending love and support from across the pond.
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Sandy Blunt
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Kevin Fyfe
Good luck on the ride and hope you're feeling okay. Kev
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Sean Molloy
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Amy Hannaford
Good luck Alex!
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Anonymous
Get well soon.
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Astrid
Good Luck buddy x
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Melanie Genois
Sending positive vibes
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Richard Smith
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Nicole Carey
Good Luck!!
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Lynnette Smith
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Love you and Donica heaps! All (peddle) Power to you!