It was a breathtaking weekend both literally and figuratively! I’m exhausted but exhilarated from the 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer®, and so proud of our accomplishment. Collectively, we raised over $16.1 million for The Campbell Family Cancer Research Institute at The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. With your help and hard work, we have surpassed the gold standard we created in The 2009 Ride and have supported breakthrough cancer research at The Princess Margaret. Strength in numbers indeed. 4,108 Riders departed the CNE energized, and rode over the incredible 200-mile distance or the historic 200-kilometre distance to Niagara Falls. All with their brand new jerseys and the will to conquer cancer in our lifetime. All united by the cause. Except for some rain on the M200 course on Sunday, even the weather cooperated.

The Volunteers and Crew sparkled, the crowds of supporters along the road shouted out encouragement to the throng of bike-riding heroes. How can we say thank you? For all of the people who rode and the community of donors who supported, for all of my colleagues at the Foundation, we can continue to work hard and smart and raise the money and support the scientists, clinicians, and support staff needed to “Conquer Cancer in Our Lifetime”.

In three years of existence, this cycling journey has been much more than a two-day trip to me. Yes, it’s a fantastic challenge and yes, it raised an unthinkable amount of money for cancer research, but what moves me the most are the stories of the impact that The Ride has on people personally, here across Ontario and all over Canada, how meaningful and enduring it is.

I can’t quite impart how grateful I am to you and how significant your participation is to our vision to conquer cancer. To our fearless Riders and Crew, we are grateful - more than words can express.
The Ride of a lifetime. Until next year! A record. A memory forever.
We would like to thank all of the sponsors and partners of The Ride, including Presenting Sponsor - Swiss Chalet, CTV, The Globe and Mail, 102.1 the Edge, AM 640, Q107, Pedal Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, KPMG, SUGOI, Sobeys, Steam Whistle, EastDell, AMJ Campbell Van Lines, VIA Rail and Vitaminwater, who so generously donated money and resources to help make this event possible. These organizations truly care about joining you in the fight to end these devastating diseases.