BMO Ride for Cancer

Anick Lamoureux and Eric Valois are back riding for their seventh year on Team Cure Cyclers in this year’s 2026 BMO Ride for Cancer Grand Finale, while their children Lexie and Tyler will be cheering them on. 🚲

Since they began, this incredible team started by Anick and Eric and consisting of 76 riders over the years has raised an astounding $188,240.

Supporting cancer care has always meant a lot to their family, especially since Eric lost his mother to cancer in 2020. This year, the Cure Cyclers are gearing up for the biggest and best event yet with our Grand Finale, with a new motivation to raise funds. Last fall, Anick’s mother was diagnosed with a second form of cancer.

This month, our BMO Ride community is rallying to accelerate MRD (minimal residual disease) technology at the QEII, a way to detect microscopic traces of cancer that remain after treatment — long before they would otherwise be visible.

“This resonated with me. Thankfully, my mother’s cancer was caught early, and doctors were able to remove all the cancer which meant her treatment was much less intensive than it likely would have been if it had been found later […] it reminded me just how much of a difference early detection can make,” says Anick.

“I think it is important for Atlantic Canadians to also have access to the latest diagnostic advancements.” 💙

This month, help the Cure Cyclers and our BMO Ride community rally to accelerate MRD technology at the QEII, giving clinicians the ability to act sooner, smarter, and with greater precision — changing outcomes for patients and families across our region. Donate now: https://yourrideforcancer.ca/unlock-mrd/

Let's be honest...one thing we've become known for over the years is our swag! Introducing the Grand Finale Mystery Box! Riders who raise $500 by June 30 will gain the first item in our limited-edition mystery box filled with exclusive Grand Finale items designed just for this final year of BMO Ride for Cancer.

The countdown is on. Raise more. Gain more. Finish what we started. 💙

This weekend, May 30 and 31, catch the Plant for Cancer fundraiser taking place at 2400 Connaught Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Plants can also be pre-ordered at www.PlantforCancer.ca and be picked up before, during, or after the event. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just looking to branch out, this is your chance to grow your collection and help support this year's BMO Ride for Cancer! 🌱

This annual fundraiser is hosted by Alex Liot, and Katrina Leighton, BMO Ride for Cancer volunteer committee members. They are hoping to break $10,000 raised over Plant for Cancer's lifetime, an incredible milestone we're cheering on. Thank you, Alex, for growing this amazing fundraiser year after year.