THE CAUSE
Despite prostate cancer being the #1, most prevalent, cancer in men, it is also one of the most underfunded.
Prostate cancer impacts thousands of men and their families each year in BC. More than 3000 men will have been diagnosed in BC in 2019 alone.
Prostate Cancer Foundation BC represents many of B.C.’s prostate cancer patients, their families, and their communities, led and supported by many volunteers. It is our goal to minimize the impact that prostate cancer has on these men, to provide hope for better outcomes, and to narrow the gender gap seen in cancer support in BC.
The Foundation’s fundraising provides the resources for programs throughout the province, allowing us to assist and maintain local support groups and to catalyst research projects and doctoral fellowships, so that the best medical researchers have the equipment and resources to search for better treatment and a cure for prostate cancer.
The Westcoast Ride to Live is one of our largest events and over the last 11 years, we have raised more than 1.6 million dollars for prostate cancer support, awareness, and research.
For more information on Prostate Cancer Foundation BC, please visit our website: www.prostatecancerbc.ca
RIDE HISTORY
The Ride to Live was started in 2009 by a group of amazing volunteers led by Peter and Colleen Groenland. With help from Bryan McPherson, Steve Williams and Bob Reed they created the Ride to Live.
With support throughout the years from many different volunteers joining the Executive Committee, the Ride has Raised over 1.6 million dollars for Prostate Cancer Foundation BC.
Prostate Cancer Foundation BC is forever grateful to all the volunteers that have worked so hard to create and grow the Westcoast Motorcycle Ride to Live.