What a Month

Well February is just about done and I have to say it has been an incredible month.  Starting with World Cancer Day, in which I ended up going two T.V. interviews, two newspapers and one radio station.  And the article in Canadian Cycling I got to be a part of came out.  People were just lovely and very supportive! Huge thanks to the Alberta Cancer Foundation who have given me a place and a voice.

People ask me all the time why do I talk about Cancer, and the biggest reason for me is that I truly believe if you talk about what scares you, by the end of the conversation you are a little less afraid.  

Today I received the best possible compliment - one of my doctors asked me if I would be willing to speak to one of his patients.  He thinks she doesn't have anyone to talk to.  We all learn that Cancer scares people big time.  Some of us will lose friends because fear affects people in different ways.  I said it for be my honour to help if I can. I have had the honour and privilege to have a group of friends who have been outstanding.   And in that group I have small group who see the whole ugly side of what I have had to deal with. There support has meant the world to me.  

So if you have someone in your life that is dealing with cancer: just so you know, yes they are afraid, let them know it is okay to be scared. But the best thing about talking about it, is just that, talking about it. When you bring things into the light they are less scary. The worst thing that could happen they talk about stuff that scares you OR the best thing that could happen is your friend is a little less afraid tonight and sleeps a little better.

I WILL FIGHT FOR ME!

Amazing Day

Hi everyone; today was an amazing day. It was World Cancer Day and I had the honour of speaking at an event in which the Alberta Cancer Foundation launched a campaign called "Campaign 43".  It is about the 43 people in Alberta that will here they have cancer today.  And that happens everyday.  

No that is not the amazing part. The amazing part is: there are not many times in your life that you have the opportunity to affect someones future.  Being a part of today makes me think maybe think all the bike rides I do will make a difference. And one day that person who gets told they have cancer the next statement will be we have simple cure, and it will be a needle or a pill.  So to every rider, volunteer, and person who donate time, energy, and/or money THANK YOU we are a part of an amazing opportunity.


I WILL FIGHT FOR ME