Photos courtesy of Ryan Blau, PBL Photography - info@pblphoto.com

A jubilant journey of blood, sweat
and gears

Surpassing its 2009 launch, the Ride to Conquer Cancer made a triumphant return on July 10 and 11, 2010, as 1,836 cyclists from across the province raised an amazing $6.7 million, completing a tough but rewarding two-day, 270-kilometre journey from Montreal to Quebec City. This brings the grand total for the Ride's two years to more than $12.4 million.

This was an event for all Quebecers, reflecting widespread support for and by the Jewish General Hospital in extending care to patients across Montreal and Quebec. Proceeds from the event support cancer research, treatment and prevention at the JGH Segal Cancer Centre, as well as the Quebec University Hospital Centre (CHUQ), the Trois-Rivières Regional Hospital Centre (CHRTR) and the Gatineau Health and Social Services Centre (CSSS).

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Registration for the 2011 Ride to Conquer Cancer to be held on July 9 and 10th, 2011 is open at www.conquercancer.ca or 1-866-996-8356.

For more information on this event, please click here or contact:

Stephanie Roza, Coordinator, Special Events, at 514-340-8222 ext. 2587 sroza@jgh.mcgill.ca

or

Alexis Gaiptman, Director, Special Events, at 514-340-8222 ext. 4057 agaiptman@jgh.mcgill.ca