My Fundraising Page
Held by Brent Davidson
Tour de Cure presented by Wheaton Precious Metals
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Please support me in the Tour de Cure!
In August of 2024 I will be saddling up for my 6th Tour de Cure. I remember registering for my first like it was yesterday. I didn't have a bike or a helmet or spandex shorts (that are suitable for cycling anyways.) Inspired by (and frankly bulllied) by our Team Leader and my best friend, Patrick, I started from zero. I had never ridden further than maybe the corner store for a soda pop and a candy bar as a child. Now, I was regularly getting up at the crack of dawn pushing myself to go 20km, 40km, 60km. These longer rides meant I was crouched over, sitting on a bike seat for 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours. My neck and arms aching, roaring for me to stop. I wanted to. I didn't think I was going to be able to get fit enough to ride the gruelling two day event with only 6 months to prepare. As I contemplated my commitment to this seemingly outrageous cycling challenge, off the road and away from my bike, momentum was building. A momentum I couldn't fully understand until I saw it with my own eyes. My people were rallying behind me., My family, my friends, my colleagues, aquaintances and folks I had never met were sending in donations on behalf of my commitment. $0 became $100, $400, $1000. There was no turning back now. 60km became 75km, 90km, and finally 118.2km, my longest ride yet. Over 5 hours on the saddle, 2,500+ calories, 717 m climbed, crossing 4 municipal borders and unmeasurable pride surging through my body. I was ready. And my people were with me every kilometre. Each encouraging email, text and phone call urging me to push a little harder, a little longer. Together, we surpassed my $2500 goal. Without my people, none of this is possible.
I am simply a steward for you generous donations. No amount is insignificant. Last year, I was matching all donations between $10-$25 (up to $250) and it was incredible how many people reached out saying they felt anything less than $100 was embarrassing. WRONG! Those donations are everything. It all matters.
The two day, 200+km challenge is not easy. It will be hard and it will be long, but it does not compare to the challenge of facing cancer. We remind ourselves every day. Train a little harder and raise a little more than you did yesterday.
Funds raised through the Tour de Cure will support life-saving research and enhancements to care at BC Cancer, bringing hope to cancer patients in British Columbia and making an impact around the world.
Please consider supporting me by making a gift today. Your donation will help me achieve my fundraising goal AND motivate me in this challenge!
Thank you so much for your support!
Brent "Big Wheel" Davidson