Posted by Les Faber in (OTTAWA, ONTARIO) – A 100km bike tour to fund some of the most important research in the fight against cancer has just kicked off in the Nation’s Capital. The Ottawa Hospital Foundation unveiled earlier today the exciting details surrounding Ride the Rideau – a one-day road cycling adventure that will take participants from Ottawa to Merrickville-Wolford.
This event has been designed with the rider in mind. The bold road cycling journey will kick off with a full breakfast and will feature pit stops filled with refreshments along the way. Upon crossing the finish line, participants will receive a hero’s welcome from the town of Merrickville-Wolford with festivities including a BBQ and live entertainment. Best of all, they’ll know they helped support local cancer research that will have a worldwide impact.
Every participant is being asked to raise $1,500. The funds will help build the new Centre for Innovative Cancer Research at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. Construction of the Centre will accelerate research into “biological” treatments that harness viruses, cells and genes to eradicate cancer. Therapies developed on the lab bench will reach the patient’s bedside faster. In some cases, the wait time between research and clinical trials will be cut in half.
The first-ever Ride the Rideau would not be possible without the generosity of Title Sponsor MDS Nordion and other key partners.
Ride the Rideau takes place on Saturday, September 11, 2010.
For more information, or to register for the event, visit www.RidetheRideau.ca, email [email protected] or call 613-798-5555, 19821.
