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Terry Fox National Ride of Hope

ABOUT THE RIDE

Join us in raising funds for life-saving cancer research. While each Rider has their own reason for participating, we are all cycling toward the same goal, Terry’s goal: finding a cure for cancer. 

“I got satisfaction out of doing things that were difficult. It was an incredible feeling. The pain was there, but the pain didn’t matter.” – Terry Fox

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, the Terry Fox National Ride of Hope will take place; a coast-to-coast cycling event featuring 10-12 selected Riders who will cycle 7,000 km as a team, from Vancouver, BC to St. John’s, NL. Inspired by his brother Terry, Darrell Fox and the other National Riders will take part in this cross-country venture in pursuit of raising much needed funds for cancer research. 

There will also be opportunities for local riders across the country to join the peloton for a day as they travel through their region. 

For all important details and more, learn more about the event below. 

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THE ROUTE ACROSS THE COUNTRY

MEET THE NATIONAL RIDERS

ADAM BELANGER

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JUSCHKA CLARKE

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DARRELL FOX

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BILL JACKES

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RUSS MCCANN

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LAURENT PROULX

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RYAN SAUNDERS

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DAN WESLEY

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GET INVOLVED

We are looking for avid cyclists who are passionate about raising funds for cancer research, have group riding experience and would like to join the peloton in their home province. To apply – click here.

Cyclists or cycling clubs that would like to meet the National Riders and ride a short warm up together before completing your own cycling route to raise funds for cancer research. Register for your own Ride of Hope (Ride Your Way) and check out the route link to see where you can connect with us. Family and friends (not on bikes) who want to say hello and be offer support can also join in the morning. 

If riding is not for you but you want to support the Terry Fox National Ride of Hope by hosting the team for breakfast or dinner on our route, please reach out to Ride Coordinator, Nikki Rekman, nikki.rekman@terryfox.org.

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

There are a variety of ways you can support the National Ride of Hope! You can make a donation to support a Rider’s fundraising efforts, check out our route across the country, or find a Ride to join in your community. 

Everyone can make a difference, and as Terry said, “it took cancer to realize that being self-centered is not the way to live. The answer is to try and help others.”

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Purchase your ride kit

The 2025 Terry Fox National Ride of Hope kit is now available for purchase. 

MEDIA CONTACT

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RIDE COORDINATOR

Nikki Rekman

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nikki.rekman@terryfox.org

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Adam Belanger

Adam Belanger is a husband and a father, living on the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario.He has served as an office with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for 25 years, currently working in the Crime Prevention and Community Support Bureau, coordinating a provincial youth engagement program called The Ride Smart Cycling Education Program.

He is an avid cyclist, enjoying mountain, road, gravel and fat biking. He has organized and participated in charitable rides across Ontario in the past, in support of youth, community and other causes. This summer, he was one of nine OPP members who pedaled across Ontario over a 12 day period, celebrating the 115th anniversary of service and raising awareness and funds for their Boots on the Ground peer-to-peer fundraising campaign.

Adam has watched loved ones fight cancer and win, and he’s watched others sadly lose their fight. As a child, he had the privilege of watching Terry Fox run through Parry Sound, and his determination to run across Canada is something he thinks of regularly, and it pushes him to fight through his own battles. Every time he drives in Northern Ontario, he makes a point of stopping by the Terry Fox Memorial, just outside of Thunder Bay, to pay his respects. He is continuously encouraged by the legacy he created.

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DARRELL FOX

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BILL JACKES

Bill Jackes became an avid cyclist 15 years ago when he moved into a neighbourhood full of TEAM RACE cycling members. The allure of the shiny bikes and slick kits had him hooked. He has participated in various charity and racing events over the years, fallen a few times, hit a car once, but still loves being on the bike.

For the past 40 years, Bill has had a career in technology sales after graduating from the University of Waterloo. Going from a small Waterloo-based startup to one of the largest tech companies (Cisco) and back to the startup world again, he has for the past 18 years been part of a great Canadian story, Solace Corp., that has grown to be a major technology supplier to the largest companies around the world.

Bill has loved his work, cycling, and being a husband and father for the past 30 years. Like so many Canadians, Bill has had a lifelong admiration of Terry’s accomplishments, participated in many Terry Fox runs over the years, and has had too many friends and family face cancer.  He is looking forward to the challenge of riding coast to coast on the National Terry Fox Ride of Hope to help beat this terrible disease.

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RUSS MCCANN

Russell McCann was born in Northern Alberta and raised on a small farm. He was involved in a serious farm equipment accident at age three that nearly took his life, but instead helped shape him into someone who wants to live with purpose. While his injuries prevented him from excelling in other sports, cycling has always been his favourite go to activity. 

Russ and his wife Cheryl have four adult children and two grandchildren (so far). They live in Salmon Arm, BC where Russ is a developer and custom home builder. 

In 2005, Russ cycled across Canada with a good friend who had lost a daughter to Meningitis, with the intention of raising awareness and fundraising for Meningitis research. He has also participated in other charity cycling and community charity projects. 

Watching Terry Fox’s journey as a teenager was an inspiration and a reminder of the positive impact that one person can have. 

Russ, like most people, has lost family and friends to cancer, and recognizes that there is still so much that needs to be done, which is why he is thrilled to be selected as a national rider for the Terry Fox Ride of Hope. 

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LAURENT PROULX

Laurent joined PROCURE as President & CEO in 2013. After being diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 48, Laurent conceived, designed, and organized the PROCURE Tour du Courage. Since its inaugural edition in 2010, this three-stage cycling event alone has raised more than $4 million for prostate cancer research and support.

On June 20, 2010, PROCURE honoured Mr. Proulx with the Founding President’s Laureate for his outstanding contributions to the organization’s activities. Later that same month, the media recognized his fighting spirit and unwavering commitment by naming him Personality of the Week for La Presse and Radio-Canada. Just a year after his surgery, this determined triathlete successfully completed the Ironman Arizona in November 2010.

In 2015, Laurent completed one of the toughest Ironman events in the world, the Norseman Ironman, to celebrate his remission from cancer, a mere six years after his diagnosis. This monumental achievement symbolizes not only his personal victory over the disease but also his broader mission to inspire others. As Terry Fox once said, “Dreams are made possible if you try.” For Laurent, these dreams encompass both the pursuit of a cure for cancer and the accomplishment of extreme challenges, like the upcoming Terry Fox National Ride of Hope.

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RYAN SAUNDERS

Ryan Saunders grew up in Scarborough, Ontario with a passion for sports and being active. He now lives in Toronto with his wife Carolyn where they love to spend time with friends and family and take their dog Sydney for long walks. For the past few years, Ryan has volunteered with the Terry Fox run at Forest Hill/UCC coordinating volunteer and marketing efforts. 

Ryan graduated from Wilfred Laurier University in the late 90s and has managed some of Canada’s favourite brands for over 20 years at Nestle and P&G. He now works in Private Equity, investing in smaller sized businesses.

Ryan (and Carolyn) found a passion for cycling in the early 2000s during a family bike trip from Prague to Vienna, and have since done many tours in Europe on two wheels. Ryan loves to challenge himself and has completed dozens of endurance events including Ironman’s, marathons and charity rides, but has never attempted something this bold or important. He’s riding for his dad, mother-in-law, uncle, and close friends who have suffered from cancer.  Inspired by Terry Fox’s determination and selflessness, Ryan is honoured to be a member of the Terry Fox National Ride for Hope and is ready to push hard to live up to the legacy set by Terry and the team back in 1980. 

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DAN WESLEY

Born and raised in Alberta, Dan Wesley’s athletic journey began with soccer, badminton, volleyball, and hockey, all of which shaped his competitive spirit. After completing university, he moved to Vancouver to pursue his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, where he discovered his career path in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions.

In 2018, Dan embraced a new challenge—cycling—when he purchased his first road bike. What began as a hobby quickly evolved into a deep passion, solidified by unforgettable experiences like weekly rides up Cypress Mountain and participation in the 2019 Okanagan Granfondo (formerly known as the Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan), where he thrived on pushing his limits.

Dan’s love for cycling extends beyond personal achievement. Inspired by Terry Fox’s legacy and motivated by a personal connection to loved ones affected by cancer, Dan sees this event as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for a cause close to his heart, while inspiring others to push through their own “pain caves” to discover growth and resilience. His participation is a testament to his belief in the power of community, endurance, and hope in the face of adversity.

“I just wish people would realize that anything’s possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try.”

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