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CTV News
10 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
Cross-country Ride of Hope reaches Winnipeg, over $900K raised so far
The National Ride of Hope reached Winnipeg with a police escort on June 19, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) A cross-country cycling trip to raise funds for cancer research reached Winnipeg on Thursday—having raised hundreds of thousands of dollars along the way. The National Ride of Hope commemorates the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation to support life-saving cancer research. Led by Darrell Fox, Terry's younger brother, the group of eight cyclists left Vancouver, B.C. on June 9 and intends to ride roughly 7,000 kilometres over 32 days to St. John's, N.L. Darrell, who grew up in Winnipeg, said that it's exciting and a tad emotional to return to his hometown, speaking to CTV News at Assiniboine Park. 'To make it here and to get this warm reception here is absolutely wonderful,' he said. Darrell said the bike ride is 'easy' compared to his brother's marathon by foot, but added that there's still work do to in the fight against cancer. Darrell Fox Darrell Fox, the younger brother of Terry Fox, said cancer research has come a long way since the 1980 Marathon of Hope. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) As of Thursday, the National Ride of Hope has raised over $900,000, nearing in on the goal of raising $1 million. The Marathon of Hope began in 1980 after Terry was diagnosed with bone cancer and decided to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. Terry ran from St. John's, N.L. on an artificial leg to just outside Thunder Bay, Ont., where he was forced to stop after cancer appeared in his lungs. He passed away from cancer nine months later on June 28, 1981. 'We've come a long way in the last 45 years in terms of finding the answers to the disease that is cancer,' said Darrell. 'If Terry was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma today, he'd likely live. That can't change history for me, but it's certainly changing what could happen in the future, and that's what Terry wanted us to do.' On July 10, the group plans to arrive in St. John's, N.L. where Terry began his marathon by dipping his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean. The Terry Fox Foundation has since raised more than $900 million and funded 1,300 innovative cancer research projects, according to a media release. Donations to the National Ride of Hope in support of cancer research can be made online.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
‘An epic journey': Cyclists riding across Canada in honour of Terry Fox
The National Ride of Hope Peloton is being done in honour of the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope A group of eight cyclists are crossing the country to raise funds for cancer research. The 'National Ride of Hope Peloton' is also honouring the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. 'The more money we collect will continue to fund research, in hopes of what Terry was going after in 1980, the cure for cancer,' said Adam Belanger, a member of the cyclist team. The team plans to cross Canada in 32 days, riding 220 kilometers a day, scheduled to end in Newfoundland July 10th. The team crossed Saskatchewan Monday, making stops in Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Regina and Carlyle. Terry's brother Darrell is among the eight cyclists taking part in the ride. He says it is a daunting challenge, but it needed to be in honour of the original marathon and what his brother accomplished. 'He proved to us that limitations are self-imposed. That is something we have learned from the last 45 years,' said Fox. Terry Fox began the Marathon of Hope April 12, 1980 with the goal to raise $1 million for cancer research. Since then, runs across the country have been held in Fox's honour, raising more than $850 million. 'It's an epic journey that we're on,' said Belanger. 'Obviously the physical effort, but there are far harder journeys that people go through when it comes to cancer.' 'The more that we can get behind the efforts of curing cancer, that will really show our heart,' he added.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Cyclists crossing Canada in memory of Terry Fox
Regina Watch WATCH: Forty-five years after Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope, eight cyclists are crossing the country to fundraise $1 million.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Buzz Feed
30 "Small Joys Of Being Canadian" Americans Won't Get
I love being Canadian — from random acts of kindness to our elite snack game (I'm looking at you, ketchup chips and Coffee Crisp). Honestly, what's not to love? 🇨🇦❤️ Over on Reddit, people have been sharing the "small joys of being Canadian" that make life up north feel extra special (and that most Americans wouldn't understand). Here are some moments that made my frozen Canadian heart melt after reading: "The way we smile and say hello to strangers just because we're friendly that way." "Access to a wide variety of nature, dark spaces, uninhabited, undeveloped areas, etc... I've lived in a few different areas of Canada and even in big cities, you don't have to try hard or go far to be completely in nature." "The special silence of a snowfall." —GloomyCamel6050 "I love to see the sudden warmth that people across the world display when they learn I'm Canadian! There's nothing quite like seeing a stranger's face light up simply because of the country I'm from. The demeanour changes from neutral/unengaged to happy/excited/interested and we'll usually end up having a nice chat. It's such a lovely reminder of how well the world views Canada." "Hearing the term 'cobra chicken' for the first time and knowing exactly what it means. Being proud of Terry Fox, Tommy Douglas and Laura Secord. Knowing who 'Anne with an E' is." "I live in a ski town and my favourite nights are when I work late and have to walk to my car, and there's fresh snow, no footprints, and no one else around. It's like the whole world has a blanket over its voice." "Maple syrup on everything, even $100 banknotes." —FlyingOctopus53 "The beer. We make some great beer. I spent 8 years in the States. They also make great beer, but you have to look really hard. Their everyday selections are, to quote Monty Python, "like making love in a canoe. They're fu**ing close to water." "I live in the UK now, but it came up a few years ago that I've eaten frozen snow maple sap out of a tree on a popsicle stick as a part of a school field trip. I had forgotten all about it, but the joy and confusion on everyone's faces in the room when they thought I had made it up was great. We're a nation of funny little habits and I love it." "Knowing a sort of peace that is dwindling in the world." "Tobogganing in the winter, playing in the snow, sliding down hills in just your snow pants especially when they start to get a bit icy." —Magneto-X "The way we excuse ourselves moving past each other in the grocery store like: 'i'm just going to sneak past ya,' it's weirdly universal and everyone is so friendly about it." "People don't 'lawyer up' over petty things." "Learning about Chris Hadfield in school and knowing he was ours was always a source of joy, especially since he's so invested in sharing his experiences. I love that when you travel around the world to natural history museums, you can find all kinds of dinosaur bones, fossils, rocks, gemstones, etc., all sourced from Canada. It makes it feel like we're contributing to education all over the world. Oh, and I love that the money is coloured." "Skating and playing hockey on an outdoor rink." "Log Riders Waltz. And of course, the rest of the National Film Board cartoons. Follow me on a walk down memory lane..." "Speaking Ukrainian with my Iranian born barber. At one point we realized the absurdity of it, and he said that he just loves this country, and so do I." "Learning French via packaging." —NetLumpy1818 "Striking up conversations with random strangers. My in-laws would visit from overseas and were always surprised at how easily people could talk to each other. They would ask me: 'you know this person?' And I'd be like 'no, we're just chatting'." "No guns. Health care. Kindness. Politeness. No guns." "Being out on a hike somewhere remote, sitting by a lake or river. Everything's silent except for the water and a few birds. The scenery around you is unspoiled wilderness and you know there's likely no other humans around for miles. Our country's natural beauty is unmatched." —KinkyMillennial "It's never once occurred to me that I have to worry about going broke from healthcare." "You're Watch-ing Tree-House" — The five notes of that tv channel jingle are burned into my brain." "Fu**ing Buckleys. I was in a car with friends and we stopped at a pharmacy because he had a cough. Bought Buckleys, got back in the passenger seat, took a swig and spat it all over the windshield. Good times." —yarn_slinger "Mocking American politics." "The ever changing weather (sometimes in a single day) has made me prepared for the unexpected and able to go with the flow. Also, since hockey is so popular, we can save our aggression for the rink or vicariously through the player." "Leaving my purse at the restaurant and it's there when I go back to get it." "Keep It Weird, on YTV." —The_Windermere "Believing that there's a house hippo. Most other nations won't get it, but Canadians might." "No guns unless you're into hunting. I've never once felt unsafe walking around my hometown, or any major city I've visited. I enjoy my universal healthcare, ice hockey and Canadian music. I like being able to visit other countries and have people ask if I'm American, only to say I'm Canadian and people tell me how much they respect us (despite the issues we have). I love how diverse our nation has become and how inclusive a majority of the country is (don't let the loud minority fool you). I find the stereotypes hilarious about being lumberjacks, living in igloos, 'sorry' and 'eh' in every sentence. But most of all, I love the people. Vive Le Canada! 🇨🇦." It really is the little things that make life so much better. Whether it's that first sip of Timmies on a cold morning or the joy from a first snowfall, these small Canadian joys are a reminder of how lucky we are to call this country home. 🍁🍁 What's YOUR favourite "small joy" of being Canadian? Drop it in the comments — we want to hear them all! And if you like more Canadian content like this, take a look at BuzzFeed Canada's Instagram and TikTok socials!
CTV News
7 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Coldwater native takes on record-breaking trek across Canada for cancer
Ben Sweet is looking to raise money for cancer by cycling across Canada in record time. Last fall, Ben Sweet didn't just win the 24-hour North American Championship for Ultra Distance, he did it in record time. Now, the Coldwater area native is looking to raise money for cancer by cycling across Canada. Sweet says he can travel the 5,800 kilometers across the county in eleven days, that time would be almost three days faster than the existing record. He hopes to raise 30,000 dollars for the Canadian Cancer Society in honor of his big trek. His inspiration is fueled by his hero Terry Fox. Sweet says he's trained hard for this journey that could take a big toll on his body. 'The 16 to 18 hours I'm going to spend on the bike a day is going to be roughly 15,000 calories a day just to try and break even, and even that is probably not going to be enough in the long term, so yes it's a massive challenge that I've really been looking forward to take on," says Sweet. Sweet plans on leaving for the big bike ride in mid-July. He plans on starting in Vancouver and finishing up in Halifax.
