Local resident rides to conquer cancer in 2009

Collingwood; April 2009 – Team Inner Balance Day Spa at Cranberry Resort of Collingwood, Ontario has committed to conquering cancer by participating in The Ride to Conquer Cancer® benefiting The Princess Margaret. They will join thousands of other men and women in a history-making ride from June 12-14, 2009. Inner Balance will take part in a two-day ride of over 200 kilometers from Toronto to Niagara Falls with a night of camping in Hamilton. Riders will support breakthrough research and the discovery of new cancer therapies at The Princess Margaret.

With one in three Canadians diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, Team Inner Balance is rallying for the cause and cycling in The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting The Princess Margaret, because…

We are riding in memory of a grandmother, Belle Lewis, who was killed by lymphoma, a mother lost too soon to pancreatic cancer, an aunt who has, after a long struggle filled with setbacks, seen her leukemia go into remission, and a friend that just this year lost her struggle at 36 years old. We are riding because there is strength in numbers and this is our way of stepping into battle with them.

For real impact, Team Inner Balance Day Spa at Cranberry, Lisa Wright, Mike Kelly, Leanne Wright, Bernie Wright, Michelle Woods, have set a personal fundraising goal of $15,000.00. To help them reach this goal, visit www.conquercancer.ca to make a donation online or call (416) 815-RIDE (7433).

This is the 2nd annual Ride to Conquer Cancer event in Toronto. Riders will be supported by hundreds of Volunteers and Crew Members who will provide meals, water and snack stops, gear transport, portable restrooms, safety on the streets, comprehensive medical services and an overnight campsite complete with tents, massages, and hot showers. For more information on the event please go to www.conquercancer.ca or call (416) 815-RIDE (7433). All you need is a bike, a helmet and a little motivation.