100% of the proceeds raised through Niagara’s Big Move Cancer Ride are dedicated to purchasing urgently needed equipment for the Walker Family Cancer Centre (WFCC). These funds enable the Centre to acquire advanced technology and replace outdated equipment, ensuring patients in the Niagara region have access to the most effective and innovative cancer care available.

These improvements directly impact patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and provide a more comfortable experience for patients and their families. With community support, Niagara’s Big Move Cancer Ride plays a vital role in elevating cancer care across Niagara, helping the WFCC continue its mission to provide compassionate, cutting-edge treatment close to home.

“Ten years ago, my life changed forever:

It was the summer of 2015. I had just finished the 12th grade of high school — just an innocent teenager still unsure of my purpose — when my parents and I heard the words no family ever wants to hear:

“Your child has cancer.”

Welland resident Barb may be new to cycling, but she is not afraid of a challenge. This September will be her first year participating in Niagara’s Big Move Cancer Ride in support of Niagara Health Foundation. “When I saw that 100% of the proceeds go towards the Walker Family Cancer Centre, I knew I had to do it.” said Barb.

When Connor McLaughlin first joined Niagara’s Big Move Cancer Ride in 2023, he wasn’t a cyclist. But for Connor, the Ride has never been about the distance—it’s about the meaning behind every pedal stroke.

In 2022, when Connor was just 18, his family’s world changed. His mom, Tammy, went in for what seemed like a routine check-up. Instead, doctors discovered she had cancer.

Participating in Niagara’s Big Move Cancer Ride started out just as a way for Candida to get involved in her community. “I have lost track of how many times I’ve done the Ride, but when I first started, I didn’t personally know anyone who had been treated at the Walker Family Cancer Centre (WFCC),” she remembers. “I knew very few people who had battled cancer or had to deal with all the things that cancer brings with it for both patients and families…