Hello,
I am excited to share that I will be participating in the 7 Days in May fundraising ride in support of Pancreatic Cancer. 7 Days in May is a one of a kind cycling event to increase awareness about pancreatic cancer and to raise much needed funds to help improve the rate of survival. This cause really hits home for me because, amongst the people I have known with Pancreatic Cancer, our dear friend Arnold van den Hoeven, to whom we dedicated last year's ride, is not only beating the disease but is planning on riding with us this year! 

Did you know that the survival rate for pancreatic cancer is just 10%? That means 90% of those diagnosed will die within 5 years and 70% of patients will die within one year of diagnosis. These survival rates have not improved in the last 40 years – it’s time to change those statistics. To date, 7 Days has raised over $1.9 million to help fund  groundbreaking research and support programs for patients and their families. It is only through the support of donors like you that we can make a difference! 

I have been training since the beginning of the year and will be putting in thousands of kilometers to prepare. Please join me in supporting this cause by simply clicking on the link below! Thank you in advance for your generosity. Your support will help me reach my fundraising goal of $5,000! 

14 April Update: We are already over 85% towards achieving our goal! Please continue to give. 

https://secure.pancreaticcancercanada.ca/site/TR/Events/7DaysinMay?px=1248981&pg=personal&fr_id=1651

Blessings, Jim