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Cancervive is a non-profit organization that administers and directs the activities of all aspects of the project.  Cancervive is volunteer based, and we direct 100% of donated funds to local cancer survivorship programs at Wellspring. 

This will be the 8th annual bike ride that Cancervive has organized!

"Working together in support of those living with and surviving beyond Cancer."

Our two key initiatives for 2012:

1. CANCERVIVE PELOTON PROJECT

The Cancervive Peloton Project (CPP) is Cancervive's flagship event aimed at ambassadorship of cancer survivors and awareness of their issues.  The annual 9-day bike excursion from Calgary features a group of minimum 30 riders in pelotons of six, cycling relay style 24 hours a day.  Over the past 7 years, Cancervive has always picked a destination to a city that hosts a Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG™ Challenge Ride.  This year, we are changing our destination completely and have decided to go to Lewiston, Maine and take part in the Dempsey Challenge.  For more information on the Dempsey Challenge, please visit: www.dempseychallenge.org.

The riders are expected to leave from Calgary in early October 2012 and the Dempsey Challenge weekend will be held on October 13 & 14, 2012. 

Cyclists will arrive in Lewiston on October 12, 2012 and will participate in the Dempsey Challenge weekend events.  Each rider has the chance to sponsor a Warrior to fly to Lewiston to participate in the weekend's events and celebrate survivorship.  The Warrior Program offers some relief and at the same time gives a dose of hope and inspiration, as the journey through cancer treatment can be a spiritual drain on patients and their families.

Contact peloton@cancervive.ca for further information.  You can download the Peloton Rider Application form here.

2. CANCERVIVE CHALLENGE

The Cancervive Challenge provides the opportunity for anyone to train for an achievable goal and give back to the cancer community.  A key to life beyond cancer includes physical activity and peer support - the Cancervive Challenge provides this. 

Each participant will train to participate in the one-day Dempsey Challenge cycling event in Lewiston, Maine on Sunday October 14, 2012.  In addition to training, each rider will raise funds throughout the year in support of Cancervive and Wellspring.

Cancervive will cover the cost of return airfare, accommodation in Austin and transportation of your bike.

Contact us at challenge@cancervive.ca.  You can download the Challenge Rider Application form here.