Events & News

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Cancervive The Early Years - True Heroes

9 minute video clip about what Cancervive is all about and why we do the ride each year.

http://youtu.be/pNIm_rRbARU


Cancervive on Shaw TV - February 2012

Brian McGregor and Heather Dougall appear in this video that is currently playing on Shaw TV in Calgary.

View the video clip by clicking on the following link and Click on the Wellspring Video to watch.

http://www.shaw.ca/ShawTV/Calgary/ 

(And  

Slideshow from 2011 Calgary To Austin Ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsW7xVXV54o 

Breakfast TV "On Location" - October 5, 2011

media clip will be added soon

Global TV met up with the Peloton on October 5, 2011

Cancervive on Breakfast TV - August 31, 2011

media clip will be added soon

   PmediNewsletters - Club Cancervive

Last year, we created Club Cancervive - a riding club for all Cancervive Alumni and present riders.  A newsletter will be circulated via email with the latest updates on upcoming rides, meetings and news.  The Calendar on our website will have all the details about the upcoming outdoor rides, meetings, events (including Third Party Fundraisers)

If you wish to receive our Club Cancervive Newsletter, send your name and email address to peggy@cancervive.ca

January 2012

Heart of Calgary Award Winner 2011 - Brian McGregor

Brian McGregor, founder of Cancervive, won the Heart of Calgary Award, sponsored by ConocoPhillips, on Wednesday April 13 at the 15th Annual Volunteer Calgary Leadership Awards.   We congratulate Brian on this amazing achievement.  There are two articles attached related to his award:

April 28, 2011 - Calgary Herald Article

http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Local+volunteers+honoured+awards/4688062/story.html

April 21, 2011 - Calgary Herald Article

/sites/default/files/Calgary%20Herald%20-%20Leadership%20Awards.pdf

Carson's Ride

Carson Reiser celebrated his 11th Birthday just recently and he helped raise funds for Wellspring Calgary once again (4th year in a row).  Carson was also the Athlete of the week for Friday May 13.

View the attached links for some more information (article and video clip).

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110514/CGY_carson_ride_110514/20110514/?hub=CalgaryHome 

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110513/CGY_Carson_athlete_110513/20110513/?hub=CalgaryHome 

Congratulations Carson and the Reiser family for another successful Birthday Ride.

Events

  Cochrane Dance/Fundraiser - SATURDAY APRIL 28, 2012

To be held at AC's Restaurant and Lounge, at the Cochrane Golf Club.  More details to follow soon.

Organizers: Peggy and Martha

3rd Annual Spring Fling - SATURDAY MAY 12, 2012

Location: Crescent Height Community Centre.

Time: 7:30pm till late.   

Tickets: $25 (includes free drink, awesome band, dance, silent & live auction)

Organizers: Heather, Shane, Andrew, Gwen, Sabrina and Jason

Download the poster here for all the details and contact information on where to buy tickets!!

Schanks Fundraiser - SATURDAY MAY 26, 2012

To be held at Schanks Sports Bar, 9627 MacLeod Trail South. 

More details soon.

Organizer: Shae

Braveheart Golf Tournament - Calgary - MONDAY JUNE 4, 2012

16th annual Braveheart Golf Tournament in support of Cancervive.

Registration forms and Sponsorship Brochures to be released soon. 

Always lots of fun: scotch tasting, games and great friends!

When: Monday June 4, 2012

Time: Registration 11:30am - Shotgun start at 1:00pm

Where: Earl Grey Golf Club - Calgary 

Braveheart Golf Tournament - Grande Prairie - FRIDAY JUNE 8, 2012

4th Annual Braveheart Golf Tournament at the Dunes Golf & Winter Club in Grande Prairie.  Lots of fun with scotch tasting, games and great friends.

Registration forms and Sponsorship brochures will be available soon.

When: Friday June 8, 2012

Time: TBD

Where: the Dunes Golf and Winter Club - Grande Prairie.

8th Annual Gala - THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Our annual gala will be held at MacEwan Hall. More details to be released soon.

Dinner, Silent & Live Auction and Guest Speaker

When: Thursday September 13, 2012

Time: 5:30pm Cocktails - 7:00pm Dinner

Where: MacEwan Hall - University of Calgary 

Peloton Departure - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3, 2012 

The Cancervive Peloton Riders will depart from Wellspring Calgary on their 9-day bike ride to Lewiston, Maine.

When: Wednesday October 3, 2012 

Time: Starting at 7:30am with Breakfast.  Riders leaving at 9:00am