Cycling 4 Chemo Chairs

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10x21: Cycling 4 Chemo Chairs is an initiative to raise funds to support the purchase of new chemo chairs for Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC).  

Visit www.cycling4chemochairs.ca for full event details!

My Story 

My name is Cyndy McLean.  I was a patient at the GRRCC starting in March 2019.  On my 49th birthday, I received my first treatment for metastatic colon cancer and had a total of 21 chemotherapy treatments over a 10-month period.  The staff at GRRCC provided me with exceptional care while addressing the concerns of my pre-existing medical condition. I am paraplegic as a result of a spinal cord injury after falling 80ft off a cliff while hiking in 2003. 

About Chemo Chairs 

As basic as a chair may seem, patients receiving cancer care sit for prolonged periods of time and their comfort during a long and taxing treatment is critical.  GRRCC wants to replace their ageing chairs with new chairs ($7000 each) that will offer patients greater comfort and functionality during their treatment while also addressing the ergonomic needs of nurses delivering this important care.

My Fundraising Event 

To bring awareness and raise funds for GRRCC, I will be Cycling 4 Chemo Chairs.  I will use a handcycle which is a uniquely designed trike that is propelled exclusively using my hands/upper body.  Between September 9-30, I will complete 10 rides of 21km each, representing the 10 months and 21 chemo treatments I received at GRRCC.  I will handcycle in the communities of Guelph, Fergus, Elora, Elmira, Milbank/Linwood, North Perth, Waterloo, Cambridge and Kitchener. 

Ride Dates

#1 Mon, Sept 9 Guelph | The Arboretum Kiosk, University of Guelph, Arboretum Rd.

#2 Wed, Sept 11 Cambridge | Four Fathers Brewing, 125 Guelph Ave, Cambridge

#3 Fri, Sept 13 Elmira | Wellington Observer, 20 Arthur St. N., Elmira

#4 Mon, Sept 16 North Perth | PBJ, Cleaning Depot, 535 Maitland Ave S., Listowel

#5 Thurs, Sept 19Kitchener | Short Finger Brewing, 20 Hurst Ave, Kitchener

#6 Sun, Sept 22 Fergus | Belwood Country Market, 6 George St., Belwood

#7 Tues, Sept 24 Waterloo | CCCare (UW WELL-FIT), 340 Hagey Blvd

#8 Thurs, Sept 26 Elora | Grand River Raceway, 7445 Wellington County Rd 21 Elora

#9 Sat, Sept 28 Millbank/Linwood | Anna Mae's Bakery and Restaurant, 4060 Line 72, Millbank

#10 Mon, Sept 30 | Finale GRRCC, 835 King St. W.

Meet Cyndy and the ambassadors!

Check out the pictures!

News features:

Sept 10th - Guelph Today - First Cycling Event Begins 

 July 18th - CTV News Kitchener 

July 7th - Guelph Today

July 3rd - The Morning Edition - K-W with Craig Norris

July 3rd - CBC News 

June 17th - The Waterloo Record

Cycling 4 Chemo Chairs Swap Talk August 13 2024.mp3

August 22 - Wellington Advertiser

August 29 - Observer

August 29 - Trans Canada Trail

September 5 - Rick Hansen Foundation

September 9 - CTV News Kitchener

Sept 10 - Guelph Today


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