Take a look at three people around you. Odds are, one of you will die from cancer. It’s a scary thought, right? Not as scary as the thought of what those odds might have been as close as ten years ago, but thanks to the efforts of folks like those at the BC Cancer Agency, the odds are getting better all the time.

The is an epic two day, 300km bike journey from Vancouver to Seattle from June 20-21. Riders collect donations with all funds going to the BC Cancer Foundation. This is where you come in.

I’ve committed to raising at least $2500. It sounds like a big number, and it is. I need your help in two ways.

1. If you can, please sponsor me. Whether you can give $10 or $1000, every dollar counts. You can donate in one shot, or spread your contribution over 2-10 monthly payments. Donations over $10 are tax-deductible. You don’t have to be a Canadian, either; donations from the US are also welcome (and a good deal right now — $100 CAD is only $77 USD).
2. Spread the word. Tell your friends and family. Link to this post, to my fundraising page or to my Flickr entry. Tweet about it. Post about it on Facebook, MySpace or whatever the social network du jour is. Heck, get on your bike and ride along. There’s rides in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec as well; visit conquercancer.ca for more info.

Cancer affects us all. I’m doing my part to kill it; won’t you join me?

Thank you.