Campaigns and Challenges
SECURE YOUR SPOT AT THE START LINE!
Are you ready for the most EPIC ride of your life?
As we gear up for The Ride this August, we want to help you secure your spot at the start line. That's why we’ll be sharing easy, doable tips over the next 4 weeks to push your fundraising over the finish line, as well as offering great prizes and fun flash challenges along the way!
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ONE RIDE 150
This July 1st, Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday!
To honour our country’s milestone anniversary, The Ride is laying down a single goal for each Rider: Raise $150 by Canada Day. By coming together as one Ride and committing to fundraising $150 by Saturday, July 1st, we can show the epic power of our community.
So whether you’re getting your first, fifth or final donation, join us this month and raise $150 for Canada’s 150th!
TWO WEEKS. TWO GRAND PRIZES. ONE EPIC CHALLENGE.
It's time to fill those spots, grow those teams and make your epic mark this month. The Epic May Team Up Challenge is on! Between Monday, May 8, and Wednesday, May 24, the team that fills the most pre-purchased spots AND the team that adds the most new team members will each be awarded a team-worthy grand prize, including:
- A "Be Epic" Prize Pack
- A dedicated tenting area in Tent City
- Official welcome signage celebrating your team at your dedicated tenting area entrance
- Team access to a Team Up Challenge VIP hospitality tent that includes lounge, professional massage, private washroom, private bartender and snack privileges!
The choice is yours. Fill your spots or grow your numbers and take on the challenge to make this May truly epic for your team!
Welcome to Epic Impact Week!
Beginning Monday, April 24, we will show the power of our Ride community in celebration of Epic Impact Day on Friday, April 28!
In a single week, we’re asking every Rider to make an impact by getting one donation—or more!—by April 28. Whether it’s your first or final donation as you ride towards your fundraising goal, join our entire Ridership as we unite to show our Epic Impact!
Make your Family Day an EPIC one!
Test your sled-driving skills, perfect that toe loop or carve some fresh powder at Winsport this February 20—and all winter long!—through The Ride’s WinSport Family Day Challenge!
Any new or inactive Rider who registers for The 2017 Ride between February 6 and February 16 will automatically be entered to win a WinSport Family Season Pass* for the 2017/18 winter season—just in time for Family Day!
With a total value of $1249.99, this pass allows the winning Rider and their family to enjoy access to skiing, snowboarding, tubing, skating, luging and bobsledding throughout the winter season.
Wintertime adventures await, so join The Ride and get entered to win the WinSport Family Day Challenge today!
*Family seasonal passes include immediate family members only. Immediate family is defined as up to 2 adult guardians & dependent children under 18 years of age. At least one family member must be a parent or legal guardian to qualify. Proof of qualification may be required. Registration not required for entry. Those interested in entering without registering for The 2017 Enbridge® Ride to Conquer Cancer® benefiting the Alberta Cancer Foundation Presented by Evraz can do so by contacting a local Ride Guide at [888] 624-2453 [BIKE] and providing required contact information. Contest valid February 6-16, 2017 and subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice.
Epic Ride, Epic Match!
Epic Ride, Epic Match! is a generous matching initiative sponsored by Wayne Foo, a passionate fundraiser and enthusiastic Rider in the Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Wayne’s passion and commitment is paying it forward to both registered and new Riders through his generous matching gift during the month of January.
Riders, now is the time to recruit those family members, friends and neighbours who have been watching you from the sidelines. Because when you refer a new or inactive* Rider, you’ll receive an epic referral credit of $250 towards your fundraising goal!
And if you’re among those who have been thinking about joining our Ride community, today is the day to sign up! When you register and make a self-donation of any dollar amount between $100 and $500, you’ll receive an epic matching credit towards your fundraising goal!
The Ride is honoured to have Wayne Foo’s continued support in creating a cancer-free future. His impact is already seen through the Lynne Marshall and Wayne Foo Cancer Research Clinical Fellowship at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and through his many years as a Rider.
Whether you’re a longtime Rider or would-be participant, Epic Ride, Epic Match! is your chance to make this year’s Ride an epic one for cancer patients across Alberta!
*Any past Rider who has not participated in the event for two or more years. Limit of 5 referral awards per registered Rider. Challenge is subject to change, cancellation or termination at any time without notice.
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Teams are one of the true pillars of The Ride, and because of that we want to both CHALLENGE you and REWARD you! Join the Community Team Challenge! We are challenging you to make the biggest impact possible through fundraising. Teams drive critically important funds to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, supporting its vision of Personalized Cancer Medicine: finding the right treatment for the right patient, at the right time.
You will engage in a friendly competition against other teams within your community, with top teams winning ultimate recognition, including a trophy and year-long bragging rights! All teams with 5 or more Riders have a chance to win!
Community Teams will be ranked by average fundraising dollars per participant and overall team fundraising. It doesn’t matter if you have 5 or 500 team members, all that matters is that each team member is contributing to increasing fundraising dollars.
Challenge friends and family to join your team or start their own, and join us on this epic journey! We’re here to support your team and provide you with the tools and resources to be successful for The Ride!
The top teams in each community team category will receive:
- On event recognition
- Special invitation to the post-event recognition night
- Trophy for top team in each category to be presented at recognition night
- Infinite bragging rights
For more information, contact one of our Ride Guides at (888) 624 BIKE[2453]
All funds must be received by Friday, August 11 at 12pm to qualify.
Community Team Leaders
5-9 Team Members
Community Team Leaders
10-19 Team Members
Community Team Leaders
20-plus Team Members
INDUSTRY CHALLENGE
Teams are one of the true pillars of The Ride, and because of that we want to both CHALLENGE you and REWARD you! Join the Industry Challenge! We are challenging you to make the biggest impact possible through fundraising. Teams drive critically important funds to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, supporting its vision of Personalized Cancer Medicine: finding the right treatment for the right patient, at the right time.
You will engage in a friendly competition against other teams within your industry, with top teams winning ultimate recognition, including a trophy and year-long bragging rights! All teams with 5 or more Riders have a chance to win!
Teams will be grouped into industry categories and then ranked by average fundraising dollars per participant and overall team fundraising. It doesn’t matter if you have 5 or 500 team members, all that matters is that each team member is contributing to increasing fundraising dollars.
Challenge other companies in your industry to join your team or start their own, and join us on this epic journey! We’re here to support your team and provide you with the tools and resources to be successful for The Ride!
The top teams in each industry category and community team category will receive:
- On event recognition
- Special invitation to the post-event recognition night
- Trophy for top team in each industry to be presented at recognition night
- Infinite bragging rights
For more information, contact one of our Ride Guides at (888) 624 BIKE[2453]
All funds must be received by Friday, August 11 at 12:00 p.m. to qualify.
Corporate Team Leaders
TOP DIVISIONS
Agriculture
- Team Bayer - $12,149.75
- Team Farmer - $2,770.00
- Alberta Dairy Farmers - $2,704.00
Hospitality & Transportation
- Team AirSprint - $18,878.39
- Team Lifestyle - $11,197.00
- B&A Planning Group - $3,400.00
Construction, Building, Design & Manufacturing
- Valard Group of Companies - $59,949.00
- Bantrel - Giving Cancer The Gears - $26,331.58
- Fluor Tour De Force - $25,155.00
- Jacobs - $16,010.00
- Team Dialog - $14,920.00
- Pivotal Safety - $14,350.00
- Brookfield Residential Properties - $11,365.00
- Team RJC - $11,135.00
- The woodmasters - $2,250.00
Financial & Insurance
- Team RBC - $63,790.00
- Team KPMG - Ridin Survivin - $63,232.29
- Deloitte Green Dot Riders - $47,505.77
- Team CIBC - $25,230.00
Health, Pharmaceutical & Education
- Team Cross Cancer Institute - $102,470.37
- Team 4 All - $40,675.26
- Team JACC - $10,695.00
- Dads - $6,973.00
- SoCal Max Fast Ryders - $4,354.00
- Don't Stop Believing - Drayton Valley - $1,000.00
- Team United Cycle - $500.00
Information, Communication, Media & Technology
- The Accenture Brainiacs - $67,978.50
- Bell on Wheels - $19,390.00
- Long View Systems - $8,061.00
- Team Rogers - $3,780.00
- Team Elantis - $700.00
Mining, Oil, Gas & Utilities
- Enbridge - $357,634.23
- Team NOV - $144,494.02
- Evraz - $96,085.20
- Keyera Kares - $77,436.00
- Team Shell - $35,194.28
- Tundra Process Solutions - $29,298.06
- Suncor Conquistadors - $26,728.22
- Midwest Pipelines - $19,140.00
- Team Calfrac - $15,645.00
- Ikkuma - $7,300.00
- Rice Engineering - $4,635.00
- Chevron One Team - $2,685.11
- NDT Global - $2,655.00
- Team Tervita - $1,455.00
- EATON - $1,434.00
- SITE Energy - $250.00
Law & Professional Services
- EY Crankers - $39,260.00
- Team Dentons/PwC - $18,738.86
- Morrison Hershfield - $13,411.00
- McCarthy Tetrault - $9,121.63
- Odd Lot Riders - $5,175.00
- Miller Thomson - Team Alberta - $5,035.00
- Team Norton Rose Fulbright - $4,007.00
- WorleyParsons Freedom Riders - $2,750.00
- SNC-Lavalin - $300.00
Sales, Retail & Wholesale Trade
- Team Dilawri - $96,639.75
- Schneider Electric - $21,722.85
- Alberta Teamsters In Motion - $16,558.65
- EMCO Corporation - $2,550.00
- CBRE Limited - $1,100.00
Community
- One Aim - $190,711.29
- WBN Cycling - $122,483.01
- Team Central Alberta Cancer Centre - $106,695.00
- Team Believe - $64,700.00
- Linnea's Legion - $63,196.16
- Randy's Riders - $44,256.05
- Macksmilkshakes - $38,826.00
- Shawcor - $37,891.00
- The Journey - $33,926.99
- Re-Cycled Renegades - $29,894.60
- Jarrid's Team - $27,186.57
- Team Graham Construction - $21,147.00
- Melan Heads - $20,830.60
- Team Rhino - $19,628.02
- Randy's Rebels (Creakers) - $18,270.00
- The Stormy Huntsmen - $15,905.00
- Horndoggers - $15,114.00
- The Keller Holly Rollers - $15,034.00
- Team PUSH - $14,999.01
- Doug's Storm - $14,920.00
- The A-Team - $14,908.00
- Stantec Spokespeople - $14,284.99
- Team Tumornator - $10,460.00
- Wheels for Cure - $10,410.00
- Cycling 4 Kevin (C4K) - $10,235.00
- Dee's Bees - $10,022.00
- Raymond James Calgary - $9,565.00
- Flat Tires - $9,441.00
- Team Purple - $9,404.00
- 2 x KL 2017 - $9,290.00
- Uphill Battle - $8,732.00
- Team TATA's - $8,690.00
- Brock'n'Roll - $8,065.00
- Sublime Wines - $7,255.00
- Team Bradvin - $5,565.00
- A Little Dabb WIll Do Ya! - $5,304.50
- Heart Beat - $5,200.00
- Braeside Automotive - $5,142.00
- Endeavour - $5,000.00
- Pedaling Pompiers - $4,756.00
- Hanging on to Hope - $4,679.00
- Inspired By You - $4,325.00
- We Ride and Remember - $4,275.00
- Rusty's riders - $4,247.50
- Legacy - $4,225.00
- ALBERTA Speed Demons - $4,089.00
- #4shawn - $4,075.00
- Team Suzanne - $4,020.00
- Notorious C.U.R.E. - $3,740.00
- FAH Q Cancer - $3,625.00
CURRENT STANDINGS FOR THE TOP TEAMS
You still have time to reach the top!
The Team Up Challenge ends Monday, October 31st at 11:59pm!
The Polka Dot Jersey
The Polka Dot Jersey is one of our highest honours—a symbol of extraordinary success achieved by determination and perseverance awarded to the first 10 Riders to reach $15,000 in their fundraising accounts.
Kick your fundraising into high gear, reach new heights, and receive our Polka Dot Jersey! Proudly wear it as you raise awareness in the quest to conquer cancer.
Winners
Testimonial
"I am proud to be the captain of Team Linnea’s Legion, an eclectic group of cyclist warriors all training hard and raising funds in the name of my beautiful wife, Linnea."
In 2014, Linnea was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer. A few months after a successful round of treatment, we were devastated to learn that the cancer had come back. By January of 2016, it reached her lungs and has since spread throughout her body. In a few shattering weeks, I became the caregiver of my 32-year-old wife living with a terminal disease, constantly struggling to fend off the despair and sense of hopelessness that seemed to engulf me.
I never could have imagined how much learning about The Ride would change my life. After coming across a brochure, I signed up, bought a new bike, set up my Personal Page and began training. I met my $2,500 fundraising minimum in less than 24 hours. Now I am so humbled and delighted to have reached my fundraising goal of $15,000, an achievement that I will proudly share by wearing the Polka Dot Jersey at The Ride in honour of Linnea.
Knowing that the funds raised stay in Alberta means the world to me. During Linnea’s diagnosis and treatment, I felt such desperation to do something—anything—to help my wife. Every dollar of the $15,000 I’ve raised is made immediately available to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, enabling them to support breakthrough cancer research, clinical trials, enhanced care and the discovery of new cancer therapies at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Cross Cancer Institute and 15 other centres across Alberta. That thought keeps me moving forward every day.
FUNDRAISE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN
Who said you couldn't be rewarded for your fundraising? Not us!
We will run Flash Challenges throughout the year to keep you motivated and have some fun, so keep an eye on your inbox and don't miss the chance to win some cool prizes!
CHALLENGE 2: Pot of Gold!
Raise $300 or more during the next 48 hours for a chance to win:
- One $10 gift card to Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
- One $20 gift card to St. James Corner Restaurant & Irish Pub
- One $25 gift card to Richmond’s Pub & Eatery
- One $25 gift card to Donegal Irish Pub
- A pair of Gear Up Day Ride socks
- A Gear Up Day Ride beanie
- A Gear Up Day Ride buff
- Three entries into the draw for our Gear Up Day Grand Prize!
This challenge will end at midnight on Sunday, March 19. Winners will be notified within 10 days from end of promotion.
AND THE WINNER IS... Tracey Schockenmaier!
CHALLENGE 1: Schwinn Bike Trainers Flash Challenge!
Rules
- Individual Riders: Raise $150 to receive your first entry - every additional $150 gets you an additional entry
- Teams: Have your team raise $200 to receive your first entry - every additional $200 gets your team an additional entry
This flash challenge runs from Wednesday, September 7 to Tuesday, September 13 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be notified within 10 days from end of promotion.
AND THE WINNERS ARE... Chris Nixon and One Aim!
TEAM UP CHALLENGE
The Enbridge® Ride to Conquer Cancer® benefiting the Alberta Cancer Foundation Presented by Evraz is thrilled to announce the Team Up Challenge, which will run from Monday, October 3, through Monday, October 31!
48-HOUR TEAM UP FLASH CHALLENGE!
Any registered Rider who gets a friend, family member or co-worker to register using their unique referral
link will receive double the fundraising credit. That means $50 registration for them and a $100 fundraising
credit for you!*
You have 48 hours to share your referral link and recruit a new Rider…
GOOD LUCK!
*Limit one double credit per Rider. Valid October 28 through October 29, 2016. Additional restrictions may apply.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A TEAM?
- A built-in support system as you embark on the journey that is THE RIDE!
- The power of training partners! Teams often organize training rides. Training partners can also provide training motivation and encouragement.
- Fundraising support! Teams frequently coordinate and host fundraising events. Training partners can offer fundraising tips, too.
- The opportunity to discover and strengthen lifelong friendships!
- Strength in numbers! More Riders mean more dollars raised for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
WHY SHOULD YOU BE PART OF THE TEAM UP CHALLENGE?
Make your Ride experience an epic one with the Team Up Challenge! Add ten or more newly registered Riders—individuals who register from October 3 through October 31—to your NEW team or CURRENT team* and receive:
- A kilometre of The Ride to Conquer Cancer route dedicated to your team with official signage!
- For new teams, a “NEW TEAM” badge on your team’s Ride page!
WHAT DO THE TOP TEAMS GET FOR ADDING THE MOST RIDERS?
The five teams that add the most newly registered Riders*—individuals who register from October 3 through October 31—receive:
- A dedicated tenting area in Tent City!
- Official welcome signage recognizing your team at the entrance to your dedicated tenting area!
- Team access to a Team Up Challenge VIP hospitality tent, including lounge, professional massage, private washroom, private bartender and snack privileges!
To join an open team, call [888] 624-2453!
HOW CAN YOU WIN TEAM UP CHALLENGE BENEFITS?
- Current Team Captains: Register NEW and PAST Riders to your team*. To be an open team, call a Ride Guide to let us know! We will be showcasing open teams throughout the Team Up Challenge!
- Past Team Captains: Register for The Ride, launch your team and register NEW and PAST Riders to it!
- Registered Team Members: Help your Team Captain grow your team by recruiting and registering family members, friends, co-workers, former teammates and others to it!
- Registered Riders: Not on a team? Join or start one! Then recruit and register family members, friends, co-workers and others to it!
- Potential Riders: Not registered for The Ride yet? REGISTER! Then join or start a team!
Be part of The Ride to Conquer Cancer’s Team Up Challenge today! The bigger your team, the bigger the impact you can make on the lives of those with cancer. Call a Ride Guide today at [888] 624-2453 for more information!
*Filling your existing pre-bought spots will count towards the challenge.