The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Ride North

The first 20 riders to raise $5,000 for Ride North 2026 will earn:
✨ Special recognition on event day
👕 An exclusive Pacesetter jersey

This isn't just about reaching a goal; it's about leading the pack and making a monumental difference in cancer research.

Fundraise now to level up and become part of the Pacesetters. https://bit.ly/49FtOeO

New in 2026: The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Events are all teaming up to help you fuel your fundraising momentum in our webinar, Ignite Your Impact!

Session one will be led by our very own Sarah Hurme (Senior Coordinator, Community Events) and Katie Shier (Fundraising and Event Coordinator). Tune in for fundraising ideas and tips on how you can leverage your own network to organize a successful fundraiser. Plus, learn how to use the Participant Centre.

Session One Details:
🗓 Date: May 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m.

RSVP now: https://bit.ly/4utSCOV

Join us from the comfort of your own home. Let's for a world free from the fear of cancer.

Four more incredible fundraisers have been named Pacesetters.🚴‍♀️

The new Pacesetter program recognizes the first 20 participants to reach $5,000, with on‑site recognition and an exclusive Pacesetter jersey to wear for your ride.

💥 That means only 13 spots remain. Think you can be one of them? Now’s the time to lead the pack and make your mark on the 10-year anniversary of Ride North. https://pmcfridenorth.ca/

This we want you to meet Kavin Jeyasriharan:

“Volunteering for The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Ride North powered by Pass It Along Foundation (and Ride, too) is an incredible experience. You meet all sorts of cool, interesting people participating and volunteering for the Rides. And of course, I’ll be here again next year.”

Thank you, Kavin, for your enthusiastic dedication to Ride North and Ride. We’re grateful to have you as part of the community.

Our 10-year anniversary milestone ride is filling up fast, and spots won’t last.

Be part of our biggest year yet, and help fuel life-saving cancer research at The Princess Margaret.

Register now before we sell out: pmcfridenorth.ca

Our Spring Training Ride presented by Durham Tourism has reached capacity. Thank you to all the Riders who secured their spots quickly.

Some riders show up with strong legs. Others arrive with strong hearts. Marvin Esquivel and Team Tour De Friends bring both…and then some.

A familiar face at The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation cycling events, Marvin knows cancer does not define someone’s worth, strength, or humanity. That belief was forged through watching the strongest fighter he has ever known: his mom.

Her cancer journey began in 2008. It returned in 2018. She battled courageously through 2019 to 2021. Through radiation, chemo, MRIs, unbearable waiting, and the unknown, Marvin witnessed resilience at its rawest.

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre made those final years possible. It gave her, and her family, time. Time filled with grit, grace, and moments that still feel like yesterday: hallway walks with an IV pole, treatment days, post-surgery hope, and Marvin’s unforgettable image of his mom waiting at the finish line of his first Ride in 2019.

“That place became a second home for my mom,” Marvin reflects. “In my heart, it still feels like a home away from home — a place where battles are won, and sadly lost, every single day. But above all, it’s a place of hope.”

That hope is what keeps Marvin riding. 2026 marks his eighth year supporting The Princess Margaret, with countless hours of training, sweat, and cramps behind him.

It’s also what brings his team, Tour De Friends, together.

For the past two years, the team has joined us in Muskoka, taking on the 100km route. Together, they gutted it out; not because it was easy, but because cancer is harder. In 2025 alone, Tour De Friends raised $4,490.50, contributing to our collective total of $1.57 million raised. Since 2019, their team has raised more than $28,000 toward cancer research, helping fuel breakthroughs — particularly in immunotherapy — that are changing lives.

From all of us at Ride North: thank you, Marvin and Tour De Friends, for carrying the fire and reminding us why we Ride.

On May 2, we're teaming up with The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Ride for the in-person Spring Training Ride presented by Durham Tourism -- Durham Region, Ontario, Canada. This is more than just a training day; it’s a chance for our two communities to come together, share our stories, and prepare for the ride ahead.

There will be three route options (25 km, 50 km, 75 km) with the Start and Finish Line at Brooks Farms. One pitstop is available for the 50 km and 75 km routes with light snacks, electrolytes, and water. Post-ride snacks will also be provided for all Riders.

After the Training Ride, you can explore the Farmer's Market and Barnyard Playland at Brooks Farms and get 10% off of the admission fee just for training with us.

Plus, bring a friend along so they can experience what our cycling community is all about.

RSVP Now: https://bit.ly/3PZjmbl

The Carry The Fire podcast is back for Season 2.

Listen to powerful, personal stories from authors, athletes, musicians, and content creators as they speak with legendary Canadian broadcaster Lisa Laflamme about their challenges, resilience, and hopes for a world free from the fear of cancer.

https://thepmcf.ca/podcast/

Final call! 🚨 The Pass It Along Refer & Raise program ends April 7.

This is your last chance to get a $50 fundraising credit for both you and a friend when they join Ride North and raise $150.

Don’t wait! Let’s grow this amazing community.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/418FHW7

The first three Pacesetter spots have been claimed!

Want to lead the pack on event day? Be one of the first 20 participants to fundraise $5,000 and you’ll receive on-site recognition plus a special Pacesetter jersey.

Fundraise now: https://bit.ly/4mcxRER