Ride for Dave

By Adam foley

We've raised enough sympathy. It's time to raise survival rates.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. 

 

In November of 2023, Pancreatic Cancer took my friend Dave, and now I'm riding from Toronto to Montréal over 3 days raising funds and awareness in his memory so we can increase survival rates and truly change the future of Pancreatic Cancer. 

Sympathy goes a long way, but now it’s time for change. 

I’m taking on this challenge to change the outcome of this devastating disease by pushing myself and moving with purpose to raise funds for life-saving research, critical support programs, and greater awareness.

Donate today. Together, we can stop this cancer in its tracks. 


I met Dave in 2004.

After graduating University I found myself slinging salads at a restaurant in Montreal. Dave was the Executive Chef, and I was earning my stripes as Garde Manger (fancy French for “one who prepares salads, cold plates and apps).

 

We spent long days and even longer nights together. I watched and learned, he tested my abilities and fuelled my curiosity. He became a mentor.

 

I quickly moved up the ranks and soon Dave and I were creating recipes together. He instilled in me an unbreakable confidence, a foundation of trust and love that would fuel a friendship long after the kitchen closed.

A few years later, I returned to Toronto where I continued to cook professionally, eventually running a kitchen myself. I continued to look to Dave for help and guidance even from a distance. His support was unrivalled.

 

Time ticked on, we kept in touch and “Chef Dave” soon became “Ol’ Pal Dave”, and eventually “Uncle Dave” to my son. He was a part of my family, and I was a part of his.

 

Following his 51st birthday, my friend Dave passed away at the hands of Pancreatic Cancer.

 

I miss him every day.

My Achievements

Fundraising page

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Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target

Thank you to our Donors

$106.24

Louise Renwick

Good luck Adam! I hope all goes well ❤️

$106.24

Nick Apostolatos

$54.12

Todd Conrad

Great initiative. Good luck with the ride.

$40

Sonja Agnew

$265.30

Clare Cheesewright

Enjoy your ride Adam,, eat and hydrate and anything is possible!

$27.54

Geoff Agnew

$27.54

Anonymous

Good luck !

$54.12

Harry And Pat Mellor

Good luck Adam!!

$52.92

David Agnew

Go get 'em!

$520

Andrew L.

Happy pedalling!

$27.54

Mc Marciniak

Safe riding Adam. I admire your determination, dedication & commitment to both the ride & the objectives you set every year. Dave would be proud & appreciative!!

$103.84

Jennifer Long

$106.24

Carolyne

This is a wonderful cause and a great way to honor and remember David. Every $ helps in conquering cancer. Thank you!

$106.24

Jacob Arnfield

$106.24

Oliver Barnett

💥❤️💥❤️

$27.54

Anonymous

$25

Noelie D'ostie-racine

If you need a place to stay in Montreal when you arrive, or have any time to spare, I would love to see you!

$25

Joehl Patricio

$106.24

Kathleen Roebber

Wishing you a safe journey during your ride Adam to Montreal. Very sorry for your loss but Dave would be very proud of you for doing this from what I've heard of him. See you soon! Love, Kathleen

$318.36

Melissa, Niall & Eloise

Big love xo

$54.12

Simon Reid

Good luck on the ride

$27.54

Andrea Lockhart

I'm so sorry for your loss Adam. xx

$106.24

Joe & Lucia Da Costa

Have a great ride!

$25

The Talavera Family

$75

Ks Integrated Communications (ken & Darren)

$212.24

Megan, Emma, Sandy Seaman

Thank you so much for doing this Adam! We miss him so much everyday

$265.30

James Cran

Arlene and I wish you a great ride and Nolan loves the 'ride along'!

$54.12

Allan Crespi

$27.54

Melissa Piccininni

Safe ride!

$106.24

Jen Da Costa & Andrew Fraser

Thank you for doing this, it would mean a great deal to Dave. It’s clear he had a big impact on your life, just as he did on so many of us. Wishing you an amazing ride!

$27.54

Anonymous

$27.54

Laura Armstrong

$106.24

Meredith

$100

Ethan Graves

$106.24

Jackie Mahood

Thank you

$103.84

Adam Beveridge

Adam, your passion to support others and worthy causes is inspiring!

$100

Simon Hancock

Have a safe ride, Adam. We - and Dave - are with you!

$103.84

Tammy Moore

Hope this helps to put some power in your pedals Adam. Ride fast my friend! You continue to do great things for great causes that make a difference.

$212.24

Frank And Peggy Simons

It’s a good cause. Good luck with the ride

$106.24

David Jevons

Wick it on Adam!

$54.12

Nadine Fennell

$106.24

Graham Watson

Happy peddling Adam!

$80.15

Clementine Mckinney

Good Luck and enjoy yourself!

$270

Christine And Geoff

Way to go, Adam! Dave would be so proud of you! We certainly all are!

$420

Rachel And Seán Foley

Rock on Dude!!

$106.24

Eve Carvalho

$85.42

Liisa & Dan

You’ve got this!

$54.12

Paul Krety

Great cause and good luck

$259.30

Christine And Geoff Olsen

Dear Adam, In honour of the memory of your wonderful friend Dave. Thank you for doing what you’re doing to shift from sympathy to bettering the survival rate. You’ll do awesome! Love Chris and Geoff xoxo

$106.24

Brenda Leach

Be safe, have a great ride & we love you so much xxoo

$54.12

David Mccreath

Good luck, Adam!

$420

Seaman Family

Good luck and than you for doing this for David and cancer research.

$52.92

O'neill Family

Good Luck!

$224

Erin Zimerman

$27.54

Toobsox

$54.12

Jack Yuan

Ride for Dave and Ride to fight Pancreatic Cancer!

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