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NATASHA PURBA FIGHT PEDIATRIC CANCER |
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NOTE: Natasha has successfully completed this event. Please click HERE for details of her incredible journey. |
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WHAT IS COPS FOR CANCER: Cops
for Cancer started in 1994 in Since
that time, the Cops for Cancer fundraising initiative has raised over
ten
million dollars across The
Canadian Cancer Society runs two Cops for
Cancer fundraising events. The first is
the Cops for Cancer bike ride, that involves riding 700 km over 7 days;
The
second is Cops for Cancer – Team Ironman, this is an Ironman distance
triathlon
event.
 I
have been a member of the In 2005 I had the opportunity to take part in the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast (700 km ride over 7 days) and raised $12,780.46 with the assistance of the community. As part of Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast, I was buddied up with a child that had been diagnosed with Cancer. Lucas, my buddy, is an amazing and energetic child who was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was two years old. Today, I still remain close to Lucas and his family and I am proud to say that he recently celebrated his 4th Birthday. Lucas is still fighting his battle, but his energy and continuous smile is a true reminder to me that “anything is possible.” I
believe that it is important to challenge oneself, to venture outside
ones
comfort zone and choose a goal that seems close to impossible. In
2005,
the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast was that goal. It was one of
the most
physically challenging events I had ever taken part in. I'm not a
strong
rider but I took on the challenge knowing that I could succeed if I put
my mind
and soul into it. Every pedal stroke I took on my bike and every
hill I
thought I couldn't ride up made me think about Lucas and the obstacles
that he
endures everyday. I knew giving up was not an option.
 On December 8, 2006, the daughter of a
co-worker
was diagnosed
with an inoperable, malignant germ cell tumor in the center of her
brain. Paige is a beautiful & amazing 11-year-old young lady who is
wise
beyond her
years. She is in the early stages of
treatment and her attitude is inspirational. Paige keeps everyone
around
her
smiling and, while undergoing chemotherapy treatment herself, she is
raising
awareness and
funds to fight pediatric cancer. Lucas
and Paige show me everyday that no matter what obstacles life brings,
they can
get through it with a smile. So, it was
important for me to show them that I can take on new challenges and
overcome
any obstacle, no matter the size.
So
in 2007, for my “buddies” Lucas and Paige, I will participate in what I
perceive to be
the most difficult challenge of my life – Ironman Cancer
can be beaten. We just need to fight it together by raising funds
to
support ongoing research. Take
a moment to think about how Cancer has touched your life and then please
make a donation to fund Cancer research by clicking
on the link below. All
donations made in Natasha’s name
are allocated to pediatric cancer research, Camp Goodtimes and other
programs
that benefit children with cancer in BC.
Together,
we can make a difference. Thank you for your
support………….Natasha, Lucas & Paige. |
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NOTE: Natasha has successfully completed this event. Please click HERE for details of her incredible journey. |
