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Less than two weeks until twenty-year-old’s Chase the Cure campaign
reaches Moncton

Wes Bauer (son of Lyle Bauer, President & CEO, Winnipeg Blue Bombers) and his cross-Canadian cancer-fighting cycling journey approaching New Brunswick

MONCTON, NB - July 20, 2009 – On July 31, at 11 a.m. Wes Bauer’s cross-Canadian cycling journey, Chase the Cure, will arrive at the Moncton Coliseum, after crossing seven provinces along the way. Members of the Moncton community have come together to officially welcome Wes to New Brunswick and are hoping cyclists young and old will meet Wes with their bikes and helmets at the Coliseum and ride with him for his official welcome at City Hall.

“Wes is an ambitious young man on an inspirational mission. He is playing a proud part in beating a disease that affects all of us in one way or another,” says Brent Scrimshaw, Atlantic Lottery’s Vice-President Business Development, and a local organizer for the visit. “He’s put a lot of heart and a lot of effort into his cross-Canada campaign and deserves a big Moncton welcome.” 

Wes’ journey started in Victoria, BC, on May 14, and is slated to finish in St. John’s, NL, on August 15. He’s biked over 6,000 kilometres to-date and has raised over $70,000 on the road for various cancer facilities across Canada. All the funds raised by the community ride-in will be given to the New Brunswick branch of the Canadian Cancer Society.

“I feel privileged to be spearheading a campaign that truly allows people to make a difference for the many Canadians who are affected by this disease,” says Wes Bauer, Chase the Cure organizer. “My father’s story started this fight for me, and the many stories of the people I’ve met along the way have continued it. Efforts like the Moncton welcome, as well as many other gracious welcomes, reinforce just how much the fight for a cure brings us all together.” 


The Never Alone Foundation’s mission is to help individuals and their families in the fight against cancer. It spearheads several fundraising initiatives, including: the ongoing sale of Never Alone wristbands and pins, the Never Alone luncheon, Fish for the Cure, and numerous other events that raise funds to assist with cancer education and awareness, research and patient support services.  

Chase the Cure is an initiative in support of the Never Alone Foundation. It is a cross-Canadian bike tour with Wes Bauer that started in Victoria, BC on May 14, and will end in St. John’s, NL, on August 15. The campaign’s main objective is to raise funds and awareness to help end cancer. Donations raised throughout Canada by Chase the Cure will stay in the provinces they are raised, assisting various local cancer programs and provincial foundations.  

For more information or to make a donation, go to www.chasethecure.ca. 

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To arrange an interview, please contact: 
Ashley Morgan
In-Ride Communications Coordinator
Chase the Cure
chasethecure1@gmail.com

435.773.8642