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Wes Bauer’s Chase the Cure bike tour reaches Old Québec

Son of Lyle Bauer (President & CEO, Winnipeg Blue Bombers) brings cross-Canadian cycling trip, to raise cancer awareness and funds, through Québec

QUÉBEC, QC– July 22, 2009 – Today, Chase the Cure, Wes Bauer’s cycling trip across Canada to raise funds and awareness for cancer, stops in Québec, QC. Wes will spend the day interacting with the locals and raising awareness about the ride before continuing his journey to the East Coast.                                                 

“I feel priviledged to be spear-heading a campaign that truly allows people to make a difference for the many Canadians that are affected by cancer,” says Wes Bauer, the event’s organizer. “My dad has successfully fought the disease, and I believe that if we work together to find a cure, there’s hope that one day no one will have to go through the pain that we did.” 

Chase the Cure is taking Wes from coast to coast, through 10 provinces and over 100 Canadian communities. Along the way, Wes will continue to make strategic stops, encouraging people to chase the cure with him, by making donations, creating fundraising events and joining the ride. With the help of the Never Alone Foundation, all donations will stay in the provinces they are raised, assisting in the research and support necessary for people who are affected by cancer. 

“Québec is a beautiful city; rich in heritage,” says Wes Bauer, Chase the Cure organizer. “It is my hope that people will band together, just as many brave Canadians did in the historic battles that were fought here, and fight against this terrible disease.”

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