Richard Bone

Cancer is the largest killer of kids in Canada, 27 children are diagnosed every week. Please donate now and support my challenge to fight kids' cancer!

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I've Ridden 0.0 km My goal is 500 km

My Rankings

National: 210th
Province: 24th in AB

I've raised $26 My goal is $2,500 Donate Now

I'm Riding For

The Bug

For ALL the kids! For my Granddaughter Kylie "The Bug" does not have cancer, she has my heart, my soul, and every fiber of my life held in her little smile. (When she isn't being a terrorist) She is the Granddaughter I was never supposed to have met having been handed a terminal diagnosis in 2013. In Memory of Ethan Fleming of Chilliwack BC Ethan Fleming, a young man I met early in my battle. He endured more than anyone should ever need to, let alone a child. He had grown into a handsome young man inspiring all around him, and beyond. From recurring cancer, to aggressive recurring infections, and several months long hospital stays, Ethan and his family showed a determination, and LOVE, that inspires all. R.I.P. Ethan, Thank You for all the inspiration.

My Story

18 Apr 2024

I May Have Cancer, But Cancer Doesn't Have Me!

In the 11+ years I have been fighting the various, sometimes repeating forms of cancer, I have learned a lot about myself, and how Strong a person can be when it is really needed.

It's been a long, long, long decade......

2012 Stage IV Colon cancer mets to liver, lymph nodes - Removed 2/3 large intestine, 2 large chunks from liver, appendix and gall bladder

2013 June Terminal with 5% chance making it past 1 year.

2015 Bladder cancer

2016 Bladder cancer

2017 Squamous Cell carcinoma throat, mouth, tongue - 19.5 hour surgery to remove L&R tonsils, part of tongue, left side of throat, soft pallet, 348 lymph nodes from neck, 6 weeks daily radiation, 1 1/2 years learning how to eat, lifetime swallowing issues with choking hazard.

2018 bladder cancer, 2.5 years BCG Therapy

2022 May, bladder cancer, kidney tumor

2022 August 16, removed kidney, ureter, and small piece of bladder

2023 September - New tumor found in my urethrae.

2023, October - Trans-urethral tumor resection (Friday 13th.)

2023 November - Update from urologist re: pathology......

2024 - Continued 2 year schedule of chemo for bladder/urethra......

Thank You from the bottom of my heart for your support. It really does mean the world to me, and so many others.

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My Legacy

Here's my personal impact over 4 years to fight kids' cancer and save little lives.

Ridden

Raised

2021
Ridden

$2,538 Raised

2022
1,188 km Ridden

$5,827 Raised

2023

1,233 km

Ridden

$8,603

Raised

My Challenge

WooHoo! Here we go again!

4 Jan 2024

With the incredible support last year, hot on the heals of the previous years, 2024 has started with another Cancer Charity Bike Riding plan!

I won't be pushing myself quite like I did in 2023 when I rode through the mountains to Vancouver, but I will be riding to help the kids nonetheless. They absolutely have my support, and respect. Fighting cancer is the most difficult thing I've had to do. I couldn't imagine looking out a hospital window just wanting to be able to join the other kids playing.

That's why we ride.

Let's do this!

Posted 107 days ago