About Workout to Conquer Cancer

Workout to Conquer Cancer, is a call to connect, fundraise and move for each other, and everyone facing cancer. 

This inclusive fitness challenge started in 2017 and since then, almost 11,000 participants and over 1,200 teams have registered and taken part. To date, Workout to Conquer Cancer has helped raise over $4.5 million for the BC Cancer Foundation.  

All funds raised through this May-long challenge go to world-leading innovation in cancer research and care at BC Cancer.  

This challenge is a reminder that, together, we are stronger than cancer.  

We move for the people who cannot. We move for every survivor who now feels strong. 

It starts with you, with all of us. 

About the BC Cancer Foundation

The BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of the BC Cancer. As the largest philanthropic funder of cancer research and care in the province, our donors fuel hope for the 80,000 British Columbians facing cancer per year. 

Every single dollar raised stays right here in British Columbia to fuel life-saving research and enhancements to our world-class treatment centres. This helps accelerate access for all British Columbians to cutting-edge cancer care close to home.  

The BC Cancer Foundation is currently raising funds for Beyond Belief, the most ambitious and comprehensive health campaign ever in the province. Your support ensures that life beyond cancer is within reach.  

Together, we will go beyond belief. 

#WhyIWorkout

"I work in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, so fitness was always a part of my lifestyle. Life has changed for me, as I now undergo chemotherapy treatments, so keeping up my workouts on a daily basis helps me keep strong and cope with the side effects from my treatments, but also keeps me focused in a positive way on beating this disease."

- June Sayer

"Having battled testicular cancer twice, maintaining my health — not just physical, but mental — is of great importance. Workout to Conquer Cancer is a great reminder to move and motivate others to do the same."

- Chris Ho

"My superhero team at BC Cancer are the BIG reason why I am here today, and will always be the biggest reason why I will always return so that they can continue to do the magical work they do every day."

- Rosalyn Salanguit

More Ways to Make an Impact

Check out these other upcoming fundraisers that are also helping make an impact for cancer research and care in your community:  

Cypress Challenge

The Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge, presented by Glotman•Simpson Cycling, is a 12 km hill climb up Cypress Mountain in support of pancreatic cancer research at BC Cancer.  

Tour de Cure

Presented by Wheaton Precious Metals, Tour de Cure is the largest cycling fundraiser in B.C. powering cancer research.