MYLES LINDSAY FAMILY

This May, our family will participate in our 5th year of Workout to Conquer Cancer.

Thanks to incredible support, we've raised an astonishing $600,000 over the past four years. This year, we initially set an ambitious goal of $80,000, but in true Myles' spirit, we've raised the bar even higher to $150,000! Myles always had a way of inspiring us to push our limits and we know he would be cheering us on as we strive for this new milestone. Let's honour his memory and unwavering spirit by coming together to achieve this goal. Every contribution, regardless of its size, makes a significant impact. Myles demonstrated perseverance, and together, we can show that we won't back down.

Myles was diagnosed with Diffuse Infiltrating Gastric Carcinoma in March 2021 and passed away on June 1, 2022 at just 15 years of age.

For two years he endured the unimaginable. It started with vomiting several times a day for months and loosing 20lbs before being diagnosed. Once he was diagnosed, he went through surgeries, chemo, radiation and so much more. Through all of this he stayed positive, kept his sense of humour and soldiered on without complaint. We were always in awe of Myles' strength and how courageously he fought cancer.

We miss Myles every minute of every day. One way to remember him is to help raise funds for pediatric oncology research and treatments. For the month of May, we will be working out and fundraising to honour him.

The Miles for Myles campaign raises funds for one of the BC Cancer Foundation's key priorities - pediatric cancer research led by Dr. Poul Sorensen and his colleagues at BC Cancer.

Dr. Sorensen's lab is currently focused on two urgent priorities within childhood cancer research:

1. Targeting high-risk pediatric cancers with new immunotherapy approaches.
2. Understanding and targeting stress adaptive pathways in high-risk pediatric cancers, and how these pathways lead to aggressive metastatic disease.

What is so exciting about both these research streams is that they could lead to available treatment for pediatric cancer patients in as little as one to one and a half years! This is significant because, up until now, children have had very little access to immunotherapy and have had no treatment for aggressive metastatic disease.

A few ways you can participate with Miles for Myles this year are below (all classes and events are by donation):

1. Friends of Myles is having a 5km hike on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00am - noon. This is a community event and everyone is welcome. Meet at 9:45am at Northwood Drive, where it intersects with Woodley Drive in West Vancouver. More details Here.

2. 3 Peaks Cycling is having a cycling class on Wednesday, May 21 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. In place of a class fee, a donation of $30 is suggested. For more information and to register Click Here.

3. Trimetrics Physiotherapy is offering two classes on Saturday, May 24 - a Ball Rolling Class at 9:30am and a Mat Class at 10:30am. Go to the Trimetrics Physiotherapy Workout To Conquer Cancer fundraising page to find out how to register. More info here.

4. F45 Ambleside Beach District will be hosting a 'Workout with an Olympian to Conquer Cancer' on Saturday, May 31. They are offering three classes which will be at 7:30am - 8:30am, 8:45am - 9:45am and 10:00am - 11:00am. In place of a class fee, a recommended donation of $30 is suggested. The event will be at F45 1439 Clyde Ave, West Vancouver. To participate please call 778-588-5733 or email imcallen@f45training.com. To find out more information and make a donation click Here

5. The 4th Annual Buckets for Myles Basketball Tourney will be held at Rockridge Secondary on Sunday, June 1 from noon - 3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come and cheer the players on. 5350 Headland Dr., West Vancouver.

As we get ready to sweat our way through May, please show your support by donating today in honour of Myles and for the kids and adults you know and love who have battled or are currently in Cancer treatment. Every dollar counts and a minimum $10 donation receives a tax receipt.

Thank you so much for supporting us and donating in Myles' honour.

The Myles Lindsay Family