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posted by Barbara Smith
This will be the 12th year of the Trail Ride Against Cancer. Over
$140,000 has been raised by the dedicated volunteers who have made it happen.
Silver Spur Riding Club & the Canadian Cancer Society have been hosting this
event and have collected many pledges over the years. The Bob Preuss Memorial
Trail Ride is in memory of Bob Preuss, a long time volunteer with the Canadian
Cancer Society in this area and the person who initially had the idea to hold a
trail ride. He organized the first five rides. Sadly, Bob died in 2002 but we
continue the ride in his memory. The 12th annual “Bob Pruess Memorial Trail Ride Against Cancer”
takes place Saturday, July 4th, 2009. Last year the ride brought in
almost 100 riders and raised over $18,000.00 for the Canadian Cancer Society to
go directly towards cancer research. The Trail Ride Against Cancer takes place
at Craig Creek Ranch in Nanoose Bay, BC. The trail ride gives riders two trail chooses from Nanoose the first being
the “River Ride” across Englishman River and through the beautifully groomed
trails of Top Bridge Regional Park. The second is “Chuck’s Ridge” where riders
get an amazing view! There is also a shorter ride of about 2 hours for those who
would prefer less time in the saddle. There will also be an optional Poker Ride
for those who wish to try their luck. At $20/hand with a 50/50 pot, 50% goes to
the Canadian Cancer Society for research. Riders will ride out in small groups
beginning at 9:00am with the last riders out at 11:00. Check in begins at 8:00am
on the 4th . 
please go to the CANCER RIDE FORMS PAGE to print pledge sheet and entry form.
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9 Comments
Hope you had a chance to come and check us out Kaitlyn. We probably rode right past your house! Sorry for the delay in the reply but I was busy at the ride. There is always next year!
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Kaitlyn Grabove
4:38 PM on July 3, 2009
Is there still time to enter the ride? I live in Rivers Edge and woud ike to participate.
thks
Kaityn
250 586 7771
thks
Kaityn
250 586 7771
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Brian & Paula
10:46 AM on July 2, 2009
Just heard about this ride and not sure how many pledges we can get in short order. Can we participate with a small amount of $$ pledged and what about horses - do you have a few extra available for one of the rides.
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Barbara Smith
10:37 AM on April 20, 2009
The pledge form and the entry form are now on the Silver Spur home page (index). You can also pledge online.
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Natasha Morse
12:39 PM on April 12, 2009
Where can one get a Canadian Cancer Society donation form from?
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Barbara Smith
9:42 AM on March 5, 2009
Welcome ......the more the merrier! Why NOT put all that money spent travelling towards a GREAT cause and enjoy our beautiful Island (and get to know your Island neighbors!) Pledge forms will be available on the site shortly.
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Karen
12:44 AM on March 5, 2009
Seriously considering joining you this year for your ride. We usually go off island for an endurance ride, but perhaps this year it would be better to stay on the island and use our $ towards a very good cause.
It sounds like a lot of fun!
I'll confirm in a few weeks, and request then for the entries.
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Karen Eigler
It sounds like a lot of fun!
I'll confirm in a few weeks, and request then for the entries.
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Karen Eigler
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