The Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer provides a community of support while raising millions for cancer research and care.
For 16 years, the Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer (Tour) has brought together thousands of riders, volunteers and supporters in a united effort to make life better for Albertans facing cancer. Hosted by the Alberta Cancer Foundation, this two-day, annual cycling event is more than a fundraiser — it’s a community of hope and determination.
In 2024, more than 1,500 cyclists and over 400 volunteers participated in the Tour, raising an incredible $7.6 million. These funds directly benefit Alberta’s cancer centres, supporting groundbreaking clinical trials, innovative treatments and enhanced care for patients. The 2024 event marked a historic milestone as the Tour surpassed $100 million raised since its inception.
“Many of us who were involved at the very beginning had no idea just how successful this event would be,” says John Osler, formerly an Alberta Cancer Foundation board chair, inaugural chair of the Tour and a co-chair of the OWN.Cancer campaign cabinet. “It speaks volumes about the superb organization, the incredible work of the Foundation, the tireless efforts of the volunteers, the massive corporate and community support, and, of course, the riders.”
For Janie Munro, the 2024 Tour was a deeply personal journey. As a past participant in the 2011 and 2012 events to support a friend with cancer, Janie returned to the Tour after her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2023. “When I was first diagnosed, I felt like I was thrust into a world with a lot of uncertainty that felt lonely,” says Munro. “But then I noticed that there were others here too — I was not alone. I felt the same while participating in the Tour; I was a part of a community, and crossing the finish line was one of the greatest moments of the year for me.”
This sense of camaraderie and shared purpose is at the heart of the Tour. “Everyone is deeply committed for personal reasons but are united in one common cause: to make the lives of cancer patients and their families better,” affirms Osler.
The Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer stands as a powerful testament to the strength of community, the resilience of the human spirit and the collective drive to create a future without cancer. Together, participants, donors and supporters prove that every ride, every dollar raised and every act of kindness brings us more hope and more possibilities for the future of cancer care in Alberta.
