This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer which has raised over $60 million for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Over the course of the coming weeks CREB^®Talk will highlight two members, Eric Dennis and Ted Greenhough, as they discuss their personal journey as REALTORS^® taking part in the epic Ride to Conquer Cancer.

 

How did you initially get involved in The Ride?

Ted- Team Believe began as a core group of REALTORS^®, but over the years it has expanded outwards, and we welcome anyone who wants to join. Currently, 6 of our 26 riders are active REALTORS^®. Paul Daggett has been with our team since day one, so this is his ninth year in a row riding for Team Believe. After much poking and prodding from other team members and fellow agents at our brokerage, I finally made the decision to join the team in the summer of 2014. This will be my fourth-year riding, and my second year as Team Captain.

Eric- I got involved last year after watching my dad battle cancer. He is still with us today so I just want to do my share, perhaps make his life better.

What keeps you motivated and involved?

Ted- We all have our personal reasons for being part of The Ride. I’ve personally lost four friends to cancer since I started this journey less than four years ago. And now I have two more friends fighting the dreaded disease. But, science is indeed making progress. For example, did you know that two out of every three patients who walk into the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, walk out Cancer free? Even just a few years ago, this was not the case. Progress seems slow, but this disease is incredibly complicated, and we are indeed making headway, every day.

Eric- When I did the ride last year it was my first time and I did it myself. There were around 1500 riders and I've never been around so many awesome people, it was an amazing experience.

Did you know?

The Critical Illness Benefit Society (CIBS) provides a one-time, non-taxable lump-sum benefit of $12,500 to CREB^® members who have been diagnosed with a critical life-threatening illness.

Stay tuned to CREB^®Talk as we continue to capture Eric and Ted’s journey.

Click here for more information on the CIBS benefit.