Norah Rae knows first hand the devastating impact that cancer can have. Rae, a steward at Rexall Pharmacy in Guelph, has seen both her husband and her sister-in-law suffer. That’s why when Rae got a chance to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, she jumped right in.
Rae raised more than $900, making her the top fundraiser at the Annual Ride for a Cure event. The event, co-hosted by Local 1000A and Local 175 & 633, drew 37 riders and generated more than $10,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
“I wanted to do what I could to help someone,” said Rae.
The ride began at the Local 1000A office in Woodbridge and finished at the Local 175 & 633 office in Mississauga.
Mary-Joe Eaton, an activist who works at Kretschmar, was among those who participated.
“It was amazing- it was a blast,” Eaton said. “This disease affects everybody out there, don’t wait until it comes to your door.”
Pred Gajic, an activist who works at Nitta-Gelatin, also had a great time at the ride.
“It’s great opportunity for all the sisters and brothers who are motorcycle enthusiasts to get together for a good cause.”
Diana O’Brien, a Local 1000A activist who helped organize the event with Local 175 & 633’s John DiNardo, thanked everyone for coming out.
“Your participation made this event a success.”
