For John Moroney, the memory of his wife, Debbie, was close to his heart as he took to his motorcycle for the annual Ride for a Cure for leukemia and lymphoma.
Debbie, married to John for 32 years, was just 55 when she passed away last fall from lymphoma.
“I am out for the memories of my wife,” said Moroney, a receiver at Loblaws Real Canadian Superstore in Georgetown, Ontario. “It’s also about meeting friends I haven’t seen in a while."
Moroney was among the many riders from Local 1000A, Local 175&633, and Local 333 who took to the roads of Southern Ontario to raise approximately $8,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
The ride began at Local 1000A’s office in Woodbridge and ended at Local 175&633’s office in Mississauga.Hugh Lee, who works in the grocery department at a Toronto Loblaws Great Food, came with a group of family and friends.
“It’s a good cause to support and it’s a fun event,” Lee said.
Lee Axt, who works as a receiver at Loblaws Real Canadian Superstore in Mississauga, was also among the riders.
“It was a fantastic event and well-organized.”
Mary Joe Eaton, who works at Krestchmar and a member of Local 1000A Executive Board, was one of the passengers on the bikes.
“So many families, including many of our members, are suffering because of leukemia and lymphoma and we are out to support them,” Eaton said.
Diana O’Brien, Coordinator of Leukemia Fundraising for the local union, said she was thrilled about the event’s success.
“The Ride for a Cure is about coming together to help find a cure and I want to say a big thank you to all our participants and volunteers for doing their part to make a difference.”
UFCW Canada Local 1000A and 175&633 take to the roads of Ontario to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Thanks to everyone that came out to support this great cause. #LLSC #UFCW
Posted by UFCW1000A on Monday, August 17, 2015
