Christian Meier rides with a Cause

Most of the cyclists at BC Superweek would love nothing more to wear Christian Meier’s Garmin-Transitions jersey, and why not? It represents an ascent to the Pro Tour, the top level of the sport, the chance to ride at the top events all over Europe, and to race against and with the world’s best at the three Grand Tours, including teammate Ryder Hesjedal’s current headline making run at the Tour de France.

Yet Meier will not be wearing the famous orange-and-blue argyle kit of Garmin-Transitions when the 31st Tour de White Rock kicks off with the HIllclimb on Friday night -- he’ll leave that honor for Pro Tour teammate Svein Tuft. Meier will instead wear a simple but stylish black and white jersey, with the words “F--- Cancer” blaring boldly across his chest. Like the “last chance” tattoo inside his left forearm, the jersey is a tribute to the brother he lost to brain cancer last year.

It’s also a commitment to raise awareness about prevention, particularly among young people.

“There just doesn't seem to be a huge push to cancer awareness and prevention, especially with the younger demographic, which is what F Cancer is trying to do,” said Meier. “Even just the name grabs the attention of younger people – and everyone else for that matter.”

Read the full release by the Tour de White Rock here.

Christian's Limited Edition "F Cancer" kit.

  Updated: Limited edition F Cancer jerseys are now available at www.letsfcancer.com

Christian Meier pushes off for the ride of his life

Christian speaks to the Vancouver Sun about Michael, "Last Chance" and FCancer Read the complete article here.

New Addition: Team Radio Shack Jersey

Own one of these hard to find Team Radio Shack jersey by making a donation of $185 to the Journey Home.

For details on how to acquire this jersey see the Donation Gifts page or contact Philip Meyer at pmeyer(at)wedgewoodhotel.com to make a tax deductible offer of donation.

Dario Cioni's Team Sky Jersey signed by the 2010 Sky Giro Team

Sean Yates, Director Sportif for Team Sky has donated Dario Cioni's Team Sky jersey signed by the Sky Team for the 2010 Giro. The Team, led by Cioni and Bradley Wiggins included Michael Barry, Steve Cummings, Chris Froome, Mathew Hayman, Greg Henderson, Morris Possoni and Chris Sutton.

This one of a kind memento can be yours for a donation of $750. to the Journey Home. For details on how to acquire this jersey see the Donation Gifts page or contact Philip Meyer at pmeyer(at)wedgewoodhotel.com to make a tax deductible offer of donation.

Sold!: Single Entry to the RBC Gran Fondo Whistler

Our last remaining entry into the sold out RBC Gran Fondo Whistler has now been sold! The entry into the long sold out event was generously donated by event organizers Gran Fondo Canada.

SOLD!: Two Entries to the RBC Gran Fondo Whistler

The two registrations to the RBC Gran Fondo Whistler generously donated by Paul Balfour, Vice President of Philips Hager & North Investment Management Ltd. and Vice Chair of the BC Cancer Foundation have now been sold.  Thanks very much to Paul and to the donor to the Journey Home who now has two very coveted entries to the Gran Fondo.

SOLD!: Henk Vogel's Australian Jr. National Team Jersey

Another jersey exchanged today for a donation to the Journey Home. Thank you to our donor who contributed more than our suggested donation to obtain Henk Vogels' Jr. National Team Jersey.

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