Thursday, January 8, 2009
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This is the first post in Glen's endeavor to ride his bike from coast to coast across Canada to help raise money for cancer.
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Glen In The News ..Just a few of the articles from local papers that were also posted online. Unfortunately we do not have the rights to post TV and radio interviews.
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coast2coast2cure@yahoo.ca What is this all about ?
Glen Baxby is a pilot. He has travelled the world but until recently, had barely been across the street on his bike. That all
changed when his friend Scott was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer last year. Now Glen’s cycling across Canada to raise awareness and $500,000 in funds for the cure. Follow Glen on his journey over 7,300 km as he conquers mountains and metropolises, while fighting for hope and the future. Be a part of Coast2Coast2Cure and help Glen’s determination be a vehicle for change. Change Can Happen ! Glen Speaks !
And check out the fun magic trick in the background!
How did they do that ? Click the link below to find out ! Behind the Scenes Glen's story ...On October 22nd 2008, Air Canada Flight 869, a London to Toronto Boeing 777 touched down at 11:21am. Piloting that flight was Scott Lyon. The aircraft was taxied to the gate and the parking brake set. That ended another uneventful flight, and that was the last time anything in Scott Lyon's life was uneventful. Feeling more than just the ordinary jet lag, Scott made his way to his local hospital. The Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie Ontario, it would be Scott's new home for the next 2 weeks, before being transfered to Princess Margaret Hospital in downtown Toronto. The Diagnosis was soon made, and it hit like a ton of bricks, Cancer, a very rare type of Lymphoma. Scott has been my close friend and colleague for many years. I felt powerless to help him and his family. He has young kids just as I have. I thought a lot about how I could support Scott and it came to me that I could honor Scott’s courageous journey by making one of my own. I can’t travel Scott’s path with him, but perhaps I can make a difference that could prevent others from having to go through what he is so bravely facing. I intend to raise funds for cancer research by cycling from Victoria B.C. to St. John's Nfld. in sixty days or less. Our employer, Air Canada, has demonstrated its support and compassion by providing me with time off to complete the ride. Thank you for your support. 
MEDIA RESOURCES For more information please refer to some of the documents below: Coast2Coast2Cure Press Release Press Release - Air Canada Pilot Gives Hope and Inspiration to Friend Fighting Cancer Press Release - Coast2Coast2Cure reaches halfway point across Canada Press Release - Coast2Coast2Cure Golf Tournament Glen's 60 day Schedule (you can also navigate the map at the top of this page) Two Pilots, Two Journeys article page 1 page 2 |
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It sure makes me proud to know your my friend.
I'm proud to be your brother
Mr. Baxby!
Don't know much about this other than your blog but all I can say is "Well done you!". We'll have to cath up on the phone between your training sessions and you can tell us all about your endeavour!!
You go boy!
Amer
Glen good luck in your journey!Let us know how to help with a donation (cant see a link on the blog page).
Bruce and Carole Cable
( Detroit's Biggest Habs fans)
Bruce and Carole, The link to donate will be up and running in a couple of weeks, This site is only a couple of days old, so we still have to fine tune it a bit.
Go Leafs Go
Glen
Thanks Scotty Hang in there Buddy!!
Bax
G&T's in YYT!!!
Hey Glen,
Great blog. Scott's Sarah and my wife Karen have been best friends for since childhood. Scott and I have had a few wobble pops together.
When you get to the Maritimes I'd love to ride with the pack.
What a wonderful idea!
My husband, Kevin and I consider Scott and Sarah to be two of our favourite people and we've been missing them (and the girls) since they moved to Ontario. We had a quick visit before X-Mas and can't wait to see them again soon.
We'll certainly spread the word about your blog here in Nova Scotia and we'll keep an eye out for the link to donate!
Hi Kevin & Karen;
It is times like these that we all have to pull together and support our friends, there are so many people that are helping us to put the fund raiser together, Thank you for your contribution, forwarding this web address to evryone you can think of will be a great help.
Scotty.....keep fighting, we're all behind you.
Glen Baxby
www.coast2coast2cure.com
.....because change can happen.
Hey Uncle Glen,
I am so happy for you...i love you allot and i hope that you have a map with you!! can't wait to see you adn your crew on the 24th of June :)
-Makkersxoxoxoxo-
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