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Thursday, July 16, 2009
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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. 
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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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Great Job Glen !!!
so What are you doing next LOL
Cheers
Glen, JoJo, Zara and Sonia,
Thank you so much for letting me be part of something so amazing. It was great to be a Baxby for a week!! Thanks for everything "mom". I was only with you for a week and I was exhausted last night after we flew home. I have absolutely no idea how you did it Glen. And you never complained once. Great attitude. You have an amazingly supportive trio of your three girls Glen. They all love you a ton and are extremely proud. It was wonderful to be able to witness that first hand.
See you in the hot tub with a cold one this weekend!!!
Deborah (aka M.A.) hee hee
It was a great day.
Rob
Glen -
Once again congrats! I'm proud to call you "friend" - you're inspiring and down right determined ... very admirable qualities to have.
Thanks again for giving me a lot of material for my classrooms for years to come.
Clark
Dear Glenn, Our hearts are bursting with pride, as we have watched you come to your final destination. What a wonderful feeling you must have, with what you have accomplished. You are a true inspiration, and a wonderful Friend. Our prayers to Scott, for a speedy recovery. God Bless the both of you. Kate & Ron Stevens
Congratulations Glen. Now take some time for some R&R with the family. You all deserve it.
God bless.
Ed & Lucy Strohak
Glen: As Zimmy, Ronnie L'amour and I took a taxi up Signal Hill we all thought "what was he thinking!!!" That hill, however, stood like a VERY tall exclamation point, as if to declare this is what can be done when an indomitable will meets an immovable object. Your will Glen has carried you across the kilometers overcoming every challenge thrown at you for the 61 days of your journey. The pictures of you and Scott tell the tale!!
Talk to you soon,
Tobes
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