Hello friends,

I’ll be participating in a 2-day major cycling event called The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer research hospitals in the world.

I’ll be cycling over 200 kilometres that weekend, from Toronto to Niagara Falls, with thousands of other Riders. All the proceeds will go to The Princess Margaret to support cancer research, treatment, and services. The Princess Margaret is Canada’s leading comprehensive institution devoted to cancer research and care, and the work they’re doing is leading-edge.

I’ve agreed to raise at least $2,500, but I’ve set my personal goal to $5,000. So here’s where you come in, because I need your help to do that. Could you please consider making a donation? Use the link at the bottom of this post to go visit my webpage, and please take the time to support me. Please keep in mind the commitment I’m making to end this heartbreaking disease and the personal efforts I’ll have to make to accomplish this.

When I say “heartbreaking,” here’s what I mean: In 1987, when I was 10, my father was diagnosed with Cancer. He died three months later. Earlier this year my father-in-law lost his battle with Cancer. That’s why I’m riding. To do something BIG about cancer. I hope that you’ll share this incredible adventure with me by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

My page: http://www.conquercancer.ca/goto/chrisandleah

Sincerely,

Chris

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Sudbury-based country signer Larry Berrio just released a new disc that features a cover of The Hip’s “Boots Or Hearts”. You can check it out on Larry’s MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/LarryBerrio

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MAv just posted some in-studio pics to his Flickr photostream:

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Tom Zillich, Surrey Now
Published: Friday, August 29, 2008
This has the makings of a stellar band, alright — and a stellar night out, if a ticket can be had.
The tiny Crescent Beach Legion hall will stage the debut of a new Canadian band that features Tragically Hip drummer Johnny Fay, Kevin Kane of the Grapes of Wrath, Steven Drake of Odds fame, veteran keyboardist Simon Kendall and acclaimed songwriter Wyckham Porteous.
The sextet, brought together by Drake and known as the Stellar Band of Neighbours, will record an album this fall and perform its first official public concert on October 4 at the South Surrey hall. Tickets ($30) go on sale Tuesday, September 2 via the Arts Council of White Rock & District (604-536-8333). The gig is part of the council’s yearly Up Close and Intimate concert series.

The Stellar Band of Neighbour’s music is a mix of songs written by all band members and boasts “soaring harmonies a la CSNY,” according to Wednesday’s concert announcement.
“The vocals are unbelievable,” Porteous told the Now, adding that studio time for the Neighbours is booked for October, following the Crescent Beach show.

© Surrey Now 2008

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