You may remember our earlier blog post about EBOOST’s involvement in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. Well, the event took place on June 18th and 19th and was a huge success, raising over $11m for the BC Cancer Foundation. Here’s a summary of the event from Matthew Clayton, the head of EBOOST Canada. Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Thank you to all our EBOOST friends and family that helped support our team in the Enbridge Ride To Conquer Cancer. Our team finished up with close to 70 riders, all of whom answered the call on June 18th and 19th for this incredible cause.

We raised $228,000 dollars, and almost hit our target of $250,000. It was only due rider cancellations that we fell short of our goal. Overall we were the 4th highest team in BC!

The journey took us 240 kilometers from Vancouver to Seattle and it is an experience that none of us will ever forget. The weather was cold and wet, but our determination to finish never wavered. We had a few cycling injuries day one that stopped a few riders from completing, but other than that everyone of us crossed the line! This was a team effort in every sense of the word.

Special thanks to my partner Kyle Washington who supported the event with incredible class and hospitality. Thanks to Kyle, our team was treated like gold after each long day, and the events were thoroughly enjoyed by all that attended. I would like to personally thank Jason Binab, Chris Mavrikos and Tim Quocksister for the extra efforts they put forward in organizing our fundraising events and corporate sponsors, without them we would not have achieved the kind of fundraising we did. I would like to Primal Cycling wear for putting together a great set of riding outfits, our team looked incredible the entire journey.

Thank you to all our corporate sponsors who stood behind us: VI Fitness, Seaspan, Blakes Law, Local Kitchen, Licious Living, Whistler Water, Philip Nyren, The Bike Gallery and Graphic FX. It was fantastic to have EBOOST founders Josh Taekman and John McDonald join the ride; I know it was an experience they will never forget either.

Our team is already talking about next year, and how we can beat our total for this fabulous cause and event. EBOOST was the official Health & Wellness product for the ride and we hope to be there next year bigger than ever. We BOOSTed over 3000 bottles in 2 days!! Thank you again for all the support that everyone showed us, we will see you next year ready to take this challenge on one more time!

Thank you to all the Ride to Conquer Cancer staff who made sure EBOOST was well represented each and every day to the riders, they are a class act in all regards.

Until next year – Health & Happiness.
Matthew Clayton

EBOOST co-founder John McDonald after 25 miles in the rain

EBOOST co-founders Josh Taekman and John McDonald

The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer® is a unique, two-day cycling event to take place on June 18-19, 2011. Participants ride for two days through the scenic Pacific Northwest to support the vision of a world free from cancer. The money raised will benefit BC Cancer Foundation and support leading clinicians, scientists, and researchers whose search for new discoveries and improved patient outcomes will have a real impact in communities around the world.

Team Eboost has been assembled by our Canadian counterpart with 82 riders taking place in this exciting fundraiser. We are aiming to raise $250,000 for the Foundation and its partners. We have rider representation from a variety of industries including the NHL, music, politics, European pro hockey, broadcasting, and many more. We are proud to have Three Point Mercedes Benz and VI Fitness Centres firmly behind us, and also thank Whistler Water and Seaspan and for their stellar support. It is also an honor to have the Premier of British Columbia, Gordon Campbell, joining us on our ride.

Check out the official Team EBOOST car!

We’re here because we know that cancer is too big a disease to ignore. It affects everyone: maybe you, me, our parents, kids, siblings or friends. Sadly, maybe all of the above. But by riding in this event we’re doing something about it. We’re rolling closer and closer to the end of cancer. It’s an awesome triumph, both physically and emotionally. Please donate now to support this incredible cause. Thank you in advance for your support. Let’s get it BOOSTing, people!!

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On October 2, EBOOST founders Josh Taekman and John McDonald were proud to take part in the Pedal in the Park fundraiser organized by The 100 Mile Man Foundation.

The 100 Mile Man Foundation is a 501c3 that was founded in November 2006, when Jesse Itzler ran 100 miles (non-stop) in under 24 hours. Today, the foundation continues its “physical philanthropy” raising money for various charities through endurance events that test one’s physical and mental strength. To date the foundation has raised over $3 million, supporting over 30 charitable causes.

This year, the foundation teamed up again with the Fund For Public Schools to provide full college scholarships for qualified inner-city students from the New York area.  Their goal is to provide as many students as possible with four years of full college tuition.

Pedal in the Park has raised $218,718 so far, and donations continue to roll in. Even though the event is over, it’s not too late to donate. Just click on the link below and donate any amount. Even $5 will help send an inner-city kid to college. That’s just one extra-large latte. C’mon folks, you can do it. Forget the coffee: add an EBOOST to your water and donate the money you’ve saved. It’s the BOOSTed thing to do.

Donate now.

EBOOST co-founder John McDonald, world-class triathlete trainer George and NY restauranteer Josh Pickard	Josh Taekman, EBOOST co-founder, pedals his way to a better life for inner-city kids
Nutritionist Sharon Richter	Super BOOSTers Lisa Dewitt and Pippa Cohen
Jeff Scult from Golden Goods, Josh Taekman, Jason Brewer from David Barton Gyms and John McDonald	Zico were also sponsoring the event. Try an EBOOST mixed with their coconut water for an electrolyte-filled BOOST!
Laura Dobbins gets BOOSTed!	The sign of a successful event

In August 2005 while running through his Studio City, CA neighborhood, Jonathon decided to try and do something to help the victims of the recent Hurricane Katrina. He organized the first Run 4 Relief, a cross-country run starting in Studio City and ending in Atlanta, GA. Despite his father’s warnings that the attempt was foolish and bound to fail, Jonathon persevered and in February 2006, he finished his run with four police cars and the Clark-Atlanta University track team escorting him to a homecoming celebration.

With the success of Run 4 Relief, Jonathon found his life’s purpose. In July 2006, he began Run 4 Relief II, running from Atlanta, GA to New York to promote awareness of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. In total, Jonathon raised $125,000 for Katrina relief efforts.

Now, Jonathon’s at it again. This time, his Hope or Die! run started in California in October 2009 and will end in Washington, DC in March 2010. Instead of running straight across America, Jonathon plans to run from community to community, helping where help is needed and inspiring others to do likewise. Along the way, he’ll be raising money for six charities:

• Bread for the World
• Global Green USA
• Habitat for Humanity
• Water.org
• The Girl Effect
• Remote Area Medical

EBOOST is proud to provide Jonathon with the energy, hydration and recovery to help him on his run. If you want to do YOUR part to help Jonathon raise money, go to his website at www.hopeordie.org and click on “Contribute.” Tweet about it, tell your friends and post about it on facebook. Every little helps.

More Information

Read more about Jonathon on his blog, facebook page, twitter or youtube channel. Or read the articles written about him by CNN and Nike.