Niagara College is once again participating in the Big Move Cancer Ride, hosted by Niagara Health Foundation in support of the Walker Family Cancer Centre.
NC’s Big Move team, along with hundreds of inspired riders, will take off from White Meadows Farms on Sunday, September 13 for a 25K, 50K, 75K or 14K Fun Ride through scenic Pelham. All routes end back at White Meadows, where participants and their families can gather for a BBQ lunch, live music, and ceremonies.
Last year, the team earned a spot in the Big Move’s Platinum Peddlers Club for their fundraising efforts. The elite club recognizes individuals who have raised $10,000 or more and teams that have collectively raised $50,000-plus. Team NC has raised a cumulative total of $56,000 since 2019.
Big Move team leads Joanne Maltby and Mike Pasquale
Co-leads Joanne Maltby (Associate Director, Global Customized Training & Consulting) and Mike Pasquale (Associate Director, Strategic Procurement) helped form the team in 2019 and have been riding ever since. They are inviting the NC community – employees, students, alumni, as well as family and friends – to join them again this year.
“Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing new and returning riders,” said Pasquale.
“The Big Move Cancer Ride is an inspiring event, and it feels good knowing that we’re supporting patients and their families in our local community,” said Maltby.
Registration for the 2026 Big Move Cancer Ride is open. Visit NC’s fundraising page to register (click “Join Team”) or to donate (click “Donate” to make a team donation or click on a specific rider to support an individual team member – both options contribute to the team’s fundraising goal).
All funds raised through the event go directly to the Walker Family Cancer Centre, helping to purchase urgently needed equipment to give patients in the Niagara region access to the most effective and innovative cancer care available.
Questions about joining the team can be directed to Joanne Maltby at [email protected] and Mike Pasquale at [email protected].
See below for additional information:
- Online group: A Microsoft Teams group has been created for NC participants to provide support through training and event updates and encouraging people to stay fit, have fun and fundraise, while generating NC team spirit and camaraderie. Please email Joanne if you’d like to be added to the group.
- Big Move training rides: Team NC participates in group training rides organized by the Niagara Health Foundation. The rides will take place every Thursday in August, departing at 5:45 p.m. from White Meadows Farms (2519 Effingham St., Pelham, ON L2R 6P7). Check the Big Move website for routes and updates.
- Branded team jerseys: If you’d like to purchase an NC branded cycling jersey, please email Mike for information and pricing.
