CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 13, 2011) - As the proud national title sponsor for the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, Enbridge (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) is gearing up to help the B.C. Cancer Foundation realize its vision of A World Free from Cancer.
In the second of four Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer events taking place across Canada this summer, cyclists will demonstrate their commitment to the fight against cancer by cycling 250 kilometres from Vancouver to the Seattle, Washington area. This unique event raises funds to benefit the B.C. Cancer Foundation, supporting efforts to advance breakthrough research and provide innovative treatments and critical services to those in need.
"The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer brings people together from all over the province to help steer the course of cancer research in B.C. and make a difference in the lives of cancer patients," says B.C. Cancer Foundation President and CEO Douglas Nelson. "Through the support of our sponsors we're able to continue to fund and find solutions that are having a direct impact on improvements to cancer care in B.C."
The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is the largest cycling fundraiser in Canadian history and Enbridge is proud to be the national title sponsor across Canada from 2011 - 2013. The event has raised more than $88 million for cancer research treatment and care at the B.C. Cancer Foundation, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, the Princess Margaret Hospital and the Jewish General Hospital. In B.C. alone last year, the ride raised over $9.2 million for the B.C. Cancer Foundation.
"Every one of us has been touched by cancer in one way or another. I know just how important research is and my family and I are proud to ride alongside all the riders who are participating to help make a difference in cancer research across Canada and right here in B.C.," says John Carruthers, President, Enbridge Northern Gateway. "The B.C. contingent of our Enbridge team has more than 30 members and to date we've raised almost $90,000 for cancer research."
This year's B.C. Ride is June 18-19. Enbridge encourages everyone to participate by sponsoring a friend, family member or colleague in their effort to help make this event a great success. Visit www.conquercancer.ca to pledge or volunteer your time to help at the event.
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company, is a North American leader in delivering energy and one of the 2011 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations. As a transporter of energy, Enbridge operates, in Canada and the U.S., the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system. The Company also has a growing involvement in the natural gas transmission and midstream businesses, and is expanding its interests in renewable and green energy technologies including wind and solar energy, hybrid fuel cells and carbon dioxide sequestration. As a distributor of energy, Enbridge owns and operates Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, and provides distribution services in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State. Enbridge employs approximately 6,400 people, primarily in Canada and the U.S. and is ranked as one of Canada's Greenest Employers, and one of the Top 100 Companies to Work for in Canada. Enbridge's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit enbridge.com.
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