LadnerridergearingupforLungFoundationfundraiser

PHIL MELNYCHUK

Contributing Writer

Scott Marshall is ready to hit the road in August and peddle 200 km – for the 18th time

The Ladner resident has been taking part in the BC Lung Foundation’s annual Ride for Lung Health for 17 years

“I’m participating in The Ride in memory of my father, who lived with asthma I want to help raise awareness of just how hard and life-limiting it can be,” said Marshall in a news release “Every year, I ride 200 km, and every year, I cross the finish line.”

In all, Marshall has cycled 3,200 km over those 17 years for the fundraiser

“As someone who has personally experienced the impact of lung disease on myself or a loved one, I am passionate about raising awareness and funds to support research, advocacy, and patient support programs, ” he said on BC Lung Foundation’s ride page

All that peddling and campaigning for the lung foundation has paid off in two ways

For one, he’s raised a total of $130,817 for the foundation, and for another, when he’s training for the yearly ride, it means he has to stay in shape

“When I train for the

Ride, it helps me achieve my fitness activity goals It’s all good, mind and body,” he said.

The event offers a range of distances and runs through Tsawwassen, Surrey and

Delta on its first day, with either 50-or 100km options. Then on the second day, there’s a 100-km ride from Tsawwassen to White Rock For details, go to www.bclungride.ca

The 39th Ride for Lung Health takes place Aug. 13, and Aug. 14. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome All funds raised support life-changing lung health research