The Cancer Crusher Fundraiser in Maple Ridge: Josh Straat Takes On Cancer on November 28
On Saturday, November 28, North Shore Bike Park in Maple Ridge is hosting the Cancer Crusher fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation. Bikes, scooters, skateboards and rollerblades will all be part of one big day at the park, with every dollar going toward cancer research, innovative treatments, and care for people across B.C.
Every donation helps bring new discoveries and hope to those facing cancer. You can start donating right now at https://fundraise.bccancerfoundation.com/fundraisers/joshstraat, then join us at the park for the Cancer Crusher event.
Why Josh Straat is hosting the Cancer Crusher
This one is personal. Josh Straat, general manager and owner of North Shore Bike Park, has lived through cancer. He knows how much it can take from a person, and he wants to give something back.
Josh went through cancer, chemotherapy, surgery, and some very difficult complications. During surgery and recovery, doctors discovered he was septic with a major infection. The original repair could not be saved, and he had to live with a colostomy bag. It all happened during COVID, when nobody was allowed to visit patients in hospital. Josh was alone in his room, facing it physically and mentally on his own. All he wanted was to get home.
He did get home, and he slowly started trying to get back to normal life. That meant learning to live with the colostomy bag, which was one of the things he feared most. Today he has been in remission for more than a year.
How the park gave it back
Josh started by helping build the first North Shore Bike Park. He went on to work there and eventually manage the location. The park gave him back what he thought he had lost. He got back on his bike after years away, and he began feeling better than he had before cancer.
Biking has never just been biking to Josh. It is his drive, his passion, his mental strength, and a huge part of what got him through everything.
He wants people to see that cancer changes your life, but it does not have to mean you stop living. The colostomy bag he was so afraid of has not stopped him from riding, working, or chasing what matters to him. He is open about it because he hopes it helps someone else facing the same thing.
Josh also sees the indoor park as much more than a bike park, scooter park or skatepark. It is a community. It is a place where people can connect, find purpose, feel included, and belong. Now, with the Maple Ridge location, he wants to keep that community alive and thriving.
The park gave me something back that I thought cancer had taken away. This fundraiser is my way of giving something back in return. Josh Straat
The Cancer Crusher fundraiser in Maple Ridge: what to expect
The idea is simple: a big party at the park, for a cause that matters. Riders and skaters of every kind are welcome, whether you roll in on a bike, a scooter, a skateboard or rollerblades.
What: The Cancer Crusher, a fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation
When: Saturday, November 28, from 9 am to 10 pm
Where: North Shore Bike Park, 13065 Katonien St, Maple Ridge, BC
Bring: Your bike, scooter, skateboard or rollerblades
New to the park? Our frequently asked questions cover the basics of visiting.
Two ways to help
Give online. You do not have to be at the park to be part of this. Donate through Josh's page at https://fundraise.bccancerfoundation.com/fundraisers/joshstraat and your gift goes to cancer research, treatments, and care across B.C. Josh has set a goal of $20,000. It is ambitious, but he believes this community can reach it. Whether you give fifty cents, a dollar, fifty dollars or more, every contribution gets us closer.
Come to the park. Join us on November 28 for the party. We are also organizing a silent auction with donated items and prizes, and you will be able to bid right at the park.
More than one day
Josh wants the Cancer Crusher to be about more than a single event. It is about hope, resilience, community and giving back. It is a chance to tell a story, bring people together, and show what this community means to him. And it is a reminder that the park is about more than sports. It is about mental well-being, connection, passion, and having something that makes you want to keep going.
If you ride with us, skate with us, or just believe in this cause, we would love to see you on November 28. Start donating today, then join us at the park.
Cancer Crusher fundraiser FAQ
When is the Cancer Crusher?
The Cancer Crusher is on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 9 am to 10 pm at North Shore Bike Park in Maple Ridge, BC.
Who is the Cancer Crusher for?
It is a fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation, hosted by North Shore Bike Park and led by general manager and owner Josh Straat. Everyone is welcome, and every donation counts.
How do I donate if I cannot come to the park?
Donate online through Josh's page at https://fundraise.bccancerfoundation.com/fundraisers/joshstraat. Any amount helps.
Where does the money go?
Donations go to the BC Cancer Foundation to support cancer research, innovative treatments, and care for people across B.C.
Will there be a silent auction?
Yes. We are organizing a silent auction with donated items and prizes, and you will be able to bid right at the park.
Where is North Shore Bike Park?
13065 Katonien St, Maple Ridge, BC. It is Western Canada's largest indoor bike park.
