Scarves are a variety of colours continued from p.8 Upon reaching the finish in Niagara Falls, Vallis immediately signed up for the ride again. Each rider must raise a minimum of $2,500, so this year, to help reach her fundraising goals, Vallis took on another big challenge. She decided to knit 100 scarves, but to have them ready for the holidays, she had only a month to finish them. While she knit three or four scarves most days, she did as many as seven on weekend. Vallis knit the scarves in a variety of colours associated with the different types of cancer -- pink for breast cancer, blue for prostate cancer and so on. Vallis originally signed up for the ride in memory of her brother-in-law, who battled throat cancer for 10 years. Originally planning to ride on her own, she eventually joined a team with some colleagues. The team Nixon's Ninjas is named after 32-year-old cancer survivor, Princess Margaret nurse and team member Shannon Nixon. The 34-member team raised $112,000. Vallis is selling her scarves for $30, with all proceeds going to her fundraising campaign. Anyone interested in purchasing a scarf can contact her at barbaravallis1955@gmail.com. She will be holding an open house to allow people to see the scarves on Saturday, Dec. 6 13 | Friday, November 28, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com My pain (on the ride) is temporary and it's nothing compared to what people go through with cancer treatments. And if someone is unable to ride, (buying a scarf) is a way you can participate and help find a cure. DIAMOND Oakville resident Barbara Vallis DIAMOND GOLD from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 3031 Richview Blvd. "I'm fortunate to have good health, and what better way to support those going through treatment," Vallis said. "My pain (on the ride) is temporary and it's nothing compared to what people go through with cancer treatments. "And if someone is unable to ride, (buying a scarf) is a way you can participate and help find a cure." Last year's ride raised a record $20 million and in the seven years since it was established, it has raised $119 million for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.