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Avic Arenas lost her mother, Victoria, to cervical cancer in 2018. A cancer with little hope once it reaches an aggressive stage, the family was told early on that they had little time left with their mother.

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Before her mother passed away, Avic and her family decided to go on one final family trip.

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Avic will be hitting the pavement for a second year to ride in the 11th annual B.C. Ride to Conquer Cancer on Aug. 24 & 25 as a member of Team Denton91裸聊视频檚 Riders of Justice.

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Thanks to advancements in research, there91裸聊视频檚 now a vaccine to help prevent cervical cancer.

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