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22 riders, 1,200 kilometres and a fight against childhood cancer: Tour de Rock rolls across Vancouver Island
The 14-day ride will raise money for childhood cancer research and Camp Goodtimes, with CCS citing more than $11 million invested over five years.
- On Saturday, Sept. 19, 22 first responders began their 14-day, 1,200-kilometre Tour de Rock across Vancouver Island, arriving in Campbell River on Tuesday to engage local communities in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.
- Now in its 29th year, the annual event has raised $30 million since 1997 to support childhood cancer research and Camp Goodtimes, a medically supervised environment where families affected by cancer connect and build confidence.
- Behind the cyclists, 20 support staff manage complex logistics using three motorcycles to clear traffic, several U-Hauls for gear, a motorhome for breaks, and an ambulance following for safety throughout the journey.
- Students at Sunset Elementary and North Island Secondary School lined the route to cheer riders, with community engagement helping fuel fundraising for childhood cancer research across the region.
- The journey continues through the region, with the team scheduled to reach Courtenay on Wednesday, Sept. 23, as the 14-day ride progresses to unite communities across Vancouver Island.
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22 riders, 1,200 kilometres and a fight against childhood cancer: Tour de Rock rolls across Vancouver Island
Twenty-two police officers and emergency services personnel are swapping patrol cars and emergency vehicles for road bikes, taking on a 1,200-kilometre journey across Vancouver Island to raise money for children and families affected by cancer.
·Toronto, Canada
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