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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 W1
What is Tour de Rock?
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he Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock is a two-week bike journey in which a team of first responders visit 27 communities across Vancouver Island to raise money for kids affected by cancer. Over the past 21 years, Tour de Rock has raised more than $25 million for the Canadian Cancer Society. The story goes back to 1994, when a group of Edmonton police officers shaved their heads in support of a boy who had lost his hair due to chemotherapy. By 1997, the Cops for Cancer head shaves had reached Victoria. The local police wanted to try something bigger and Tour de Rock was born. A new team of riders is picked every year. Over seven months, they train three times a week as well as fundraising as much as possible. The riders are also paired with Junior Riders, children with a history of cancer. The good news for these kids is that we are heading in the right direction. Childhood cancer rates are rising, and treatments are becoming less invasive, with fewer side effects. This is due in part to the incredible efforts of the people of Vancouver Island who have embraced this cause as their own.
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ACCOMMODATION SPONSORS
The Bayside Oceanfront Resort • Bayview Hotel Group Ltd. Best Western Plus, Barclay Hotel • Best Western Plus, Chemainus Inn • Black Bear Resort, Port McNeill • Black Rock Oceanfront Resort • Inn on Long Lake Painter’s Lodge Campbell River • Terrace Beach Resort Ucluelet Victoria Airport Travelodge BRONZE SPONSORS
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U-Haul • Totem Towing
CBI Rehabilitation • CREST • Triangle RV COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Artbox • Atomic Crayon • Canadian Tire - Hillside • Lifetouch Canada Old Dutch Foods • Old Victoria Water Company • Tim Hortons - Ladysmith White Spot-Fort Street, Nanaimo North, & Campbell River locations Printing and distribution of Tour de Rock
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But there is still more to do. At the Canadian Cancer Society, we believe that one child with cancer is one too many. That’s why we’re asking you to help us pedal our way to end childhood cancer. You make a difference. Thank you!
Help kids with cancer Donate now at TourdeRock.ca To get involved, contact: Georgia Hennessy Jackson Tour de Rock Coordinator georgia.jackson@cancer.ca 250-380-2354
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September 21st ~ October 4th 2019