The Wheelin’ Warriors of the North have successfully completed the Tour de Cure, a 200-kilometre ride from Cloverdale to Hope on Aug. 24 and 25, and have raised $143,726.17 during this year’s fundraising efforts.
Since 2012 the Wheelin’ Warriors of the North have raised $1.7 million in total and this year’s target is to surpass $1.8 million. Funds raised will go to the BC Cancer Foundation and all the money raised in the North stays in the North.
The funds go to BC Cancer to equip the centre with critical technology, expand its research capabilities and attract world-class experts. It also supports the Patient Comfort Fund, which provides resources for patients travelling to Prince George for treatment.
“There really is strength in numbers,” Karin Piche, team captain said in a recent Facebook post.
“From the camaraderie and support we all derive in being part of a team to the impact we can make TOGETHER in the fight against cancer! A thousand journeys, one destination! Thank you Tour de Cure British Columbia for an incredible two days!”
In total the Tour de Cure has raised more than $7.3 million for the BC Cancer Foundation.
Donations for the 2024 ride are being accepted until the end of September. For more information and to donate visit www.tourdecure/team/wheelinwarriors24.
