What is it that compels someone to fundraise for months and arduously train for a 900 kilometre bike ride across the challenging terrain of BC? Is it the adventure of the ride itself, or connecting with riders dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research and support programs? All that and more attracted Constable Adam Spindor of the New Westminster Police Department to become a first-time rider for the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast team.
The tour Spindor is about to embark upon will help raise funds for pediatric cancer research and support programs like the internationally acclaimed Camp Goodtimes, so that children affected by cancer can feel like ordinary kids and have the time of their lives."So many people are affected by cancer, even children.These kids need people to stand up and fight for them! I want to make a difference, one dollar or one kilometer at a time,"says Spindor. Spindor's first ride is dedicated to courageous children who are affected by cancer, as well as his aunt and fiancee's best friend who are both cancer survivors. "These amazing individuals are my constant source of inspiration as I ride," says Spindor.
The Tour de Coast starts next week in Coquitlam on September 21, 2011. The Cops for Cancer team needs support from local communities to help the Canadian Cancer Society, BC andYukon Division raise money for pediatric cancer research and support programs like Camp Goodtimes. For more information, or to donate online, visit:
www.copsforcancerbc.ca
