Friday, September 07, 2012

Cops start 10-day journey for kids

Don Quixote:
Local Vernon Participant Kevin Lane's pledge page
can be found here. https://reg.ccnbikes.com/index.php/pledge/179


On a day tailor made for a road trip, 22 riders left Kelowna to raise awareness for children in medical crisis. It is the annual Cops for Kids Ride. The 'ride' includes five support people from the RCMP and a number of supporting enforcement agencies within South East District.
The 2012 Ride, presented by The Thomas Alan Budd Foundation, will take the team across the South Eastern corner of British Columbia, to raise awareness, and essential funds, for children in medical, physical or traumatic crisis. The morning send-off began with a breakfast at the Sandman Hotel in Kelowna and then just after 9:00 a.m., the team headed south on Highway 97 to begin their journey.
To learn more about the ride and its participants, or to make a donation, visit their website.
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Don Quixote:
Local Vernon Participant Kevin Lane's pledge page
can be found here. https://reg.ccnbikes.com/index.php/pledge/179

As well as Sheriff Kevin Lane riding his bike Jerry Vrabic & Reg Burgess will provide race support in a Police Car.


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About Cops For Kids

about_kidsCops for Kids are dedicated RCMP members and support people of the RCMP South East District that are committed to assisting children that are in medical, physical or traumatic crisis within the Southern Interior Region of British Columbia. Our charitable foundation was formed in 2001 and since inception we have tirelessly worked to raise funds to continue our ongoing support to the children in communities that we serve. Cops for Kids are devoted to helping the little hearts...in our communities!

Our signature event, the Cops for Kids Ride, gives us the opportunity to not only showcase our generous sponsors but raise awareness and the much needed funds to continue our pledge to assist children in crisis! This gruelling ten day ride occurs each September over some very challenging terrain. Each and every rider is constantly reminded of whom we ride for and we recognize that although we may have had a rough day it is nothing compare to the days that some children face with their own challenges with health, safety and happiness. For this we remain focused and dedicated. We also organize various other fundraising functions throughout the District to keep our grant funding for children ongoing for the entire year. Cops for Kids have established solid sponsors and supporters and continue to broaden the opportunities for sponsorships. We are driven by our commitment to the little people that we serve and devoted to making a difference in their lives!

Want to know more about Cops for Kids and the work we do?  Check out this video!

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