Emergency service crews and Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders were at Heritage Elementary as part of the ride’s kick-off.
The ride, which is over 850 kilometres in distance, raises funds for paediatric cancer research, wrapping up on September 18th in Prince Rupert.
Cops for Cancer Manager Laura Nelson said the best part of the kick-off is getting kids involved.
“The whole point of this is we’re doing it for the kids. We love coming to schools to share this special moment, to share any of these special moments with the kids.”
“It’s also an opportunity to get them learning a little bit about what we’re fundraising for, what we’re doing to help kids just like them out.”
The school also raised $168.32 selling ice cream, which will be going towards Cops for Cancer Tour de North.
Nelson said they’ve raised just over $216,000, with their goal of raising $250,000.
The ride officially began at 11 a.m. at the Prince George Canadian Tire.
More information about the ride and where to donate can be found on the Cops for Cancer Tour de North website here.
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