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Bell raising the bar during Climb for Cancer fundraiser

The 2nd annual Climb for Cancer fundraiser is just a month away.

It will take place on April 22 at the Northern Lights Estate Winery where teams raise money to support the Kordyban Lodge.

Organizing Committee Chair Doug Bell is still amazed by the amount of support shown in the event’s first year.

“We had over 300 people register last year and over 200 people climbed the hill and when we set our goal originally at $10,000 we blew past that and raised $30,000 last year. That was tremendous but we know we can build on that.”

Bell is also raising the bar this year on how many times people can climb the iconic cutbanks in Prince George.

“Last year, the big challenge was how many times could you climb the hill and the record was 13. We think people could actually climb the hill even more than that. For me, I only climbed it twice last year but you know what when you get to the top the view was worth it.”

Vista Radio is one of the sponsors of the event.

It runs from 12-4 pm.

Teams can register on-line at www.northernlightsestatewinery.ca

Each person can raise between $5-500 dollars towards the cause either online or in person.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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