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Tour De Rock Wraps Up Another Successful Event

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 7:40 AM

By Jay Herrington

The 2024 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team poses for a photo in Victoria, October 4, 2024. (PHOTO Cops for Cancer - Tour de Rock Facebook)

The 2024 Tour de Rock has raised $803,641.73 for child cancer research and support services for the Canadian Cancer Society.

The team of law enforcement and emergency services personnel cycled for 14 days, starting in Port Alice on September 21st, and finishing the 1200 km journey in Victoria on Friday.

Donations are used to fund life-saving pediatric cancer research and caring support programs like Camp Goodtimes.

Keeley Deley with Comox Valley RCMP finished third in fundraising, collecting $28,656.

To donate or learn more, visit Cops For Cancer Tour de Rock.

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