PRINCE GEORGE

Monday, September 22, 2025

After 7 days on the road, Tour de North cyclists completed the 850-kilometre ride when they reached Prince Rupert on September 18^th, 2025.

A partnership between the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and local first responder agencies, the annual event raised $245,545.26 that will be directed towards life-saving childhood cancer research and important support programs like Camp Goodtimes.

“I’m so proud to have been a part of such an incredible journey and I’m so sad for it to be over,” says rider Samuelle Simard of Smithers’ BCEHS. “It was a great team effort by all!”

Throughout Tour de North, riders stopped at events across Northern BC to engage local communities, businesses and schools en route, raising funds to save and improve the lives of children facing cancer.

“Cops for Cancer is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement of first responders and communities coming together to support children and families facing cancer,” says Matthew Campbell, Director, Cops for Cancer. “Every year, an estimated 1,000 children in Canada are diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to our riders, we’re able to invest in life-saving research and provide crucial support programs like Camp Goodtimes.”

Over the last 5 years, CCS has invested $13 million in childhood cancer research. This investment is contributing to improved outcomes as the 5-year survival rate for childhood cancer is now 84%, an increase from 71% in the 1980s.

“I’ve always loved camp so much. It’s helped me connect with other people that have gone through what I went through,” says Hailey Rodenhiser. “Back home, it’s not a common thing for a kid to be diagnosed with leukemia, so going to camp helped me realize that I’m not alone.”  

Anyone wanting to learn more about the program or donate can visit www.copsforcancer.ca

Written and released by the Prince George RCMP