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My name is Liesl Wittkopf and I am a Civilian Member of the RCMP and a second time rider in Tour de North. With just over two weeks to go before we start this year's Tour, I take time to reflect on what participating in Tour means to me and what Cops for Cancer is trying to accomplish across the province of British Columbia.
Riders apply to be on Tour for various reasons, but most often than not it is a personal story that brings us to this quest. It is a way we feel we can contribute and help as we watch a hopeless situation unfold around us - a dear friend or family member who is fighting for their life, fighting to beat cancer.
It is especially hard when that person fighting for survival is a child - a child who doesn't understand everything that is happening to them but only knows it isn't much fun and everyone around them is eternally sad. Cops for Cancer focuses on these children and their families and the money raised through Tour sponsored events goes not only to pediatric cancer research but to support these families by focusing on wellness and providing positive experiences like Camp Goodtimes.
Camp Goodtimes has been described as "one of the best places on earth" by a child going through cancer treatment. This camp provides a safe and fun place for kids and families that have been touched by cancer - a place where they aren't different from everyone else and where they can just be kids.
It is an honour to participate in Tour for the second year and I am very excited that Tour de North will be doing a North to South route for the first time. This will definitely bring awareness to other parts of the province which have enthusiastically supported riders, yet haven't had the opportunity for Cops for Cancer to ride through their communities.
Myself and a few others, will endeavour to bring you updates from every day of Tour and hope you will track our progress via this blog. Spread the link www.copsforcancertourdenorth2011.blogspot.com
My name is Liesl Wittkopf and I am a Civilian Member of the RCMP and a second time rider in Tour de North. With just over two weeks to go before we start this year's Tour, I take time to reflect on what participating in Tour means to me and what Cops for Cancer is trying to accomplish across the province of British Columbia.
Riders apply to be on Tour for various reasons, but most often than not it is a personal story that brings us to this quest. It is a way we feel we can contribute and help as we watch a hopeless situation unfold around us - a dear friend or family member who is fighting for their life, fighting to beat cancer.
It is especially hard when that person fighting for survival is a child - a child who doesn't understand everything that is happening to them but only knows it isn't much fun and everyone around them is eternally sad. Cops for Cancer focuses on these children and their families and the money raised through Tour sponsored events goes not only to pediatric cancer research but to support these families by focusing on wellness and providing positive experiences like Camp Goodtimes.
Camp Goodtimes has been described as "one of the best places on earth" by a child going through cancer treatment. This camp provides a safe and fun place for kids and families that have been touched by cancer - a place where they aren't different from everyone else and where they can just be kids.
It is an honour to participate in Tour for the second year and I am very excited that Tour de North will be doing a North to South route for the first time. This will definitely bring awareness to other parts of the province which have enthusiastically supported riders, yet haven't had the opportunity for Cops for Cancer to ride through their communities.
Myself and a few others, will endeavour to bring you updates from every day of Tour and hope you will track our progress via this blog. Spread the link www.copsforcancertourdenorth2011.blogspot.com
