Wheelin' Warriors of the North raise $143,000 and counting during Tour de Cure

'There really is strength in numbers'

The Wheelin’ Warriors of the North have successfully completed the Tour de Cure, a 200-kilometre ride from Cloverdale to Hope on Aug. 24 and 25, and have raised $143,726.17 during this year’s fundraising efforts.

Since 2012 the Wheelin’ Warriors of the North have raised $1.7 million in total and this year’s target is to surpass $1.8 million. Funds raised will go to the BC Cancer Foundation and all the money raised in the North stays in the North. The funds go to BC Cancer to equip the centre with critical technology, expand its research capabilities and attract world-class experts. It also supports the Patient Comfort Fund, which provides resources for patients travelling to Prince George for treatment.

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