At noon today, three members of the Vancouver Police Department’s Emergency Response Team will be rappelling down the nine-storey Vancouver Police building on Graveley Street to present a $31,000 cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Three Tour de Coast Junior Team members who are courageously battling cancer will be on hand to cheer on the officers and greet them on the ground.
All of the funds being presented at today’s event have been donated by sworn and civilian members of the Vancouver Police Department. So far this year, the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast Team have raised over $154,000 to make a difference in the lives of children and families who have been affected by cancer.
About Cops for Cancer:
The Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer campaign takes place in September, with fundraising and publicity events happening throughout the summer leading up to the four cycling tours. The annual fundraiser is a partnership with law enforcement and emergency services agencies that works to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer and their families. Since 1997, Cops for Cancer in BC has raised more than $32 million.
