The Pedal for Hope team is gearing up to continue their mission to give hope to children living with cancer and their families.

I am participating in Cops for Cancer to support the mission of the Canadian Cancer Society.

This past October my 11-year-old niece Leah was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her leg. Leah is a very caring girl the type who always thinks of others, such as making homemade Christmas gifts for all 20 of her extended family each year. She is an athletic young girl who enjoys figure skating, hiking and mountain biking.

Leah has already faced so many challenges over the past few months of chemotherapy and rotationplasty surgery on her leg. Her bravery and positivity has been amazing, not to mention her maturity in facing these challenges has been beyond her years. Less than one week after having surgery on her leg she was up and standing and is determined to not let anything slow her down.

Although Leah's difficult journey is not over, with chemotherapy continuing until into June, we know she can do this and will continue to be an example of strength and determination throughout this all. She is such an inspiration to everyone!

To show Leah my support for her and her family I buzzed my hair off this past December.
From November 2022 to the end of December 2022 I was able to raise $3,840.70. Thank you to all who generously donated to this great cause! I hope to fund raise another $1,000.00 for the cancer society this year as members of the public view my video and hear about the great work the Cancer Society does.

Sadly like many families cancer is not new to ours, as this is our second niece to experience childhood cancer. We hope that like her big cousin, Leah's is a story of survival. We hope that the funds raised through this event will help prevent other families from experiencing the same hardship.

The money raised from this event helps fund leading-edge cancer research that is improving cancer treatments, preventing cancer and saving lives; provide reliable and up-to-date information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment; offer vital community-based support services for people living with cancer and their families; and advocate for healthy public policies.

Donate today! Help us reach our fund-raising goal!

Thank you,

Laura

History

In 2005, the Peterborough Chapter of Cops for Cancer took on a new identity. The Pedal for Hope Cycling Team was born and local children living with cancer had a new support team behind them! Local police personnel, first responders, a retired N.H.L. hockey player and a great crew of support personnel have been dedicating their time to this worthy cause.
The Pedal for Hope team cycles throughout Central Ontario visiting local schools and businesses delivering a powerful message about kids living with cancer. We are proud of what we give back to our community but can’t do it without the support of our ‘Pedal for Hope Friends’ and their families, our police services, our schools, local businesses, and our sponsors.

Help us Make Every Pedal Count – Donate today!

The money raised from this event is designated to the Pediatric Family Counselling Service as well as leading pediatric cancer research. It helps fund leading-edge pediatric cancer research that is improving cancer treatments, preventing cancer and saving lives. Providing reliable and up-to-date information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment; offering vital community-based support services for children and young adults living with cancer and their families; and the funds help The Canadian Cancer Society advocate for healthy public policies.
Donate today! Help us reach our fundraising goal! Every donation takes us one pedal further to changing the future of cancer. Donating online is secure and it saves the Canadian Cancer Society money by reducing administrative costs.

Thanks for your support!