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Press Release posted August 31 2012

Local Cops Cycle for Kids

The Thomas Alan Budd Foundation presents…2012 Cops for Kids Ride Kick-Off

22 riders and 5 support people from RCMP and supporting enforcement agencies within South East District will embark on this year’s annual Cops for Kids Ride on Friday, September 7th. The 2012 Ride, presented by The Thomas Alan Budd Foundation, will take the team across the South Eastern corner of British Columbia, to raise awareness and essential funds for children in medical, physical or traumatic crisis.

The send-off will incorporate a breakfast hosted by the Sandman Hotel Kelowna where sponsors, supporters, family and media will be on hand to meet and mingle with the team. At 9 am the team will be lead out of Kelowna on Highway 97 South to embark on their 2012 trek.

Over the ten-day journey, Cops for Kids riders will cycle into 18 different communities across South Eastern British Columbia, facing some challenging terrain and possible inclement weather conditions along the way. The route includes the assent and decent of two mountains passes: the Anarchist Mountain and Blue Berry Paulsen, which involve significant elevation changes. These encounters will remind each rider of the challenges that some children, our Ambassadors, face on a daily basis and it will serve to keep them focussed to complete their journey to help better the lives of these children. Many of these little Ambassadors will meet the riders in their hometowns.

“These riders tackle a gruelling journey across South Eastern BC to raise money for children in need, and I’m honoured to be a part of such an event that helps children in our communities,” said presenting sponsor Tom Budd. “These children require medical equipment, mobility & learning aids that aren’t covered by government funding, and Cops for Kids is able to provide these crucial funds because of this event.”

Cops for Kids are grateful for the generosity shown by all of our communities. “Our riders join us from across the region, and they’ve each raised a minimum of $2,000 through various fundraising efforts in their own community. During the ride, local community groups, restaurants, and hotels generously extend their hospitality to our team. Saving on these costs allows us to put all of our efforts towards the children,” boasts Ride Captain, Julio Krenz. “We are very honoured to be welcomed into each community with such open arms.”

To follow the team along their journey or to make a donation please visit the website at www.copsforkids.org

 2012 Ride Itinerary