Ride Overview

The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride is one of the biggest and most ambitious charity cycling events on behalf of childhood cancer in the world. Now in it’s 9th year the 2016 event will be an emotional and inspirational adventure beginning in Vancouver on September 7 and complete in Halifax 18 memorable days later on September 24, 2016. Riding in relay style, the selected national riders will each cycle approximately 150 km and 220kms per day joined along the way by thousands of other caring cyclists who will cycle shorter, “stage ride” distances in major cities across Canada. At the start and end of each day they will participate in community events and visit many of Canada’s 17 pediatric oncology centres and hospitals where the cancer community will share inspiring stories of strength and hope with cyclists and the media. Together, our cyclists will raise millions of dollars on behalf of charities that improve the quality of life for children, and their families, living with and beyond cancer.

Don’t think you can ride the distance or raise the funds? Yes, you can!

Our destination – beyond cancer!

Funds raised will be directed to both national initiatives in support of childhood oncology programs, as well as, to local and community programs through pediatric oncology hospitals and centres across the country. The event is conducted by the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation comprised of mainly volunteers in partnership with title sponsor Sears Canada and other generous sponsors who collectively work to keep administration and promotion expenses to a minimal to ensure that 100% of the money raised goes directly to fund research and support programs for kids cancer in each and every one of the pediatric oncology centres across Canada.

Here’s what participants from previous year’s events had to say:

Each day, there are many experiences that will remind you why you’re doing this, and how it will benefit children and their families. You cannot help but be inspired. When your heart is open to the journey, the mind and body will follow.

Trevor Crystal, Toronto, ON

When I was five, I was diagnosed with leukemia. Today, I’m healthy and live a normal life. For several years, I was on hand as the national riders rode into Calgary. Their commitment inspired me to do the National Ride in 2013, and I’ll be back again in 2015. Every year, 1500 families in Canada hear the words ‘Your child has cancer’. I am doing my part to stop this. What about you?

Taylor Wheatley, Calgary, AB

As a parent whose daughter is a childhood cancer survivor, I know what these children and families are going through. I don’t need to look very far for the motivation to take on this challenge. I’m committed to making a difference in the lives of kids with cancer.

Ken Cross, Kingston, ON

 

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Coast to Coast Against Cancer FoundationSears