The 25th annual Cops for Kids Ride is underway after 23 RCMP members departed from Kelowna Friday morning, beginning their 10-day journey to raise funds for children facing medical, physical, or traumatic challenges.
“Our team members go above and beyond — not just in uniform, but in how they give back,” said retired RCMP Superintendent Brent Mundle, president of Cops for Kids.
“The ride is challenging, but it’s a small effort compared to what the kids and families go through. That’s what keeps us pedalling.”
The journey will take the officers down to the South Okanagan, over to the Kootenays, as far east as Cranbrook and then back home along Hwy 1, stopping in 26 communities before arriving in Kelowna on Sept. 14.
This year’s ride is presented by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation and each rider personally raised at least $2,500 to be part of the team.
“It’s about honouring the incredible heart and humanity of our law enforcement,” stated Tom Budd.
“Supporting this ride is about more than fundraising. These men and women choose to serve, and then they choose to ride — to give even more. I’m proud to stand beside them on this journey.”
Since its inception, Cops for Kids has raised more than $6.5 million for children across southeastern BC.
More information about the ride and how to make a donation can be found online at this link.
