Some local RCMP members are putting their power into helping kids in the region.
Cops for Kids has North Okanagan’s Const. Nick Reimann cycling again this year, and Cpl. Tania Finn has been providing crucial assistance on the support team for the annual event.
“I am happy to be part of this journey for my 11th year,” said Reimann, of the event that is now in its 24th year. “This charity help kids in our communities and I've seen it first hand. Through the years, the demands grew exponentially and we need your help more than ever. Kids and their family face challenges every day and your support means a lot.”
The team of cyclists from across the region have been tackling the Cops for Kids Ride across south eastern B.C. to raise funds and awareness for children facing illness, disability, or traumatic crisis.
The team of 26 have been training on their own time, volunteering at community events, and fundraising a minimum of $2,500 in order to be selected for the team.
The group left Kelowna Friday, Sept. 6 and has been cycling through the South Okanagan, over to the Kootenays as far east as Cranbrook, and will return back through Vernon on the penultimate day Saturday, Sept. 14.
As a part of the route, the team has been stopping in communities across the province at community events organized to meet with the children who benefit from the fundraising efforts, and for the public to meet with these riders who have dedicated to much in order to pedal for the local kids.
The team will arrive at the Vernon RCMP detachment on Saturday at 3 p.m., where they encourage everyone to come meet the team and support their journey.
Since 2001, Cops for Kids have raised over $6.5 million in support of local children in medical, physical, or traumatic crisis. To follow the team on their trek, or to make a donation, please visit the website at www.copsforkids.org or follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
