The Pedal for Hope team made a spirited stop at Monsignor O’Donoghue Catholic Elementary School, as they continue their 21st annual cycling tour in support of Cops for Cancer.
The tour sees local police officers and volunteers bike through schools across Peterborough, Durham and surrounding areas, raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research.
At Monsignor O’Donoghue, 27 students shaved their heads in a show of solidarity with children undergoing cancer treatment. Joining them was Peterborough Police’s Tim Fish, whose daughter shaved his head.
With a fundraising goal of $175,000, this year’s campaign also supports the Pediatric Family Counselling Service, which provides essential emotional and psychological support for young patients and their families.
David McNab, who has worked with Pedal for Hope since 2005, says the event holds deep significance for children living with cancer.
During the show, the team announced that Monsignor O’Donoghue students’ raised $9,894.75.
Organizers are encouraging schools, businesses, and community members to take part by hosting fundraising events such as hair dyeing, ponytail cutting, and school-wide challenges. “Nothing big gets solved by one person,” the team said in a release. “To take on cancer, it takes every one of us.”
McNab says the experience gives kids who aren’t facing cancer a chance to make a meaningful impact.
The team continues to honour children lost to cancer, sharing their stories as part of their mission to improve lives and change the future of cancer care.
Pedal for Hope runs throughout May.
(Written by: Noah Lorusso)
