Local Cops Cycle into Oliver

19 riders and 6 support people from RCMP and supporting enforcement agencies within South East District will embark from Kelowna on this year’s annual Cops for Kids Ride on Friday, September 5th. The 2014 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, and arrive into Oliver on Saturday September 6th.

The team will arrive at the Oliver Fire Department at 11:30am en route from Penticton to Grand Forks. Members of the public are encouraged to come meet with the team for lunch, and to spend time with the SUBWAY® Commit to Fit truck that’s joining the team on their journey this year promoting “Random Acts of Fitness”.

As platinum sponsors of the Cops for Kids Ride, SUBWAY® will sell lunches of a 6 inch sandwich, bag of chips & bottle of water for $5 at the Fire Hall. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Cops for Kids. Quantities are limited, and the lunch will be available at the Fire Hall from 10:30am until 1:00pm Saturday on a first come-first served basis.

“This is a great opportunity for our Subway location to directly assist local children in crisis,” said Subway owner/manager Mark Macdonald. “This team covers some grueling terrain in order to raise money for children who need it most and we’re pleased to be a part of their fundraising efforts.”

Cops for Kids provide assistance directly to children who need it most from our region. Due to the overwhelming number of grant requests, they are unable to meet the demands and have established a wait list of children needing essential medical equipment, specialized therapies, and medical travel. Cops for Kids have the unique opportunity to offer donors and sponsors the most efficient and effective way to make an immediate difference in the life of a child. They’re anticipating a funding shortfall this year, so donations are appreciated more than ever.