Cops for Cancer Tour de North unites communities across Northern B.C. to take on childhood cancer

September 18, 2026 - Fort St John – Williams Lake, B.C., British Columbia
From: British Columbia RCMP

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After travelling 850km kilometers over seven days, Tour de North riders have completed their journey across Northern B.C. reaching Williams Lake on the 17th of September 2026.

A partnership between the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and local law enforcement and emergency services personnel, the annual event raised $163,978.00, advancing world-leading childhood cancer research and funding important support programs like Camp Goodtimes.

“Joining this team has been rewarding beyond what I expected. Though the ride was difficult at times, knowing what we were fundraising for and how many children will benefit from our effort, puts everything into perspective. I am glad to have been able to contribute towards programs such as Camp Goodtimes, and towards pediatric cancer research,” says Constable Angie Wouters, with the Terrace RCMP.

Throughout the tour, riders were welcomed by schools, businesses, community groups, volunteers and supporters, who all helped make the event possible. From local fundraisers to rider send-offs, Northern B.C. demonstrated the power of communities working together to support children and families affected by cancer.

“Cops for Cancer shows what is possible when communities come together behind a common purpose,” says Samantha Falconer, Director, Cops for Cancer. “We've made meaningful progress against childhood cancer, but there is still much to be done. Together, we’re challenging the status quo for children affected by cancer and ensuring that families receive support at every stage of their cancer experience.”

Childhood cancer continues to have a significant and lasting impact on children and families across Canada. An estimated 1,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and the impact can last a lifetime. As the largest national charitable funder, CCS has invested more than $11 million in childhood cancer research over the last 5 years. This investment is contributing to improved outcomes as the 5-year survival rate for childhood cancer is now 86%, an increase from 77% in the early 1990s.

“We're a long way off for a lot of childhood cancers having a better survival rate,” says Jennifer Hatfield, whose daughter Inara was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 3 years old. “Funding research into the many, many types of childhood cancers will improve the lives of children, their families and the communities who support them.”

It takes a society to take on cancer. To learn more about Cops for Cancer, support future fundraising efforts or make a donation, visit www.copsforcancer.ca. Together, we can help create a future without cancer.

 About Cops for Cancer Tour de North 

Cops for Cancer Tour de North is an annual fundraising event in support of the Canadian Cancer Society where law enforcement and emergency services personnel cycle across Northern B.C., engaging communities en route to raise money for childhood cancer research and support services.  Tour de North has raised $3 million since 2003.  

There are four cycling tours in B.C. Since the first tour in 1997, Cops for Cancer has evolved and spread across Canada. Hundreds of law enforcement and emergency services personnel have raised $58 million through Cops for Cancer events. 

 About Canadian Cancer Society 

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. It takes a society to take on cancer – and the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way.

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