Sikh bikers raise $100K to fight pediatric cancer

A group of Sikh bikers with big hearts hope that their cross-country ride to fight childhood cancers will pave the way for a new generation of caring.
Twenty-four members of the Sikh Motorcycle Club rolled into two weeks after departing for their journey to raise awareness about the devastating diseases. On 13 bikes, the members rode a total of 12,000 kilometres – about 1,200 per day – through B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, before turning around in Montreal. Their donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will surpass $100,000 – far exceeding their initial goal of $60,000. Along the way, the bikers met community members and appeared on local TV and radio stations to share their journey.
The ride is a partnership with the Canadian Cancer Foundation, and the funds will be used for research and prevention for pediatric cancers and also children currently undergoing cancer treatments. Allan Mugford, the agency’s regional director for the Fraser Valley, said they were “stunned and amazed” by the fundraising effort. “This is a totally committed and passionate group of community members,” he told a leading TV channel from B.C.