Cops for Cancer

E-Comm staff were engaged in a social cause this summer as they fundraised for, and rode with, Cops for Cancer in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Cops for Cancer is an annual event in which more than 100 emergency services personnel from across British Columbia cycle for two weeks to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. E-Comm has been supporting this initiative for 12 years, but this year was different. For the first time, staff were invited to participate as guest riders for one day and joined either the Tour de Coast, which involved cycling the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, or the Tour de Valley, which focused on cities south of the Fraser River.

“I was delighted to be selected to participate as a guest rider in the Tour de Coast,” shared Mike Skelton, a project manager with E-Comm’s Technology Services department, and an avid cyclist. “It’s a great cause and a wonderful opportunity to help the Canadian Cancer Society raise money to support research and caring programs.”

Skelton, along with his colleagues in E-Comm’s Operations department—Cameron MacPherson, Rocky Tees and Shanna Raffan—each met their goal of raising $1,500 through company-wide and personal fundraising initiatives. Efforts began in July with breakfast fundraisers, raffle tickets and a 50/50 draw. “The support was overwhelming,” noted MacPherson. “We were able to raise awareness for a great cause, and had a really good time doing it.”

He also shared that the motivation for him to get involved was the kids impacted by cancer. “I have kids of my own and I want them to have the chance to just be kids. To think there might be young children out there who aren’t getting that chance because of this terrible disease—wanted to get involved and do something about it. This money can support various caring programs for children, such as Camp Goodtimes. Everyone’s passionate about something and I’m glad I was able to get involved for a cause I care about.”

Both tours visited multiple schools, community events and businesses to raise funds and awareness about cancer prevention. On September 24, the Tour de Coast visited E-Comm and received a $7,500 donation for the Canadian Cancer Society. The cheque represents a combined total of E-Comm’s corporate donation and all the money raised by E-Comm staff.