71-year-old Stirling man participating in cycle challenge to fight kids’ cancer
STIRLING, AB – This month, Dave Laycock is hopping on his bike to combat kids’ cancer.
The 71-year-old from Stirling is taking part in the sixth annual Great Cycle Challenge Canada, an initiative that has Canadians cycle to raise awareness and funds for the SickKids Foundation and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Funds collected assist in research and work being done to help beat and treat childhood cancer.
The challenge lasts throughout August. Participants set a personal ride target to pedal, as well as a fundraising goal, and log their progress during the month via their challenge page. All ages and fitness levels can get involved and everyone in Canada is invited to take part. More details on how the challenge works are available here.
Laycock’s goal is to ride 1,000 kilometres and raise $500. This is the second year he’s taking part.