On July 19, 2015, the London Drugs Ride for Hope Presto Fondo will take place
London Drugs is proud to announce its support of the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice by sponsoring and taking part in the 2015 London Drugs Ride for Hope Presto Fondo.
The London Drugs Ride for Hope Presto Fondo is a part of the Prospera Valley Fondo. On July 19, 2015, a team of riders from London Drugs will be participating in a 50km bike ride to raise funds and awareness for the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice Provincial Care Program.
“We are very excited to raise funds for Canuck Place through the London Drugs Ride for Hope Presto Fondo this year,” said Dave MacDonald, London Drugs Cosmetics Business Unit Manager and head of the London Drugs cycling team. “With more cyclists able to join us this year, we will be able to increase well needed donations for Canuck Place. I’d like to encourage cyclists to join our Canuck Place fundraising team on July 19th.”
The first 75 participants to sign up and commit to raising $250 for Canuck Place will receive a custom ride jersey and a reduced entry fee of $75. All interested cyclists can register at valleygranfondo.com.
In addition to the fundraising by team riders, London Drugs will be selling Truffini’s chocolate bars at all locations to contribute towards the fundraising for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. London Drugs staff will also be purchasing buttons to wear as an added fundraiser for the hospice. Watch the team on July 19th at the Prospera Valley Fondo. Follow along on Twitter with @Ride4HopeBC and @CanuckPlace.
London Drugs Ride for Hope cycling team members (left to right):
Nick Agostino, David Thorpe, Dave MacDonald, David Myers, Wyatt Collier
About Canuck Place: Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is British Columbia’s recognized pediatric palliative care provider. Over 560 newborns, children and teens with life-threatening illnesses and their families receive care from CPCH through outreach programs and two hospice locations; Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include clinical respite and family support, pain and symptom management, 24-hour phone consultation support and in-house clinical care, art and education, recreation therapy, grief and loss counselling and end-of-life care. Through the investment of the community, a talented clinical team, and over 325 energetic volunteers, we make a lasting difference in the lives of children and the families who love them. To learn more about our two decades of care please visit: www.canuckplace.org,
