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The 2015 Tour de Rock Team

Top row (left to right): Nick Mandryk, Matt Rutherford, Brent Hilborne, Devin Fidler, Derek Brand, Ray Bernoties, Steve Smith, John Belanger, Nick Brame, Rob Webb, Mihai Ilioi Bottom row (left to right): Michael Lemire, Ian Wetzel-Eden, Alison Wood, Nawid Akbar, Pam Harris, Hilary Eastmure, Dillon Sahota, Paul Egli, Diane Luszniak, Rod Carper

W hile each member of the Tour de Rock team and every Vancouver Island resident who supports

Cops for Cancer is united in their fi ght, each person’s connection to the disease is very personal. That means everyone supports the Tour de Rock for different, but equally meaningful reasons. Here’s why some of the 2015 Tour de Rock members are riding:

“I am married with 5 children; 1 of whom, Sam, watches over us from heaven. My wife, Nikki, and I consider ourselves fortunate. We did not have to endure the pain and struggles faced by so many families as their child, brother, sister, grand-child, niece, or nephew suffers with cancer. I cannot comprehend having to live that struggle daily wondering

whether there is a cure in store for us or if each day is possibly the last with that beloved member of my family.”Ian Wetzel-Eden, North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP

“It was 20 years ago that I lost my younger brother, Steven, to cancer. Steven’s life was extended nearly seven years by the medical treatments. He was a few months away from being declared cancer free before the leukemia returned. To this day, I clearly recall the doctors telling us that there was nothing more they could do. It is the most

helpless feeling in the world knowing the end is coming for someone you love, someone younger than you, and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.”Dillon Sahota, Central Saanich Police Service

“I have been involved with the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock for the last nine years, mainly as part of the motorcycle escort team. I have lost a Grandmother and an uncle to this devastating disease. I have been blessed with two beautiful healthy daughters and want to help families who are dealing with everything

involved with having a child with cancer.”John Belanger, North Vancouver Island Traffi c Services

“My fi rst introduction to childhood cancer was when I was in 4th grade, a classmate of mine passed away from leukemia. That was the fi rst time in my life I remember experiencing having someone that I know pass away. That memory stuck with me and has impacted me knowing that cancer does not discriminate and it can and does affect anyone regardless of age.”

Pam Harris, Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (Pacifi c Region)

“Growing up I was always told the same thing over and over again:When someone is in their time of need, no matter who they were, where they were from or what they were going through, it is our responsibility as human beings to at least try and help them.”Nawid Akbar, Saanich Police Department

Lake Cowichan

Shawnigan Lake/Mill Bay

Chemainus

Ucluelet

Tofino

CumberlandUnion Bay

Sayward

Port Hardy

Port Alice Woss

GreaterVictoria

Saturday, Sept. 19 Drive from Victoria to Port AlicePort Alice - Seafood Dinner and Auction • 5:30 pmJoin us for the delicious annual dinner and truly unforgettable live auction at the Port Alice Legion (821 Marine Dr.). Tickets are $20 each from the Port Alice Legion! For info, call Ashley at 250-284-0015.Sunday, Sept. 20 Port Alice to Port Hardy and Port McNeillPort Hardy - Chamber Mixer • 11:30 amMix and mingle with the Tour de Rock riders at the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce (7250 Market St.). There will be plenty of entertainment, food and so much more. For info, call Lisa at 250-218-7158.Port McNeill - Black Bear Resort BBQ 5:30 pm See event on map

Monday, Sept. 21 Port McNeill to Woss and SaywardSayward - Potluck Dinner at the Sayward School Gym • 6 pmEnjoy an evening out with your family for a potluck dinner and meet the 2015 Tour de Rock riders. There will be a raffle, 50/50 draw and much more at Sayward School (690 Kelsey Way)! For info, call Sandy at 250-282-3443.Tuesday, Sept. 22 Sayward to Campbell RiverCampbell River - Spirit Square Community Head Shave • 5 pmCome mix and mingle with the 2015 Tour de Rock riders at this amazing event, held in a new location this year. There will be a community head shave, live music, guest speakers and so much more! For info, call Carol at 250-287-8221.Campbell River - Boston Pizza Beer & Burger Night • 6:30 pm See event on map

Wednesday, Sept. 23 Campbell River to the Comox ValleyCourtenay - Pirate-Themed Fundraising Dinner • 6 pmSee event on map

Thursday, Sept. 24 Comox Valley to Union Bay, Qualicum and ParksvilleCourtenay - Community Breakfast and Head Shave • 7 to 9 amHead to the Thrifty Foods parking lot (660 England Ave.) and join the 2015 Tour de Rock riders for breakfast and some early-morning head shaves! For info, call Belinda at 250-218-3400.

Events CalendarThe following events are just some of the many stops the Tour de Rock team will make in Vancouver Island communities between Sept. 19 and Oct. 2. Day event times are subject to change. Please visit TourdeRock.ca for more info and more events.

Parksville Community Dinner 6 to 8 pm See event on map

Friday, Sept. 25 Parksville to Port AlberniPort Alberni - Boston Pizza Fun Family Night • 5:30 to 7:30 pmSee event on map

Saturday, Sept. 26 Port Alberni to UclueletUcluelet - BBQ, Bottle Drive and Tricycle Obstacle Race • 11 am/Riders arrive at 2:45 pmThe Co-Op Grocery (1580 Peninsula Rd.) hosts a BBQ, Bottle Drive and Tricycle Obstacle Race with Ucluelet RCMP members! Don’t miss this crazy fun all in support of Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. The food and fun begins at 11 am and the 2015 Tour de Rock team is expected to pull in around 2:45 pmSunday, Sept. 27 Ucluelet to Tofino and NanaimoTofino - Co-Op & Legion Breakfast 9:30 to 10:30 amThe 2015 Tour de Rock riders will be hungry as they make their way from Ucluelet to Tofino to earn this delicious breakfast. Join them and the Tofino community for some pancakes at the Tofino Legion (331 Main St).Nanaimo - Red Serge Dinner 5:30 to 8:30 pm See event on map

Monday, Sept. 28 Nanaimo to Ladysmith and ChemainusNanaimo - Maffeo Sutton Park Community Stop • 11 am to 1 pmSchool’s not in session today, so what better way to celebrate a Pro-D Day than to cheer the Tour de Rock team on as they stop at Nanaimo’s signature park. This great event features a BBQ, fun activities for kids and more.Ladysmith - Piping Parade and Community Visit • 2 pmLadysmith hosts its annual amazing community stop as the team gets piped in up First Avenue to the Ladysmith & District Credit Union (330 First Ave.) just after 2 pm Enjoy cheque presentations, a few speeches and a chance to visit with the team.Ladysmith - Red Serge Dinner6 to 8 pm See event on map

Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Chemainus to Lake Cowichan and DuncanChemainus - Breakfast with the Tour de Rock Team • 7:30 to 9 amThis fundraising breakfast is a great chance to chat with the 2015 riders and hear about their Tour de Rock experiences so far. The delicious breakfast takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion Chemanius (9775 Chemainus Rd.). Tickets, $20, are available at the Legion and 49th Parallel Grocery.Duncan - Beverly Corners Community Event • 1 to 3 pmThis fun stop in the Beverly Corners parking lot (at Beverly Street and Highway 1) has become an annual highlight, as it attracts a great, supportive crowd for head shaves, a raffle, fundraising, food from Thrifty Foods, entertainment and more. The event runs from 1 to 3 pm, with the Tour de Rock team pulling in at 2:30.Duncan - Red Serge Dinner 5:30 to 9 pm See event on map

Wednesday, Sept. 30 Duncan to Shawnigan Lake, Mill Bay, Sooke and the West ShoreWest Shore - Cops for Cancer Gala 6 pm See event on map

Thursday, Oct. 1 Oak Bay, Victoria, Central Saanich and SidneySidney - Stantec Tour de Rock Block Party • 12:30 to 3 pmJoin us at 2042 Mills Road for delicious food, classic cars, music, a giant inflatable obstacle course and more! Come join in the fun and meet the 2015 Tour de Rock team when they arrive in Sidney! Minimum $10 donation for lunch.Sidney - 19+ Comedy for Cancer Gala 6 pm See event on map

Friday, Oct. 2 Esquimalt, Saanich and VictoriaBroadmead - Tour de Rock Bash, Presented by Coast Capital Savings & Thrifty Foods • 11 to 1 pmJoin us at Broadmead Village Shopping Centre for a BBQ by donation provided by Thrifty Foods, music and other festivities! Meet the 2015 Tour de Rock team when they arrive at approx. 11:30 am! Victoria - Tour de Rock Finale 4:30 pmAfter cycling for two weeks and clocking more than 1,000 kilometres in the saddle, cheer on the 2015 Tour de Rock team as they cross the finish line at Victoria’s Spirit Square (at Pandora Avenue and Broad Street), and join us in various festivities, including presentations, head shaves and the final fundraising total.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 • 6 pmWEST SHORE Cops for Cancer West Shore GalaJoin us at the Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa (1999 Country Club Way) for the 2015 Tour de Rock Gala. The night includes an incredible dinner, a huge silent auction, guest speakers, a meet and greet with the 2015 team and so much more. Tickets are $65 each or $500 for a table of 8. For tickets or info, contact Donna at 250-590-6713 or 250-532-1359.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 • 5:30 to 9 pmDUNCAN – Red Serge Dinner Canadian Tenor Ken Lavigne will be the highlight (after meeting the Tour de Rock riders, of course) of this year’s Cowichan Valley Red Serge Dinner. Join us at Mellor Hall at the Cowichan Valley Exhibition (7380 Trans Canada Hwy.) for a memorable dinner and great entertainment, plus there’s a raffle, and silent and live auctions. Tickets, $40, are available at Coast Capital Savings, Canadian Cancer Society Unit Office (394 Duncan St.) and the RCMP detachment. For info, call David at 250-701-4101 or email Jon at [email protected].

Thursday, Sept. 24 • 6 to 8 pmPARKSVILLE/QUALICUM Community DinnerHave a great meal, mingle with the Tour de Rock riders, and raise money for pediatric cancer research with an amazing silent auction and head shaves at the Quality Resort Bayside Parksville (240 Dogwood St.). Tickets, $20, are available at the Inn, Parksville Chrysler or through any Rotary Club of Parksville member.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 • 6 pmCOURTENAY/COMOX Pirate-Themed Fundraising DinnerEnjoy a six-course meal, live band, and live and silent auctions as the 2015 Tour de Rock riders stop for the night in the Comox Valley. The event, at the Best Western The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre (1590 Cliffe Ave.), will also pay tribute to Mike Lawless for his many years of dedication to the Tour de Rock. Tickets, $60 each, are available at the Best Western The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre, Boston Pizza and RCMP office. For info, call Breana at 250-702-6996.

Monday, Sept. 28 • 6 to 8 pmLADYSMITH – Red Serge DinnerJoin the riders at the Eagles Hall (921 First Ave.) for a delicious dinner, live auction, wall of wine and raffles. It’s always a fun event and tickets go fast, so get yours now! Tickets, $25, are available at Ladysmith & District Credit Union and Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, Oct. 1 • 6 pmSIDNEY – 19+ Comedy for Cancer GalaThis adults-only event will certainly be the funniest on Tour, as award-winning comedian Mike Delamont headlines a night of incredible entertainment. Enjoy a great meal from Island Culinary Service, as well as a cash bar, 50/50, balloon pop and more. Join us at the Mary Winspear Centre (2243 Beacon Ave.) for this memorable evening. Tickets, $50 each or sponsor a table for $500, are available at Coast Capital Savings Sidney branch, the Mary Winspear Centre, Peninsula News Review or by emailing Laura at [email protected].

Friday, Sept. 25 • 5:30 to 7:30 pmPORT ALBERNI – Boston Pizza Fun Family Night This is sure to be a spectacular night, so bring the kids and enjoy a delicious dinner, carnival games, entertainment, silent auctions and more. Tickets, starting at $15, are available at Boston Pizza (3550 Johnston Rd.) or the Port Alberni Cancer Society Unit Office.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 • 6:30 pmCAMPBELL RIVERBoston Pizza Beer & Burger NightEnjoy a delicious dinner at Boston Pizza while rubbing elbows with the entire 2015 Tour de Rock team. This fun fundraiser also includes silent auctions, prizes and more. Tickets, $25 each, are available at Boston Pizza in Campbell River (1309 North Island Hwy) or by calling Tom at 250-205-0801.

Sunday, Sept. 27 • 5:30 to 8:30 pmNANAIMO – Red Serge DinnerThe Coast Bastion Hotel (11 Bastion St.) hosts the always-spectacular Nanaimo Red Serge fundraiser. Enjoy an amazing dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and a raffle, all in support of the Tour de Rock. Tickets, $60 each, can be purchased at Country Club Centre Lotto Booth, Coast Capital Savings or by emailing [email protected].

Sunday, Sept 20 • 5:30 pmPORT MCNEILL – Black Bear Resort BBQJoin us for a fantastic BBQ with the Tour de Rock riders and crew (1812 Campbell Way). For info, call the Black Bear Resort at 250-956-4900.