Surrey Realtor Cycling to Fight Cancer
Surrey, B.C. – Each week on average, 27 children in Canada are diagnosed with cancer making it the deadliest childhood disease in this country. Amit Rattan is happy to be participating in the Great Cycle Challenge to save lives. In August, he cycled 243.5km and raised $501.85 for the SickKids Foundation, which funds cancer research and treatments. But Amit is not finished yet! He is planning to exceed 300km to raise more money and awareness. As an uncle of young children, he knows the importance of this effort.
“Kids should be living life, not fighting for it,” says Amit. “My goal was to raise $500 and cycle 200km—both of which I have already surpassed. Now I’m on the path to 300km.”
To view Amit’s progress or to donate, please visit his Great Cycle Challenge page: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/AmitRattan
This challenge allows participants to cycle at their own pace and on their own schedule. There are apps to automatically calculate each trip length and the personal pages display maps of the cycling routes.
“The best part of this project is that I am raising money to fight kids’ cancer. The biking aspect helps to increase awareness. I often get asked why I am biking so much and explain to people that it is to raise money and awareness about this cause. As a side benefit, it helps me be more active and get outdoors more.”
Fortunately, Amit has not personally known any children with cancer, although he has had adults in his life who have been affected by the disease. He wishes to help children who are dealing with the most frightening fight of their young lives.
“I felt I needed to get involved with this fundraiser because kids should be playing and learning instead of having to deal with such illnesses.”
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