The Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley 2025 kicked off on September 15^th with a special opening ceremony at Surrey Police Service (SPS) Headquarters. Eighteen police officers and first responders will cycle over 700 km together over six days across the Fraser Valley region to raise money for childhood cancer research and support services at the Canadian Cancer Society.

“Surrey Police Service was honoured to host the opening ceremony for the 2025 Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley,” said Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. “This is an event that, not only raises important funds for childhood cancer research, but brings together law enforcement and emergency services personnel of all stripes. It reminds us that policing is not about the shoulder flash we wear, but about the work we do for our communities.”

Cyclists on this year’s Tour de Valley team come from 12 different agencies: Abbotsford Police Department, BC Emergency Health Services, BC RCMP, BC Sheriff Service, Canada Border Services Agency, Chilliwack RCMP, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement, Delta Police Department, Langley RCMP, Mission RCMP, Ridge Meadows RCMP, and SPS.

Throughout the year, these riders have been training hard and actively engaged in fundraising efforts. To-date, the 2025 Tour de Valley team has raised over $170,000 in support of ending childhood cancer, providing support for families, and sending children battling cancer and their families to Camp Goodtimes. 

"Cops for Cancer is a cornerstone event for the Canadian Cancer Society, uniting our staff, the riders, first responders, the 14 communities we visit, and the children we support,” said Mathew Campbell, National Director Cops for Cancer at Canadian Cancer Society. “We're thrilled to invite everyone to cheer on our riders as they cycle over 700 kilometres in six days to raise funds for and awareness of chilhood cancer."

The opening ceremony included a welcome by Surrey Police Service staff and comments from Deputy Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto, who presented challenge coins to Cops for Cancer honorary families and each rider. Mathew Campbell, National Director of Cops for Cancer from Canadian Cancer Society, provided comments about the importance of the ride, the history of the initiative and where the crucial funding goes. The children from the honorary families presented symbolic beads to each rider. Abbotsford Police Constable Scott McLure, who is a member of SPS Pipes and Drums, delivered a tribute song for fallen rider, Shane Kelly. The event concluded with the Tour de Valley riders setting off together for their six-day journey. 

To learn more about Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley, please visit Canadian Cancer Society.