Horsemen, management and staff at Fraser Downs all played an important role in this year’s Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, which raised $11.1 million for the BC Cancer Foundation
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A total of 2,879 cyclists gathered at Fraser Downs at the crack of dawn on Saturday, June 18 to launch a journey of over 200 kilometres that finished at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington.
“The foundation is extremely grateful to all the volunteers, crew members, riders and their supporters,” said BC Cancer Foundation President & CEO Douglas Nelson. “The funds we have raised will have a significant impact on cancer patients and their families throughout the province and will help bring us closer to achieving our vision of a world free from cancer.”
With last year’s host venue, Guilford Mall, not available because of construction, Fraser Downs stepped in as the launching location for the cyclists.
Horsemen gave up the use of the training track to provide additional parking due to the high volume number of participants. Stephen Bain, regional manager of food and beverage for Fraser Downs and Hastings Park, on behalf of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, spearheaded the cyclists’ send-off with ample help from Fraser Downs management and staff.
“We were proud to be a part of the third annual Ride to Conquer Cancer event,” said Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino General Manager Ken Stratton. “We will be there next year if the BC Cancer Foundation needs us to participate again.”
(Fraser Downs)