The 18th annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley rolled into Ladner Thursday morning on day eight of a nine-day cycling journey in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.
The riders, including Delta police officers Ken Usipiuk, Suki Thind and Ray Warren, were warmly greeted by fellow officers, support staff, family and friends at Delta Police Department headquarters. Gifts were exchanged and the Tsawwassen Rotary Club cooked up a spread to fuel the riders for the last day-and-a-half of their ride.
“As an alumni rider myself, it is an exciting week that you guys have ventured out on and what a difference you make out there,” said DPD public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks. “It is a highlight for the Delta police to host you. Good on you for riding.”
Besides the riders and support staff, Chief Neil Dubord, in his address, also welcomed Ladner’s Morgan Levins, who was the junior rider for the day.
“What you are doing here now is so beyond what was ever expected when this initiative began,” said Dubord. “You are absolutely making a difference and saving kids’ lives. It’s amazing to see so many tough people like you Morgan. You truly inspire us all.”
While presenting Dubord with a framed jersey from the ride, Usipiuk said they are so privileged to have such great support from the department.
“This is my 11th year. I started with Cops for Cancer before Delta police. When people ask why I come back year after year, when you see smiling faces like Morgan’s, how can you not have the privilege to ride with these fine individuals,” he said.
