Devoted to helping little hearts

Day one started with a kick off breakfast in Kelowna, hosted by Denny’s and the Sandman. What a wonderful way to send off on our 10 day Journey. Our first stop of the
day was in Westbank where we stopped at the CIBC and were greeted with cake and cookies, and well wishes. It was also our first meeting with families who  of grant money from Cops for Kids.

From there we made the trek to Peachland, always a highlight as we get to eat lunch at the Gasthaus. The Mayor Keith Fielding, of Peachland participated in the Cops for Kids 2010 Mayor Challenge. He was “arrested” and then quickly released as the Lions and the Rotary Clubs, “posted bail”, when they presented Cops for Kids with their generous donations.

The day started with an amazing kick off breakfast for the 9th Annual Cops for Kids breakfast sponsored by Denny's and the Sandman. The buffet was amazing!! Ara from Sun FM was an amazing host and sent us off with a bang. I was lucky enough to meet a young boy named Adam who lead the ride on his trike that Cops for Kids purchased through their work.

It started as a spectacular day for riding and as we headed off my stomach was full of butterflies. As the ride progress they eased but luckily the sun did not. The ride led us to Peachland after a short stop in Westbank to refill our water bottles and go over all the rules of the road...

We had a great lunch and the Community of Peachland gave us a warm send off. Along the way we had a few mechanical mishaps but made it safely into Summerland where we were greated by the Summerland Fire Department, which on Sept 11 means so much more!

We landed in Penticton and were met by Sgt. Rick Dellebuur, Cpl Martin Trudeau, and my boyfriend. We loaded the vans with all the bikes and headed to Osoyoos to the Best Western to change VERY quickly for dinner sponsored by the Legion - who also does our breakfast here..

After an amazing pasta dinner the Royal Purple donated $250 and the Elks another $1,000. The Legion hinted we have more to hope for tomorrow from them. All in all worth the non showered change!

So far this ride has been an amazing experience and I am very happy to be a part of the ride. Every second has been worth it.