$30,000 in 30 hours
The spin-a-thon was another great event that raised great money for this
great cause. Congratulations to all those tough Vancouver Police members
that stuck it out and a special mention to our sponsors including Elete for
powering us through!
The Pub Night is Coming!
The Art Event 2008
Breath. The final in a series of three original limited edition prints by
renowned artist Andy Everson celebrating Triathlon and the fight against cancer.
 
On February 27, 2008, the 3rd print in the series by Andy
Everson was released in a gala event at the stunning
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver.
The third print is inspired by swimming, the
third discipline of triathlon. Sales of this print were very brisk an it will
likely sell out
before Ironman in August as there are a lot of collectors who have purchased the
first 2 in the series.
The event began with our emcee reviewing the history of this
project and the success it had achieved so far. The evening continued with
the unveiling of the new limited edition print accompanied by rich cultural
dance performed by Andy and his family.
Guests were greeted at the door by police in dress uniforms and
enjoyed a great selection of wines generously provided by Rosemount Estates and
other light refreshments.
There were touching video explorations of Ironman, the 3
original pieces by Andy and the battle against cancer and the evening ended with
a surprise performance by Riley Inge (formally appearing on-stage with the
Temptations). In the end, over 1/2 of the limited edition prints were
spoken for and we expect it will sell out by the end of August when Ironman
Canada takes place.
A huge thank you to all of our guests, Andy and his family,
Melanie and the wonderful (and tolerant) team at the Inuit Gallery of Vancouver,
and to all of the team members that worked so hard to make this a tremendous
success!
Arleta and Christy Host Another Successful Auction
Christy and Arleta added a Silent Auction to their annual
Christmas Wine and Cheese party with all proceeds benefiting the Cops for Cancer
– Team Ironman.
"We had over 50 items to bid on" reported
Arleta. "One of the higher profile items was an autographed Roberto Luongo
jersey. Unfortunately Roberto was unable to attend the event due to his
“busy” NHL schedule….but we thank him for the jersey."
In addition, there was a 50/50 draw and wine was available by donation.
The event was a huge success thanks to the hard work,
dedication and support of many of Arleta and Christy's friends and family.
All of the team BC members join Arleta and Christy in expressing our
appreciation for their support and thank them for contributing to the success of
this event which raised $4,000!
Our Second Graco Stroller Winner!
 Our
second winner of a Graco Leisure Jogger Travel System Stroller is Sheeba Faqih
of Burnaby. Sheeba bought a ticket from team member Michelle Ball and her
name was drawn at the Desert 1/2 Iron in Osoyoos.
A very pregnant Sheeba picked up her prize and was thrilled that
it was actually one of the choices they had been considering. I can
personally assure her that she will be amazed at just how well designed this
unit is! We have been torture testing the same stroller since the spring and our 4
year old has been no match. Hundreds of kilometers of Ironman training
runs and 4 days of race support and the unit is without any signs of wear.
Most amazing is how quickly it breaks down and stores in the trunk of a Corolla.
Along with luggage for 2 and race gear, the Graco Stroller was perfect for a
recent trip to the Vineman 70.3 Half Iron in California and back!
Thanks again to Graco for supplying us with these amazing units
and thank you all for helping us raise over $3,000 to be added to the Team BC
total for 2008.
Our First Graco Stroller Winner
Our
first winner of a Graco Leisure Jogger Travel System Stroller is Jim Winter of
Coquitlam. Jim entered at the recent Oliver Half Ironman and was thrilled
when we contacted him with the news this week.
If you are interested in buying a draw ticket for the second of
these outstanding strollers, there is still time! E-mail Buffy@IroncopsBC.com
for tickets or see us at the upcoming Desert Half Iron in Osoyoos, BC on the
weekend of July 8, 2007. Remember all of you who bought tickets for
the first draw are still eligible for the second draw on July 8.
Randy Wilson Shaves for the Cause!
On Friday May 25, Okanagon Ironcop team member Randy Wilson
dropped his locks at the KAL RATS Vernon Tri Club Barbeque. You can see
from the photo's that his normally happy demeanor decayed significantly as his
hair was removed!
Congratulations Randy on raising $935 for the Canadian Cancer
Society. If you have had the occasion to meet Randy,
you will already know that selfless acts are common for this team member and it
should come as no surprise that he has already raised nearly $4,500 in his 2008
Ironman Canada Campaign.
On
going donations can always be made on this web
site. Simply link to
Team
BC
Donations and scroll down to Randy's bio and the secure donation page.
 Along
with many volunteering duties this year, watch for Randy racing at the Desert
Half Iron in July and Ironman Canada on August 26th, 2007.
The Art Event 2007
Footprints. Another outstanding original limited edition print by
renowned artist Andy Everson.
Andy and his family provided an amazing introduction to his new
print, "Footprints". Inspired by Triathlon and the run as well
as the battle with cancer, this moving art original was released to over 100
truly impressed guests.
The evening included an exhibition with Andy, his daughter and
son drumming and chanting in support of his brothers incredible dance. 
Guests enjoyed a great selection of wines generously provided by Rosemount
Estates and other light refreshments.
There were touching video explorations of Ironman, the 2
original pieces by Andy and the battle against cancer and the evening ended with
a surprise performance by Riley Inge (formally appearing on-stage with the
Temptations). In the end, over 1/3 of the limited edition prints were
spoken for and we expect it will sell out by the end of August when Ironman
Canada takes place.
A huge thank you to all of our guests, Andy and his family,
Melanie and the wonderful (and tolerant) team at the Inuit Gallery of Vancouver,
and to all of the team members that worked so hard to make this a tremendous
success!
The Journey for 2008 Begins...
Cops for Cancer - Team Ironman is a group of Police Officers and
friends who race Ironman Canada officially as Ironcops every
second year. In 2006, the 180 members of the Ironcops raised
over $1.3 Million for the Canadian Cancer Society with 134 Ironcops
starting Ironman Canada on August 27 and 119 completing the grueling course in
under 17 hours.
The Head Shave Fund Raiser in Vancouver, 2006
The team from across Canada is back for the 2008 campaign with several
of the members choosing to also race Ironman Canada in 2007 as this is the 25th
anniversary of one of the world's most difficult and highly respected Ironman
Events.
Quick Facts:
- There are teams across Canada and this is the web home for Team BC.
- We are now building the Ironcops Team for 2008 and would love to
have you race with us (e-mail us through the "Contact Us" link to
the left).
- An Ironcop is a Police Officer or anyone who has been affected by
Cancer that feels they can make a difference through fundraising, training
and racing.
- Cops for Cancer is the largest independent fundraising group for the
Canadian Cancer Society.
- An Ironman is a triathlon with a swim of 3.8 km, a bike of 180 km and a
marathon run of 42.2 km that must be completed in under 17 hours.
- This experience will change you forever.
Thoughts from the start line, Ironman Canada
"...It does not happen often that we understand the full magnitude of an
experience at the moment it occurs. Standing here as dawn paints the sandy
cliffs with a tangerine fire I have complete awareness at this moment. A
lone piper drones and, shoulder to shoulder with my teammates and the best in
the world, nervousness dissolves into anticipation.
At this moment the months of training are complete. The fear and self
doubt mean nothing. There are few of us who will ever dream to be here and
fewer who will act on that dream. In the next 17 hours some will fall and
many will succeed, but we all share the courage to battle the Ironman. In
this moment I begin to understand the courage that Cancer victims marshal
everyday.
I suddenly realize the value of my fundraising and the purpose of the
sacrifice it takes to be standing exactly where I am at exactly this
moment. In this moment I become forever a little stronger: and Cancer
becomes forever, a little weaker".
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