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Cops for Kids annual fundraiser, 2025 (Image Credit: Southeast BC RCMP)
By Vernon Matters Staff
Worthy Ride

Cops for Kids riders hit the road from Kelowna

Sep 11, 2026 | 10:55 AM

The 2026 Cops for Kids Ride is underway, with a team of law enforcement cyclists leaving Kelowna Friday morning for a 10-day fundraising journey through southeastern B.C.

The riders will travel through the South Okanagan and Kootenays, reaching Cranbrook before returning to Kelowna on Sept. 20.

The route includes some of the region’s toughest climbs, including Anarchist Mountain and Paulson Pass, with stops planned in 26 communities along the way.

The ride raises money for grants to families whose children are facing serious medical, physical or traumatic challenges.

Retired RCMP superintendent Brent Mundle, president of Cops for Kids, says the difficult ride is a small sacrifice compared with what many families are facing.

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“The ride is challenging, but it’s a small effort compared to what the kids and families go through,” Mundle said.

Each rider must raise at least $2,500 to participate. Since its inception, Cops for Kids says it has raised more than $6.8 million for children and families across southeastern B.C.

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