June 24, 2024
June 24th, 2024
Between Saturday, June 22nd, and Sunday, June 23rd, the Woodstock Police Force, in conjunction with the Western Valley RCMP, had the honour of hosting Sgt. Dayne Campbell of the Vancouver Police Department.
From the Vancouver Police Foundation web page:
“Sergeant Campbell, a husband, father of two, and long-time VPD member, is a dedicated participant in the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Program. In 2023, Dayne celebrated his 15th year participating in Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast. During that time, he has cycled over 12,000 kilometers, personally raised over $140,000, worked with community connections to raise almost $700,000, and, as a member of the Tour De Coast Team, can proudly say they have raised over $5 million in support of pediatric cancer research and Camp Goodtimes.
Until recently, Dayne’s only connection to children’s cancer was limited to those he met through the Cops for Cancer program. But in late 2023, Dayne’s personal connection to pediatric cancer changed dramatically, and sadly forever, when his own teenage daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called myxoid liposarcoma. As a result, Dayne started working on an action plan to raise even more awareness and funds for pediatric cancer. Recognizing his passion and skill for cycling, plus his existing relationship with Cops for Cancer, Dayne decided to embark on a cross-country, 7,000 km cycling tour to raise both awareness and money for children battling cancer. Dayne will leave on May 6, 2024, for an unsupported, solo, and self-funded cycling journey across Canada. His goal is to complete this cross-country tour in 60 days, even though it typically takes most riders three months.”
Members of the Woodstock Police Force and the RCMP were privileged to escort Sgt. Campbell into Woodstock on Saturday, where he spent the night. They then escorted him to Fredericton as he continued his journey.
Donations in support of Sgt. Dayne Campbell’s ride can be made at:
D/Chief Mark Bennett,
Woodstock Police Force
