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Cyclist Stops in Kelowna During Cross-Canada Ride for Type 1 Diabetes

Simeon King, a 22-year-old cyclist, paused in Kelowna on Friday during his 7,500-kilometre cross-Canada journey that began June 1 in Vancouver.
King began the ride to raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes, a condition he has managed for ten years, and to support the Canadian charity I Challenge Diabetes.
He aims to complete the 81-day journey in Newfoundland by August 22, planning 64 days of riding with a next major stop in Calgary on June 15.
During his Kelowna visit, King expressed how much he was enjoying the experience and mentioned encountering some tough climbs, but emphasized the strong sense of connection among those impacted by diabetes.
King hopes to raise $100,000 to fund ICD programs that connect and support people living with chronic illnesses and inspire others with diabetes to pursue their goals.

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Cyclist stops in Kelowna during cross-Canada ride for Type 1 diabetes

Cyclist Simeon King made a stop at Mission Creek Park in Kelowna on Friday as part of his cross-country ride to raise awareness and funds for Type 1 diabetes. King, 22, started his 7,500-kilometre ride on June 1 in Vancouver. He plans to finish in Newfoundland on August 22 - a total of 81 days on th...

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