US EditionRetired pediatrician paddles Vancouver Island for families facing cancer
- Retired pediatrician Oscar Casiro is paddling 750 kilometres around Vancouver Island in 2025 to raise funds for families facing cancer.
- He chose this fundraiser after setting a paddling goal for his 75th year and being inspired by cancer's impact on friends and colleagues.
- The event, known as IKCA Paddle for Health, supports the Island Kids Cancer Association, which provides mental health and financial support to affected families.
- As of mid-May 2025, Casiro paddled 173 km, surpassed the original $7,500 fundraising target, and reports a community response described as "amazing."
- This fundraiser highlights ongoing community involvement and aims to enhance support networks for families dealing with cancer on Vancouver Island.
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North Oyster firefighter taking on Tour de Rock challenge
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