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Son's spirit lives on as Kelowna father pedals for cancer research

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 24 – Kevin Witzke cycles in memory of his son Nicholas to support cancer research at B.C. Cancer, raising awareness in the Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge.

  • On Sunday, July 27, Kelowna father Kevin Witzke prepares to pedal in the Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge to raise funds and awareness for cancer research, Kevin said, "It's important to do the research and to find ways to catch the cancer early."
  • Following his diagnosis with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2019, Nicholas pursued treatment in Siracusa, Italy, and kept cycling to honor his passion, motivating Kevin’s fundraising ride.
  • “He was super disciplined and rode his trainer in Vancouver in his apartment,” Kevin said, as Nicholas’s passion inspired his family’s fundraising efforts for cancer research.
  • The family seeks support, with Kevin saying `It’s important to do the research and to find ways to catch the cancer early,` and feeling `his strength and love with every pedal stroke.`
  • Nicholas loved the sport, and it is just a way for me to be with him every day,” Kevin said, reflecting their ongoing bond.
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Son's spirit lives on as Kelowna father pedals for cancer research

Kevin Witzke's son Nicholas passed away from cancer in 2021

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