Cypress Mountain Challenge returns

On Aug. 20, the Glotman Simpson Cycling Club will be hosting its fourth annual Cypress Challenge: A Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research in memory of Jack Poole. The event, presented by Concert Properties and Jeff Mooney and Suzanne Bolton, is open to everyone with a bike a helmet and the determination to pedal up Cypress Mountain. Over 300 cyclists are expected to participate. New this year is a First Peak category for recreational cyclists who want to climb the 5 km to the First Peak Look-Out. 100 per cent of the proceeds support the B.C. Cancer Foundation’s Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

Jack Poole, who was the driving force behind the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games, died of Pancreatic Cancer in October 2009 just a few months shy of seeing his dream come true.  He was a man of great spirit, drive and determination and his commitment to the community and to the public good was something he highly valued.  We are honouring Jack Poole by dedicating the Cypress Challenge in his memory.

The Cypress Challenge is one of the few events building awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research.  Last year the Cypress Challenge, hosted by the Glotman•Simpson Cycling Club, raised over $50,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at the BC Cancer Foundation.

The Details

What: 4th Annual Cypress Challenge: A Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research in Memory of Jack Poole

When: Saturday, August 20, 2011 – 7:30 am sign in / 9:00 am start / 10:30 am reception

Where:  Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver  –  Start/Finish Line Reception at Mulgrave School (2330 Cypress Lane, West Vancouver, BC)

How: Participation with minimum donation of $40 at www.glotmansimpsoncycling.ca