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CN Cycle for CHEO raises $2M under bright skies

Bright skies and warmer temperatures greeted thousands of cyclists Sunday as the 18th annual Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario's 'CN Cycle for hit the roads and trails. Article content Article content In mid-afternoon, the online toteboard indicated the event was well over it's $2-million target, with $2,022,447 confirmed in donations. Article content The event was created to raise funds for pediatric oncology care and research at the hospital. Article content Article content The massive event began and ended at the Canadian War Museum, bringing participants far and wide across the capital. There were cycling routes, walking routes along the Ottawa River and entertainment and activities. Article content Article content Article content In addition to the regular attractions, this year, CN Cycle for CHEO unveiled a 100K circuit for the first time. Called the 'CN Century Ride,' the new route took 500 participants into stunning Gatineau Park. Article content On its website, CHEO hailed its three 'ambassadors,' Charlie, Easton and Ibrahim. Article content 'These young ambassadors and their families know first-hand what the patients at CHEO are going through. Their commitment of time, energy and enthusiasm inspires us all to support the crucial work devoted to ending pediatric cancer. Article content 'The courage these young people bring to this event makes us so proud to present them to you,' says CHEO on its website. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content