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

On Friday, 22-year-old cyclist Simeon King paused at a park along Mission Creek in Kelowna during his 7,500-kilometre journey across Canada, which he began on June 1 in Vancouver.
After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a decade ago, he embarked on this cross-country cycling journey to support a related Canadian charity, aiming to reach Newfoundland by August 22.
King has traveled 533 kilometres to date and plans to resume his journey on Saturday, aiming to reach Calgary's Bowness Park by Sunday, June 15.
During his Kelowna stop, King said, "I am loving every moment" despite challenges like a big climb out of Hope and emphasized the uniting support behind him.
King hopes this ride will inspire others with diabetes and raise $100,000 to support I Challenge Diabetes programs and community building for chronic illnesses.

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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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