‘Doing it for pops’: Victoria News rider Tony Trozzo takes on Tour de Rock
Tony Trozzo will ride the 1,200-kilometer Tour de Rock to raise money for pediatric cancer programs, with last year’s effort bringing in $800,000.
- Black Press journalist Tony Trozzo is joining the Tour de Rock ride this year as one of two media riders on the first responders team, cycling roughly 1,200 km across Vancouver Island from Port Alice to Victoria to raise money for children facing cancer.
- Trozzo is riding for his father, Frank, who was diagnosed with cancer three years ago; the 27-year-old hopes to channel his father's work ethic into helping kids dealing with the disease.
- Approximately 1,000 to 1,050 Canadian children are diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the Canadian Cancer Society, while 42 per cent of Canadians are expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime.
- Training is underway for the 14-day ride supporting pediatric cancer research and Camp Goodtimes, a free summer camp for children and teens with cancer history; last year the Tour raised $800,000.
- Trozzo admits stepping into the spotlight to ask for help is his biggest challenge, though he remains excited for the 150-km stretch from Port McNeill to Sayward and community engagement along the route.
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‘Doing it for pops’: Victoria News rider Tony Trozzo takes on Tour de Rock - Creston Valley Advance
With roots dating back to 1998, when Tour de Rock first spawned from the Cops for Cancer cycling fundraiser, it’s no surprise recent riders remember school visits. “I vividly remember the riders coming in and doing a circle of the parking lot,” said Victoria News reporter Tony Trozzo. It started as a fun time – filled with cheers and high fives – simply happy to be outside of his Qualicum elementary school classroom. As he grew, so did his under…
‘Doing it for pops’: Victoria News rider Tony Trozzo takes on Tour de Rock - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
With roots dating back to 1998, when Tour de Rock first spawned from the Cops for Cancer cycling fundraiser, it’s no surprise recent riders remember school visits. “I vividly remember the riders coming in and doing a circle of the parking lot,” said Victoria News reporter Tony Trozzo. It started as a fun time – filled with cheers and high fives – simply happy to be outside of his Qualicum elementary school classroom. As he grew, so did his under…
‘Doing it for pops’: Victoria News rider Tony Trozzo takes on Tour de Rock - Grand Forks Gazette
With roots dating back to 1998, when Tour de Rock first spawned from the Cops for Cancer cycling fundraiser, it’s no surprise recent riders remember school visits. “I vividly remember the riders coming in and doing a circle of the parking lot,” said Victoria News reporter Tony Trozzo. It started as a fun time – filled with cheers and high fives – simply happy to be outside of his Qualicum elementary school classroom. As he grew, so did his under…
‘Doing it for pops’: Victoria News rider Tony Trozzo takes on Tour de Rock - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
With roots dating back to 1998, when Tour de Rock first spawned from the Cops for Cancer cycling fundraiser, it’s no surprise recent riders remember school visits. “I vividly remember the riders coming in and doing a circle of the parking lot,” said Victoria News reporter Tony Trozzo. It started as a fun time – filled with cheers and high fives – simply happy to be outside of his Qualicum elementary school classroom. As he grew, so did his under…
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‘Doing it for pops’: Victoria News rider Tony Trozzo takes on Tour de Rock
With roots dating back to 1998, when Tour de Rock first spawned from the Cops for Cancer cycling fundraiser, it’s no surprise recent riders remember school visits. “I vividly remember the riders coming in and doing a circle of the parking lot,” said Victoria News reporter Tony Trozzo. It started as a fun time – filled with cheers and high fives – simply happy to be outside of his Qualicum elementary school classroom. As he grew, so did his under…
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