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Local resident cycling to raise money for SickKids Foundation
August 21, 2025 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
A New Tecumseth man is using his bicycle to raise funds to support childhood cancer research through the SickKids Foundation by riding for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada.
Vikram Bhangoo has a goal of riding 300 kilometres and raising $2,500 for the cause through August.
“I’ve committed to riding 300 kilometres throughout the month and raising $2,500 in memory of my father, Sukhwinder Singh Malhi, who lived with colon cancer for many years,” Vikram said. “Although he ultimately passed due to other causes, his battle left a lasting mark on our family. I ride to honour his strength, his journey, and to give back.”
Vickram is hoping to spark a movement that is family-led, community rooted, and centred around helping kids live the lives they deserve.
“In addition to fundraising, I’ve recently started a TikTok account (@vikram.b.singh), to document this journey and show that cycling can be accessible, healing, and empowering, even for beginners,” Vickram said. “Cycling has traditionally been seen as an expensive, niche sport, but I want to show young people – especially those from working-class or immigrant backgrounds – that it’s also a powerful tool for physical and mental health.”
You can follow Vickram’s effort by visiting his official fundraising page at: https://greatcyclechallenge.ca/Riders/VictorFoss.
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