CN Cycle for CHEO breaks record Sunday [Video]

More than 7,000 participants showed up for the 17th annual CN Cycle in support of CHEO to raise funds, despite the rain in Ottawa this Sunday.

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The CHEO Foundation says it raised a record $2.175 million that will go towards research and clinical care in its oncology department.

“This massive show of support from our generous community to the children, youth and families facing cancer is humbling, inspiring, and deeply appreciated,” read a news release from CHEO.

President and CEO of CHEO Foundation, Steve Read, told CTV News Ottawa’s Jackie Perez this year was a total success.

“This is our largest fundraiser for oncology. So, what we’re able to do with our research and our clinical care for oncology kids out here is largely dependent …