The city’s first responders are raising money for the CIBC Run for the Cure a little differently this year.
Instead of the traditional manicures, pink aprons and pancakes will be on the line.
The North Bay Police Service says their officers, Anishinabek Police officers, North Bay Fire and Emergency Services, and the 22 Wing Military Police Detachment, are all in a head-to-head competition to see who can raise the most money until the end of October.
This year, officials say leaders from the service who raises the least amount of money will don pink aprons and serve pancakes to the other competitors.
Since the challenge began in 2021, nearly $28,000 has been raised for the cause.
“We’ve been told the other teams are coming for us this year, but we’re not planning on giving up the title, or the bragging rights, without a fight,” says A/Deputy Chief of the North Bay Police Service, Jeff Warner. “We’re happy to put on the pink aprons and serve pancakes if we have to, but after two straight wins, we’d much rather be enjoying the pancakes. Most importantly, we’re all here to raise money for a great cause, and we’re hoping this year’s competition is our biggest one yet.”
Members of the public can support the teams by donating through their respective fundraising pages.
Anishinabek Police Service: https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/RunfortheCure/RFTC_NW_odd_?pg=team&team_id=559861&fr_id=31112
North Bay Fire and Emergency Services: https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/RunfortheCure/RFTC_NW_odd_?pg=team&team_id=559239&fr_id=31112
22 Wing Military Police Detachment North Bay: https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/RunfortheCure/RFTC_NW_odd_?pg=team&team_id=560021&fr_id=31112
North Bay Police Service: https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/?pg=team&team_id=559271&fr_id=31112
Final results will be announced at the Pink Pancake Breakfast on November 6, 2026
