Canuck Place Mom raises exceptional funds for Canuck Place with an epic cycling trip across British Columbia.
Vancouver, B.C. (September 18, 2025): Canuck Place Mom, Mireille Larosa made miles of impact for Canuck Place Children's Hospice through her 1,745 km cycle over two weeks throughout the province.
On September 1, Canuck Place Mom, Larosa, set off on a ride dubbed 'Tour de Canuck Place' cycling across British Columbia in support of Canuck Place, BC, and the Yukon's only pediatric palliative care provider, caring for 946 children with life-threatening illnesses and the families who love them. Larosa embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, in honour of her son Charles, who passed away on the Canuck Place program in 2017. She visited the towns and communities where Canuck Place families live, raising funds and awareness for the vital care Canuck Place provides.
Mireille Larosa embracing her son, Theo as she arrives back at Canuck Place Abbotsford - Dave Lede House, crossing the finish line of Tour de Canuck Place.
Larosa spent 15 days cycling around the province, departing from Canuck Place Vancouver - Glen Brae Manor, and ending at Canuck Place Abbotsford - Dave Lede House. Along the way, she went from Vancouver, to Vancouver Island, the Fraser Valley, the Kootenays, and Thompson-Okanagan region. Larosa and her volunteer support driver were greeted at Canuck Place Abbotsford on September 15 by fans, children, staff, and volunteers from Canuck Place, celebrating her incredible 1,745 km feat and raising over $81,000 (and growing). The funds from Tour de Canuck Place not only honour baby Charles' legacy, but will help provide complex care to children and families at Canuck Place.
Interview Requests: Interviews with Mireille will be made upon request. Contact Anna Stuber, Communications & Marketing Manager, Canuck Place Children's Hospice
Photos and Video Footage: Find via Dropbox
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About Canuck Place Children’s Hospice: Canuck Place Children's Hospice is BC and the Yukon's pediatric palliative care provider. Learning that a child is seriously ill and may die before reaching adulthood is overwhelming for families. Canuck Place cares for over 946 children living with life-threatening illnesses and families in our hospices and through community care (in-home/in-hospital and virtual). Canuck Place operates 10 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices in Vancouver and Abbotsford. Services include in-hospice family medical respite, pain and symptom management, provincial 24-Hour Clinical Care Line, music and recreation therapy, education and art, grief, loss, and bereavement counselling, as well as end-of-life care. With donors, the Canuck Place Research Initiative, our talented team, patient-family partners, and over 346 volunteers, we care for children with short lives and families who love them. canuckplace.org
Media Contact: Anna Stuber
anna.stuber@canuckplace.org | 604-562-0722
anna.stuber@canuckplace.org | 604-562-0722
