Over $5,000 was raised for the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation’s Cancer Care Close to Home campaign at a recent event.

The Ride Around the Lake for Cancer’s Sake had 100 bikers start and finish a 250 kilometre motorcycle ride around Lake Nipissing.

The event began at the hospital and wrap up at the Trout Creek Community Centre.

The Cancer Care Close to Home campaign supports the purchase of urgently needed advanced medical equipment for the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for patients with cancer.

The event was held in conjunction with the Powassan Bikers Fest.

Filed under: North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, Ride Around The Lake For Cancer's Sake