KA- POW! VGH Cardiac Heart Throbs save the day!

The VGH Cardiac Heart Throbs claim to know a bit about hearts! On May 29, 2013, a super hero and super villain crew of 29 flexed their collective super powers on the Heart & Stroke Big Bike Challenge. Riders from wards, outpatient clinics, and labs from VGH Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery jumped aboard the event’s 30-person bike to show their spirit and support, and to raise awareness for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Escorted by a Vancouver Police Department motorcycle officer, we weaved our way through rush-hour traffic in downtown Vancouver. Motorists and pedestrians cheered us on, honking horns and taking pictures. The Big Bike was rocking and bouncing to our super hero music while we peddled through the downtown streets.

The VGH Cardiac Heart Throbs raised over $17,000 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, currently making us the number one fundraising team in Vancouver! To add to the excitement and motivation, a friendly challenge was made with the St. Paul’s Heart Heroes.

It was a fun-tastic evening and a great team-building exercise. Co-captains Pam Colley and Sherry Mark would like to give kudos to all our supporters and participants!