2026 Children's Treatment Centre of Cornwall and Area Bike-a-Thon raises $150K

The Children’s Treatment Centre Bike-a-Thon wrapped up in Cornwall on Wednesday, raising $150,800 for 2026.

Article content The Children’s Treatment Centre (CTC) Bike-a-Thon has wrapped up for another year, raising $150,000 This year, the annual keystone fundraising event that supports the operations and services at the CTC raised a total of $150,800, including a $10,000 donation from event sponsor BMO. A luncheon was held at the Best Western Parkway Inn and Conference Centre on Wednesday to acknowledge the hard work of everyone involved in making the event a success Recommended Videos Approximately 88 per cent of the total came from members of the Cornwall and SDG clergy community.

Which is in keeping with past years, as the local clergy have long been in a friendly competition to out-fundraise each other. Continuing his streak as the top fundraiser and winner of the Chairman’s award, Rev. Louis Groetelaars raised $30,390. Hot on his heels once again, Rev. Lois Gaudet brought in $20,306, and received the BMO Bank of Montreal award.

“Year after year, he reminds us all that every donation represents hope, opportunity, and a brighter future for the children and families served by the Children’s Treatment Centre,” said master of ceremonies Sean Adams. This year, the David Murphy award was granted to five co-recipients who have been involved with the Bike-a-Thon for decades. Thirty years ago, the group did cycle the original route from Williamstown to Cornwall and over time shifted its approach to walking.

The award was granted to Mary Thibeault, Ardith Eamer, Bob Eamer, Cliff Eamer, and Pauline Eamer. “We didn’t win this prize because we voted a lot of money. We didn’t win this prize because we were fast,” said Thibeault.

“We were built for endurance, and I know that David Murphy was built for endurance, and he lasted.” The Paquette family’s cupcake enterprise, which has become a staple of the Bike-a-Thon-related fundraising, brought in $9,032, earning the family the President’s award. “For the past eight years, one remarkable family has turned homemade cupcakes into an inspiring tradition of generosity,” said Adams.

All proceeds raised for the CTC bike-a-thon go directly toward supporting the centre’s operations. The CTC serves youth and families impacted by sexual assault, and operates without any government funding.