September 11, 2007 - On August 24, 2007 ACCESS student Tim Harriman completed an eighty-three day cycle trip from Victoria BC to St. John NFLD to raise money and awareness for the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Canada.

In 2002 at the age of 14, Tim a resident of Airdrie, AB, was diagnosed with Leukemia. With a rate of 97% cancer cells, his prognosis did not look good. However, after three years of chemotherapy Tim made a full recovery.

Tim's personal understanding of the impact of cancer on kids gave birth to the idea of a cross-Canada bike trip. So in 2005 he began training for what became the "spokeman tour for childhood cancer".

The trip which began on June 3 covered 7,700 kms during a grueling 412 hours of cycling. On his journey Tim raised over $100,000 and visited childhood cancer victims during his stops. Tim also started a petition to have September designated as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. He received a certificate from Tony Clemens, Minister of Health and a call from Prime Minister Stephen Harper in recognition of his efforts.

Tim is now enroled in the one-year ACCESS program and anticipates getting involved in youth ministry. He is also trying out for the Ambrose Lions hockey team and is on skates for the first time since his cancer diagnosis. Ambrose is privileged to welcome Tim Harriman to campus.

For information on Tim's spokeman tour, go to www.spokemantour.com.