Halton Police Raise More Than $13,000 for Cops for Cancer

Somebody was walking laps at Halton police headquarters in Oakville for 168 hours straight, through seven nights and whatever October threw at them, and the effort raised more than $13,000 for Cops for Cancer.

The event is called The Unbreakable Link. It ran from Monday, October 19 to Monday, October 26, with members of the Halton Regional Police Service taking turns on a track set up at their Oakville headquarters so it was never empty.

Cops for Cancer is a partnership between first responders and the Canadian Cancer Society that supports children with cancer and their families.

The Unbreakable Link was created by Mike Duhacek, a civilian member of the service and the founder of Help Me Bury Cancer, and he was one of the biggest participants again this year.

"As we hang up our shoes, we thank those who donated to this incredible cause," the service said when the week wrapped. "Together, we have sent a clear message to families impacted by childhood cancer: you are not alone."