Young cancer patients and survivors rode giant construction and emergency equipment this month in San Bernardino as part of the American Cancer Society’s inaugural “Construction vs. Cancer: The Big Dig Inland Empire” fundraiser.
Introduced for area children with fascinations toward large construction machinery, the three-hour event on Jan. 12 helped raise money for innovative cancer research, free programs and services, and supportive education and prevention efforts.
Construction equipment such as mini excavators, cranes, dozers, scissor lifts and backhoes were ridden by Inland Empire families.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, SWAT van and county fire truck also served as attractions.
Superheroes Batman and Wonder Woman joined the young cancer patients and survivors at the Sheriff’s Training Academy, as did princesses Ariel, Belle and Snow White; mascots from the San Bernardino 66ers, Ontario Reign, Target and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes; and Storm Troopers from the “Star Wars” movies.
The Inland Empire group “Rock Stars of Tomorrow” played a two-hour set.
A number of community partners and construction professionals sponsored the fair.
For more information, visit cancer.org or call 800-227-2345.
